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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
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington

Funding for community organizations supporting vulnerable populations in Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Racial Justice Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Racial Justice Grants

Supports initiatives to advance racial justice and community development
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary
Grant and FundingClosed

SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary

Post-secondary bursary for full-time Canadian students
British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $800 to $800
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia
Improving Access to Veterinary Care
Grant and FundingOpen

Improving Access to Veterinary Care

Funding for expanding accessible veterinary services.
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Funding Program

Supports arts creation, production, and promotion
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Cultural Economic Development Program - Heritage
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Quebec, Canada
Paralympic Sport Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Paralympic Sport Development Fund

Supports athlete and coach development in Paralympic sports
Canada
Affordable Housing Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Affordable Housing Grants

Supports purchase or renovation of affordable housing units
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Research Grants and Fellowships
Grant and FundingOpen

Research Grants and Fellowships

Supports research and training focused on spinal cord injury breakthroughs
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program

Funding for grassroots community initiatives in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Grant and FundingClosed

Black-Mandated Funding Framework

Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
BridgeGreen Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

BridgeGreen Fund

Supports initiatives with sustainable and lasting social impact.
Quebec, Canada
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund

Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
Ontario, Canada
HALO Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

HALO Fund

Supports projects in community development and essential needs
Ontario, Canada
Hamilton Spectator Summer Camp Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Hamilton Spectator Summer Camp Fund

Supports children in need to participate in summer camps.
Canada
Gatineau — Green Fund
Grant and FundingArchived

Gatineau — Green Fund

Environmental funding for Gatineau organizations
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
SVP Teens Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

SVP Teens Grant

Supports youth-serving charitable programs in Waterloo Region
Ontario, Canada
Atlantic Immigration Program
Expert AdviceClosed

Atlantic Immigration Program

Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
JEDDI Training Bursary
Grant and FundingClosed

JEDDI Training Bursary

Financial support for co-op training and professional development
Canada
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund

Funding for community initiatives in Whitby
Ontario, Canada

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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.

Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion or resource-pooling
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion or resource-pooling

Support for environmentally responsible cultural projects and resource-pooling
Quebec, Canada
Vital Focus Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Vital Focus Grants

Supports community projects addressing homelessness, mental health, and equity
Canada
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Grant and FundingOpen

The Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)

Supports preservation and access of Canada's documentary heritage
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component

Funding for Indigenous consultation on fish habitat projects
Canada
Funding Program for the Maintenance of Strategic Tourism Assets in Downtown Gatineau
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding Program for the Maintenance of Strategic Tourism Assets in Downtown Gatineau

Support to maintain strategic tourism assets downtown
Quebec, Canada
London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream

Supports multi-year community development projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program

Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
Ontario, Canada
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant

Supports initiatives to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary living
Canada
Indigenous Priorities Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Priorities Grants

Supports Indigenous community projects on Salt Spring Island
British Columbia, Canada
Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals

Zero-Emission Trucking Program funds eco-friendly transportation initiatives
Canada
Bishop James P. Mahoney Institute of the Family Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Bishop James P. Mahoney Institute of the Family Grant

Supports activities that strengthen and support families within Saskatoon Diocese.
Canada
Habitat Acquisition Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Habitat Acquisition Grants

Support for habitat-protection property purchases
British Columbia, Canada
Youth Job Connection
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Ontario, Canada
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
BIPOC Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

BIPOC Grants

Supports BIPOC organizations in Edmonton to expand programs and improve capacity.
Canada
Central Okanagan Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Central Okanagan Foundation Grants

Financial support for community initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
F
Grant and FundingOpen

Fondation Choquette-Legault

Supports health, education, and social development projects
Canada
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development

Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Canada
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund

Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Ontario, Canada
Professional cultural organizations - Projets culturels pour les camps de jour
Grant and FundingClosed

Professional cultural organizations - Projets culturels pour les camps de jour

Funds support theater projects for day camps in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund

Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
S
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorships, Grants & Donations

Provides funding for community-focused programs and activities
Canada
Fondation J. Armand Bombardier
Grant and FundingClosed

Fondation J. Armand Bombardier

Supporting community development projects and organizations
Canada
STEP Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

STEP Program

Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Milton Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Milton Community Fund

Support for local nonprofit initiatives improving Milton community
Milton, Ontario, Canada
I
Grant and FundingOpen

Investment Readiness Program

Supports organizations serving underrepresented groups in social innovation
Canada
Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Expert AdviceOpen

Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant

Professional coaching support for community organizational capacity
Canada
ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund Canada

Supports community decarbonization projects in Canada
Canada
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program

Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Ontario, Canada
Call for Proposals: Improving Access to Primary Care for Vulnerable Communities in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals: Improving Access to Primary Care for Vulnerable Communities in Quebec

Funding for projects enhancing primary healthcare access for vulnerable populations in Quebec.
Quebec, Canada
District of Sicamous Community Service Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

District of Sicamous Community Service Grant

Supports community services in Sicamous
British Columbia, Canada
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Canada
Oil Spill Response Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

Oil Spill Response Challenge

Supports innovative oil spill response technology development
Canada
TD Park People Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

TD Park People Grants

Support for free community park stewardship events
Canada
GreenShield Cares
Grant and FundingOpen

GreenShield Cares

Supports projects improving access to mental and oral health care in Canada
Canada
Fonds de développement des entreprises d'économie sociale (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds de développement des entreprises d'économie sociale (FDEÉS)

Supports community-based social initiatives with funding
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations

Supports Indigenous-led organizations in Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sponsorship Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship Opportunities

Supports health awareness, education, and access initiatives
Canada
Homelessness Support Service Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Homelessness Support Service Fund

Support for homelessness services and prevention initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance

Supports arts and culture organizations for projects in Richmond
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Community Rink Affordability Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Community Rink Affordability Grant

Supports indoor ice surface operating costs within Saskatchewan for community benefit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Assurance Systems Program
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund

Supports longer-term community prosperity projects
British Columbia, Canada
Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 2: Canadian networks
Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 2: Canadian networks

Supports Quebec organizations in building pan-Canadian networks and fostering exchanges
Quebec, Canada
2 Billion Trees Program
Grant and FundingClosed

2 Billion Trees Program

Funding for tree-planting projects
Canada
Small Grant Accessibility Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Grant Accessibility Program

Supports small-scale, innovative cultural activities in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance
Quebec, Canada
Civic Events Funding Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Civic Events Funding Program

Support for family-friendly community events promoting neighborhood engagement in Ottawa.
Canada
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants

Support for innovative climate-health projects in US and Canada
Quebec, Canada

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Victims Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Victims Fund

Supports access to justice and services for crime victims
Canada
Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Grant

Supports initiatives against human trafficking in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Research Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Research Funding

Supports impactful, citizen-involved research with long-term funding.
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Climate Action Grants

Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program

Financial assistance for staff wages and professional development activities in childcare.
Alberta, Canada
Bright Futures Barrie Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Bright Futures Barrie Grant

Supports community youth initiatives in Barrie
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Wage subsidies for environmental STEM graduate internships
Canada
Orange Shirt Day Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Orange Shirt Day Fund

Supports projects promoting awareness of residential school impacts
Manitoba, Canada
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

Boost your company's growth and sustainability with targeted tourism investments
Canada
Culture Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture Innovation Fund

Supports innovative arts and culture projects addressing social issues
Nova Scotia, Canada
Support for Non-profit Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Non-profit Organizations

Support youth well-being and prevent psychological distress
Quebec, Canada
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund

Support for deploying GHG emissions reduction technology projects
Canada
Access Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Access Support Fund

Support for disability-related and mental health needs in community projects.
Canada
Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants

Supports new learning initiatives and program development
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Family and Community Support Services Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Family and Community Support Services Grant

Financial support for community social initiatives promoting prevention and volunteerism.
Quebec, Canada
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Grant and FundingClosed

Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)

Support for new literary works in Ontario
Ontario
Sporting Events Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Sporting Events Support Program

Supports major Canadian sporting events in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
StART Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

StART Partnership Program

Support for community mural and street art projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals

Funds applied anti-doping scientific research projects
Canada
Plug In Thunder Bay
Grant and FundingClosed

Plug In Thunder Bay

Supports installation of EV charging stations on properties
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Incubator Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Incubator Stream

Supports capacity-building for culturally focused mental health programs
Canada
Professional cultural organizations - Programme d'oeuvres murales et de vidéoprojections architecturales
Grant and FundingClosed

Professional cultural organizations - Programme d'oeuvres murales et de vidéoprojections architecturales

Supports murals and architectural video projections development
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
EcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

EcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada

Improves freshwater quality through community-led environmental projects
Canada
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada