Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage and its portfolio organizations play a vital role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. Arts, culture and heritage represent $53.8 billion in the Canadian economy and more than 650,000 jobs in sectors such as film and video, broadcasting, music, publishing, archives, performing arts, heritage institutions, festivals and celebrations.

Apply to one of a myriad of funding programs that support culture, history, heritage, sport and official languages in Canada.

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage supports community celebrations, such as festivals, events and projects.

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters.

Canada Arts Training Fund - The Canada Arts Training Fund supports the training of artists with high potential through organizations that offer high-calibre training.

Canada Book Fund - The Canada Book Fund promotes a strong book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books.

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation.

Canada Music Fund - The Canada Music Fund supports a wide range of musicians and entrepreneurs who create, produce and market original and diverse Canadian music.

Youth Take Charge Program - The Youth Take Charge Program supports youth-led projects that exemplify the ability to strengthen youth attachment to Canada.