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Education Grants Available in Ontario for 2026

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.

437 programs available
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework

    Federal support for affordable housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

    Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Irac Foundation (RAIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Green Building Council Stock Exchange

    Financial support for emerging architects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian TREE Fund (CTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian TREE Fund - Multiple Grant Programs

    Funding for Canadian arboriculture projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

    Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 6, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Central Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program

    Funding for community-based organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards

    Awards for mature graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Niagara Region Housing Services logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Assistance

    Financial help for licensed child care costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of Durham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Fee Help (Subsidy)

    Child care fee help for Durham families
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Help with child care costs for families
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Sunnyside Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Subsidy Program

    Financial help for licensed child care costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Brantford Grants Program

    Funding for local nonprofit community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 19, 2026
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

    Funding support for licensed child care providers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Montague logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civic Recognition Award

    Recognition for student community contributions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Parry Sound logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civic Scholarship

    Annual $500 scholarship for a local student
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 29, 2025
    Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Climate Smart Schools Micro Grant Program

    Funding for student climate action projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 7, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Climate Smart Schools Micro Grants

    Micro grants for climate action in Woolwich schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)

    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, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grant

    Funding for local community projects and programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2026
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Elgin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    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
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 10, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Impact Grant Program

    Community funding for inclusive local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200 to $15,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 15, 2026
    Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Cobourg logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – 2023 Intake

    Incentives for housing and downtown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 31, 2023
    Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Blind River logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Town of Blind River

    Financial incentives for downtown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Blind River, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Greater Napanee logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Initiatives Fund

    Municipal funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Project Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 27, 2025
    • Closing date : August 8, 2025
    Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Street Outreach

    Matching support for youth-focused community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Well-being Bursary Program

    Funding for community well-being projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Meaford, Ontario, Canada
  • ArcelorMittal Dofasco logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Corporate Community Investment Fund

    Community funding for local impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Corporations For Community Connections Incorporated (CFCC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Corporations for Community Connections — Refurbished Laptop Donations

    Refurbished laptops for communities in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • BCF (BCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    County of Brant Community Grants - Capital Project

    Funding for local capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • BCF (BCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    County of Brant Community Grants - Event Stream

    Funding for community events in Brant
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    County Trades Scholarship

    Scholarship funding for trades students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CU Succeed Youth Bursary

    Financial support for Ontario post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 30, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 5, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 28, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CWB John Marinucci Bursary

    Bursary for Mohawk College welding students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,250 to $1,250
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Deersbrook Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Deersbrook Foundation Grants

    Funding for Christian charitable ministries
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Ramara logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Development Charge Abatement Program

    Development charge relief for industrial development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Diabetes Hope Foundation (DHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program

    Scholarship for youth with type 1 diabetes
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 5, 2026
    • Closing date : March 2, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kiwanis Club of Ottawa (KCO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Direct Assistance Process

    Support for youth-focused community needs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Dow Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dow Canada Charitable Grants

    Community-focused funding near Dow Canada operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Ontario, Canada
  • Charity of Hope logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edge Spirit Award 2025

    Annual bursary for outstanding high school students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 7, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Elgin County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgin County’s Grants & Sponsorship Program

    Funding for Elgin County community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Enbridge Gas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enbridge Gas Business & Industrial Energy Incentives

    Energy-saving incentives for commercial upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Pickering logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Environmental Schools Grant

    Environmental support for Pickering school boards
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Brain Institute logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Event Funding Program

    Financial assistance for brain health events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional)

    Energy management support for organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Highlands East logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Facility Rental Fee Waiver

    Fee waiver for eligible community events
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    Access books and resources for children in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

    Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 16, 2022
    • Closing date : May 11, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Funding Opportunities for Child Care Operators

    Financial support for Hamilton child care operators
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,920 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2022
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford Community Foundation (OCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    General Fall Grants

    Community funding for Oxford County organizations
    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)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 17, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    General Operating Grant

    Operating support for licensed child care programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    GHS Bursary Award

    Annual bursary support for Gravenhurst High School students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 31, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SUS Foundation of Canada (SUS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grant Application Information

    Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada