Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Healthcare Grants and Funding in Ontario for 2026
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.
491 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Central Elgin — Community Grant and Sponsorship Pilot Program
Funding for community projects and sponsorshipsCentral Elgin, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Central Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan
Funding for community improvement projectsMeaford, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationMeaford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – 2026 Municipal Funding Policy
Local funding for community-focused projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Port Hope Donation Program
Municipal support for local community initiativesPort Hope, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsPort Hope, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant
Community funding for local projects and programsOntario, CanadaEligible 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 9, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMy Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
Funding for southern Ontario main streetsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMyositis Canada — Research Funding
Research support for myositis-related projectsAlberta, NL, Ontario, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, NL, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting in TorontoToronto, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNext Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding developmentOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorfolk County — Community Grant Program
Support for Norfolk County community initiativesNorfolk County, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI)
Financial incentives for physicians in rural OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $84,851 to $124,730
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer — Family Support Funding
Financial support for families affected by childhood cancerOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Physician Retention Initiative
Retention funding for Northern Ontario physiciansOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $8,304 to $8,304
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Support for women-led health science companiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient careOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement
Employment placement support for Ontario clientsOntarioEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy
Financial support for child care feesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 8,250 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income support and disability benefits for OntariansOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,408 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit
Monthly hearing aid support for eligible OntariansOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program Delivery Funding
Funding for ODSP service delivery and administrationOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,159 to $2,159
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOntario Disability Support Program employment supports
Employment support funding for people with disabilitiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $250 to $6,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOntario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program
Prescription drug coverage for eligible OntariansOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
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- Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
Ontario support for energy and property costsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,488 $
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Refundable tax credit for fertility-related medical costsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedOntario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
Annual property tax support for Ontario seniorsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOntario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovationToronto, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Works – Financial Assistance (St. Thomas–Elgin Social Services)
Monthly support for basic needs and employmentSt. Thomas, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada- Other SupportClosed
Ontario Works – Housing Assistance (St. Thomas Elgin Social Services)
Monthly support for basic living needsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 733 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Works Adults - Schedule of Dental Services and Fees
Limited dental coverage for Ontario Works adultsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Other SupportClosedOntario Works or emergency assistance
Monthly support for basic needs and employmentOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 733 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 733 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in HamiltonHamilton, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : March 3, 2026
- Closing date : May 7, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU)
Funding for approved microcredentials in OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Ontario, Canada- Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : October 9, 2024
- Closing date : November 6, 2024
Ontario, Canada - Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : May 29, 2024
- Closing date : June 26, 2024
Ontario, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youthOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : October 15, 2025
- Closing date : March 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Funding for local charitable community projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : March 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedParticipant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022
Funding for nuclear regulatory participation supportOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Open Date : March 16, 2023
- Closing date : April 17, 2023
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2015
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviewsOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : May 4, 2016
- Closing date : June 17, 2016
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016
Funding for CNSC public participationOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : May 1, 2017
- Closing date : June 26, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2017
Funding for public input on nuclear oversightOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : April 30, 2018
- Closing date : June 29, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - 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 reviewOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : April 10, 2019
- Closing date : June 7, 2019
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal
Funding for CNSC public participationOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateOttawa, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023
Support for reviewing a CNSC oversight reportOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : March 11, 2024
- Closing date : April 19, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedPartners With Paws Inc. — Service Dog Program
Psychiatric service dogs at no costOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada
Barrie, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : April 7, 2025
- Closing date : May 15, 2025
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Grant and FundingClosedPerformance Boat Club Events Inc. — Charitable Fundraising Support
Charitable fundraising support through boating eventsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPhysician Recruitment Incentive Program
Incentive funding for new physicians in SelwynOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $3,750 to $15,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE)
Funding for children and youth in careOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedPostdoctoral Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral research support in transfusion scienceOntarioEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario- Grant and FundingClosed
Pregnancy and breast-feeding nutritional allowance
Monthly nutritional support for pregnant and breastfeeding womenOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $40 to $50
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedPrescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program
Community funding for local service organizationsPrescott, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $4,300
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationPrescott, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedPrices and scholarships
Funding for family medicine education and researchOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $7,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Ontario, Canada- Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centresOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationOttawa, Ontario, Canada- Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons & Charity Rebate
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and charitiesDurham, Hanover, OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationDurham, Hanover, Ontario- Other SupportClosed
Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)
Priority access to housing waitlist for survivorsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedQueensway Carleton Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Support hospital care through charitable donationsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,200 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program
Fee support for eligible recreation participationOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 90 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Financial Assistance Program – All-Access Day Passes (Social Service Agencies)
Subsidized recreation day passes for social service agenciesCity of Orillia, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2 to $2
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCity of Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRefugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Supports refugee resettlement collaboration in Dufferin CountyOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Closing date : September 18, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationOntario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedRegion of Waterloo Property Tax Exemption Program
Property tax relief for affordable housing providersOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
AI adoption support for southern Ontario businessesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and competeOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada 
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Closing date : October 16, 2025
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- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant
Financial incentives for rehabilitation professionals in Northern OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedReid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for post-secondary students with childhood cancerAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRenfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access
Affordable housing access and rental support in Renfrew CountyOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedRent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County
Income-based housing support in Oxford CountyOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 85 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program
Support for affordable residential care housingHamilton, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationHamilton, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Residential Repair Program
Tourism funding for innovative visitor experiencesWoodstock, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationWoodstock, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedResidential Services Homes Program
Affordable housing with supports for vulnerable adultsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedRetrofit Program Participant Agreement
Funding for business energy-efficiency upgradesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRichards Landing Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for downtown property improvementsRichards Landing, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationRichards Landing, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiativesKitchener, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsKitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRiver Dali Foundation
Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo RegionBC, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Open Date : September 14, 2026
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Brampton Community Charity — General Funding
Funding for Brampton community charitable projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Dunnville — General Funding
Community funding for education and service initiativesDunnville, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsDunnville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland — Community Grants
Supports community projects in Sarnia-LambtonOntario, CanadaEligible 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Community service funding for local projectsPort Colborne, Welland, OntarioEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationPort Colborne, Welland, Ontario
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : September 16, 2020
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding
Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiativesOntario, CanadaEligible 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 projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedSanitary Sewer Rebate Program
Rebate for eligible industrial and commercial water useToronto, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 175 $
- Up to 57% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateToronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSault College — Student Financial Assistance
Financial support for Sault College studentsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $100 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSave on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy ManagerOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada
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Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Timeline- Open Date : June 1, 2025
- Closing date : April 6, 2026
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Ontario’s healthcare grants and funding landscape in 2026
Ontario’s healthcare grants and funding ecosystem is diverse and dynamic, blending provincial, federal, municipal, and philanthropic sources. Organizations can access non‑repayable funding, contribution agreements, cost‑shared funding, and targeted capital or operating grants to advance patient care, community health, and health innovation. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare grants in Ontario for 2026, including hospital grants, community health grants, mental health grants, Indigenous health funding, digital health funding, medical equipment grants, health research grants, long‑term care funding, and rural and northern Ontario health grants.
Provincial, federal, and local funders: how they interact
- Provincial funding streams remain central to health system operations and innovation. Programs associated with the Ontario Ministry of Health, Ontario Health Teams, and province‑wide initiatives often support primary care expansion, mental health and addictions, home and community care, and hospital equipment renewal.
- Federal funding complements provincial priorities through agencies such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), and FedDev Ontario for regional economic development and life sciences growth.
- Local and philanthropic sources, including the Ontario Trillium Foundation health grants, hospital foundations, community foundations, and municipal health grants, provide flexible options for community health promotion, health equity, and wellness initiatives.
Who applies for health funding in Ontario?
Applicants include hospitals and hospital foundations; community health centres and primary care clinics; nurse practitioner‑led clinics; public health units; long‑term care homes; Indigenous‑led health organizations; mental health and addictions service providers; non‑profit organizations; universities, colleges, and research institutes; medtech and digital health startups; and municipal governments. Each group pursues a specific subset of Ontario health grants for nonprofits, hospital grants in Ontario, public health grants, and digital health funding aligned with their mission.
Types of healthcare funding available
Ontario health funding is typically classified as operating grants, program or project grants, capital grants, equipment grants, research operating grants, infrastructure grants, and innovation or commercialization funding. Understanding these categories helps applicants target the right stream, align eligible expenses, and forecast matching contributions.
Operating vs. program vs. project grants
- Operating grants support ongoing service delivery (for example, community health programming or mental health counseling).
- Program grants fund a defined set of activities over 1–3 years with measurable outputs and outcomes (such as health promotion grants or chronic disease prevention funding).
- Project grants support time‑limited initiatives like pilot studies, digital health implementations, or a community clinic expansion.
Capital and equipment funding
Hospital capital funding in Ontario helps finance new builds, renovations, and redevelopments. Medical equipment grants support diagnostic imaging upgrades (MRI, CT), ICU equipment, and bedside monitors, as well as accessibility improvements in health facilities. Accessibility health funding in Ontario may also support ramps, automatic doors, wayfinding, communication devices, and universal design retrofits.
Research and innovation funding
Health research grants in Ontario span clinical trials funding, life sciences grants, medtech funding, biotech grants, and translational research funding. Innovation vouchers, seed funding, pilot funding, and matching grants support commercialization pathways for digital health, telehealth, EMR/EHR modernization, cybersecurity, AI in healthcare, and health data platforms.
Priority areas for 2026: where opportunities are growing
Funding priorities evolve to reflect population needs, workforce capacity, and system transformation. The following clusters show strong demand and recurring opportunities in Ontario for 2026.
Mental health and addictions
Mental health grants in Ontario support youth mental health, community counseling, school‑based health promotion, suicide prevention grants, harm reduction grants, overdose prevention funding, and crisis response teams. Addiction and recovery grants in Ontario may fund detox, residential treatment, peer supports, and wraparound services, often emphasizing outcome measurement, cultural safety, and collaboration with public health units.
Indigenous health and culturally safe care
Indigenous health funding in Ontario prioritizes Indigenous‑led health grants, holistic and culturally safe programming, land‑based healing, and partnerships among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations. Projects often include mental wellness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, harm reduction, and remote access to care. Engagement with Indigenous governance and respect for data sovereignty are critical eligibility and evaluation principles.
Seniors health, long‑term care, and dementia
Seniors health grants in Ontario target healthy aging, dementia care funding, caregiver support, fall prevention, home and community care grants, and assistive technologies. Long‑term care funding in Ontario can include redevelopment, infection prevention and control investments, staff training, and quality improvement projects, with clear reporting and outcome frameworks.
Digital health, telehealth, and data modernization
Digital health funding in Ontario spans telehealth grants, virtual care funding, EMR/EHR funding, eHealth funding, cybersecurity funding for healthcare, privacy and data governance grants, and AI in healthcare pilot funding. Hospitals, clinics, and startups may pursue support for interoperability, patient portals (digital front doors), remote patient monitoring, and analytics that enhance access, safety, and efficiency.
Rural and Northern Ontario access
Rural health funding in Ontario and northern Ontario health grants address workforce shortages, travel distance, emergency medical services, community paramedicine, and telemedicine. The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) may support health projects with regional economic benefits, while municipalities and community foundations help bridge local gaps.
Health equity and priority populations
Health equity funding in Ontario supports programs for newcomers and refugees, francophone health services, LGBTQ2S+ inclusive health, youth wellness grants, and women’s health projects. Equity‑oriented proposals often highlight culturally appropriate delivery, anti‑racism approaches, accessible facilities, and community co‑design.
Oral health and assistive devices
Dental grants in Ontario and oral health grants may focus on low‑income adults, seniors dental care, and community clinic startup costs. Assistive devices funding in Ontario includes mobility aids, wheelchair funding, hearing aid grants, and vision care assistance, improving independence and quality of life.
Key funders and programs to know
Understanding the navigation of major funders simplifies planning and increases the likelihood of success.
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Ontario Trillium Foundation health grants commonly support community health and wellness, mental health promotion, physical activity, and social connectedness. Streams like Seed and Grow can fund pilots, program expansion, evaluation capacity, and knowledge mobilization, often with measurable health outcomes and equity considerations.
Ontario Ministry of Health and Ontario Health Teams (OHTs)
The Ontario Ministry of Health sponsors targeted calls that may include primary care expansion, home and community care modernization, emergency department flow, and mental health and addictions services. Ontario Health Team grants may support integrated models of care, digital health enablement, and cross‑sector collaboration that improves access and outcomes.
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
NOHFC health funding supports projects that strengthen services in Northern communities, from facility improvements to health innovation pilots tied to regional development and workforce retention.
FedDev Ontario and life sciences growth
FedDev Ontario health funding can back scale‑ups, productivity, commercialization, and partnerships, especially for medtech and digital health firms seeking to grow in the province’s innovation corridor.
National research and infrastructure funders
- CIHR grants in Ontario fund project grants, knowledge mobilization, and team‑based research.
- CFI infrastructure health funding supports core facilities, imaging platforms, and research infrastructure.
- NSERC Alliance and SSHRC complement interdisciplinary health research and policy studies.
- NRC IRAP health innovation funding assists startups and SMEs with advisory services and non‑repayable contributions for R&D and commercialization.
- The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) and OBIO programs support cross‑sector collaborations, voucher funding, and commercialization for medtech and digital health.
Public Health Ontario and municipal grants
Public Health Ontario funding can cover research and evaluation partnerships; municipalities (Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Peel/Mississauga, London, Waterloo/Kitchener, Windsor, Kingston, Guelph, Brampton, Sudbury, Thunder Bay) may offer health promotion or opioid response grants aligned with local plans.
Eligibility, eligible expenses, and matching requirements
Strong applications align project design with eligibility rules, cost categories, and reporting.
Common eligibility criteria
- Applicant type: non‑profit, public institution, Indigenous‑led organization, municipality, academic institution, or SME (for innovation streams).
- Project fit: alignment with provincial or federal health priorities, community need, and measurable outcomes.
- Capacity: governance, finances, partnerships, equity and inclusion practices, and data stewardship.
- Readiness: a clear work plan, credible budget, and feasible timelines.
Eligible and ineligible expenses
Eligible expenses commonly include salaries and benefits for project staff; professional services; training; travel; outreach; supplies; program materials; equipment and software; facility upgrades; accessibility modifications; evaluation; and knowledge mobilization. Ineligible costs may include general deficits, lobbying, retroactive costs, or expenses outside the approved scope. Hospital equipment grants in Ontario often set specific procurement and asset management rules.
Matching funds and in‑kind contributions
Many health grants require matching funds or in‑kind contributions. Applicants should document volunteer time, donated space, and pro bono professional services, and secure letters confirming cash matches from foundations, municipalities, or partners.
Timelines, milestones, and reporting
A realistic project schedule shows milestones, procurement steps, privacy and cybersecurity reviews for digital initiatives, and ethics approvals for research. Reporting requirements usually include quarterly updates, financial statements, outcome indicators, and a final evaluation.
How to prepare a competitive Ontario health grant application
A strong application anticipates assessment criteria and demonstrates value for money.
Needs assessment and community engagement
Use local data from public health units, hospital service plans, and community surveys. For Indigenous health funding, incorporate Indigenous engagement protocols, data sovereignty, and cultural safety principles. For francophone or LGBTQ2S+ programs, confirm linguistic accessibility and inclusive practices.
Theory of change, outcomes, and evaluation
Define the problem, inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes. Choose indicators aligned with population health goals—access measures, wait time reductions, symptom improvement, quality of life, hospital readmission, or digital adoption metrics. Plan for evaluation capacity building and knowledge mobilization.
Budget clarity and cost control
Present costs by category and funding source, highlighting non‑repayable funding, cost‑shared elements, and any capital vs operating split. Justify major purchases like diagnostic imaging equipment or EMR platforms with vendor quotes and total cost of ownership analyses.
Risk management, privacy, and cybersecurity
For digital health funding, include privacy impact assessments, threat modeling, and cybersecurity controls. For clinical projects, list clinical governance, infection prevention and control, and credentialing steps.
Sector‑specific guidance and examples
Different settings access tailored streams and emphasize distinct outcomes.
Hospitals and hospital foundations
Hospital grants in Ontario often focus on hospital capital funding, diagnostic imaging upgrades, ICU capacity, emergency department flow, and surgical backlog reduction. Foundations frequently contribute matching funds and lead donor campaigns; projects should include design standards, procurement rules, and sustainability plans.
Community health centres and primary care
Community clinic grants in Ontario support team‑based care, nurse practitioner‑led clinics, newcomer health navigation, and youth wellness. Primary care funding in Ontario may cover clinic startup grants, expansion of after‑hours access, and eReferral integration.
Public health units and population health promotion
Public health grants in Ontario target chronic disease prevention funding, school‑based health promotion grants, vaccination outreach, and overdose response. Proposals should align with local public health plans and integrate evaluation and equity.
Mental health and addictions service providers
Mental health and addictions funding in Ontario spans youth mental health grants, crisis response teams, harm reduction supplies, peer supports, and supportive housing. Strong proposals show continuity of care and cross‑sector referrals with hospitals, primary care, and community agencies.
Indigenous‑led health projects
Indigenous‑led health grants in Ontario prioritize community governance, cultural safety, and local capacity building. Include Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and land‑based practices, and build multi‑year operating grants that secure workforce stability.
Digital health and medtech innovators
Digital health innovation funding in Ontario supports telemedicine, virtual care, EMR/EHR modernization grants, interoperability, cybersecurity, AI in healthcare pilots, and data platform builds. Medtech funding and biotech grants may support prototyping, validation, regulatory readiness, and clinical trials startup funding. Consider OCI vouchers, NRC IRAP advisory and funding, OBIO commercialization supports, and FedDev Ontario for scale‑up.
Education and school‑based health
School‑based initiatives can pursue mental health and addictions funding for schools, oral health grants for low‑income families, and health promotion programs that address nutrition, physical activity, and vaping prevention. Include consent processes, child‑safe protocols, and parent engagement.
Regional variations and city‑specific opportunities
Funding priorities vary by region. Toronto health grants focus on urban health equity, shelter‑based care, and newcomer services. Ottawa health grants often emphasize bilingual service delivery and federal partnerships. Peel/Mississauga health funding addresses rapid population growth; Hamilton health grants focus on integrated care and opioid response. London, Kitchener‑Waterloo, and Guelph health grants highlight research and tech translation; Windsor Essex health funding supports cross‑border coordination. In Northern Ontario, Sudbury and Thunder Bay health grants frequently prioritize Indigenous health, rural hospital funding, and telemedicine expansion.
Compliance, ethics, and procurement in Ontario health projects
Projects funded by public sources must follow robust governance. Include conflict ‑of‑interest policies, competitive procurement, privacy compliance (PHIPA), accessibility standards, and environmental sustainability. Hospital equipment grants in Ontario require standardized procurement processes and asset lifecycle planning.
How helloDarwin simplifies the grant journey
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Conclusion: turning opportunities into outcomes
Ontario’s health funding ecosystem in 2026 offers extensive options across mental health, Indigenous health, seniors care, digital health, hospital equipment, community wellness, and research. By aligning needs with the right program, building a sound evaluation plan, and securing matching contributions, organizations can convert funding into measurable improvements for patients and communities. With a clear strategy and the right tools, applicants can navigate healthcare grants Ontario effectively and deliver sustainable impact.