
Grants and Funding for Non-Profits in Canada in 2026
Find project funding for charities, non-profits, and community organizations
Non-profits, charities, and community organizations in Canada can access funding for projects tied to services, equipment, digital modernization, program delivery, culture, health, environment, and local development. This 2026 guide helps organizations understand where non-profit funding usually comes from, which legal structures fit which programs, and what funders expect when a project is submitted for support.
Whether you are launching a new initiative, scaling an existing program, or investing in tools and infrastructure that strengthen your mission, the most useful approach is to match the project to the right funder and reporting model. Use this page to compare current grant paths, clarify eligibility, and reduce the risk of spending time on programs that do not fit your organization or your funding need.
Grant and FundingOpenSupports youth employment with wage subsidies
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedStrategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Grant and FundingOpenInternational Development and Relief
Supports international development and human rights initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCivil Forfeiture Grant Program
Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - Community Grants
Funding for charitable projects across Prince Edward Island
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedMentorship program
Mentorship support for local artists
Grant and FundingClosedCorporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nation Adapt (FNA) Program
Funding for First Nation climate adaptation projects
Grant and FundingOpenResiliency Grants
Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Grant and FundingClosedRobert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project
Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
- Grant and FundingClosed
C.P. Loewen Family Foundation — General Funding
Private foundation supporting mission-driven initiatives - Other SupportClosed
Family Support and Strengthening of Bonds
Support for vulnerable families and child stability
Grant and FundingOpenKanta Marwah Research Innovation Fund
Flexible funding for Parkinson’s research innovation

Grant and FundingClosedNative American Law School Scholarship
Scholarship for Native American law students
Grant and FundingOpenCharity Alive Fund
Supports education, healthcare, and women and children empowermentDiscover Funding for Non-Profits
Find Financial Support Tailored for Non-Profit Organizations
Grants for non-profits provide essential funding for organizations to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. These financial aids support the growth and resilience of the non-profit sector.
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity ACCESS-Ability Program
Cost-sharing support for accessibility upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedJackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenID Gatineau — Local Fund
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenEmployers — FIT Project
Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Clearwater Community Foundation — General Funding
Supports community projects in rural areas
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Supports survivors through community-based services- Grant and FundingClosed
Health Data and Results Initiative
Invitation-only support for global health data projects
Grant and FundingOpenProfessional Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program
Multi-year operating support for arts organizations

Grant and FundingClosedThe Riley Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for mission-aligned nonprofit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedIndependent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program
Funding for Indigenous energy projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedInvesting in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedGainey Foundation — General Funding
Support for youth arts and environment initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for Whitby community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Grant and FundingClosedCity Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Supports Richmond community programs and events

- Grant and FundingClosed
River Dali Foundation
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Grant and FundingClosedRebate for the Purchase of Reusable Hygiene Products
Rebate for reusable hygiene product purchases- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial support to organizations
Financial support for community organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedSupportive Housing Capital Grant program
Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites
Grant and FundingOpenWeston Family Foundation - Rapid Response Program
Seed funding for biomarker translation research
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpenAgri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Grant and FundingClosedListen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Digitization support for Indigenous heritage
Grant and FundingOpenWeston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Funding for northern biodiversity conservation projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Involvement Program
Financial support for community projects promoting health, education, and sustainability.
Grant and FundingClosedMaureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Support youth mental health community programming
Grant and FundingClosedExhibition Renewal and Museum Activities Support Program
Support for museum exhibitions and activities
Grant and FundingOpenBridgeGreen Fund
Supports initiatives with sustainable and lasting social impact.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Grant and FundingClosedNational funding guidelines: Development of policy and guidance on the proposed new impact assessment system
Funding for Indigenous participation in impact assessment policy development- Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Market Housing Fund
Enables access to housing loans through lender arrangements
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable housing incentives – not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing incentive (pilot) and affordable rental housing fee waiver
Affordable housing support for Kitchener projects- Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Recognition for exceptional community achievements - Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting through Culture Project
Supports cultural projects connecting people, place, and community Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight review
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenDonation and Sponsorship Requests
Donations and sponsorship support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory review
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Partnership Program (Employment)
Support for employment-focused community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedKay Stafford Memorial Fund Community Grant
Support for hospital-benefiting community health projects
Grant and FundingOpenGlobal Impact Cash Grants
Funding for innovative, tech-enabled social impact projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAgriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports PEI agriculture research and innovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Distinction Award - Anesthesia Researchers
Recognition awards for anesthesia professionals
Grant and FundingClosedSons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities
Grant and FundingClosedCreating Opportunity & Independence
Funding for SCI community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosedThe Happiness Project Ltd. — General Funding
Support for children’s education and well-being
Grant and FundingClosedEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals: Collaboration centre for strengthening Integrated Youth Services across Canada
Funding for a national youth services collaboration centre
Grant and FundingClosedNational award for an engineering project or achievement
Recognition for outstanding engineering achievements
Grant and FundingOpenLaval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Support for developing and upgrading Laval tourism accommodations
Grant and FundingOpenCollective Fund for Climate and Ecological Transition
Supports community-based projects for climate resilient development