Grants and Funding in Canada for 2026
Find Canadian grants, loans, and tax credits that match a real project
Canada offers a wide mix of grants, tax credits, loans, and contribution programs for businesses and non-profits working on hiring, commercialization, export, digital transformation, equipment, clean technology, artificial intelligence, and community-impact projects. This 2026 guide helps you quickly understand which funding paths are most relevant based on the project you are actually trying to move forward.
Instead of treating funding as a generic list of programs, use this page to compare the most common Canadian options by project type, eligibility, and timing. Whether you are growing a business, launching a new initiative, or preparing a major investment, the goal is to help you identify realistic programs and avoid the mistakes that most often weaken an application.
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True North Small Business Grant Contest
Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
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Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
Financial aid for cultural and heritage projects in Fredericton
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Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Expertise for marine biotechnology businesses
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Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives
Partial support for public arts projects
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Culture Projects Grant
Supports arts-based projects exploring environmental themes in Mississauga
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Community and Cultural Grant
Funding for community and cultural projects in Richmond Hill
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Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Support for municipal and school property taxes
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Protecting habitats – main component
Supports private land habitat protection and stewardship
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Community Investment Program - Community Capital Grant
Financial support for public community facility upgrades and development.
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Youth Initiatives Funding
Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.
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Community Partnerships
Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
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Community Development Fund (CDF)
Supports community development projects with significant local impact
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Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Supports community food systems resilience to climate change
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Identify 'N Impact Grant Program
Supports youth-led projects in Toronto to promote community safety and engagement
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Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program – Conservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and its Habitats
Support for responsible ORV use protecting wildlife habitats
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Act for Wildlife Program
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and development initiatives
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2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
Build organizational capacity in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
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BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund
Support for agriculture initiatives in the Peace Region
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Alberta Restorative Justice Grant
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Ministry of Justice, Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Supports direct restorative justice services implementation
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Community Project/Event Grant Program
Support for community initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life and community pride.
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Settlement, Integration and Language Projects
Supports community and labor market integration projects for newcomers
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Fonds signature métropole - Stream 2: Support for new major initiatives
Supports large-scale, innovative projects in Montreal
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International Human Rights
Supports initiatives promoting human rights and defender safety
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Festival Project Grant
Support for festival development and sustainability within Victoria
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Environment Programme
Supports projects transforming energy, food, and natural security systems
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Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
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Commission for Environmental Cooperation - EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Supports community-led environmental justice and climate resilience initiatives.
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BC Hydro GO Fund
Support for vulnerable community members through local services
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Sport Support Program - Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for social development through Indigenous sports projects
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Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
Supports projects promoting sustainable development and community engagement
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Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement
Funding to support community engagement in rail safety development.
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Amateur Sport Grant Program
Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
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Communications Grant Program
Supports communications and outreach for patient advocacy groups
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Issues Affecting Women Programme
Supports organizations in advancing women's rights and justice through long-term strategic initiatives.
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Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
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Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities
Support initiatives reducing residential emissions toward net-zero
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UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving
Supports local agricultural community initiatives and events
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Local Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education
Support for Japanese-language education activities in Canada
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Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
Supports capacity-building and exploratory activities for community artists
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Foundation of Youth Grants
Supports youth and community projects on Salt Spring Island.
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Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program
Offset costs for traffic safety and injury prevention
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Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships
Sponsorship support for community safety and security
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Grant
Supports community projects in Sylvan Lake and surrounding areas
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Equipment, PD & Patient Care Grant
Supports equipment, training, and patient care enhancements in pediatric and maternal health.
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Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
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Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund
Supports innovative community climate mitigation and adaptation projects
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Arts and Culture Microgrant
Supports arts and culture projects with funding options for small and large initiatives.
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Programme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels
Supports cultural organizations with municipal services and promotional activities.
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Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage
Supports protection and conservation of religious heritage sites and artifacts in Quebec.
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Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream
Funding for community-led projects promoting Black Canadian mental health and addressing social determinants.
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The Stoneleigh Foundation
Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
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Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
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Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
Supports workforce training and community-based projects
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Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants
Supports public cultural events and competitions encouraging community participation
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Program targeting the repurposing of underutilized places of worship of heritage value
Supports the reuse of heritage religious buildings to preserve their historical value
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Environment and Sustainability Fund
Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives
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Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative
Supports wildfire resilience projects in Columbia Basin communities
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Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Financial support for industry-impacting agro-food projects addressing COVID-19 issues.
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SaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program
Supports essential services for vulnerable community members
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Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
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SaskEnergy Inc. - Sponsorships
Support for Saskatchewan community-focused organizations
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Programme Fêtes O'Parc
Financial support for neighborhood celebrations in Joliette parks in 2023.
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Corporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
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Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program
Support for community activities promoting sustainable transportation options.
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Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
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Seniors' Secretariat Grant
Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors, R.L. Cotton Trust Fund for Public Parks
Funding for projects improving senior citizens' well-being and community participation.
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Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards
Supports community impact nonprofit programs
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Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets Mise en valeur du patrimoine immatériel
Supports projects promoting Quebec's intangible heritage and traditions.
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AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream
Supports capacity building for agricultural risk management tools
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Community Grants - Positive Environmental Impact Grants
Supports community-led environmental initiatives in Banff
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The Novartis Health Equity Initiative
Support projects improving health equity in Canada
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Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Microsoft Community Program
Supports community development projects through funding
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Mission Support Grants
Funding for faith-based organizations supporting regional priorities
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Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
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Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Supports community health research and partnerships
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Anti-Poverty Fund
Funding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
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Road Safety Community Partnership Program
Supports community initiatives promoting road safety awareness in Ontario
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Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
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Women's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)
Supports initiatives improving opportunities for women and children
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International Humanitarian Aid Program
Support for basic humanitarian aid projects
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Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants
Supports community wildfire prevention and risk reduction
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Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Supports community-based initiatives for sexual misconduct survivors in Canada
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Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants
Supports arts and cultural projects in Vancouver and surrounding First Nations communities
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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Supports projects addressing racism, hate, and intercultural understanding
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Anti-Black Racism Grants
Supports community-led efforts to combat anti-Black racism.
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International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program
Supporting Black youth leadership and community empowerment in Victoria
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Climate Change Grants
Funding for projects focused on climate solutions, renewable tech, and community resilience
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