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Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers
Support for licensed child care providers
Updated May 2026
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.
348 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support
Grant and FundingClosedOntario young travellers program: visits by students from northern Ontario to the provincial capital
Financial support for Northern Ontario student visits- Grant and FundingClosed
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Emergency Bursary
One-time support for urgent student financial crises 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Alzheimer Society Research Program
Funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research careers
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Support for inclusive agri-food business growthEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedCulture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement- Grant and FundingClosed
Climate Smart Schools Micro Grants
Micro grants for climate action in Woolwich schools - Grant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars
Funding for worship-focused scholarly research 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFull-Time OSAP
Financial aid for Ontario students
Grant and FundingClosedIdentify 'N Impact Grant Program
Funding for youth-led community projects in Toronto- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality - Grant and FundingClosed
Water Capacity Buy-Back Program
Funding for water-saving upgrades and retrofits 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRegional Future Workforce (RFW) – Critical Minerals Pilot Program
Support for Ontario critical minerals workforce projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Prescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program
Community funding for local service organizations 
- Grant and FundingClosed
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding
Support for bold charitable initiatives across Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndividual Employment/ Training Program
Employment and training support for Treaty #3 members- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mind Over Metal™ Camps
Hands-on welding camps for youth 
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Endowment Fund
Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
Other SupportClosedThe Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services
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Grant and FundingClosedBrian Todd Memorial Community Fund – Schools Program
Supports student-led school improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedJully Black Family Foundation Scholarship
Financial support for young women’s education
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities
Funding to review CNSC oversight report- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Career Boost Graduate & Law Program
Paid student jobs for eligible graduate and law students 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonGrant Application Information
Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Grant and FundingClosedFunding Agreements for EarlyON Child and Family Centre Providers
Funding support for EarlyON service providers- Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
9.1 — Employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs
Support for work and child care start-up costs - Other SupportClosed
Township of North Glengarry Blue Plaque Program
Commemorative plaques for eligible local figures 
Grant and FundingClosedNikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian students
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian TREE Fund - Multiple Grant Programs
Funding for Canadian arboriculture projects
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndigenous Workforce Development Program
Supports Indigenous internships in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedInstitute for Studies in Global Prosperity Bursary Award
Bursary support for ISGP seminar participants- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program
Merit-based funding for Ontario graduate students 
Grant and FundingClosedService Leadership — New Club Opening Grant
Funding for opening new S.L.P. clubs
- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Participant funding for regulatory review participation - Grant and FundingClosed
McMaster University Lambda Scholarship Canada Graduate Award Fund
Support for eligible graduate students at McMaster 
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOntario Disability Support Program employment supports
Employment support funding for people with disabilities- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Street Outreach
Matching support for youth-focused community projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada Find tailored funding for your business
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedHomer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship
Paid internships for Sheridan College students- Grant and FundingClosed
Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship
Scholarship for future physics educators - Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Youth Environmental Grant
Supports youth environmental stewardship projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education
Recognition for outstanding medical education leadership - Grant and FundingClosed
Wellington County Community Grants Programme
Funding for local community initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedChoose 2 Be Resilient Scholarship
Scholarships for resilient Halton Hills youth
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOntario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Matching Scholarship Program
Matching scholarship support for Canadian Kiwanis clubs - Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHuron Clean Water Project (HCWP)
Funding for water quality stewardship projects
Grant and FundingOpenThe Roger Cruickshank Scholarship
Supports students entering post-secondary education
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedWarwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program
Fee support for eligible recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedThe Elizabeth Kelly Library Foundation Inc funding
Funding for literacy and learning initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023
Support for reviewing a CNSC oversight report 
Grant and FundingClosedSolar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives
Incentives for behind-the-meter solar PV systems
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFCCP Ont. Education Foundation — Student Funding
Education support for students and achievers- Grant and FundingClosed
2024 Emergency Issues Grant Program
Funding for unexpected child care operating costs 
Grant and FundingClosedAl Potvin Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports local youth through education and wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosedPhil McNamee Charitable Foundation — Scholarships and Environmental Initiatives
Scholarships and nature-focused community support
Grant and FundingOpenWaterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Funding for community agriculture, health, and education projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Lambda Foundation Scholarship in 2SLGBTQIA+ Studies
Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ research - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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Grant and FundingClosedSpecies Conservation Program
Funding for species at risk conservation in Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRetrofits & Custom Projects
Incentives for energy-saving retrofit projects
Grant and FundingClosedFEATS - Financial Educational Assistance for Tomorrow's Students
Educational assistance for students with financial need
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County 
Grant and FundingClosedFanshawe College Continuing Education Bursary
Financial support for eligible continuing education students
Grant and FundingClosedCanada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) System
Lower child care fees for licensed providers- Grant and FundingClosed
Kiwanis Environmental Project Grant
Funding for Canadian environmental community projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Youth-led philanthropy in schools
Grant and FundingClosedMay Court Club of St. Catharines Funding Program
Funding for local community programs and charitable projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Interest-free student loans for eligible Hong Kong students
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight review 
Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Savings by Design (New Construction Energy Efficiency Programs)
Energy efficiency support for new construction - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy
Financial support for child care fees 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedGeneral Operating Grant
Operating support for licensed child care programs- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package
Funding support for eligible OISE graduate students