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
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Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Transportation support for activities outside Montérégie
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Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Supports evidence-informed initiatives to prevent youth suicide
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Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Support for building community rental housing units in York Region
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PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
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Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
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Homelessness Services Grants
Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund
Skills funding for youth employment and TVET
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports local food security and community education
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Youth in Action Grants
Financial support for youth-led community initiatives in Southwestern Alberta
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Sport Support Program - National Sport Organization
Financial support for activities enhancing Canada's sport system
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Building BC - Community Housing Fund
Funding for affordable rental housing development in British Columbia
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CLEAR Operating Grant
Funding for innovative dementia research
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Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Supports innovation in engineered wood and composite panel industries
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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) - Community Facility Enhancement Program Large
Supports community facility improvements and expansion
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The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Major Events
Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PHI North Residency
Creative residency for music and immersive audio projects
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
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Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
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Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
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Philanthropic support for registered charities
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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.
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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Housing Infrastructure and Repair Program (CHIRP)
Forgivable loans for community housing repairs
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Produits adaptés
Adapted products for people with visual impairments
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AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
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Apply for financial assistance for economic development projects
Funding for Montréal economic development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
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Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant
Supports community violence prevention projects with up to $500,000 in funding.
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Anti-racism Grants Program
Supports community anti-racism projects with targeted funding opportunities.
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Community Investment Operating Grant
Funding to support social inclusion and recreational activities in Edmonton.
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Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Townshippers Foundation Grants Program
Funding for grassroots community projects
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Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants
Supports projects addressing barriers and promoting community safety
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Funding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects
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Program and Operating Grants
Supports access to justice initiatives for vulnerable populations
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Youth Action Fund
Supports grassroots youth initiatives with funding and resources.
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
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Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels
Funding for professional cultural organizations in Quebec City
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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
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Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
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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 FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
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Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
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Festivals and Special Event Grant
Support for community festivals within the city of Whitehorse
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Community Grants and Contributions
Community funding for local nonprofit projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Collaborative funding for critical minerals innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec
Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
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Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
Funding for community building renovations or constructions
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Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
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Programming assistance - arts - organizations
Support for professional arts organizations in Longueuil
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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Funding for Quebec fisheries and aquaculture projects
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Community Opportunity Readiness
Supports First Nation and Inuit communities' economic development initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Region of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Community funding for Waterloo Region initiatives
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Early Years Continuing Education Program
Reimbursement support for early childhood training
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SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Matching support for new concert music commissions
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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
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
PSC Partners Canada Annual Research Grant Program
Funding for innovative PSC research projects
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Mission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
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Edmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
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Community Arts Programming Grant
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
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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
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Council Discretionary Grants
Supports community initiatives benefiting residents
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Cultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
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Economic Infrastructure Program
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Volunteer Central Legacy Grant
Supports volunteer organizations with capacity building and professional development
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Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Rural, Remote & Indigenous Overdose Grants
Funding for rural, remote and Indigenous overdose initiatives
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Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
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CWCF Young Adult Arts and Culture Granting Program
Supports youth-led arts promoting co-operatives
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Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Supports awareness of agriculture careers in Alberta
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Huron Heritage Fund
Supports heritage preservation and heritage activities.
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Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Employer-led training support for businesses
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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Collaborative R&D in quantum and photonics
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Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
Supports community development and French language promotion activities
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Community Places Program
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
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Good Neighbour Program
Funding for community-focused initiatives and local causes
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Save Energy Grants
Financial support for community energy efficiency projects
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Recreation Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research grants in medical education for healthcare professionals
Crowdfunded support for medical education research
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario