About FundingSpark
Finding funding for artists in Canada is too hard. We fixed it.
Why it's hard
- Scattered Federal, provincial, municipal and private funders each publish only their own list.
- Not just grants Residencies, prizes, fellowships, scholarships and calls for art count too.
- Deadlines slip by Many programs open once a year, for only a few weeks.
- Hard to find by community Indigenous, Black, newcomer, 2SLGBTQI+, Deaf and disabled artists' programs are scattered too.
What this pilot does
- Straight from the source We read each funder's own page, never a copy of a copy.
- AI That Helps Artists It's about time.
- Re-checked as pages change When a funder updates its page, we check the listing again.
- People in the loop Anything unclear goes to a person. Report a problem on any listing.
What this is, and is not
A pilot, not a finished service. What it lists and how it works may change. Always confirm with the funder before you apply. Found something wrong? Use "Report a problem" on any listing.
Who made this
FundingSpark is made by MemberSpark on Vancouver Island, Canada.
Crafted by makers, for makers.
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