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.
3864 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Supports genomics projects reducing food system emissions
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program
Permit fee support for home flood prevention
Grant and FundingOpen
Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations
Supports operational costs of established cultural organizations in Nova Scotia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Repayable support for downtown businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions
Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ward Community Event Fund
Supports community events and projects to strengthen neighborhoods
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
Supports artistic organizations in London for annual activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Supports organizations affected by hate crimes with security enhancements
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Grant and FundingOpen
The Daylight Fund
Funding to support safety initiatives for women and gender-diverse groups in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
Supports community-driven Indigenous health research development
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Grant and FundingOpen
Balancing our Triple Bottom Line
Corporate donations supporting community and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Operating Grants
Supports community, youth, and cultural organizations in Thunder Bay
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund
Financial support for arts, culture, and heritage projects in Red Deer.
Grant and FundingOpen
Seeds of Hope Granting Program
Supports innovative community projects aligned with United Church values
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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.
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Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experience
Grant and FundingOpen
CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities
Funding for housing projects in Indigenous and northern communities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities
Transportation funding for provincial sports travel
Grant and FundingClosed
World Wildlife Fund Canada - Arctic Species Conservation Fund
Supports Arctic wildlife and habitat conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
EcoAction - Stream 2 - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Funding for freshwater sustainability projects across Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Leadership Fund
Leadership development support for non-profit people leaders
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit cultural centres
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component
Funding for Indigenous consultation participation
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Annual Operating Funding
Supports arts organizations and community artistic activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component (SDPP-D) - Intersectional Capacity Development Stream
Supports capacity development to address intersectional barriers for persons with disabilities
Grant and FundingClosed
True Patriot Love Foundation - Local Community Fund
Grants to support military and Veteran community in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants
Supports community-based events focused on child health issues in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
True Patriot Love Foundation - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
Supports mental health projects for military members and veterans
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Programmes - Capacity Building
Capacity building to strengthen resilience and living conditions
Grant and FundingClosed
Professional and organizational development in museology program
Funding for museum training and organizational development
Grant and FundingOpen
Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program
Supports redevelopment of social economy enterprises' buildings
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Child Care Program
Support for inclusive childcare programs in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Funding for energy and climate transition projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Non-Profit Organizations Grant
Supports community initiatives in Fort Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpen
Youth Opportunity Grant
Supports projects to prevent and end youth homelessness in Canada.
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates
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ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Grant and FundingClosed
Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant
Supports child care centres to expand and improve their facilities with capital funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Rail Safety Improvement Program - Public Education and Awareness (E&A)
Funds public education and awareness initiatives for rail safety
Grant and FundingOpen
Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Donor-directed support for local community projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Community Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Transformation Grants
Supports community-based initiatives for systemic change in West Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Supports youth community recreation programming
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Grant and FundingClosed
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Transformation Grants
Minor renovations improving housing quality for vulnerable communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
CIRA Net Good Grants
Supports community-led internet projects with up to $100,000
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Funding for Indigenous clean energy projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
Grant and FundingOpen
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for projects
Financial support for arts, sport, and recreation projects in Yukon.
Grant and FundingClosed
Safer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Grant and FundingClosed
Call For Proposals: Increasing the Fluidity of Canada’s Supply Chains
Supports projects to improve Canada's supply chain connectivity and capacity
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
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Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Grant and FundingOpen
Charitable Gaming Grants
Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Marketing Initiative Program
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Focused Arts Organizations
Annual operating support for Alberta arts organizations
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
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Grant and FundingOpen
McConnell Foundation - Funding Opportunities
Financial support focused on social equity, reconciliation, and climate resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Activating Community Micro-Grant
Financial support for community-centered projects fostering social equity and inclusion.
Grant and FundingOpen
Every Kid Every Community
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovator Award
Funding for innovative research projects on IBD using advanced technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
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Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Relief Application for Registered Charitable Organizations
Tax relief for registered charitable organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Responsive Community Grants
Supports community projects addressing local current needs
Grant and FundingOpen
Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program
Supports assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on reserves
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Care Unburdened Grant Program
Funding for ideas reducing physician administrative burden
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Grant and FundingClosed
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Support for existing successful community programs and services
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Healthy Communities Fund
Supports community readiness for rapid economic development