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 FundingClosedSupport for youth health and education initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship program of the ithq foundation
Supports ITHQ students through scholarships
Grant and FundingClosedWhitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
Grant and FundingClosedDomenic Mobilio Foundation — Student Scholarships and Children's Charities
Supports scholarships and children’s charities
Grant and FundingClosedSocial innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects
Funding for social innovation in Montréal’s east end
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Program for the Operations of Economic Development Organizations (PAFODE)
Information not available
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOrganization Support Program
Support for recognized community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSupport for creators of digital experiences
Support for Quebec digital experience creators
Grant and FundingClosedPromoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Incubator Stream
Capacity funding for Black mental health initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedInternational Grants
Supports international democracy and human rights projects
Grant and FundingClosedMarea Foundation — Community Development Programs
Community development support in Honduras- Grant and FundingClosed
Redleaf Foundation — Strategic Grants
Strategic funding for Canadian charities
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants Committee
Funding for local community groups and special events
Grant and FundingClosedYouth-led Community Health Grants Program
Support youth-led health prevention initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Languages Component — onboarding process for First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations
Supports regional First Nations language funding administration
Grant and FundingOpenDomtar Connects
Supports education, humanitarian, and sustainability initiatives
Grant and FundingArchivedBuilding Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver


Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-NAWCA Standard Grants
Funding for wetland conservation projects in CanadaDiscover Funding for Non-Profits
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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.
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenZero Emission Transit Fund
Supports zero-emission bus fleet electrification- Grant and FundingClosed
Frank E. Milne Scholarship
Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenChantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Subvention de recherche fbauc-procure sur le cancer de la prostate
Funding for prostate cancer research in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Funding for innovative affordable housing solutions
Grant and FundingClosedRonald S. Roadburg Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding
Private foundation supporting transformational community initiatives
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize 2025-2026
Funding for Northern-led community projects
Other SupportOpenGreater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedDisability Program
Support for disability-related employment barriers
Grant and FundingOpenRural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Supports rural public transit capital investments
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Donations Policy
Municipal support for community projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedHoly Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Supports community programming for vulnerable populations- Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for programs supporting the health, education, and well-being of citizens
Funding for community wellbeing projects
Grant and FundingClosedRockcliffe Park Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Rockcliffe Park community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Administrative Funds Program
Funds large-scale charitable projects in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosedGreen Community Grant Program
Funding for local environmental community projects
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Guitares pour vétérans
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Grant and FundingClosedClimate and Equity Lab Grants
Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedNational Arts Service Organization (NASO) Designation and Registration
Designation for national arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 2: Support for regional celebrations
Funding for regional Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Grant and FundingOpenSaskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships
Sponsorship support for community safety and security
Grant and FundingClosedCity Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Funding for child care facilities and development
Grant and FundingOpenThriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led community transformation
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Program Grants - Military Memorial Conservation Grant
Funding for military memorial conservation
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way of Central New Brunswick - United Way Maritimes Operational and Program Funding
Supports community programs and organizational operations
Grant and FundingClosedAménagement des jardins partagés
Funding for new shared gardens in Quebec City
Grant and FundingOpenOttawa Community Foundation - Free to Play
Funding for inclusive outdoor play projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Community Capital Grant
Funding for community facility capital improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Battlefords and District Community Foundation Funds
Medical expense support for serious illness
Grant and FundingOpenEdmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Foundation for Innovation - Innovation Fund
Funding for world-class research infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenThe Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - Grass Roots Support
Unrestricted support for small volunteer-run organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety - General Funding
Support for water safety initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedProfessional development
Reimbursement for educator professional development
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRecreationNL - Teen Challenge Physical Activity Funding Program
Funding for teen physical activity projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant
Funding for major sport events in AlbertaAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedLocal Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education
Support for Japanese-language education activities in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec- Grant and FundingClosed
Huguette and Georges Vincent Fund – Huguette and Georges Vincent Scholarship
Scholarship for Francophone university students 
Grant and FundingClosedMission Faune Granby Zoo Foundation — General Funding
Support for wildlife conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosedOVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIsland Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports local food security and community education
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance Program
Recreation access support for Port Hope residents
Grant and FundingClosedLineage Foundation for Good
Support for hunger relief and food waste reduction
Grant and FundingClosedProject Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives
Partial support for public arts projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund
Funding for live arts and music projects


Grant and FundingClosedEastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Funding for Indigenous food sovereignty projects
Other SupportClosedAquatic Volunteer Recognition Program
Volunteer hours help cover aquatic course costs
Grant and FundingClosedEquipment and Technology Advancement Program
Support for modernizing school welding programs
Grant and FundingClosedDistrict of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Municipal funding for North Vancouver community services
Grant and FundingClosed2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical health- Grant and FundingOpen
Prix du mérite en interprétation du patrimoine, volet carrière
Recognition for a career in heritage interpretation
Grant and FundingClosedAWS InCommunities Calgary Fund
Supports community projects improving local quality of life
Grant and FundingClosedAnti-Poverty Fund
Funding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry