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.


Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program

Brant Community Foundation - County of Brant Community Grant Program

Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants


Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Cultural Communications Program

Rural Growth Initiative - Inclusive Communities Program

Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program

Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program (NLMGP)

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Contributions

Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Sustaining Grants

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel

Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge

Support for Korean Studies Resources

Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds

EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer


Community Emergency Preparedness Grant

United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support

Fiscal Sponsorship
Connecting through Culture Project

Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants

Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship

The Positive Effect: Positive Actions

Agriculture Awareness Program
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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.

Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play

Community Enhancement Employment Program

New Capacity Stream

Rural Growth Initiative - Economic Growth Program


Work Experience Opportunities Grant

Sector Transformation Fund - Local Projects

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Arts Contributions

Community Education and Services Grants

Calgary Learns - Program Grants

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding

ISC Community Giving Program

Fundraising Incentive Program

Support Fund for Accessibility Costs

Première Ovation - Literary Arts

Risk Management and Food Safety

Vancity enviroFund™ Program

Be Kind Online Grants

Multi-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations

Participatory Action Research Grants

Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)

CultivART program – organization component

Rural Growth Initiative - Community Revitalization Program
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Program / Project Grants

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering

Community Development Grants


Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Neighbourhood Fund

Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program

Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

Education and awareness project funding – clean transportation and clean fuels

Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Regional call for projects

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit

Seniors' Transportation Grants

CREATE ACTION

Major Arts and Culture Organizations Grant

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects

Non-profit Affordability Support Fund

Community Response Grants

PlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants

Racial Justice Project Grants

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

Social and Community Development Grants

Community Heritage Investment Program

Maytree Grants

Law for the Future Fund
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Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

Support for Non-profit Organizations

Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant

Première Ovation - Heritage

London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream

Community Project Grants

Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund

Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network

School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption

Mississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund

BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - Community Grants
Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorial

Species Conservation Program

Community & Neighbourhood Grant

National Bank Financial Group - Sponsorships

Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants

Seeking Support



Community Development Funding
