
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 FundingClosedComplimentary community event space in Downtown London
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2020
Support for reviewing a Canadian uranium oversight report
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedTraining and Career Support Program
Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Grant and FundingClosedPatten Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, healthcare, and financial literacy
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Preservation Partnership Program - Heritage Awareness Grants
Supports projects that promote Alberta’s heritage through interpretive and public engagement activities.
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Grant and FundingClosedActive communities grant program
Funding for community physical activity projects
Grant and FundingClosed4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Support for young artists raising social awareness- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Elementary Education Scholarships
Support for elementary school education
Grant and FundingOpenRisk Management and Food Safety
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Grant and FundingOpenTransforming Systems Grant
Flexible three-year operational funding for systemic change
Grant and FundingClosedPort Dover Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Scholarship for community-minded students
Grant and FundingClosedMusiCounts - SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund
Funding for youth music education programs
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Aura Cacia — Corporate Giving Program
Community-focused corporate giving support
Grant and FundingClosedFood Security and Supply Chain Fund
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Grant and FundingOpenAgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Grant and FundingClosedRenter Services Grants
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes- Grant and FundingClosed
Movember Prostate Cancer Health Equity Initiative
Funding for prostate cancer health equity projects
Grant and FundingArchivedAwareness and promotion projects
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivalsDiscover 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 FundingClosedHistorical societies assistance program
Funding for historical societies publishing heritage periodicals
Grant and FundingClosedPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Grant and FundingOpenGlobal Programmes - Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster risk prevention and preparedness support
Grant and FundingClosedHydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Camphill Foundation — General Grantmaking
Support for Camphill community development
Grant and FundingClosedChildcare Program Development Grants
Supports non-profits in developing or expanding licensed childcare programs
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Focused Arts Organizations
Annual operating support for Alberta arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenSaskatchewan Government Insurance - Car Seat Grant program
Support safer child travel for families
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Action Fund
Supports grassroots youth initiatives with funding and resources.
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund
Financial support for arts projects and activities in 2026
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Grant and FundingClosedSupport to organizations - mental health
Support for youth mental health initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenBuilding Communities through Arts and Heritage - Local Festivals
Funding for local festivals showcasing arts and heritage
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Business support services for company growth- Grant and FundingClosed
National Food Systems Call for Expressions of Interest
Supports Black-led food sovereignty pilot projects 

Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationSupports Indigenous-led mineral development participation and capacity- Grant and FundingOpen
National Bank Financial Group - Sponsorships
Support for organizations impactful in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenNutrien Building Stronger Communities Together
Community support for Saskatchewan initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières
Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingOpenContributions to Canada Healthcare Organizations
Support for healthcare access and educationDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedProgram for financial contributions to the ecological transition
Support non-profit projects advancing urban resilience and sustainability.
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Project/Event Grant Program
Support for community-focused local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding
Supports community initiatives addressing urgent, emerging social needs
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Development Program — Commercial Component
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Economic Development Program - Heritage
Funding for cultural heritage organizations


Grant and FundingClosed2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program
Funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ safe spaces in Edmonton
Grant and FundingClosedRDN Grants - Oceanside Community Safety Grants
Funding for local community safety initiatives

Expert AdviceOpenRegeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Professional coaching support for community organizational capacity- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
Grant and FundingOpenCALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Financial support for literary and storytelling promotional activities
Grant and FundingOpenGreater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedATB Community Foundation — General Funding
Community funding focused on measurable outcomes
Grant and FundingOpenEvery Kid Every Community
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Ryerson Donation Policy
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Matching support for new concert music commissions
Grant and FundingOpenBe Kind Online Grants
Support cyber safety and anti-bullying community initiatives
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenSaskJobs — Employer Services
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Grant and FundingClosedDutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Grants
Support for local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Demain Scholarship
Scholarship for immigrant and refugee students in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHomelessness Prevention Fund
Housing support to prevent homelessness
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHeating System Maintenance Rebates - Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience Program
Heating maintenance rebates for Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosedMECA – Mobile Education Center for All
Supports accessible learning for children with barriers
Grant and FundingClosedBay St. George Chapter Scholarship (CE)
Continuing education support for Bay St. George nurses
Grant and FundingClosedTreaty Related Measures (TRM) Program
Funding for treaty negotiation consultation projects
Grant and FundingClosedHelp for community media operations
Money to support community media in Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Masonic Benevolence Program
Benevolent financial support for Masons and families
Grant and FundingClosedLa Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
Other SupportOpenEsri Nonprofit Organization Program
GIS software support for nonprofit mission delivery
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland — Community Grants
Supports community projects in Sarnia-Lambton
Grant and FundingClosedDeaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists
Materials funding for Ontario visual artists
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Nipigon - Donation Policy
Donation support for local community initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
ConnectUp - Standard Grants
Support for nonprofit community and STEM-focused initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Living Thunder Bay Foundation — Grants for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Funding for developmental disability support needs
Grant and FundingClosedHelen & John Parker Community Fund
Supports community programming and local capacity building