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Grants and Funding for Non-Profits in Canada for 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.

2849 opportunities available
Canada Music Fund - New Musical Works Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Music Fund - New Musical Works Component

Funding for Canadian sound recordings production and promotion
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component (SDPP-D) - Organizational Capacity Development Stream
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding

Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
New Brunswick, Canada
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

Supports creation of new licensed child care spaces
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Prince Edward Island, Canada
OTF — Grow Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Grow Grant

Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Community Futures Manitoba  — Indigenous Business Development Services
Alberta, Manitoba, MN, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, MN, Saskatchewan, Canada
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)

Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Alberta, Canada
Cooperative Education Incentive
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Cooperative Education Incentive

Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Other SupportOpen

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Appel à projets pour les artistes et organismes artistiques en Outaouais
Grant and FundingClosed

Appel à projets pour les artistes et organismes artistiques en Outaouais

Funding for arts projects promoting innovation and regional development.
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program

Transform Alberta's oil sands into high-value, non-combustion products, enhancing economic potential and sustainability
Alberta, Canada
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers

Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary graduates
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Humanities Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Humanities Program

Supports projects in the humanities and humanistic disciplines
Canada
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream

Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Supports tourism development in Baie-James region of Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Investor Education and Protection Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Investor Education and Protection Grants Program

Supports investor education and protection initiatives
Canada
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

Apply for the Water Innovation Program to secure funding for sustainable water solutions!
Alberta, Canada
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen

Animal Welfare Organization Grants

Supports innovative animal welfare projects in Canada
Canada
British Columbia History Digitization Program
Grant and FundingClosed

British Columbia History Digitization Program

Supports digitization of BC historical materials with up to $15,000 funding annually.
Canada
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Ontario, Canada
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada

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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.

Agro-Environmental Services
New Brunswick, Canada
BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant

Support spay and neuter projects to reduce overpopulation
British Columbia, Canada
Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange

Supports knowledge sharing between Quebec and Canadian provinces
Quebec, Canada
Collective entrepreneurship financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Collective entrepreneurship financing

Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
International Development and Relief
Grant and FundingOpen

International Development and Relief

Supports international development and human rights initiatives
Canada
Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants

Financial support for arts and cultural activities in North Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Sponsorship and Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship and Donations

Support for community projects promoting social, environmental, or economic goals.
Quebec, Canada
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant

Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Coastal GasLink Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Coastal GasLink Community Fund

Supports community-based projects that build local resilience
British Columbia, Canada
Youth Take Charge Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth Take Charge Program

Supports youth-led projects across key thematic areas
Quebec, Canada
Mini-Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Mini-Grants Program

Provides funding for small community projects and organizational development
Canada
Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)

Financial support for Prairie arts organizations to promote growth and revenue diversification
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Major Science Initiatives (MSI) Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Foundation for Innovation - Major Science Initiatives (MSI) Fund

Supports maintenance and governance of leading research facilities of national importance.
Canada
Theatre Rental Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Theatre Rental Grants

Support for theatre venue rental costs in Vancouver
Canada
Bee BC Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Bee BC Program

Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
British Columbia, Canada
David S. Howes Fund Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

David S. Howes Fund Grants Program

Financial support for community and education projects in Niagara
Quebec, Canada
Research Investment Opportunities: Foundational Infrastructure: Foundational Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Research Investment Opportunities: Foundational Infrastructure: Foundational Infrastructure

Supports core research infrastructure development and enhancement
Alberta, Canada
Recognize
Grant and FundingOpen

Recognize

Supports awards for arts and culture excellence
Quebec, Canada
Healthy Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Healthy Community Grants

Supports projects that improve community health and wellness.
Quebec, Canada
Nation Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Nation Building

Funding for First Nations self-determined nation-building projects.
British Columbia, Canada
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Projects component
Grant and FundingClosed

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Projects component

Supports community projects tackling racism and hate to foster diversity and inclusion.
Quebec, Canada
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants

Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Alberta, Canada

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Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program

Supports Saskatchewan legacy community projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Farm Land Identification Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Land Identification Program

New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
New Brunswick, Canada
Community Catalyst Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Catalyst Grant

Support for upstream health and wellness initiatives in PEI
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Snow PASS Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Snow PASS Grant Program

Support for snowmobiling access, trails, and safety
Canada
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

Funding for innovative wood-based multi-unit residential building projects
Canada
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund

Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Canada
Small-scale Ecosystem Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Small-scale Ecosystem Grants

Supports ecological restoration and biodiversity projects in the Columbia Basin region
Quebec, Canada
Community Incentive Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Incentive Grant Program

Supports public space improvements and capital assets for community use.
Winnipeg, Alberta, Canada
Strategic Development Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Strategic Development Initiative

Supports heritage sector revitalization and community partnerships
Nova Scotia, Canada
M
Grant and FundingOpen

McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program

Supports Montréal community-impact projects and select capital initiatives
Canada
Indigenous Youth
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Youth

Financial support for Indigenous-led youth programs in health and development
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program

Funding for violence prevention activities in Indigenous communities within Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canada
INSPIRE Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

INSPIRE Fund

Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
British Columbia, Canada
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Expert AdviceOpen

OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Ontario, Canada
Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants

Support for community, celebration, and arts festivals fostering regional cultural engagement
British Columbia, Canada
RME Right by You Ag Society Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

RME Right by You Ag Society Grant

Supports community projects led by agricultural societies
Alberta, Canada
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants

Supports community projects within Cooksville to address local priorities
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund

Supports community projects improving local quality of life
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ascension competition
Grant and FundingClosed

Ascension competition

Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Quebec, Canada
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund

Provides funding for research infrastructure in Northern Canada
Canada

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Airports Capital Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Airports Capital Assistance Program

Transport Canada funds airport safety capital projects.
Canada
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program

Financial aid for heritage preservation and education projects.
Manitoba, Canada
Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant

Financial support for arts and cultural festivals in Mississauga.
Mississauga, Quebec, Canada
Community Investment Program - Change Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Program - Change Fund

Empowering communities and not-for-profits to address grassroots issues
Peel, Ontario, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingArchived

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

Supports tourism events fostering economic and sustainable development
Quebec, Canada
Organizational Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Organizational Development Program

Provides capacity-building resources for Black-led organizations
Canada
Flavelle Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Flavelle Family Foundation

Supports charitable initiatives in arts, environment, and family services
Canada
First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services
Grant and FundingOpen

First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services

Funding for mental health services supporting Alberta first responders
Canada
Milton Community Connections Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Milton Community Connections Grant

Supports community initiatives enhancing Milton residents' well-being
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Nanaimo Youth Resilience Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Nanaimo Youth Resilience Grants

Funding to prevent youth gun and gang violence in Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Mission Inclusion - Support for Quebec Organizations - Organizational Accompaniment
Grant and FundingOpen

Mission Inclusion - Support for Quebec Organizations - Organizational Accompaniment

Supports organizational development activities in Quebec organizations.
Quebec, Canada
Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice

Supports access to justice and social equity projects
Canada
First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF)

Support for infrastructure in First Nations communities across Canada
Canada
Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants
Other SupportClosed

Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants

Discounted and donated Microsoft 365 licenses for nonprofits
Canada
Affordable Housing Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Affordable Housing Grant Program

Financial assistance for affordable housing development projects
Canada
Grants to Organizations and Groups
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants to Organizations and Groups

Financial support for arts organizations and artist groups in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Training Program
Grant and Fundingnull

Employee Training Program

Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Northwest Territories, Canada
Youth Education Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth Education Grants Program

Supports youth programs in arts, sports, and entrepreneurship
Canada
Outside Agency Operating Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Outside Agency Operating Grant Program

Support for community organizations in St. Albert to offset operating costs
St. Albert, Quebec, Canada
Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program

Supports community sport, culture, and recreation activities in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Emerging Opportunities Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Emerging Opportunities Program

Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Alberta, Canada
Giving Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Giving Fund

Supports local community initiatives in priority focus areas
Canada