Grant Opportunities

The Muttart Foundation offers two bursary programs designed to support the professional development of staff, board members, and key volunteers of registered charities. The programs are exclusively available to charities operating in Alberta or Saskatchewan whose primary purpose is providing social services or early childhood education and care. The…

For: Non-Profit

The Market Access Fund supports Prince Edward Island artists and music industry professionals in expanding their business into export markets. Funding is provided for performances at official showcases/conferences, stand-alone industry showcases, business travel for targeted meetings, and collaborative songwriting trips[cite: 109]. Eligible activities…

For: Individual, Business, Emerging Artists, Artist Collectives

The Business Development Stream supports eligible music companies in Prince Edward Island by investing in development projects that are not artist-specific. The program provides grants for initiatives that support the marketing and promotion of a company’s full roster and services, as well as one-time initiatives designed to help grow the business, earn new…

For: Business, For-Profit

This program aims to support the business structuring, consolidation, and diversification of for-profit companies owned by Indigenous individuals in the music industry. It provides financial assistance for professional development, the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, and the optimization of business management practices. Eligible activities include…

For: For-Profit, Indigenous Led Organizations/Collectives, Business

This program aims to professionalize and integrate early-career artists into the music industry. It specifically supports the production of two to four digital tracks and professional promotion (outreach) activities. Eligible projects involve artists who have not yet commercially released an album or EP, though exceptions apply for Indigenous artists and…

For: Individual, Emerging Artists, Artist Collectives

This program supports the production of sound recordings (albums) for Canadian artists. An eligible album must consist of at least seven tracks (each at least 60 seconds long) or a minimum of 30 minutes of musical content. The program prioritizes Francophone vocal music, Indigenous languages, and global music, but other genres are eligible at a lower…

For: Individual, Business, Emerging Artists, Artist Collectives, For-Profit

The Outside Mural & Street Art Program provides one-time funding for outside mural projects that promote local themes and facilitate commercial or industrial neighbourhood identity. Managed by the City of Toronto, the program aims to help local businesses and communities create attractive identities, attract customers, and contribute to community pride.…

For: Business Improvement Area (BIA), Business Association, Local Community Groups

The Workforce Training Program (Programme de formation de la main-d'œuvre) is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Quebec-based businesses by supporting the skills development of their employees. The program aims to improve worker performance and personnel retention by providing technical or financial assistance to define training needs, implement…

For: Business, Non-Profit, For-Profit, Indigenous Led Organizations/Collectives

The “Media Arts – Francophone Projects” program from the Ontario Arts Council supports the vitality of the Francophone arts sector in Ontario by funding the creation and production of media arts works created in French. It is intended for independent Francophone media artists and filmmakers based in Ontario who wish to develop or produce new works in…

For: Individual

Media Artists Creation Projects is a grant program from the Ontario Arts Council that supports professional Ontario-based media artists and directors creating independent, artist-controlled media works. The program funds the production and post-production of projects across film, video, audio art, digital and new media, video and electronic games, and…

For: Individual