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Education Grants Available in Ontario for 2026

Access classroom, school, and community education funding across Ontario. Understand programs, eligibility, and how to apply with confidence.

Ontario offers a wide range of education grants that support K–12 classrooms, postsecondary projects, adult learning, and community education. Opportunities span STEM, arts, literacy, mental health, Indigenous and Francophone education, and experiential learning across Toronto, Ottawa, Northern Ontario, and beyond. This directory explains funding types, eligibility rules, and application steps so organizations can plan effective, compliant projects.

73 opportunities available
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Grant and FundingClosed

ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Expanded Energy Management Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Expanded Energy Management Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Organizational Mentors

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme

University of Toronto (UOFT)
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Retrofit Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Energy Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Performance Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Other SupportClosed

Commercial CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,450 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Existing Building Commissioning program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Existing Building Commissioning program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Economic Development (CED)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Economic Development (CED)

City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Grant and FundingArchived

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Newcomer Settlement Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Newcomer Settlement Program

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports social and economic integration for newcomers in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

City of Toronto
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Greening Partnership Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Greening Partnership Grant

City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Youth Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
PollinateTO
Grant and FundingClosed

PollinateTO

City of Toronto
Funding for community-led pollinator habitat projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — Content Partnerships Program

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
The OVIN Content Partnerships Program funds Ontario-based institutions up to $50,000 to develop micro-credentials for the automotive and mobility workforce.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program

Epson Canada, Limited
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Grant and FundingOpen

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund

Huronia Community Foundation
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation through habitat restoration and research
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program

City of Ottawa
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario (ON), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture Funding - Arts funding program

City of Ottawa
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

City of Ottawa
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $10,500
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

City of Ottawa
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Grant and FundingClosed

Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Neighbourhood Planting Program

City of Toronto
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates, RSM US Foundation (RSM)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports high school students in skilled trades apprenticeships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports community-engaged arts projects with Ontario artists and communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Norfolk Community Foundation

The Town of Simcoe Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating funding for professional dance organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Grant and FundingClosed

Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds

Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Tenders Portal
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Tenders Portal

BravoSolution, Government of Ontario (ON)
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Awards & Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Awards & Grants

The Davies Charitable Foundation, Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF-FCEF)
Charitable support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — System Innovations Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant

City of Ottawa
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund

Thames Valley District School Board
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund

Thames Valley District School Board
Emergency support for students facing urgent needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation

Abitibi Consolidated Thorold Foundation
Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
E
Grant and FundingClosed

Event Funding Program

Ontario Brain Institute
Financial assistance for brain health events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Casino Rama Cares Community Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Casino Rama Cares Community Program

Casino Rama
Community contributions for local education and wellness initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
The Leflar Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Leflar Foundation

The Eva Leflar Foundation
Support for children and youth opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
General Fall Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

General Fall Grants

Oxford Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting local residents
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
The Sifton Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Sifton Family Foundation

The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Petrolia Community Fund Grants

Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF)
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United

United Way of Greater Simcoe County
Support initiatives for women and children’s wellbeing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant

BCF
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Corporate Community Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Corporate Community Investment Fund

ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Great-EST Needs Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Great-EST Needs Grants

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Support for community priority needs initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants

Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Summer Camp Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Summer Camp Grant Program

Niagara Community Foundation (NHF)
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants

Tri-Town Foundation
Supports charitable community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Frequently asked questions about education grants in Ontario

Below are clear answers to common questions about school grants, classroom funding, and community education programs across Ontario.

How do I apply for education grants in Ontario?

What types of classroom grants are available for teachers?

Are there grants for mental health and wellbeing in schools?

How do Indigenous and Francophone education projects access funding?

Can nonprofits apply for school and youth program grants?

What funding exists for technology and EdTech pilots?

Are there grants for facilities and capital improvements?

How can helloDarwin help me choose the right grant?

What makes a strong application in 2026?

Where can I find regional opportunities (e.g., Toronto, Ottawa, Northern Ontario)?

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