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.
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London Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Financial support for land, building, and construction projects in London.
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Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
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Burlington Arts and Culture Fund
Grants for local artists and arts organizations in Burlington
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Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
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Methanex Gives - Medicine Hat
Funding supports community projects in southeastern Alberta to promote social and environmental well-being.
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CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund
Supports housing research, collaboration, and capacity building
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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
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Community Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grant Program
Supports collaborative public art projects in Red Deer.
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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants
Support for facility operations costs for cultural spaces
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Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
Financial support for rural water protection projects in Ottawa.
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Community ACCESS-Ability Program
Supports community projects improving accessibility in public spaces
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NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
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KSW Calgary Holocaust Education & Commemoration Fund
Supports Holocaust awareness and educational initiatives in Alberta
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund
Supports gender-based programs and initiatives for underserved groups
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Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
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Grassroots - Neighbour Grants
Provides funding for community-led neighborhood projects.
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Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Supports boating safety awareness and research projects
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Children and Youth Grants
Supports community projects for children and youth in North Vancouver
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Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Supports family-friendly community events in Ottawa neighborhoods
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Community Grants - FCSS Building Bridges Grants
Funding for community-driven social well-being projects
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Sponsorships and Corporate Programs
Supports community sponsorships and corporate programs
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Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for industry export expansion activities
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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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City of North Vancouver Community Grants
Financial support for community organizations to improve residents' quality of life
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General Financial Assistance Program
Support for organizational, regional, or provincial projects and research.
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Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
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Musical Performances by Charitable Ensembles
Funds support charitable ensembles for performances
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KidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers
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Recreation Grant - New Projects and Initiatives
Supports community recreation projects and initiatives.
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Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
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Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
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A.P.E Fund
Supports community projects addressing interconnected environmental and social crises
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OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
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Emerging Climate Champions Award
Flexible funding for youth-led climate solutions
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Molson Foundation Grant Program
Funding for qualified charitable organizations
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CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
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Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth & Elders Committees
Support for intergenerational community activities in Nunavut
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Goodspark Fund
Supports community projects promoting local vitality and community involvement
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Programmes du conseil sport loisir de l'Estrie
Financial support for sport and leisure projects
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Sponsorships and Charitable Partnerships
Supports community projects focused on social and economic development
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OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
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Headingley Community Foundation Grant Program
Community funding for Headingley projects
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Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
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OAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
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TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
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George Roberts Community Grant Program
Community funding for culture and well-being initiatives
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JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
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Certified Emerging Indigenous Leaders (CEIL) Program Scholarship
Leadership scholarship for Indigenous youth
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Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
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Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
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David M. Brooks Music Fund
Funding for music education in New Hampshire schools
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Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Education funding for eligible women from developing countries
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Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization
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Social Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
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Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Supports artistic projects for collectives and groups
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NBA Foundation Grant Program
Supports youth workforce development and career readiness
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Research reports on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Research funding for disability inclusion projects
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Sacred Heart Bursary Program
Need-based financial aid for Sacred Heart students
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Arts Funding Program - Project Funding
Supports cultural and artistic projects within Ottawa
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Métis Employment Services
Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
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Nature Inspiration Awards
Supports natural history projects and cultural recognition
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The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure
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Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
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Sector Transformation Fund - Sectoral Impact Projects
Supports large-impact projects for sectoral transformation and community development
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BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation and touring activities
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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
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Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
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Building Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground development
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PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
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Honouring the Children Grant
Support for Indigenous artistic projects on Treaty 7 territory
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BIPOC Mentorship Program
One-on-one mentorship for BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan
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Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
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Project Grant Program – Organizations
Provides project funding to non-profit arts organizations in Calgary
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Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
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Cultivating biodiversity in agricultural environments
Support biodiversity improvements in agricultural wildlife habitats
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Community Grants Microgrant Program
Funding for community organizations to address emerging needs
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Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Funding for Canadian literary publishing projects
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Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
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2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Legacy Fund
Funding for youth sport projects in the Battlefords area
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Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
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JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
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Leadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
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Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research and innovation
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TD Bank Group - The TD Ready Challenge
Innovative solutions for underserved small business owners
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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Supports community events promoting cultural understanding and anti-racism.
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Fondation François Bourgeois
Supports community projects aiding vulnerable groups and health services.
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Whistler Healthcare Foundation Community Grant Funding Program
Funding for local health care initiatives
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General Charities Grants
Supports registered charities operating in Ontario for organizational activities
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Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations