
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.
Other SupportClosedPro bono technology support for mission-driven charities
Grant and FundingClosedCity Grant Program - Health, Social and Safety
Supports community services for Richmond residents- Grant and FundingOpen
Sector Transformation Fund - Sectoral Impact Projects
Support for transformative housing sector projects 



Expert AdviceClosedAtlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFalls prevention and healthy aging grant
Supports falls prevention and healthy aging initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets Mise en valeur du patrimoine immatériel
Funding for Quebec City intangible heritage projects
Grant and FundingOpenCreation Grant Program
Funding for Indigenous artistic creation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedFedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses
Grant and FundingOpenWindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants
Funding for community projects with lasting impact
Grant and FundingOpenPublic transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance
Supports sustainable public transit initiatives and planning in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenJob Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Work experience and training support for organizations
Grant and FundingClosedComponent 4: Restoration of Integrated Artworks
Support for restoring public integrated artworks
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Relations Support Program - Tier 2: Canadian networks
Support for pan-Canadian networking activities
Grant and FundingOpenFonds local d’investissement
Provides loans to support innovative business development and social enterprises
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Study projects
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosedIdentify 'N Impact Grant Program
Funding for youth-led community projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenVolunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
Grant and FundingClosedTraining and Regional Events
Support for cultural trainings and regional eventsDiscover Funding for Non-Profits
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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.
Grant and FundingArchivedOAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonYukon Foundation — General Funding
Online funding for scholarships and project grants
Other SupportClosedApplication for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners
Grant and FundingClosedLocal Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpenScale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
AI and data science training for Canadian youth
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedOttawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Grant and FundingOpenLoisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Transportation support for activities outside Montérégie
Grant and FundingClosedWorld Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants
Supports school habitat restoration and ecosystem learning
Grant and FundingClosedAamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Funding for Francophone arts and culture in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedJames Bradley Tubbs Memorial Scholarship
Support for respiratory health education- Grant and FundingClosed
Human Resources in Health – Benin (DIMI Pilot)
Invitation-only funding for health systems in Benin
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
Support for organizational change and future planning- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
The Gray Foundation — General Funding
Supports BRCA research and NYC youth
Grant and FundingArchivedAlberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects- Grant and FundingClosed
CSPG Foundation — General Funding
Supports petroleum geoscience education in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity
Funding for regional economic development capacity
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
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Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Conservation Fund
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedUpskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedBrain Cancer Canada — General Funding
Funding for brain cancer research and technologies
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
Funding for local sustainability projects
Grant and FundingOpenRecreation Grant - Operational Funding
Operational funding for recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Grant and FundingClosedZero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - ZEVAI Indigenous-led projects pilot
Indigenous-led clean transportation awareness funding- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpenEnabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedHealth Care Unburdened Grant Program
Funding for ideas reducing physician administrative burden

Grant and FundingOpenProfessional Development Grant
Professional development support for arts professionals
Grant and FundingOpenBrian Bronfman Family Foundation
Support for practical Applied Peace initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenGeneral Community Crisis Response Fund
Financial support for community healing projects in Toronto
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Grant and FundingClosedUniversal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Rapid funding stream improving rural and remote household Internet access
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Supports bioscience research infrastructure in CanadaAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Heat Pump Program
Energy-efficient heating support for First Nation communities - Grant and FundingClosed
The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund
Supports community housing projects in Nunavut
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2025 fall granting program
Funding for community improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedAttainable Rental Housing Program
Funding for attainable rental housing development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenKnowledge Sharing Event Partnership
Funding for farmer knowledge-sharing events
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenOriginal Peoples Investment Program
Project funding for FNMI artists in Treaty 7
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding
Operating support for arts presenter organizations
Grant and FundingClosedApplicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund
Accessibility support for FACTOR applicants and recipients
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Capacity Building Grant for First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Urban Indigenous led Bed-based Treatment and Recovery Operators
Capacity building support for Indigenous-led recovery operators
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSTART Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFree Home Energy Upgrades for Ontario Residents | EnviroCentre Affordability
Free home energy upgrades for eligible Ontario households
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedEHRC — Discovering Potential
Funding for youth internships and training placements
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Relations and Partnerships
Support for community partnership initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCalgary Learns - Initiative Grants
Supports new learning initiatives and program development
Grant and FundingClosedSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Special Project Funding 2014
Funding for New Brunswick visual arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedNew Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for transformative change
Grant and FundingOpenFrench Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedStrategic Charitable Partnership Grant
Supports charitable initiatives advancing poverty, equity, and climate change
Grant and FundingClosedStrong Roots Community Grant Program
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects- Grant and FundingClosed
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding
Support for bold charitable initiatives across Canada