Federal Governments COVID-19 support for culture, heritage and sport sectors - The Government of Canada is providing support measures and financial relief for the culture, heritage and sport sectors through a number of programs and agencies.

Ontario Live - A virtual marketplace that brings Ontario together to help support local artists, operators, attractions and businesses throughout the province. Coming soon, you'll be able to buy, donate to, or experience the best Ontario has to offer all in one place.

Ontario Arts Council COVID-19 Response Initiative (in development) - OAC is developing a strategic fund to help Ontario artists and arts organizations respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

LEAN Canada - Leadership Emergency Arts Network - LEAN is an immediate, ad hoc, pro bono response network to help arts organizations, big and small, deal with what is coming at them, including help with strategic decision-making, crisis response, financial analysis, board direction, relationship mediation, HR management, systems change or inspirational leadership.

Mississauga Emergency Relief Fund - Intended to provide essential relief funding to charities that have been negatively impacted by the current COVID-19 coronavirus situation.

Emergency Community Support Fund - Community Foundation of Mississauga - Funding and much-needed assistance for charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations.

Celebrate Ontario (closed) - Government of Ontario - Celebrate Ontario supports programming improvements at new and existing festivals and events that attract tourists for longer stays, create great experiences for visitors and support communities across Ontario.

Ontario Music Investment Fund - Government of Ontario (administered by Ontario Creates) - Provides targeted economic development investment to the province's vibrant and diverse music industry.

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund - Unison Benevolent Fund - Free counselling and emergency financial relief for the Canadian music community.

Encore! - SOCAN - Compensates music makers for live-streamed performances on Facebook and Instagram.

First Up with RBCxMusic (closed) - Royal Bank of Canada - A cross-country initiative that includes emerging Canadian musicians and recording artists and provides selected participants with funding, promotional support and mentorship opportunities.

Enhanced Emergency Fund - SOCAN - Emergency royalty advances for songwriter and composer members.

Creative Relief Fund (closed) - CBC - Provides support to Canadian creators for the development and production of original Canadian storytelling, including scripted comedies and dramas, unscripted entertainment, kids and young adult programming, podcasts, play adaptations and short documentaries.

Actors' Fund of Canada (AFC) - Provides short-term emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals working in TV and film, music, theatre, and dance for essential household bills and costs that cannot otherwise be paid.

Professional Development & Learning Resources - Ontario Film Commission - Comprehensive industry resource hub hosted by Ontario Creates for film workers

Canadian Writers' Emergency Relief Fund - The Writers' Union of Canada & Writers' Trust of Canada - Grants to writers that have seen contracted or projected income evaporate due to the current public health crisis.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - Government of Canada - Temporary income support for individuals forced to stop work because of COVID-19.

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - Government of Canada - Commercial rent assistance for small businesses.

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - Government of Canada - Provides interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits.

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Government of Canada - Covers 75% of an employee's wages - up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors for up to 24 weeks, retroactive from March 15, 2020, to August 29, 2020.

Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) - Business Development Bank of Canada - Lending program delivered through private sector financial institutions. Eligible businesses may obtain incremental credit amounts of up to $6.25 million.