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PIA's Artist-Direct Grants awards funds (in the amount of $5000) directly to GTA-based artists who have confirmed exhibitions in Canada. It supports expenses such as supplies, studio rentals, exhibition expenses, and production costs. Up to 50% of the grant can be used to pay for their time and labor.
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Browse Open ProgramsFunds directly to artists to cover supplies, studio rentals, exhibition expenses, production costs, and up to 50% for their time and labor.
Industries: contemporary visual arts
Region: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Other Criteria: artists, GTA-based artists, have confirmed exhibitions in Canada, professional artists, contemporary art projects
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Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Funding for filmmakers in Nunavut
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Due Mar 1
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Due Jan 22
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Government of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia
Support for underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia film and television
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This program offers funding up to $5,000 (minimum $5,000).
The application deadline is January 15, 2026.
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