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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
EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Grant and FundingClosed

EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer

Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects

Support for religious heritage project start-up
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Theme Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Theme Fund

Supports community-led development projects aligned with current themes
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream

Rapid funding stream improving rural and remote household Internet access
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Edmonton Arts Council - Grants for Individuals and Collectives
Grant and FundingClosed

Edmonton Arts Council - Grants for Individuals and Collectives

Support for artistic creation, development, and production
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects

Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Ontario, Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund

Funding for low-carbon community infrastructure
British Columbia, Canada
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
British Columbia, Canada
Mobilize Grant - Truth & Action
Grant and FundingClosed

Mobilize Grant - Truth & Action

Support health research knowledge mobilization for reconciliation
Saskatchewan, Canada
OAC — Media Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Media Arts Projects

Funding for Ontario media arts projects
Ontario, Canada
Community Improvement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Improvement Grant

Supports community projects to enhance local areas
Alberta, Canada
M
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Masonic Benevolence Program

Benevolent financial support for Masons and families
Nova Scotia
Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Grant and FundingClosed

Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills

Workforce funding for agriculture and food projects
British Columbia, Canada
Première Ovation - Theatre
Grant and FundingOpen

Première Ovation - Theatre

Support for theatre creation and production projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Spark Funds
Grant and FundingClosed

Spark Funds

Support for collaborative projects enhancing belonging and affordability
Quebec, Canada
D
Grant and FundingClosed

Diversity in Leadership Fund

Support for leadership development training
Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)

Supports community participation in marine transportation initiatives
Canada
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Prince Edward Island, Canada
C
Grant and FundingClosed

County of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme

Local funding for community groups and students
Ontario, Canada
Recreation & Sports Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Recreation & Sports Funding

Support for community sports recreation and special events
Canada
A
Grant and FundingClosed

ArcelorMittal - Community engagement

Community support for local projects
Quebec
Health Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Health Funding

Support for health activities and community wellness
Canada

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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.

Women in Skilled Trades Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Women in Skilled Trades Initiative

Supports women apprentices in skilled trades
Canada
Dragonfly Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Dragonfly Fund

Supports environmental solutions and community resilience initiatives
Canada
Brian Bronfman Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Brian Bronfman Family Foundation

Support for practical Applied Peace initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Rexall Care Network
Grant and FundingOpen

Rexall Care Network

Support for caregiver wellbeing and advocacy initiatives
Canada
CMF — Prototyping Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Prototyping Program

Early-stage product prototyping funding for Canadian digital projects
Canada
Events & Festivals Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Events & Festivals Fund

Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
Alberta, Canada
Martin Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Martin Fund

Support for seniors and mental health projects
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
P
Tax CreditsClosed

Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)

Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness

Financial support for organizations assisting vulnerable individuals in Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Community-Led Research Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Community-Led Research Program

Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec
Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund

Support for Indigenous healing and remembrance activities
Canada
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Parks for All Action Grant
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Parks for All Action Grant

Supports community-based parks and recreation projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2

Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiatives
Quebec, Canada
N
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Rockies Grizzly Bear Conservation Grant

Supports grizzly bear conservation in the Northern Rockies
G
Grant and FundingClosed

Grant Guidelines

Funding for local nonprofit community projects
Davidson
Agriculture Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Development Fund

Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
A
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Architectural education

Architectural learning and professional development support
T
Grant and FundingClosed

The social reforestation program

Social reforestation and carbon sequestration support
Quebec
Funding Guidelines for Non-Registered Entities and their Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding Guidelines for Non-Registered Entities and their Projects

Funding for charitable projects led by non-registered entities
Ontario
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Multi-Species Research and Development Fund

Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Digital Strategy Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Digital Strategy Fund

Supports organizations in developing and advancing digital strategies
Canada
Community Innovation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Innovation Grant

Support for small innovative community projects
Canada

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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

The Ballytobin Foundation Grant

Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
Kingston, Ontario
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding

Financial support for community heritage centers in Nunavut.
Nunavut, Canada
Variable-speed hood grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Variable-speed hood grant

Funding for efficient kitchen ventilation equipment
Quebec, Canada
R
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Rare As One (Cycle 3)

Patient-led rare disease network support
Active NL
Grant and FundingClosed

Active NL

Supports initiatives enhancing physical activity and healthy living
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Innovation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Climate Innovation Grant Program

Supports local climate mitigation and innovative projects
Alberta, Canada
Affordable Housing Renovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Affordable Housing Renovation Program

Affordable housing renovation financial aid in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Development of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Infrastructure Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Development of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Infrastructure Projects

Funding for infrastructure projects supporting official language minority communities in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)

Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Alberta, Canada
C
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

Cornwall Transit Pass Programs

Discounted and free transit pass options
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Canada
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour

Support for francophone national music tours
Canada
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended

CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program

Support for commercial building emissions reduction
British Columbia, Canada
APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière Golf Tournament
Grant and FundingOpen

APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière Golf Tournament

Supports community construction and renovation projects in Mauricie
Quebec, Canada
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Quebec, Canada
T
Grant and FundingClosed

Tay Township Grants and Donations Program

Modest funding for community initiatives in Tay Township
Tay Township, Ontario, Canada
N
Grant and FundingClosed

Neighbourhood Small Events Fund

Funding for small neighbourhood events
London, Ontario, Canada
Genome Funding Opportunities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Genome Funding Opportunities

Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
British Columbia, Canada
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ID Gatineau — Local Fund

Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program

Supports innovative multidisciplinary ALS research teams
Canada
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

OTF — System Innovations Grant

Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Ontario, Canada
Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award

Support for consumer studies and family resource projects
C
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

CZ Community Fund

Funding for San Mateo County nonprofit organizations
The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation

Support for community programs empowering at-risk youth
British Columbia, Canada

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Multi-Year Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Multi-Year Grants

Flexible multi-year funding for Winnipeg-based organizations to expand capacities.
Canada
Presentation of the support program for promotional organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Presentation of the support program for promotional organizations

Support for disability-focused promotional organizations
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance — Ecocharge
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Financial assistance — Ecocharge

Support for electric vehicle charging projects
Quebec, Canada
Township Donation Policy
Grant and FundingClosed

Township Donation Policy

Municipal support for community organizations and events
Ontario
Building Retrofits Initiative
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Building Retrofits Initiative

Financing for building energy retrofits
Canada
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

Funding for established Canadian film festivals
Canada
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Emerging Innovators Challenge

SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits

Supports energy efficiency upgrades for non-residential facilities in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
British Columbia, Canada
Professional cultural organizations - Outdoor exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen

Professional cultural organizations - Outdoor exhibitions

Support for outdoor artistic and heritage exhibitions.
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant

Scale a proven community project for families
Ontario, Canada
Conversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy
Grant and FundingOpen

Conversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy

Funding for business dual-energy heating conversion
Quebec, Canada
McGregor Morris Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

McGregor Morris Fund

Support for permanent public art purchases
Ontario, Canada
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Canada
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses

Support for biodiversity integration in business practices
Quebec, Canada
Age Better Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Age Better Grants

Support community services and programs for older adults
Canada
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpening Soon

Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies

Support for biodiversity-focused business projects
Quebec, Canada
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Across Canada — Translation

Funding for Canadian literary and dramatic translations
Canada
Professional cultural organizations - Mise en valeur du patrimoine par les arts
Grant and FundingClosed

Professional cultural organizations - Mise en valeur du patrimoine par les arts

Supports innovative heritage appreciation projects in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
A
Grant and FundingClosed

Arnold Anderson Sport Fund Grants

Funding for youth sport registration fees
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada