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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.

3505 opportunities available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Organizational Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Organizational Grants

Unrestricted operating support to advance narrative power
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Shelter Operations
Grant and FundingOpen

Shelter Operations

Operational support for shelters serving women and children
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Arts Management Systems Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Management Systems Funding

Improve arts organizations operational management systems
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Donor-Advised Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Donor-Advised Grants

Support for charitable community projects and programs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Community Safety Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Safety Fund

Support for safer, more accessible 2SLGBTQIA+ public events
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grassroots Growth Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grassroots Growth Program

Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
United Way Winnipeg - Organizational Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Winnipeg - Organizational Development Grants

Supports organizational capacity building for nonprofits in Winnipeg
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Community Relations and Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Relations and Partnerships

Support for community partnership initiatives
Canada
Community Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Development Fund

Funding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Grant Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant Opportunities

Support for innovation in health and development
Canada
Community Forward Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Forward Fund

Loans for community-serving nonprofits and charities
Canada
CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Black-led Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Black-led Organizations

Supports construction of affordable housing benefiting Black households
Canada
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Grant and FundingClosed

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Nova Scotia, Canada
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Leadership Residency Funding

Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
Alberta, Canada
Sponsorship or Donation Requests
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship or Donation Requests

Support for youth and environmental community initiatives
Nova Scotia, Canada
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Funding for agricultural market expansion
Nova Scotia, Canada
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
British Columbia, Canada
OTF — Seed Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Seed Grant

Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Ontario, Canada
United Way Central Alberta - Professional Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Central Alberta - Professional Development Grants

Support leadership capacity through professional development
Alberta, Canada
United Way Central Alberta - Capital and Equipment Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Central Alberta - Capital and Equipment Grants

Support for facility upgrades and essential service equipment
Alberta, Canada
La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund

Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges
Quebec, Canada
Research Grants on Education: Large
Grant and FundingOpen

Research Grants on Education: Large

Supports rigorous education research projects for educational improvement
Canada
Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants

Supports regional non-profit arts organizations
Canada
TC Christmas Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

TC Christmas Fund Grant

Direct support for families in need
British Columbia, 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.

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Grant and FundingOpen

Catalyst and Transformation Fund

Capacity-building support for arts organizations and businesses
Canada
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

Supports security enhancements for at-risk community gathering spaces
Canada
T
Grant and FundingOpen

TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships

Funding for community-based projects and events
Canada
City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Grant and FundingClosed

City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events

Supports community organizations serving Richmond residents
Canada
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities

Innovation Ecosystem Projects Program for Oceanic Business Growth
Canada
Sector Council Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Sector Council Program

Funding for workforce training in Manitoba
MN, Canada
Community Priorities Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Priorities Grants

Provides funding for community-focused projects in the region
Canada
Community Impact Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Impact Grants

Financial aid to community-focused projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
South Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

South Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund

Supports community projects addressing social issues in south Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba paid work experience tax credit

Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
MN, Canada
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

Supports operational activities of Ontario Francophone arts service organizations
Ontario, Canada
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — French-language edition – how it works

Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
Ontario, Canada
Community Futures Ontario  — Access to Capital
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital

Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support

Support for donations, sponsorships, and independent education
Canada
Rogers Youth Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Rogers Youth Grants

Supports youth education and employment readiness programs
Canada
Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region

Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program

Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Taylor Taliesin Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Taylor Taliesin Foundation

Supports community projects in arts, literacy, wellness, and adult education.
Canada
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Environmental Initiatives Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Initiatives Grant

Financial support for community environmental projects up to $10,000.
Quebec, Canada
Kay Stafford Memorial Fund Community Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Kay Stafford Memorial Fund Community Grant

Support for hospital-benefiting community health projects
Canada
Grants & Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants & Sponsorships

Support for social and environmental impact initiatives
Canada
Research Funding Programs
Grant and FundingClosed

Research Funding Programs

Supports translational regenerative medicine research and clinical advancement
Canada
AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

AlectraCARES Community Support Program

Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
Ontario, Canada

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Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant

Supports scaling proven projects for parents, guardians, and caregivers
Ontario, Canada
Adoption and Permanency Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Adoption and Permanency Fund

Funds BC initiatives advancing adoption and lifelong permanency connections
Canada
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program

Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Canada
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing

Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives

Supports collaborative innovation partnerships in Quebec's biofood sector
Quebec, Canada
Work Experience PEI — For Organizations
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Work Experience PEI — For Organizations

Get a wage subsidy to hire an employee
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie
Grant and FundingClosed

Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie

Supports community organizations and charities across Canada through donations
Canada
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Grant and FundingArchived

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects
Alberta, Canada
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies
Quebec, Canada
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion

Supports PEI beekeepers expanding honeybee colonies and pollination capacity
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Arts and Culture Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts and Culture Grant

Supports cultural organizations with operational funding in Mississauga
Quebec, Canada
The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant

Funding for local community projects and organizations
Ontario, Canada
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events
British Columbia, Canada
Low Carbon Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Low Carbon Communities

Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Nova Scotia, Canada
Community Investment Program - Community Impact Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Investment Program - Community Impact Grant

Funding for community projects and events to improve residents' quality of life.
Quebec, Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes

Funding for ecosystem conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Canada.
Quebec, Canada
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Grant and FundingArchived

OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating

Supports operating costs of Ontario public art galleries
Ontario, Canada
MicroEntreprendre
Grant and FundingOpen

MicroEntreprendre

Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
Canada
Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program

Funding to assess climate risks to federal transportation assets
Canada
Workplace screening of employees
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Workplace screening of employees

Free rapid tests for workplace screening
Canada
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Grant and FundingClosed

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Connect2
Grant and FundingClosed

Connect2

Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Supported Employment
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Supported Employment

Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Ontario, Canada

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Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants

Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Expert AdviceOpen

KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay
Nunavut, Canada
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative

Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
British Columbia, Canada
CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition

CAAIN supports innovation in agriculture automation and smart farms
Canada
Web Presence Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Web Presence Assistance

Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Legal Research Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Legal Research Fund

Funding for legal research with practical impact
British Columbia, Canada
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Outdoor Recreation Fund

Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
British Columbia, Canada
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Grant and FundingClosed

Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts

Microfunding for Indigenous artists and organizations in Montréal area
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component (SDPP-D) - Organizational Capacity Development Stream
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
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Nova Scotia, Canada
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
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
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Grant and FundingArchived

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
Quebec, 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
Community Futures Manitoba  — Indigenous Business Development Services
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
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
Expert AdviceOpen

Corporations Canada — Starting a Business

Incorporate your business
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