Funding Agencies

Canadian Business Grants
Funding programs are available for small businesses for start-up, expansions, new equipment, marketing, renovations and more. For full details visit www.grants-loans.org or contact 1-800-658-9792.

The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass Scholarship Programs
Scholarships available to glass artists applying for residencies and courses in the spring, summer and fall. For details: http://www.cmog.org/index.asp?pageId=413   or thestudio@cmog.org

Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade, Government of Canada
The Arts & Cultures Promotion Division has a number of funding programs for Canadian artists exhibition abroad and international career developments.  Info: 1-888-757-7752; www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/arts/promo-en.asp. Deadlines vary.

Ontario Arts Council Artists in Education Program
The OAC provides project grants to allow professional artists to provide in-depth learning experiences for Ontario educators and learners. Successful applicants are placed on a roster for a one-year term. The roster may be used by Ontario educational institutions when planning their arts education programs. For full details visit http://www.arts.on.ca/English/page-1-394-1.html

Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance
For individual artists with costs related to preparing their work for an exhibition. Grants are made through third-party recommenders (public art galleries, artist-run centres and arts service organizations) throughout the province. Details: http://www.arts.on.ca/English/page-1-498-1.html

Toronto Arts Council

Canada Council for the Arts

Canadian Heritage

Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Ottawa Guild of Potters

The Samuel & Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation 

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