210 Nova Scotia Grants for Arts and Culture

210 Arts and Culture Grants for Nova Scotia

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

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Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 06/30/26

Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to support activities that focus on youth and that leverage technology in the areas of health, education, and the environment. Current sponsorships also ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200392
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Interior Design Professional for Career Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interio...

GrantWatch ID#: 209162
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audie...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783
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Grant to International Women Photographers for Documentary Photography Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International women photographers to support documentary photography projects. Funding is intended for new or ongoing visual journalism projects and may be used for reporting expenses, creative fees, and production costs relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221629
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Web Design and Digital Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations to address digital needs. Funding is intended to maximize impact and build brand awareness. The goal is to equip nonprofits with a customized brand presence across all digital platforms, hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224222
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for an Exceptional Essay About the Nineteenth...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar in recognition of an exceptional essay related to the nineteenth century. Articles may be in any discipline and may have been published in print or online. Essays that are interdisciplinary in nature are esp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204033
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Scholar to Honor Outstanding Writing in ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career scholar in recognition of an outstanding essay on a topic related to nineteenth-century studies. Eligible articles may be in any discipline and must have been written while the applicant was pursuing a doctoral...

GrantWatch ID#: 204034
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253
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Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Pursue Artistic Culinary Expressi...

Deadline: 07/05/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individuals, collaborators, and collectives to explore their passion for artistic culinary expression. The residency takes place in two installments: a ten-day program in the winter and a culminating public program dur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222300

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Climate Change Campaigns

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to prepare and present campaigns addressing climate change. Funding is intended for directors, producers, and creatives to publicize climate concerns that predominantly affect underrepresented communities. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 207093

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in the Screen-Based Industry to Support Equity-Deserving Communiti...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations in the screen-based industry to support equity-deserving, Indigenous, and regional communities. Funding is intended for activities including program development, AI implementation, strategic planning, marketing, and leaders...

GrantWatch ID#: 223836

Prizes for USA, Canada, and International Young Leaders and Nonprofits for Innovative Projects

Deadline: 07/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young leaders and youth-led nonprofits to compete for prizes for early-stage projects that impact communities and the environment. The awards provide support for changemakers aged 15 to 30 to implement innovative idea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229763

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Jewish Women to Support Writing

Deadline: 07/12/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico eligible Jewish women to support writing. The one-year fellowship is intended to benefit women from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. The goal of the program is to help applicants transition into writing as a susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 230442

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Paper Related to Baltic or...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Prize of $300 to a USA, Canada, or International student for an outstanding paper related to Baltic or Nordic folklore. The prize will recognize exceptional essays, research-based media productions, or conference papers with a folklore topic related to Northern Eu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222498

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Project Related to Song an...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International student for a paper or presentation related to folk traditions in song or music. Eligible projects may be video presentations, audio presentations, or written papers and should combine research and analysis. Priority is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222500

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student to Recognize Scholarship in the Field of Stor...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $300 to a USA, Canada, or International student to recognize scholarship in the field of storytelling in folklore. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a student paper that explores the process of creating narratives and storytelling. The prize is a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222506

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Excellent Scholarship in the Fie...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for excellent scholarship in the field of religious folklife and folk belief. The purpose of the award is to recognize a research paper written within the previous 17 months, which may be published ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222512

Award to a USA or International Individual or Organization for Contributions in Education

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $100 to a USA, Canada, or international organization or individual for outstanding contributions in traditional cultural education. This award is intended to recognize a developed work that effectively inspires K–12 educators or students to engage with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222513

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students and Individuals in Recognition of Outstandin...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students and individuals in recognition of outstanding writing related to women's folklore. Submissions by undergraduate and graduate students must be a maximum of 30 pages and be part of their degree program. Scholarly sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 222518

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Junior and Senior Scholars to Recognize Exceptional P...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards of $400 to USA, Canada, and International junior and senior scholars to recognize exceptional papers that focus on folklore and science. One award will be given to a senior scholar and one to a junior scholar. The presentation length paper should address th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222519

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student Scholar to Recognize Exceptional Research Add...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International student scholar to recognize exceptional research addressing folklore in the Mediterranean region. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students may apply. All topics and subject areas in the discipline will be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222521

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for African American Culture Works

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International academic or scholar in recognition of outstanding works related to African American culture. The award is intended to honor an ethnographer, folklorist, or ethnomusicologist for research or documentation presented in essay ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222525

Awards to USA, Canada, and Internation...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding research papers related to food and foodways. Eligible entries incorporate current folkloric viewpoints in their studies. Winning students, who will present their papers a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222543

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students, and Early Career Scholars in Recognition of...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates, graduate students, and early career scholars in recognition of outstanding papers related to children's folklore. In addition to the monetary award, winning entries will be extended an invitation to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222545

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student or Recent Graduate in Recognition of an Outst...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate in recognition of an outstanding project related to folk art or material culture. Eligible entries may take the form of multimedia presentations or traditional papers an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222546

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Student for a Research Paper Related to...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Prize of $250 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate student for a research paper related to folklore. The purpose of the program is to recognize excellent works that address topics related to religious folklife and folk belief. Eligible papers must be w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222576

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Documentary Filmmakers to Complete Projects

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International documentary filmmakers to complete projects. Funding is intended exclusively for the post-production phase. Eligible film topics include the environment, culture, social justice, activism, and adventure. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222418

Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada Nonprofit or IHE to Conduct a Study Tour

Deadline: 07/17/26

Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization or IHE to implement a study tour program for Canadian university students related to the founding values and history of the United States. The program will include discussions and lectures by experts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230266

Opportunity for International Asian Artists to Participate in a Residency and Contest

Deadline: 07/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Asian artists to participate in a residency program and contest that explore various artistic media in relation to Asia. Eligible media include film, animation, video art, games, and motion graphics. Submitted entries...

GrantWatch ID#: 214890

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Opportunity for a Canada Artist or Artist Team to Produce Public Artworks

Deadline: 07/28/26

Opportunity for a Canada artist or artist team to produce permanent works of art to be displayed in a public area. The successful applicant will join a team to create permanent artwork or artworks for a combined library and fire station. The chosen artist or artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 230447
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Indigenous Youth Councils and Groups for Community Projec...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 and in-kind support to Canada grassroots Indigenous youth councils and groups for community activities and programs. Funding is intended to develop projects that will positively impact the community and enhance the health, wellness, resilie...

GrantWatch ID#: 189481

Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214960

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Disabilities for Media Production

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for initiatives related to filmmaking and media production. Eligible proposals are for nonfiction new media projects and feature-length documentary films with a run time of at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215207

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082

Grants to Canada Organizations for Community Projects and to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations for community projects and to improve healthcare. Funding is intended to support initiatives that align with the following focus areas: health concerns, culture, arts, environment, science, education, social, and humanitarian. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 225563

Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada Nonprofit or School for Speaker Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization or educational institution to arrange programs featuring American speakers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to arrange i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230309

Grants to Canada Charitable Organizations for Qualifying Art Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Canada charitable organizations for qualifying art projects. Funding is intended to support contemporary art projects that involve arts professionals. Preference is for challenging initiatives that promote contemporary art and spotlight diverse artistry....

GrantWatch ID#: 230431

Grants to International Doctorates and Doctoral Students for Anthropology Research

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, doctorates, and doctoral students for collaborative anthropological research projects. Funding is intended for research teams that include one partner from the community being studied....

GrantWatch ID#: 217811

In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Individuals for Film Production Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

In-kind support to Nova Scotia individuals for film production projects. Funding is intended to support local filmmakers by providing resources and equipment to create the applicant's first film. Successful applicants will also receive access to workshops, meeting...

GrantWatch ID#: 217837

In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Individuals to Shoot an Analog Movie

Deadline: 08/01/26

In-kind support to Nova Scotia individuals to shoot an analog movie. Funding is intended to support local filmmakers by providing in-kind resources and equipment. The funding source will cover costs affiliated with shooting a short movie, including the actual film...

GrantWatch ID#: 217838

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Diversity in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Compete for Social Change Ideas

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International high school, college, and university students to participate in a competition for presenting innovative ideas on how to create change. Students will compete for prizes based on essays or video presentations that addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 222381

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Further the Careers of Underrepres...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nova Scotia artists, nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and arts organizations to further the careers of artists from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to support creation, presentation, travel, and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173884

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Interior Design Research Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams for research projects related to interior design. Funding is intended to support projects that produce design principles, tools, and guidelines to benefit designers in the field. Projects will ultimately be developed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186556

Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Work Integrating Asian Cultu...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of outstanding work integrating Asian cultural heritage into psychiatric treatment. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has emphasized the impact Asian culture should have on the treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221753

Award to a USA, Canada, and International Folklore Scholar or Practitioner for Excellence in S...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, and International folklore scholar or practitioner to recognize accomplishments in integrating scholarship with community engagement. The award may be given for a wide range of accomplishments, including exhibits, articles, books, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222476

Award to a USA, Canada, and International IHE Student for Exceptional Work in African American...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $250 to a USA, Canada, and International undergraduate or graduate student to recognize exceptional work related to folklore in African American culture. Students may be recognized for their work in a range of media, including exhibitions, papers, recordi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222485