Updated May 2026
Healthcare Grants and Funding in Ontario for 2026
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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.
413 programs available
Grant and FundingClosed2024–2025 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Expenditure-based funding for disability employment services
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Factory — Support for Startups
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Grant and FundingClosedThe Lupina Foundation — General Funding
Support for health and societal research- Grant and FundingClosed
Little Spark, Big Difference (2026 Pilot) Grants
Small grants for local mental wellness initiatives 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedSienna For Seniors Grant
Supports innovative programs for seniors and caregivers- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
Lower-cost access to city services for Kingston residents 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBuild Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Federal support for affordable housing projects
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in a CNSC licence renewal hearing
Grant and FundingClosedSubsidized child care in Huron County
Child care cost support for Huron County families
Grant and FundingClosed2026 Great-EST Needs Fund Granting
Funding for community needs projects in Elgin-St.Thomas
Grant and FundingClosedGrant program for quality of life aimed at equipment acquisition
Support for essential mobility and safety equipment
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMeal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Grant and FundingClosedCentral Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program
Funding for community-based organizations
Grant and FundingClosedAngel Foundation for Learning - Bursaries and Awards
Funding for TCDSB students and school literacy projects
Other SupportClosedCity-wide Development Charges Deferral for Charitable Non-Profit Organizations Policy
Defers city-wide development charges for qualified charities
Grant and FundingClosedThe Steven Worby Access & Mobility Award
Funding for accessibility and mobility modifications- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Grant and Sponsorship Program
Funding for community-focused local initiatives 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchivedNRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Snow Go Programs
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Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants
Funds specific organizational programs or projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCOVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research- Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan
Funding for community improvement projectsEligible 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 Renovation - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant
Financial incentives for rehabilitation professionals in Northern Ontario 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund
Funding for community projects and events in Lambton Shores
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedWater Efficient Technology (WET) Program
Support for business water-efficiency improvements
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Funding for property and business improvements
Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's Society Toronto — General Funding
One-year funding for Toronto charities
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Event Stream
Funding for community events in Brant
Grant and FundingClosedMay Court Club of St. Catharines Annual Grants
Annual community funding for Niagara nonprofits- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Well-being Bursary Program
Funding for community well-being projects 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenSupported Employment
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Other SupportClosedOntario Works or emergency assistance
Monthly support for basic needs and employment- Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectorsEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology 
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Brantford Grants Program
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEnbridge Gas Business & Industrial Energy Incentives
Incentives for energy efficiency upgrades
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
Supports local student nutrition programs- Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Region of Waterloo Property Tax Exemption Program
Property tax relief for affordable housing providers - Grant and FundingClosed
Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program
Support for affordable residential care housing 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSafer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Financial Assistance Program – All-Access Day Passes (Social Service Agencies)
Subsidized recreation day passes for social service agencies
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons & Charity Rebate
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and charities- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)
Supports property and business improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville
Funding for new licensed child care spaces- Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income support and disability benefits for Ontarians - Grant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
Access books and resources for children in need 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNext Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedthriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), NventureInnovation funding for southern Ontario businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Project Funding
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEnergy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Grant and FundingClosedFamily Directed Respite (FDR)
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- Other SupportClosed
Medical Transportation Assistance Request
Medical travel support for Ontario Works members 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program Delivery Funding
Funding for ODSP service delivery and administration 
Expert AdviceClosedEnhanced Support Funding for Licensed Child Care Programs
Support for inclusive child care programs- Other SupportClosed
City-wide Development Charges Deferral for Office Buildings
Deferred development charges for eligible office buildings 
Grant and FundingClosedFunding Guidelines for Non-Registered Entities and their Projects
Funding for charitable projects led by non-registered entities- Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports
Supports disability-related work barriers to employment 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services- Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services 
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedReid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for post-secondary students with childhood cancer- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Sustainability Funding
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity 
Grant and FundingClosedMyositis Canada — Research Funding
Research support for myositis-related projects
Tax CreditsClosedOntario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
Annual property tax support for Ontario seniors
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedLicensed Child Care Funding and Wage Enhancement – City of Peterborough
Funding for licensed child care wage support- Grant and FundingClosed
Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary
Supports education in Ontario Eventing 
Grant and FundingOpenHeart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – 2023 Intake
Incentives for housing and downtown revitalizationEligible 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
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
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