Updated June 2026

Innovation Grants Available in Ontario for 2026

Accelerate R&D, prototyping, and commercialization with Ontario business grants. Access non-dilutive funding to scale innovation across regions and sectors.

Across Ontario, organizations can access innovation grants, R&D funding, and commercialization support tailored to startups, SMEs, non-profits, and research institutions. Programs range from provincial initiatives like the Ontario Centres of Innovation and OVIN to federal options active in Ontario such as IRAP, NSERC, and FedDev. This directory explains eligibility, funding types, application steps, and sector-specific streams to help applicants plan competitive projects.

408 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Canadian Blood Services (CBS)
Postdoctoral research support in transfusion science
Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Pride and Remembrance Run Grants
Pride and Remembrance Foundation
Funding for 2SLGBTQ+ community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports research commercialization centres
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada — Adopt-A-School Program
Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada
Support early childhood education in Jamaica
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $365 to $365
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project funding and costs
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural Ontario business growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation (QCHF), Queens General Hospital Foundation (QGHF)
Support hospital care through charitable donations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,200 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Ontario agri-business sales opportunities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
recACCESS Program
City of Barrie
Fee assistance for Barrie recreation access
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation Assistance Program
Municipality of Lakeshore
Fee support for eligible recreation participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible 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 projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Municipality of Port Hope, Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS), City of Brooks
Recreation access support for Port Hope residents
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation, Arts and Culture Grant / Tourism and Economic Development Grant
City of Thorold
Funding for community and local development projects
Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program
Government of Ontario, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Government of Ontario
Support for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Future Workforce (RFW) – Critical Minerals Pilot Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario critical minerals workforce projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Business financing for local companies
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – County of Renfrew
Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC)
Subsidized housing for eligible households
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for Ontario mobility technology R&D
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Resiliency Grants (2021)
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Funding for Kingston professional artists
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives
Save on Energy (SOE)
Incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program
City of Richmond Hill
Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Rising Youth Community Service Grants
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Youth-led community service funding for Canadian projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project
City of Kingston
Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Rotary Club of Welland
Community funding for local service projects
Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
RTO7 Partnership Program
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $350 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Supports rural economic development in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Improvement Grant
City of Timmins
Funding for business security improvements
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
City of St. Catharines
Funding for local arts and community cultural projects
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for UAS detection solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats
Government of Canada
Protect satellites from natural and artificial threats
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Shine Foundation — Shine Dreams Program
Shine Foundation
Customized support for youth with severe disabilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
PS43 Foundation (PS43)
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario arts professionals
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of Ontario
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Soldier On Grant Program
Soldier On
Supports active living through equipment funding
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for social survey analysis and dissemination
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 166,666 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Tourism Innovation Lab
Mentorship and seed funding for tourism ideas
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for hypersonic defence research networks
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sport and Recreation Programs for Indigenous Communities
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation programs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sprout Ideas Fellowship
Sprout Ideas
Youth fellowship for community project support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Subsidized child care in Huron County
Municipality of Huron East
Child care cost support for Huron County families
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Municipality of Leamington
Discounted recreation and transit access for residents
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $49 to $90
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Support for Community Organizations
Township of Brock
Municipal support for local community groups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,700 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sweet Dreams
Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF)
Safe sleep support for vulnerable children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25 to $500
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Awards
The Sylva Gelber Music Foundation (SGMF)
Funding for emerging classical music performers
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Tali's Fund
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Tax Rebates and Reductions
Township of Brock
Property tax relief for eligible owners
Brock, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Brock, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
The Ballytobin Foundation
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Business support for start-ups and small firms
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
The Butterfly Effect Association of Canada — Support Programs
The Butterfly Effect Association of Canada
Support for organ donors and recipients
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation (HPELF)
Supports local student nutrition programs
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Thames Valley District School Board (TVEF)
Funding for innovative school priorities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Zoey Cares Foundation — Music Therapy Funding
Zoey Foundation
Music therapy support for hospitalized children
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Therapy Grants
The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF)
Therapy support for Asian Canadians in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)
Government of Canada
Support for tourism and hospitality organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Funding for tourism initiatives in Temiskaming Shores
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Innovation Grant Program
Oxford County
Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Tourism Innovation Lab
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
County of Wellington
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Eligible 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 projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Erin, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Hawkesbury — Organization Support Program
Town of Hawkesbury
Support for recognized community organizations
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Town of Milton
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program
Town of New Tecumseth
Funding for community projects and local organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Free business support for local entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Township Donation Policy
Township of Georgian Bluffs
Municipal support for community organizations and events
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Township of Champlain — Community Grant
Township of Champlain
Municipal funding for local community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Supports local business and property improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of King Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Township of King
Financial support for township improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Township of Wellesley
Financial support for property and building improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance
Township of Woolwich
Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Training & Development Program
The Children’s Foundation (TCF)
Funding for youth life skills training
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trinity Fund
Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF)
Faith-related support for Catholic youth in care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field
Government of Canada
Field-deployable biological agent detection funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Financial support for Havelock property improvements
Havelock, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Havelock, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Waiver of Fees Program
City of Kingston
Fee waivers for eligible community events
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
We Love You Connie Foundation — DIPG Research Funding
We Love You Connie Foundation
Supports DIPG research and children’s brain cancer care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wellness Innovation Fund
Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF)
Funding for innovative wellness projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Wickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design
Wickerson Foundation Fund
Supports inclusive teaching and pedagogical innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports research and training for workplace safety
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
XLerate Program - Project Feasibility Study (PFS)
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding for industrial project feasibility studies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
York Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Regional Municipality of York
Funding for business water-saving improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada

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