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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.

3864 opportunities available
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

Funding for northern Ontario arts projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Social and Community Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Social and Community Development Grants

City of Kamloops funding for community projects serving residents
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Community Heritage Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Heritage Investment Program

Funding to support heritage preservation and cultural programming in London
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Maytree Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Maytree Grants

Supports projects addressing systemic causes of poverty and social inclusion.
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Law for the Future Fund
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Law for the Future Fund

Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant

Supports conservation and sustainability of heritage properties.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Première Ovation - Heritage
Grant and FundingOpen

Première Ovation - Heritage

Funding for young professionals to highlight heritage in Quebec City or Wendake
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream

Support for innovative community initiatives and collaborations in London
London, Ontario, Canada
Community Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Project Grants

Financial support for regional community projects benefiting the public.
British Columbia, Canada
Inclusion Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Inclusion Program

Funding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Canada
C
Grant and FundingClosed

Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund

Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Ontario, Canada
U
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program

Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Mississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Mississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund

Grants for chronic disease prevention and management in Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
BioTalent  — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship

Subsidized environmental STEM intern
Canada
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant

Support for amateur sports organizations' recovery efforts
British Columbia, Canada
The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - Community Grants

Supports community organizations and charitable activities in PEI
Prince Edward Island, Canada
C
Grant and FundingOpen

Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorial

Supports the construction, restoration, or expansion of war memorials.
Quebec, Canada
Species Conservation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Species Conservation Program

Funding for habitat and species conservation activities in Ontario
Canada
Community & Neighbourhood Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community & Neighbourhood Grant

Supports community projects within Winnipeg for various strategic initiatives
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
National Bank Financial Group - Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

National Bank Financial Group - Sponsorships

Support for organizations impactful in Canada
Canada
Local Support Allocation (LSA)
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Support Allocation (LSA)

Financial support for cadet corps operations
Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants

Supports Indigenous community food security initiatives
Canada

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Seeking Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Seeking Support

Support programs fostering societal growth and community well-being
Canada
CKNW Kids' Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

CKNW Kids' Fund

Support for childrens programs and special projects
British Columbia, Canada
Community Development Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Development Funding

Funding to support community-based projects and organizations
Canada
RecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

RecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program

Supports nutrition initiatives in community and recreation settings.
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
P
Grant and FundingClosed

Powering Breast Cancer Progress

Support for breast cancer navigation in underserved communities
Canada
Small Donations Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Donations Program

Supports projects run by local community organizations
Canada
IMAGINE Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

IMAGINE Grants

Supports community-led health and wellness initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
RecreationNL - Teen Challenge Physical Activity Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

RecreationNL - Teen Challenge Physical Activity Funding Program

Supports youth physical activity initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
BC Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Conservation Fund

Financial support for land and freshwater conservation projects in British Columbia.
British Columbia, Canada
Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program

Supports community projects in Charlottetown focused on sustainability and inclusivity.
Canada
Teen Tech Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Teen Tech Grants

Supports technology enhancement for Canadian elementary schools
Canada
Alcohol, Gambling and Cannabis Social Responsibility Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Alcohol, Gambling and Cannabis Social Responsibility Funding

Supports initiatives promoting responsible alcohol, gambling, and cannabis use
Manitoba, Canada
Community Partnership Program (Employment)
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund (L.E.A.F)
Grant and FundingClosed

Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund (L.E.A.F)

Supports community projects for education and community spaces
Canada
Matching Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Matching Investment Fund

Funding for dairy product development
Canada
Explore
Grant and FundingClosed

Explore

Immersive second-language learning across Canada
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant

Supports community and business activation of downtown spaces
Quebec, Canada
Economic Development Officers
Northwest Territories, Canada
Digital Equity Accelerator
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Digital Equity Accelerator

Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Ontario, Canada
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Grant and FundingArchived

Workplace Sexual Harassment

Federal funding for workplace sexual harassment legal support and awareness projects
Canada
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Alberta, Canada
Y
Grant and FundingClosed

Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity

Funding for projects shifting online masculinity narratives to support young men's health
Canada
The Ecosystem Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Ecosystem Fund

Funding for non-profit organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada
Canada
Legion Foundation Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Legion Foundation Grant Program

Supports mission-aligned community projects for vulnerable groups
British Columbia, Canada

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Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)

Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream

Supports projects promoting Francophone community development and vitality in Ontario.
Ontario, Canada
York Region Community Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

York Region Community Investment Fund

Supports housing stability initiatives for local communities
Ontario, Canada
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC

Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Quebec, Canada
Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Project Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Project Support Program

Supports heritage projects enhancing community identity and diversity
Manitoba, Canada
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)

Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Ontario, Canada
Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty

Supports Indigenous-led food systems development and sustainability projects
British Columbia, Canada
Ottawa Community Foundation - Free to Play
Grant and FundingOpen

Ottawa Community Foundation - Free to Play

Supports outdoor play and community programs for children
Canada
The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - Children's Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - Children's Initiatives

Healthy development of children aged 0-12 in Waterloo Region
Canada
Lab-to-Market Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Lab-to-Market Fund

Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Canada
GHG Grant Program for Government
Grant and FundingClosed

GHG Grant Program for Government

Supports GHG emissions reduction projects for NWT governments
Northwest Territories, Canada
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Development Fund

Supports overseas development projects benefiting communities in the Global South
Manitoba, Canada
Arts & Culture Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Investment Program

Supports arts organizations in Barrie with project and capacity-building funding.
Ontario, Canada
Première Ovation - Design
Grant and FundingClosed

Première Ovation - Design

Funding for emerging designers to develop concepts and prototypes in Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Wellness Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Wellness Fund

Supports community-led health promotion initiatives
Nova Scotia, Canada
Lineage Foundation for Good
Grant and FundingClosed

Lineage Foundation for Good

Support for hunger relief and food waste reduction
Canada
Première Ovation - Master classes
Grant and FundingClosed

Première Ovation - Master classes

Financial assistance for master classes in Quebec City for emerging artists
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
S
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Shared Funds Program

Funding for local community initiatives
Nova Scotia
Heritage Program Grants - Military Memorial Conservation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Program Grants - Military Memorial Conservation Grant

Supports conservation and restoration of military memorials
Canada
Coast Funds - Stewardship Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Coast Funds - Stewardship Project Funding

Project-specific funding for conservation activities by First Nation organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries
Grant and FundingOpen

Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries

Funding for community events marking significant anniversaries
Quebec, Canada
Première Ovation - Multi Arts
Grant and FundingOpen

Première Ovation - Multi Arts

Quebec bursary for emerging multidisciplinary artists
Quebec, Canada
General Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

General Grants

Support for projects advancing land sustainability, equity, and Indigenous rights
British Columbia, Canada
Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant

Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Ontario, Canada
BMO Space Access Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

BMO Space Access Grant

Venue access support for theatre companies
British Columbia

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7.4 Employment and participation benefits
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

7.4 Employment and participation benefits

Employment and participation support for Ontario Works recipients
Ontario
Connecting Communities BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Connecting Communities BC

Supports infrastructure to connect underserved households to high-speed internet.
British Columbia, Canada
Community Justice Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Justice Grants

Financial support for Indigenous-led community justice programs
British Columbia, Canada
Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund

Supports community projects aligned with local priorities
Canada
Living City Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Living City Grants

Support for small community-driven environmental projects.
Canada
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program

Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Canada
Church-Based Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Church-Based Grants

Supports startup projects of local churches in urban areas with matching funding
Canada
C
Grant and FundingOpen

Commemorative Partnership Program - Community Engagement

Funding for remembrance and commemoration activities.
Quebec, Canada
Première Ovation - Digital Arts
Grant and FundingOpen

Première Ovation - Digital Arts

Bursary supporting digital project creation production and distribution
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec

Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Première Ovation - Circus
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Première Ovation - Circus

Funding for emerging circus artists training creation and production
Quebec, Canada
Community Action Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Fund

Supports projects preventing violence against women
New Brunswick, Canada
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Resident Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Resident Research Grants

Support for resident-led health research projects
Canada
Municipal Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Municipal Community Grants Program

Support for community projects and events enhancing local quality of life.
Ontario, Canada
S
Grant and FundingClosed

Solicited call - Skills for Success

Skills training funding for workforce readiness
Stream 1: Incubator and Capacity Building
Grant and FundingClosed

Stream 1: Incubator and Capacity Building

Supports capacity building for substance use prevention among youth
Canada
PISAQ – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

PISAQ – Stream 2

Support for veterinary expertise development
Quebec, Canada
LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

LEVEL BIPOC Grants

Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable Food Systems Grants

Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities

Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and minorities in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

IBM Sustainability Accelerator

Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Canada
The Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund

Supports social impact projects improving access to essential services and opportunities.
Quebec, Canada
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Grant and FundingOpen

Aide aux projets - Accueil

Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada