
Healthcare Grants and Funding in Ontario for 2026
Access Ontario health grants with clear guidance. Plan projects, validate eligibility, and apply with confidence.
Ontario offers a broad landscape of healthcare grants and funding programs that support hospitals, community health organizations, nonprofits, and innovators. Opportunities span capital, operating, equipment, research, digital health, mental health and addictions, Indigenous health, and rural and northern access. This directory explains the main funding types, eligibility requirements, and application best practices to help organizations across Ontario plan strong proposals.
Grant and FundingClosedFunding for community safety initiatives in Durham Region
Grant and FundingClosedTuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN)
Tuition reimbursement for nurses in underserved communities
Grant and FundingClosedArmstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenHIV Endgame Funding Program
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosedDufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Grants and Awards
Funding for mental health research and innovation
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGraduate Grant
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Tax CreditsClosedApplication for Property Tax Interest Relief
Tax interest relief for eligible homeowners
Grant and FundingClosedBreast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program
Financial aid for breast cancer patients
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups- Grant and FundingClosed
Elgin County’s Grants & Sponsorship Program
Funding for Elgin County community initiatives 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMy Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
Funding for southern Ontario main streets
Grant and FundingClosed2023–2024 Services delivered: Mental Health Program
Indigenous mental health services and wellness support
Grant and FundingOpenGenomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projectsEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Grant and FundingClosedBrian Todd Memorial Community Fund Grants
Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund (BTMCF), Miami and Area Foundation (MAF), The Lawrence Family Foundation (TLFF)Funding for Brighton community projects
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Homelessness Prevention Fund
Housing support to prevent homelessness - Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers
Support for licensed child care providers 
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Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support
Other SupportClosedHalton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)
Subsidized housing and rent support in Halton
Grant and FundingClosedThe Alzheimer Society Research Program
Funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research careers
- Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities 

Grant and FundingClosedFedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses- Grant and FundingClosed
Water Capacity Buy-Back Program
Funding for water-saving upgrades and retrofits - 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 Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Grant and FundingOpenThe Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingClosedLeadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Funding for eligible assistive devices and supplies
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Assessment Visit Program
Reimbursement for rural health care assessment visits
Grant and FundingClosedCIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
Other SupportClosedApplying for Social Assistance
Financial assistance for basic needs and employment support
Grant and FundingClosedEmployment projects funding
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Other SupportClosedThe Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services
Memorial fund management for bereaved families- Other SupportClosed
Child Care Fee Subsidy Program
Supports reduced child care fees for eligible families
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Works Adults - Schedule of Dental Services and Fees
Limited dental coverage for Ontario Works adults
Grant and FundingOpenSickKids Foundation - SickKids WomenPowered
Funding for children’s health in the GTA
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedGrey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services
Housing and affordability support in Grey County
Grant and FundingClosedRefugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Scale a proven community project for families
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects
Other SupportClosedHealthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program
Free dental coverage for eligible children and youth
Grant and FundingClosedRichards Landing Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for downtown property improvements
Other SupportClosedSickness or Extreme Poverty – Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001 s.357(1)(d.1))
Temporary property tax relief for hardship cases
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenBioCreate Program
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed9.1 — Employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs
Support for work and child care start-up costs
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenCollective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot
Funding for Gravenhurst property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedService Leadership — New Club Opening Grant
Funding for opening new S.L.P. clubs
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund
One-time emergency food security funding for Peel
Grant and FundingClosedMedical Liability Protection Reimbursement Program
Reimbursement for physicians’ liability protection premiums
Other SupportClosed9.12 — Mandatory special necessities
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Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOntario Disability Support Program employment supports
Employment support funding for people with disabilities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenTeam Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub
Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Street Outreach
Matching support for youth-focused community projects- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship | 2026 Applications
Scholarship support for Canadian students with lupus
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 FundingClosedThe knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada- Other SupportClosed
City of Pickering Sterilization Program (DR SNAP)
Low-cost cat sterilization support for eligible residents - 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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOntario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation- Other SupportClosed
Ontario Works – Housing Assistance (St. Thomas Elgin Social Services)
Monthly support for basic living needs
Grant and FundingClosedDomiciliary Hostel Program
Financial support for approved domiciliary care placements
Expert AdviceOpenOBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Grant and FundingClosedSeniors Community Grant Program
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
Flexible funding to strengthen organizational systems
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Support for women in health science
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthADAPT
Climate adaptation support for the health sector
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosedventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023
Support for reviewing a CNSC oversight report