Grant and FundingClosed
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program
Supports airport operations and maintenance funding
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 FundingOpenPathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative
Supports Indigenous-led community safety and well-being projects
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component
Supports Indigenous consultation on fish habitat decisions
Grant and FundingOpenArt and Culture Grants
Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
Other SupportClosedCommunity Service Organization Designation
Subsidized facility access for community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedThe Healing Cycle Foundation — Hospice Palliative Care Funding
Support for hospice palliative care in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU)
Funding for developing active transportation infrastructure in urban areas
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention
Funding for crime prevention projects in British Columbia
- Grant and FundingOpen
Industry Development Partnerships
Support for Canadian dramatic web series initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenG. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund
Funding for charitable projects in South Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Euphrosine — General Funding
Support for democracy-focused initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTrue Patriot Love Foundation - Captain Nichola Goddard Fund
Funding for community programs supporting servicewomen and veterans' well-being.
Grant and FundingOpenOrganization Grants
Supports neighbourhood house initiatives and community projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Call for proposals on culture to promote mental health among youth aged 12 to 18
Funding for culture-based youth mental health projects 
Grant and FundingOpenKSW Calgary Holocaust Education & Commemoration Fund
Supports Holocaust education and commemoration initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Cartwright and Area Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Community funding for Cartwright and area 
Grant and FundingClosedK-W Foundation for Lutheran Education Grants
Funding for Lutheran education initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenBuilding Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground developmentDiscover Funding for Non-Profits
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.
Grant and FundingClosedImpact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Supports innovative technologies to reduce food wasteEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenInternational Development Grants
Supports women and girls through international development partnerships
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for organizations - close caregivers
Funding for caregiver support initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpening SoonStrategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Enhancing digital capacities for Canadian arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosed2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund
Funding for community projects advancing 2SLGBTQI+ equality
Grant and FundingClosedCaribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Staging Change
Supports innovative solutions in the performing arts sector
Other SupportClosedCanadian Aniridia Foundation — Patient Support Programs
Support initiatives for people affected by Aniridia
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenSector Development Partnership Grants
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Grant and FundingOpenClimate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
Seed funding for climate-health collaboration- Grant and FundingClosed
Chanchlani Global Vision Research Award
Research award for vision science leaders 
Grant and FundingOpenEarly Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation
Supports innovative early learning and child care projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe Gosling Foundation Grant Programme
Funding for UK charities and community projects
Grant and FundingClosedAFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artists
Grant and FundingOpenSporting Events Support Program
Supports major Canadian sporting events in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Dora — Project Funding
Financial support for child-focused social projects
Grant and FundingClosedMarketing Initiative Program
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Other SupportClosedKingsway Charities — Medical Supplies for Missions
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Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Funding to improve community spaces
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Prepare Funding Call
Funding for feminist crisis preparedness 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAgriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Funding for agricultural water assessments and planning
Grant and FundingClosedPauw Foundation True Sport Youth Fund
Funding for inclusive youth sports in Bow Valley
Grant and FundingOpenInitiatives program (FIP)
Supports high-impact tourism development projects in Montréal
Grant and FundingArchivedProgramme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Grant and FundingClosedStrategic Development Initiative
Heritage funding for Nova Scotia organizations
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Projets culturels pour les camps de jour
Funding for theatre projects in day camps
Grant and FundingOpenPromoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream
Funding for community-led projects promoting Black Canadian mental health and addressing social determinants.
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations
Grant and FundingOpenEnhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement
Supports projects that promote Canada’s official languages
Grant and FundingClosedTrade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Funding to attract foreign direct investment- Grant and FundingClosed
Hendrie Trust (Christina Mary Hendrie Trust)
Support for charities in Scotland and Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedKajungiqsaut Grants (Kiinaujaksaq Pivallianirijanganik Ajuriqsuujjijuq)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Grant and FundingOpenVermilion Ways of Caring
Community investment for social, environmental, and cultural initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation — Irving Scholarships
Scholarships supporting environmental studies at Acadia - Grant and FundingOpen
Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program
Supports assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on reserves 
Grant and FundingOpenStrengthening our Community Fund
Funding for community-focused charitable organizations
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizationsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenKLF Project Funding Program
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment and Sustainability Fund
Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Grant and FundingOpenCity of Salmon Arm Grants-in-Aid Program
Support for Salmon Arm community groups- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Support for francophone literary projects in Ontario 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedRBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity & Neighbourhood Grant
Supports community projects within Winnipeg for various strategic initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de subventions communautaires silverchef
Funding for community organizations and kitchen equipment 
Grant and FundingClosedPartners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience Program - Basic Energy Saving Measures
Supports Indigenous home energy upgrades
Grant and FundingOpenRio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Activation Fund
In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events- Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages - Grant and FundingOpen
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Funding for vehicle accessibility retrofits 
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Grants Competition
Supports community initiatives advancing human rights
Grant and FundingOpenAerie Real Foundation Community Grant
Support for programs building confidence in women
Grant and FundingClosedMusiCounts - MusiCounts Slaight Family Foundation Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative school music programs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSVP Vancouver
Flexible multi-year support to build nonprofit capacity
Grant and FundingClosedEfficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Grant and FundingOpenResearch-Practice Partnership Grants
Collaborative research funding for education change
Grant and FundingClosedCEF Digital Program – Digital Equity Initiatives Stream
Supports digital equity initiatives in Hamilton