Funding & grants

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Government of PEI - Arts Grants

The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist, encourage and represent the arts community in the province. Funding is available to Prince Edward Island artists through a juried grant application process.

The requirements are different for each  Arts Grant stream. Your application will be reviewed by your peers and funding will be allocated based on the quality of your application. You must complete a separate application for each grant. 

What type of funding is available?

Creation Grant

Undefined

Barbara Deming Memorial Fund

Small artist support grants ( $500 - $2000 ) to individual feminist women in the arts who are citizens with primary residence in the U.S and Canada. We are interested in funding projects that you have begun or are well underway, and for which you have substantial work to show.

We welcome applications from women artists and writers (cis and transgender) who:

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City of Mississauga

The City of Mississauga invests in projects that stimulate Mississauga's creative economy. Grant programs show the City 's commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of culture in our city. Grant programs align with the vision of the City of Mississauga's Culture Master Plan; they support activities that reflect our many cultural traditions and practices and strengthen arts, culture and heritage sectors.

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National Arts Centre - National Creation Fund

Paving the way for a new model of creation in Canada’s performing arts.

Artists and arts organizations across the country have told us that too often, they lack the extensive resources and time that are required to develop compelling work – work that is ambitious, innovative and fully realized.
We call this the creation gap.
The National Arts Centre is determined to fill that gap.

Criteria

The National Creation Fund invests in projects that meet the following criteria:

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Music BC

Music BC Industry Association is a not for profit association serving the for profit and non-profit music industry, including artists from all genres, industry professionals, service providers, studios, promoters, venues, festivals, producers, agents, managers and educational institutions. Music BC is the voice of the BC Music industry locally, domestically and internationally, through active advocacy for funding, policy, red tape reduction, tax credits and creator’s rights.

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Creative BC

Creative BC brings a strategic and integrated approach to the growth and development of the province's creative industries. 

We provide professional expertise and business support to strengthen BC's motion picture, interactive digital, music and publishing sectors.  Our programs,  services and investments act as a catalyst to help these sectors realize their economic and creative potential and to contribute to the future prosperity of our province. 

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Winnipeg Arts Council Grants - Multi-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations

Three-year Operating Grants and two-year Program Support Grants make contributions to the operations of incorporated established arts organizations with a continuing presence in Winnipeg throughout the year or seasonally, and a track record of high-quality programming or services. Multi-year grants support a range of activities and art forms, reflecting different cultural traditions and art practices.

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Yellowknife Community Foundation - Wally12Million Arts Fund

About

 

Established in 2014, the purpose of The Wally12Million Arts Fund is to support residents of the NWT pursuing post-secondary studies in fine arts or music.

Wally12Million is a solo project that Walter composed and performed, and is available on SoundCloud.

How much is available for this Student Award Fund?

$3000

Please note that award amounts vary year by year.

Who can apply?

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Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative

Grants for Filmmakers

AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment and resources. There are grants that are open to the public as well as some that are only open to AFCOOP Full Members.

First Thing Grant

Provides resources and training to make your first film including:

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