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.
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Powering Breast Cancer Progress
Support for breast cancer navigation in underserved communities
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RecreationNL - Teen Challenge Physical Activity Funding Program
Supports youth physical activity initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Conservation Fund
Financial support for land and freshwater conservation projects in British Columbia.
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
Supports community projects in Charlottetown focused on sustainability and inclusivity.
Grant and FundingClosed
Teen Tech Grants
Supports technology enhancement for Canadian elementary schools
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Alcohol, Gambling and Cannabis Social Responsibility Funding
Supports initiatives promoting responsible alcohol, gambling, and cannabis use
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Program (Employment)
Supports employment preparation and retention efforts
Grant and FundingClosed
Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund (L.E.A.F)
Supports community projects for education and community spaces
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Arts Component
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports arts projects stimulating economic development in the sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Supports modernization and diversification of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant
Supports community and business activation of downtown spaces
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Equity Accelerator
Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Grant and FundingArchived
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Federal funding for workplace sexual harassment legal support and awareness projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
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Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Funding for projects shifting online masculinity narratives to support young men's health
Grant and FundingClosed
The Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Funding for non-profit organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad
Grant and FundingOpen
Legion Foundation Grant Program
Supports mission-aligned community projects for vulnerable groups
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Supports projects promoting Francophone community development and vitality in Ontario.
Grant and FundingClosed
York Region Community Investment Fund
Supports housing stability initiatives for local communities
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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.
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Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Project Support Program
Supports heritage projects enhancing community identity and diversity
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Supports Indigenous-led food systems development and sustainability projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Community Foundation - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play and community programs for children
Grant and FundingOpen
The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - Children's Initiatives
Healthy development of children aged 0-12 in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpen
Lab-to-Market Fund
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Supports RD&D in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Grant Program for Government
Supports GHG emissions reduction projects for NWT governments
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Planning Boards
Ontario network of 25 local boards providing labour market research and workforce planning support
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Development Fund
Supports overseas development projects benefiting communities in the Global South
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Investment Program
Supports arts organizations in Barrie with project and capacity-building funding.
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Première Ovation - Design
Funding for emerging designers to develop concepts and prototypes in Quebec City
Grant and FundingClosed
Lineage Foundation for Good
Support for hunger relief and food waste reduction
Grant and FundingClosed
Première Ovation - Master classes
Financial assistance for master classes in Quebec City for emerging artists
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Military Memorial Conservation Grant
Supports conservation and restoration of military memorials
Grant and FundingOpen
Coast Funds - Stewardship Project Funding
Project-specific funding for conservation activities by First Nation organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries
Funding for community events marking significant anniversaries
Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Multi Arts
Quebec bursary for emerging multidisciplinary artists
Grant and FundingOpen
General Grants
Support for projects advancing land sustainability, equity, and Indigenous rights
Grant and FundingClosed
Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting Communities BC
Supports infrastructure to connect underserved households to high-speed internet.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Justice Grants
Financial support for Indigenous-led community justice programs
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Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
Supports community projects aligned with local priorities
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Church-Based Grants
Supports startup projects of local churches in urban areas with matching funding
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Commemorative Partnership Program - Community Engagement
Funding for remembrance and commemoration activities.
Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Digital Arts
Bursary supporting digital project creation production and distribution
Grant and FundingOpen
Appel de projets pour l'invitation à des diffuseurs et programmateurs hors Québec
Support for international cultural event promotion in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Première Ovation - Circus
Funding for emerging circus artists training creation and production
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Resident Research Grants
Support for resident-led health research projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipal Community Grants Program
Support for community projects and events enhancing local quality of life.
Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 1: Incubator and Capacity Building
Supports capacity building for substance use prevention among youth
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Funding for agricultural water assessments and planning
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and minorities in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Grant and FundingOpen
The Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund
Supports social impact projects improving access to essential services and opportunities.
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Funding for community organizations supporting vulnerable populations in Guelph Wellington Dufferin
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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects
Supports youth employment development activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Racial Justice Grants
Supports initiatives to advance racial justice and community development
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Improving Access to Veterinary Care
Funding for expanding accessible veterinary services.
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Economic Development Support Grant
Operational funding for community-driven initiatives in Kawartha Lakes.
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Funding Program
Supports arts creation, production, and promotion
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Heritage
Supports cultural heritage preservation and projects
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Paralympic Sport Development Fund
Supports athlete and coach development in Paralympic sports
Grant and FundingOpen
Affordable Housing Grants
Supports purchase or renovation of affordable housing units
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Grants and Fellowships
Supports research and training focused on spinal cord injury breakthroughs
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Funding for grassroots community initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
BridgeGreen Fund
Supports initiatives with sustainable and lasting social impact.
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
Grant and FundingOpen
Hamilton Spectator Summer Camp Fund
Supports children in need to participate in summer camps.
Grant and FundingClosed
JEDDI Training Bursary
Financial support for co-op training and professional development
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for community initiatives in Whitby
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Supports organizational capacity and collaboration projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion or resource-pooling
Support for environmentally responsible cultural projects and resource-pooling
Grant and FundingOpen
Vital Focus Grants
Supports community projects addressing homelessness, mental health, and equity
Grant and FundingOpen
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Supports preservation and access of Canada's documentary heritage
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component
Funding for Indigenous consultation on fish habitat projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Program for the Maintenance of Strategic Tourism Assets in Downtown Gatineau
Support to maintain strategic tourism assets downtown
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Supports national tours for Francophone artists to increase visibility
Grant and FundingClosed
London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Supports multi-year community development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant
Supports initiatives to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary living
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Priorities Grants
Supports Indigenous community projects on Salt Spring Island