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 FundingClosedMatching support for Estrie charitable funds

Grant and FundingClosedOntario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedSectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery
Grant and FundingClosedJoan Feynman Climate Change Fund
Supports rural community climate change action
Grant and FundingClosedMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Projects component
Funding for anti-racism and anti-hate projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe Auxiliary of the Montreal General Hospital — General Funding
Support for hospital fundraising initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Ellipse
Financial support for community youth, education, and health initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Community Solidarity Fund
Small grants for overseas development projects
Grant and FundingOpenRBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship
Funding for charity board governance training- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund
Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
- Grant and FundingClosed
Claudette and Denis Tardif Endowment Fund
Annual support for teacher professional development
Grant and FundingClosedLondon Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream
Supports emerging social innovation initiatives in London- Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Nordic culture and member support
Grant and FundingOpenCapital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants
Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver
Other SupportClosedThe Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services
Memorial fund management for bereaved families
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Framework In Action Grant
Supports recreation initiatives across Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpenMulti-Species Research and Development Fund
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBarrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units
Support for affordable additional residential units
Grant and FundingClosedAccessibility Grants
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, SaskCulture, Saskatchewan Arts BoardSupports projects to improve accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Media arts – French-language projects
French-language media arts support for Ontario artistsDiscover 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 FundingClosedCommunities and Artists Shifting Culture
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Music Fund - Collective Initiatives Component
Financial support for activities promoting Canadian sound recording industry growth.
Grant and FundingClosedCommunications Grant Program
Supports communications and outreach for patient advocacy groups
Grant and FundingClosedMississippi Mills Community Fund - 2026 Pilot Grant
Community funding for local initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenColumbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative
Supports wildfire resiliency projects in the Columbia Basin
Grant and FundingOpenCreating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Travel support for Indigenous arts opportunities

Grant and FundingOpenCulture Days Hub Sponsorship
Sponsorship for free cultural activities in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedSupporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)Capacity funding for Indigenous-led advocacy
Grant and FundingOpenChildcare Program Stabilization Grants
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants Program
Funding for grassroots community projects
Grant and FundingClosedJully Black Family Foundation Scholarship
Financial support for young women’s education
Grant and FundingOpenEdmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Space Subsidy Grant
Space rental support for immigrant communities
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Compass Grant
Funding for impactful social and co-operative projects
Grant and FundingClosedAudience Development Funding
Support for arts audience research and engagement
Grant and FundingOpenCapital Grants for Church Development/Redevelopment
Support church development and community-serving redevelopment
Grant and FundingClosedOak Lake and Area Foundation Grant Program
Funding for nonprofit community projects
Grant and FundingOpenDonations to Members of the Canadian Healthcare Community / Healthcare Donations
Donations supporting healthcare education and scientific initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Pebbles to Pearls Foundation — Education Grants
College scholarships for higher education access
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Grant and FundingClosedThompson Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Funding for nonprofit community projects
Other SupportClosedChild Care Fee Subsidy Program
Supports reduced child care fees for eligible familiesDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenSt. John Ambulance Mental Health Literacy Grant
Mental health training funding in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund
Funding for women’s supportive housing operations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019)
Project funding for agricultural sector adaptation
Grant and FundingClosedWater Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Society - Increasing Access to Justice
Support for access to justice initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCall for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement
Supports youth civic engagement projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Jeannine (Roy) and Émile Amyotte Fund
Scholarship for French-language college health students
Grant and FundingClosedScugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Community Sustaining Grant
Funding for strategic nonprofit community services
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenUpside Down Tree
Support for charitable projects, events, and capacity building
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants
Funding for arts and culture projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation 2026 Awards Program
Juried support for New Brunswick artists
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenSmall-scale Ecosystem Grants
Funding for small-scale ecosystem restoration projects- Grant and FundingClosed
doTERRA Healing Hands Match Program
Funding match for nonprofit fundraising projects 
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Funding for agri-food research and development
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Organization Development Grants Program
Annual operating support for Ontario heritage organizations- Grant and FundingOpen
Prix Sépaq de l'interprète de l'année.
Recognition for heritage interpretation excellence
Grant and FundingClosedCertified Emerging Indigenous Leaders (CEIL) Program Scholarship
Leadership scholarship for Indigenous youth
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - B3 Fund
Core funding for Black-serving nonprofits in PeelAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Investment Program
Funding for Barrie arts and culture organizations
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials- Grant and FundingClosed
Power to Give Foundation — Venture Philanthropy
Canadian venture philanthropy for social impact
Grant and FundingOpenChild Sexual Abuse Programme
Supports initiatives to end child sexual abuse and exploitation.- Grant and FundingClosed
MMSF Kerry Bittner Communications Award
Recognition for outstanding grant communication
Grant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Fund
Support for neighbourhood community-building projects in Waterloo
Grant and FundingClosedCAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
CAAIN supports innovation in agriculture automation and smart farms
Grant and FundingOpenLaw Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program
Support for doctoral research and public engagement- Grant and FundingClosed
SG BioFonds Foundation — General Funding
Support for green energy and emissions reduction
Tax CreditsClosedTax Rebates for Charitable Organizations – Norfolk County Policy FS-18
Annual property tax rebate for charities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Project Proposals
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Promotion of Bilingual Services
Supports projects that promote bilingual services and share best practices.
Grant and FundingOpenHigher Education
Supports initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education STEM programs.
Grant and FundingClosedGarth Homer Foundation — General Funding
Funding for disability-focused community projects
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Road Grant - Maintenance Activities
Funding for private road maintenance costs
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component (SDPP-D) - Organizational Capacity Development Stream
Provides funding for organizational capacity development in disability organizations
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Funding for victim support research and awareness
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedApply for Affordable Housing
Subsidized housing applications in Grey County
Grant and FundingOpenInternational Humanitarian Aid Program
Support for basic humanitarian aid projects
Grant and FundingOpenMental Health Grants
Financial support for mental health service organizations in Montreal and Toronto.
Grant and FundingOpenCommercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick