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.
3505 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Project Funding
Supports cultural and artistic projects within Ottawa
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Métis Employment Services
Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Nature Inspiration Awards
Supports natural history projects and cultural recognition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
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Grant and FundingOpen
Sector Transformation Fund - Sectoral Impact Projects
Supports large-impact projects for sectoral transformation and community development
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Grant and FundingClosed
Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground development
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Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Honouring the Children Grant
Support for Indigenous artistic projects on Treaty 7 territory
Grant and FundingOpen
Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs
Grant and FundingClosed
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Project Grant Program – Organizations
Provides project funding to non-profit arts organizations in Calgary
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultivating biodiversity in agricultural environments
Support biodiversity improvements in agricultural wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Community Grants Microgrant Program
Funding for community organizations to address emerging needs
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Money to support publishing Canadian literature
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
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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 FundingClosed
Leadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Supports agricultural research and innovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
TD Bank Group - The TD Ready Challenge
Innovative solutions for underserved small business owners
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Supports community events promoting cultural understanding and anti-racism.
Grant and FundingOpen
Fondation François Bourgeois
Supports community projects aiding vulnerable groups and health services.
Grant and FundingOpen
General Charities Grants
Supports registered charities operating in Ontario for organizational activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Supports evidence-informed initiatives to prevent youth suicide
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Support for building community rental housing units in York Region
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Supports local food security and community education
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth in Action Grants
Financial support for youth-led community initiatives in Southwestern Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Sport Support Program - National Sport Organization
Financial support for activities enhancing Canada's sport system
Grant and FundingClosed
Building BC - Community Housing Fund
Funding for affordable rental housing development in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Supports innovation in engineered wood and composite panel industries
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) - Community Facility Enhancement Program Large
Supports community facility improvements and expansion
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Major Events
Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Mission Support Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Grant and FundingOpen
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Funding for Montréal economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant
Supports community violence prevention projects with up to $500,000 in funding.
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Anti-racism Grants Program
Supports community anti-racism projects with targeted funding opportunities.
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Operating Grant
Funding to support social inclusion and recreational activities in Edmonton.
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants
Supports projects addressing barriers and promoting community safety
Grant and FundingOpen
Program and Operating Grants
Supports access to justice initiatives for vulnerable populations
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Action Fund
Supports grassroots youth initiatives with funding and resources.
Grant and FundingOpen
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels
Funding for professional cultural organizations in Quebec City
Grant and FundingClosed
Professional cultural organizations - Cultural projects for children with special needs attending adapted leisure organizations
Financial support for cultural mediation activities for children with special needs
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Business support services for company growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
Grant and FundingOpen
Festivals and Special Event Grant
Support for community festivals within the city of Whitehorse
Grant and FundingClosed
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
Funding for community building renovations or constructions
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Opportunity Readiness
Supports First Nation and Inuit communities' economic development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Supports commissioning of new concert or classical music works
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund
Grant for cultural projects by Alberta-based producers
Grant and FundingOpen
Mission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Arts Programming Grant
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Initiatives Program
Supports new community and regional marketing initiatives
Expert AdviceClosed
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Council Discretionary Grants
Supports community initiatives benefiting residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Infrastructure Program
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Volunteer Central Legacy Grant
Supports volunteer organizations with capacity building and professional development
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Rural, Remote & Indigenous Overdose Grants
Funding for rural, remote and Indigenous overdose initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CWCF Young Adult Arts and Culture Granting Program
Supports youth-led arts promoting co-operatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Promote Alberta agriculture career awareness and opportunities
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Huron Heritage Fund
Supports heritage preservation and heritage activities.
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Supports employer-led training for new and existing employees
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Festivals and Events Program
Support for multi-day festivals promoting heritage and community pride.
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
Supports community development and French language promotion activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Places Program
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Good Neighbour Program
Funding for community-focused initiatives and local causes
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Save Energy Grants
Financial support for community energy efficiency projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous community capital infrastructure across Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels
Supports professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters