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
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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants and Donations
Support for medical education and social impact initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
One Health at the Community Level
Invitation-only support for community health projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Racial Equity Fund
Supports activities fostering racial relationships and equity
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund
Emergency funding for urgent food support organizations in Peel.
Grant and FundingClosed
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
Grant and FundingOpen
National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places
Support for heritage site preservation and maintenance
Grant and FundingClosed
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play projects for children in Surrey
Grant and FundingOpen
Tremplin Grant - Indigenous Arts
Support for Indigenous arts projects needing financial assistance
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Active Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Catalogue of Community Needs Grants
Unrestricted funding for community organizations in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Pendle Fund
Support for community projects in diverse focus areas
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Grant and FundingOpen
Bridgetown Area Community Fund
Supports community development projects in Bridgetown and surroundings
Grant and FundingOpen
WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants
Supports community projects with funding up to $15,000
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Diversity and Community Capacity Fund and Community and Cultural Identities Fund
Support for community diversity and cultural understanding initiatives.
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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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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation
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Child Sexual Abuse Programme
Supports initiatives to end child sexual abuse and exploitation.
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Capacity Building Fund
Supports non-profits in enhancing organizational capacity and community impact
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
SaskTenders
Official Saskatchewan government procurement portal for public tender opportunities
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Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence
Scholarship recognizing values and academic excellence
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WSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Grant and FundingOpen
Halton Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for community projects enhancing residents' health and safety in Halton
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Community Enrichment Grants
Supports community programs and services in the Comox Valley
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Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events
Supports community events advancing inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism
Grant and FundingOpen
Reaching Home
Supports community initiatives to reduce homelessness through flexible funding.
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant
Provides operational support to cultural organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations
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Community Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
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The Musagetes Fund Grants
Support for community arts projects and operational funding in Waterloo Region
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Town of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
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Music PEI Funding Program
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
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Community Board Grants
Supports youth health and education programs in Canada with funding and technology integration.
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Region of Waterloo Arts Funding
Funding for innovative art projects in Waterloo Region
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Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
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Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Community Radio
Financial support for community radio organizations funding operations
Grant and FundingOpen
The Woolwich Community Fund Grants
Financial support for youth-focused community projects in Woolwich
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Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund
Provides funding for community housing planning activities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Grants
Supports activities to promote, teach, and preserve Inuktut in communities.
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Sponsorships
Funding for community education and skill-building events
Grant and FundingClosed
Bell Canada - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
Supports community mental health programs for military members and Veterans
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
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Port of Vancouver - Indigenous community fund
Supports Indigenous projects and reconciliation activities within the port’s jurisdiction.
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Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
Funding for heritage projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpen
Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Festivals Program
Supports local arts and cultural festivals in Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Data and Results Initiative
Invitation-only support for global health data projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Vancity enviroFund™ Program
Supports projects that cut waste and carbon emissions
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Funding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
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Outside Agency Operating Grant Program
Support for community organizations in St. Albert to offset operating costs
Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Supports rural public transit capital investments
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City Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Grants for non-profit child care providers in Richmond
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Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
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Christian Education Bursaries
Support for church teaching ministry course auditing
Grant and FundingClosed
Lake Ecosystem Grant Program
Supports projects to protect and improve lake ecosystems
Grant and FundingOpen
Pay It Forward (PIF) Muskoka Program
Supports community-driven projects and events
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Festivals and Events Program
Support for multi-day festivals promoting heritage and community pride.
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Trust Fund
Supports environmental preservation projects in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects
Financial support for social innovation projects addressing community needs in Montreal's east end.
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Supports internships for Indigenous job seekers and employers.
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Faithful Footprints Grant Program
Funding for United Church decarbonization upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec
Supports the dissemination of literary and storytelling works in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Operational Funding
Provides operational support to offset organizational costs
Grant and FundingClosed
CWCF Project Grants
Supports community projects benefiting Centre Wellington residents
Grant and FundingOpen
ECHO Foundation — Environment
Supports environmental protection initiatives in Eastern Canada
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Greening Partnership Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Grant and FundingOpen
TD — Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant (TD FEF)
Funds Canadian grassroots environmental education and public green space projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Funding for innovative health research across all disciplines
Grant and FundingOpen
Smart and Caring Community Grants
Funding for community projects addressing social issues and vulnerable populations
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for a Just Society
Support for community organizing campaigns driving systemic change
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The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - PEILCC Community Fund
Supports initiatives promoting responsible alcohol use and safety.