
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.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFuturpreneur assists young entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship
Grant and FundingOpenInnovative Projects Program
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Grant and FundingOpenCED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Grant and FundingOpenTextile circularity support program
Support for circular management and recovery of textiles
Grant and FundingClosedNovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
NovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingOpenTechnoclimat
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of QuébecFinancial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
Grant and FundingOpenCourt Challenges Program (CCP)
Supports legal actions advancing constitutional and language rights
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Take Charge
Supports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommerce-Montreal
Financial support for renovating commercial spaces in Montréal
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFunding for customized AI training
Digital Intelligence Training Grants for Canadian Businesses
Grant and FundingClosedAddressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Grant and FundingOpenSODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Promotes and distributes Quebecois and underrepresented foreign films
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCapital project: Community Energy Systems
Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Council for the Arts — Composite Activities
Supports multi-year artistic and cultural sector activities
Grant and FundingOpenEnergir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures
Supports implementation of energy-saving measures for natural gas users
Grant and FundingClosedHealthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Grant and FundingClosedFAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Grant and FundingClosedAdvancing Accessibility Standards Research
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedAbandoned Boats Program - Assessment and Removals (A&R) component
Supports removal and disposal of hazardous abandoned small boats
Grant and FundingOpenCharge+
Supports installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Indigenous Capacity Support
Supports Indigenous capacity for involvement in nuclear-related activities
Grant and FundingClosedAboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
Supports Indigenous community safety planning and reintegration 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.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInternational Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and ParksSupports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBiofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Grant and FundingClosedContribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)
Supports initiatives combating serious and organized crime in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenSupporting 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
Other SupportOpenCCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Grant and FundingClosedEnergir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Grant and FundingClosedAfrican Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
Grant and FundingOpenCanada 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 FundingClosedSmall Craft Harbours Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program
Funding to remove abandoned vessels from small craft harbours
Grant and FundingClosedCommunities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Supports security upgrades for at-risk community organizations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCanada 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 FundingClosedCommunity Resilience Fund (CRF)
Supports organizations preventing and countering violent extremism in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedGrants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)
Supports national nonprofits advancing criminal justice and community reintegration
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCollaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Tax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsOpenFinancial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Supports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Grant and FundingOpenEnergir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedRenewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1
Support for renewable natural gas feasibility studies
Grant and FundingClosedEnAbling Change Program
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1
Money to promote the use of French in the office
Grant and FundingOpenHeavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR)
Supports specialized emergency response teams for urban disaster management
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Support for French language promotion projects
Grant and FundingOpenMagazine — Aid to Publishers
Support for Canadian periodical publishers to enhance editorial contentDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenHosting Program - International Single Sport Events (ISSE)
Supports Canadian sport organizations hosting international single sport events
Grant and FundingOpenMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Regional agricultural environmental projects funding program in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification
Supports Indigenous fisheries business growth and diversification initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Grant and FundingOpenMuseum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Supports museums hosting travelling exhibitions and borrowing artefacts
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenFinancial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenDeveloping the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing
Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosedVisées program — Training
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM), Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingOpenREGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Grant and FundingOpenRegional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenIndigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Engagement and Collaboration Support
Supports Indigenous and stakeholder engagement in Canadian nuclear activities
Other SupportOpenRemission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Relief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Supports union-led training innovation for skilled Red Seal trades
Grant and FundingClosedActing to support growth
Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Grant and FundingClosedGreater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development
Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRegional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Regulatory Policy Dialogue
Funds participation in nuclear regulatory policy consultations for stakeholders
Grant and FundingOpening SoonCQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Economy Support Fund
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Funding for critical mineral projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Funding for Indigenous broadcasting in the North
Grant and FundingClosedDigital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
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Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Forestry Initiative
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
Grant and FundingClosedUniversal Broadband Fund (UBF)
Supports broadband expansion in underserved Canadian communities
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)
Supports Indigenous-led aquatic habitat restoration in Western Canada
Grant and FundingClosedAnti-Racism Action Program
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Grant and FundingClosedCelebrate Canada Funding Program
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business development and capacity building
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenDigital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Supports northern research training for Canadian university students
Grant and FundingArchivedAmbition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Grant and FundingOpenAbandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
Grant and FundingClosedCMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
Grant and FundingClosedSport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))
Supports Canadian athlete and coach development through designated centres
Grant and FundingClosedAccelerating 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
Grant and FundingClosedAssault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)
Provides compensation for surrendering prohibited assault-style firearms
Grant and FundingClosedMAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Food transformation skill development and planning support program
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedOn-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
Grant and FundingOpenMovable Cultural Property Grants
Supports acquisition of nationally significant cultural property in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedDEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Upgrade your browser for optimal website experienceEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpenEfficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedPADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous fisheries training and operational skill development