
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.
Grant and FundingClosedSupports Indigenous participation in policy development
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Access to Recreation & Transit
Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern OntarioEligible Funding- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenToronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations
Grant and FundingArchivedWorkplace Sexual Harassment
Federal funding for workplace sexual harassment legal support and awareness projects
Grant and FundingClosedClass of 2023 | A Scholarship Campaign to Support Women in Teaching
Support for women pursuing teaching certification
Grant and FundingOpenForest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
No-cost home retrofits for eligible households
- Grant and FundingClosed
Promotion and distribution exchange
Support for artistic promotion and dissemination - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Subvention de démarrage du csbq
Funding for collaborative research start-up projects
Grant and FundingClosedFonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Supports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Grant and FundingOpenSponsorships, Grants & Donations
Support for health, science, and community initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedStudent Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Money to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedOne-time assistance for Indigenous media
Support for urgent Indigenous media projects
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenDRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Collaborate on defence research
Grant and FundingClosedWeaving Justice Grants
Support for Indigenous-led legal and community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenBurlington Arts and Culture Fund
Funding for Burlington arts and culture projects
Grant and FundingClosedYukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant
Support for Indigenous health research capacity in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Initiatives Grants
Supports Francophone community activities and services in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedInnovation and Implementation Program
Funding for child neurodevelopment innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedNorthwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projectsDiscover 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 FundingClosed
Annual Community Telethon (ACT) Grant Applications for 2026
Funding for local community projects and programs
Grant and FundingClosedPlanting for Tomorrow Program
Funding for nature-based community planting projects
Grant and FundingOpenStella Conceptual Drawing Grants
Seed funding for conceptual park and pathway designs
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial support for the people of Beauce - Etchemin in need
Financial support for social reintegration needs
Grant and FundingOpenShine Across Canada and Internationally
Support presenting artistic works to diverse audiences
Grant and FundingOpenChurch-Based Grants
Supports startup projects of local churches in urban areas with matching funding
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Climate Action for Tunisian Municipalities (ICATM)
Inclusive climate action support for Tunisian municipalities
Grant and FundingClosedEquity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedCREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Transformation Grants
Minor renovations improving housing quality for vulnerable communities
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory reviews
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Grants
Funding for community-based youth mental health programs in Vancouver Island regions
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants - Positive Environmental Impact Grants
Supports community-led environmental initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedProgramme d'excellence
High-performance support for Quebec triathletes
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Labour Market Fund
Funding for Indigenous employment and labour market initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenJustice and Reconciliation Fund
Funds for projects promoting Indigenous and non-Indigenous reconciliation and dialogue.
Grant and FundingOpenECHO Foundation — Environment
Supports environmental protection initiatives in Eastern Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels
Supports professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters
Grant and FundingClosedHuman Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award
Support for human rights learning projectsDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenChildren and Youth Grants
Supports community projects for children and youth in North Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpenNutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Subsidy for stocking and shipping food and non-food items
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship
Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artists
Grant and FundingOpenTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Funding for regional tourism offer development
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
Supports community sports programs increasing participation and inclusion.

Grant and FundingClosedWestshore Community Foundation funding program
Funding for community initiatives in Westshore
Grant and FundingClosedValsef Dream Big Foundation - Community Giving Program
Community funding for Greater Montreal nonprofits
Grant and FundingOpenVision Fund - Grants for Flourishing Ministry Programs
Support for youth and young adult ministry
Grant and FundingClosedAlectraCARES Community Support Program
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAscension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City

Grant and FundingClosedEcosystem Services Grant Program
Supports conservation of ecosystem services on Alberta private lands
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals: Skills Solutions
Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedElevating Voices Grant
In-kind out-of-home media for inclusive community messaging
Grant and FundingClosedOMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually


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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment
Funding for public participation in a CNSC hearing
Grant and FundingOpenThe Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Security funding for at-risk community spaces
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Funding for community safety initiatives in Durham Region
Grant and FundingOpenLab-to-Market Fund
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2021
Funding for input on a CNSC oversight report
Grant and FundingOpenProfessional and Institutional Development (P&ID) Program
Funds governance capacity development projects
Grant and FundingClosedCrystal Gala Foundation — General Funding
Supports breast health and cancer care initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedArmstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)
Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities- Grant and FundingClosed
Sydney Credit Union Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Supports community health, literacy, and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFor the Good of Our Community Fund
Supports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
Grant and FundingOpenHIV Endgame Funding Program
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Capital Projects Grant
Matching funding for Lethbridge community facilities
Grant and FundingOpenThe Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians
Supports practice reviews to improve patient care
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFarm 9-1-1: The Emily Project
Emergency address signs for rural properties
Grant and FundingClosedThe Carson Foundation Funding Program
Funding for special needs services and equipment- Grant and FundingOpen
Subventions des comités d'investissement communautaire
Funding for youth health and education programs
Grant and FundingClosedTrue North Small Business Grant Contest
Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth