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.
3632 opportunities available
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Supports AI-driven solutions accelerating Canadian energy technology innovation
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
Supports tax-based incentives for new or redeveloped employment properties
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Grant and FundingOpen
Textile circularity support program
Support for circular management and recovery of textiles
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
Forest Innovation Program
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur assists young entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship
Grant and FundingOpen
Technoclimat
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
NovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Court Challenges Program (CCP)
Supports legal actions advancing constitutional and language rights
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Funding for customized AI training
Digital Intelligence Training Grants for Canadian Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)
Supports initiatives combating serious and organized crime in Canada
Other SupportOpen
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canada Cultural Investment Fund (CCIF), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports arts organizations by matching private donations to endowment funds
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital project: Community Energy Systems
Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada, ATB Community Foundation (ATB)
Canadian program improves small business financing access
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Tax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Supports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Grant and FundingClosed
Abandoned Boats Program - Assessment and Removals (A&R) component
Supports removal and disposal of hazardous abandoned small boats
Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
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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 FundingOpening Soon
Canada Council for the Arts —
Supports multi-year artistic and cultural sector activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
Supports Indigenous community safety planning and reintegration projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Commerce-Montreal
Financial support for renovating commercial spaces in Montréal
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting the Canadian Red Cross' Urgent Relief Efforts Related to COVID-19, Floods and Wildfires
Supports Canadian Red Cross emergency response to COVID-19, floods, wildfires
Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures
Supports implementation of energy-saving measures for natural gas users
Grant and FundingClosed
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Grant and FundingOpen
Charge+
Supports installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Indigenous Capacity Support
Supports Indigenous capacity for involvement in nuclear-related activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Craft Harbours Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program
Funding to remove abandoned vessels from small craft harbours
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Promotes and distributes Quebecois and underrepresented foreign films
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Take Charge
Supports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Supports organizations preventing and countering violent extremism in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)
Supports national nonprofits advancing criminal justice and community reintegration
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Supports security upgrades for at-risk community organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas feasibility studies
Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1
Money to promote the use of French in the office
Grant and FundingOpen
Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR)
Supports specialized emergency response teams for urban disaster management
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Funding to expand your services in French
Grant and FundingOpen
Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Supports museums hosting travelling exhibitions and borrowing artefacts
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development
Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - International Single Sport Events (ISSE)
Supports Canadian sport organizations hosting international single sport events
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification
Supports Indigenous fisheries business growth and diversification initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Regulatory Policy Dialogue
Funds participation in nuclear regulatory policy consultations for stakeholders
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Engagement and Collaboration Support
Supports Indigenous and stakeholder engagement in Canadian nuclear activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Supports union-led training innovation for skilled Red Seal trades
Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Economy Support Fund
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Regional agricultural environmental projects funding program in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Visées program — Training
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM), Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)
Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Other SupportOpen
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Relief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers
Grant and FundingSuspended
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing
Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Grant and FundingOpen
Magazine — Aid to Publishers
Support for Canadian periodical publishers to enhance editorial content
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Funding for Indigenous audio and video content
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
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Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Funding for critical mineral projects
Other SupportOpen
SEAO electronic tendering system
Electronic platform for Quebec public procurement opportunities
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous fisheries training and operational skill development
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)
Supports Indigenous-led aquatic habitat restoration in Western Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business development and capacity building
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
Supports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - Canada Games
Supports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Supports northern research training for Canadian university students
Grant and FundingArchived
Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)
Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Supports abattoirs and cheese dairies facing regional and environmental challenges
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
Grant and FundingOpen
Awareness and promotion projects
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students
Grant and FundingClosed
Celebrate Canada Funding Program
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), The Recreation Foundation of British Columbia (RFBC), University of Regina Open Education and Publishing Program (OEP)
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects