
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 FundingClosedSupport for youth-focused community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedKootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight review
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment - Transforming Development Finance
Supports energy and infrastructure sustainability projects
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Communities Fund
Provides funding for Indigenous-led community projects focused on social and cultural well-being- Other SupportClosed
Lionheart Foundation — Subsidized Mental Health Services
Subsidized mental health support for youth
Grant and FundingOpenPAC and DPAC Grants - for Parent Advisory Councils
Funding for PAC and DPAC school community projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing SoonGreater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)
Capacity-building support for promising local charities

Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Industry Organizations Project Grant
Alberta Media Fund, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Government of AlbertaFunding for Alberta cultural industry projects
Grant and FundingOpenEmerging Curator Fellowship
Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project

Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Communities through Arts and Heritage
Funding for local arts and heritage projects
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal
Funding for participation in a nuclear licence review
Grant and FundingOpenInter Pipeline Cares (iCare) Fund
Supports community efforts for societal needs and vulnerable groups
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support- Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Action Support Program (RASP)
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Opportunity Readiness Program
Supports Indigenous community economic development
Grant and FundingOpenDragonfly Fund
Supports environmental solutions and community resilience initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Mission - le fonds éco iga
Environmental funding for concrete community projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Emergency Bursary
One-time support for urgent student financial crises Discover 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 FundingClosedEconomic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 1 : Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship
Operating support for entrepreneurship support organizations
Grant and FundingOpenTargeted Labour Market Programs
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedContext Matters Research Grants
Research funding for African education studies
Grant and FundingClosedVerna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Program
Free Indigenous youth STEM university experience
Grant and FundingClosedAboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS)
Supports Indigenous fisheries management, participation, and community self-sufficiency
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSummer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
- Grant and FundingOpen
EconoLease Community Grants Program
Supports community food service through equipment and essential costs
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Mural Grant
Funding for community mural projects in Edmonton
Grant and FundingClosed2026 Richmond Hill Heritage Grant Application Form
Funding for designated heritage property work
Grant and FundingOpenMille et UN Fund for Young People
Supports projects aimed at young people with funding and crowdfunding.
- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Scholarships and special awards
Support for orthopaedic research and awards
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grant and Vibrancy Fund
Funding for local community projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedRebate for the Purchase of Reusable Diapers and Training Pants for Children
Rebate for reusable diapers and training pants
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSGS Graduate Internship Program
Part-time graduate internships with external employers
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to Volunteer Organizations & Groups
Funding for Timmins volunteer organizations
Expert AdviceOpenTenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding
Core funding for Nunavut heritage centres
Grant and FundingOpenThe Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund
Supports social impact projects improving access to essential services and opportunities.Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for organizations working with young people
Financial support for youth empowerment projects 
Grant and FundingOpenOrganic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingOpen2026 Grant Application
The Holt Charitable Foundation (HCF), Genesis Inspiration Foundation, Revelstoke Community Foundation (RCF)Funding for organizational service expansion
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
- Grant and FundingOpen
Corporate Sponsorships and Donations
Community sponsorships for health and education initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingOpenH.S. Varley Fund for Rural Life Grants
Supports rural Southwestern Alberta community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCulture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit cultural centres- Grant and FundingClosed
Continuing Their Journey (CTJ) Program
Funding for healing and remembrance projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe ChariTree Foundation 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant
Funding for camp tree planting and environmental education
Grant and FundingClosedChristine Karcza Disability Leadership Award
Cash award for disability arts leadership
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
Grant and FundingClosedThe Murphy Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for organizations in key charitable focus areas
Grant and FundingClosedSkills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Support for Ontario arts professionals- Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Archives Processing Support Program
Support for processing private historical archives
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansionAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedCapitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2
Funding for collective business takeover projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Community Housing Capital Fund
Capital support for affordable housing acquisition
Grant and FundingOpenMarket Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund
Funding to expand market access for OLMC arts
Grant and FundingClosedRivers & Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Funding for community projects in Rivers and area
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedManitoba — First Jobs Fund
Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
Grant and FundingClosedWinkler Community Foundation - Community Fund
Supports community projects improving local well-being
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSSRIA – Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects

Grant and FundingClosedGreener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide
Funding for large-scale housing retrofit demonstrations
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedClean Fuels Awareness Projects
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCMIM VOICE 2022 ARIA | ART SONG
International singing competition for emerging artists
Grant and FundingClosedCooper Robertson Foundation - General Funding
Funding for TSC awareness and care support
Grant and FundingClosedLift the Children — Children's Centers Support
Support for vulnerable children’s centres
Grant and FundingClosedCanada History Fund
Supports national projects advancing knowledge of Canadian history and civics
Grant and FundingClosedChange Can’t Wait!
Supports projects enhancing mental health services and access in Calgary.
Grant and FundingClosedCore Support Grants (CSG)
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedCoal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
Supports coal workers retraining for new careers
Grant and FundingClosedStrathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Funding Programs
Municipal funding for local improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedFunding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results