Arts and Culture
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Indigenous Arts Support
For established, emerging and amateur artists: Indigenous Arts Grant Program
Submitting works to purchase for the provincial art collection: Indigenous Art Bank
Throughout the year, Innovation PEI provides support for Pow Wow celebrations held on Epekwitk.
Artist Support
For emerging or established artists: Arts Grants Program
Submit your work for the PEI Art Bank or view the collection: PEI Art Bank
Learn more about Peer Assessment Jury Process and see other cultural publications here.
Cultural Organization Supports
Project-based funding for not-for-profit organizations: Community Cultural Partnership Program
Operational Support: If you are seeking operational funding for your organization, please contact us to see how we can help.
Festivals & Events Supports
To assist with costs to attract visitors to your festival or event: Community Celebration Fund
Acadian & Francophone Organization Supports
Project-based funding for Acadian and francophone not-for-profit organizations to Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Project-based funding for not-for-profit organizations promoting the development of relationships between the provinces of Quebec and PEI: Programme d’appui à la francophonie Canadienne (PAFC)
Film Industry Support
The Prince Edward Island Film Production Fund supports the development and growth of the private-sector film, television and video industries. Applications must be submitted prior to the beginning of production.
Learn more about Filming in PEI
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Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc.
The Anne Authority is jointly owned by the Province of Prince Edward Island, and the heirs of L.M. Montgomery. The Anne Authority was established to protect the integrity of the images of Anne, to preserve and enhance the legacy of L.M. Montgomery and her literary works, and to control the use of Anne of Green Gables and related trademarks and official marks, including Green Gables House (“Anne” trademarks). “Images of Anne” means words and images depicting the fictional characters, places, and events described in Montgomery’s novel Anne of Green Gables and related novels.

Featured Programs for Arts and Culture
Resources
Peer Assessment Jury and Artist Grants Reports
Cultivating Growth: A Five Year Action Plan for Culture and Creative Industries
PEI Arts Grants Budget Template
Learn about Filming in Prince Edward Island
Additional Programs for Artists
Small Business Assistance
To encourage the creation and viability of small businesses in Prince Edward Island, Small Business Assistance supports activities that increase productivity and competitiveness. The program supports eligible costs related to internal planning and processes. A new business is eligible for support for marketing and promotion activities. Learn more.
Small Business Investment Grant
The Small Business Investment Grant helps Prince Edward Island’s small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a non-repayable financial contribution toward the purchase of eligible capital asset cost. Learn more.
Marketing Support Assistance
Marketing Assistance helps Prince Edward Island businesses with marketing costs to execute exporting plans and activities. The fund enables businesses to accelerate sales and increase their market reach. Learn more.
Web Presence Assistance
Web Presence Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist with the creation of an online presence or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of Web Presence Assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish an online presence, reach customers and increase sales. Learn more.
Your Advisors for Arts and Culture
Mathieu Foran
Business Development Officer, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, and New Media
Meaghan Brander
Film Industry Growth Specialist