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Agriculture Enhancement Grants
Funding for agricultural innovation in Abbotsford
Updated May 2026
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.
5458 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedKornfeld Foundation — General Funding
Flexible funding for civic and arts initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenThe Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Development Scholarship
Scholarship for Indigenous governance leadership training
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada
Support for participation in CNSC regulatory processes
Grant and FundingOpenLegion Foundation Grant Program
Supports mission-aligned community projects for vulnerable groups
Grant and FundingClosedUniversity Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation — General Funding
Supports women’s education and community charities- Grant and FundingClosed
Lambda Foundation Emerging 2SLGBTQ+ Francophone Writer Award
Annual support for emerging queer Francophone writers 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Community Recreation Centres
Funding for community recreation centres- Grant and FundingOpen
Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage
Support for restoring Québec religious heritage 
Grant and FundingClosedWorld Wildlife Fund Canada - Arctic Species Conservation Fund
Supports Arctic wildlife and habitat conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedHelp a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026
Annual funding for Alberta animal welfare groups
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation, Arts and Culture Grant / Tourism and Economic Development Grant
Funding for community and local development projects
Grant and FundingClosedCarrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Grant and FundingClosedInvestments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Support for forest innovation studies- Grant and FundingClosed
Holmfield Charitable Trust — General Funding
Support for Jewish education and poverty relief 
Grant and FundingOpenUFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Rural Communities Grant
Funding for rural community capital projects
Grant and FundingOpenNova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain
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Other SupportClosedCharitable Organizations Rebate Application for Property Taxes
Property tax rebate for charities
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Management Assistance Program
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Supportive Housing Fund - Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)
Pre-qualifies operators for supportive housing sites
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - Operating Grants
Operating support for regional arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedUndergraduate Scholarship Annual Program
Undergraduate scholarships for nursing students
Grant and FundingClosedInternational Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award
Supports international development projects led by home economists
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenDisasters Response Grant
Support for animal emergency response and recovery
Grant and FundingOpenDevelopment of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Minority Language Education Component
Support for minority-language education initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Supports security and recovery for vulnerable community sites
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedQuantum Quebec
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
- Grant and FundingClosed
Delaney Family Foundation Grant Program
Annual funding for charitable community projects 
Other SupportClosedMunicipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees
Waived facility fees for community events
Grant and FundingOpenQuality of Life Granting Program
Supports social and cultural inclusion projects within communities- Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Funding for international business tourism development 
Grant and FundingClosedMichael Cuccione Foundation — Childhood Cancer Research Program
Supports childhood cancer research in British Columbia- Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Risk documentary program
Support for bold independent documentary projects 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing
Funding for Indigenous healing projects in British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants - Municipal Community Wellbeing Grants
Funding for Banff community wellbeing projects
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Grant and FundingClosedELRL Community Grant Program
Support for community-building local initiatives in Elliot Lake
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedPSC Partners Canada Annual Research Grant Program
Funding for innovative PSC research projects
Grant and FundingClosedWawanesa Community Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Community funding for local initiatives and scholarships
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonHumanitarian Grants Program - District Grants
Supports international humanitarian partnership projects
Grant and FundingClosedBrownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Grant and FundingClosedNorth American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Promotes Indigenous partnerships for environmental and climate adaptation
Grant and FundingClosedCanerector Foundation — General Funding
Funding for charitable community impact initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedChildren & Youth Equipment Grant Program
Support for adaptive snowsports equipment needs
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program (RAP)
Subsidized recreation access for Hamilton residents
Grant and FundingOpenEthnocultural Support Program
Small grants for ethnocultural groups in Saint John
Tax CreditsClosedProvincial Land Tax rebate program for registered charities
Tax rebate for eligible registered charities
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Catalogue of Community Needs Grants
Unrestricted funding for community organizations in Mississauga- Grant and FundingClosed
National ACE Prize Program
Recognition program for coaching excellence in Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Capital funding for community housing development
Grant and FundingClosedChildren of Hope Society — Child Sponsorship & Funds
Monthly support for children in Mexico- Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Supports sport organizations' development and growth 
Grant and FundingClosedLois Freeman Wilson Fund
Supports Canadian youth in global ecumenical experiences
Grant and FundingClosedInternational Humanitarian Assistance – Funding Application Guidelines for Non-Governmental Organizations
Support for humanitarian assistance projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award
Recognition for outstanding naval leadership - Grant and FundingClosed
Community project funding - educational, social solidarity,
Funding for community and educational projects 
Grant and FundingOpenEfficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Rebates for energy efficient upgrades in affordable multifamily housingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
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Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Financial Support Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Support for COVID-19 community services
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives
Funding for innovative Indigenous health initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenMethanex Gives - Medicine Hat
Funding supports community projects in southeastern Alberta to promote social and environmental well-being.
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenCasino Rama Cares Community Program
Community contributions for local education and wellness initiatives
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCity of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs
Funding support for licensed child care providers
Grant and FundingClosedFight against poverty and social exclusion - Regional call for projects
Financial assistance for projects addressing poverty and social exclusion.- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems - Grant and FundingClosed
Lionel T. Rémillard Fund (Lionel T. Rémillard Bursary)
Annual bursary for teachers in French education - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Capital Funding
Capital support for food security projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity project assistance
Support for Indigenous community projects and capacity building
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedINOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy fundingEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenIris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Community Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
Grant and FundingOpenCelebrate Prince George Community Grant
Funding for community events in Prince George
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants
Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)Funding for Alberta community projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Supports community participation in marine transportation initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal AffairsSupports cancer prevention and screening initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2018
Support for reviewing a uranium oversight report - Grant and FundingClosed
Spring for Kids Foundation — General Funding
Funding for cleft and craniofacial support 
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB)
Temporary income support during lockdowns
Grant and FundingOpenThe Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Supports older adults’ connection and belonging