
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 FundingClosedSupport for transformative arthritis research and testing- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Grant and FundingOpenRevitalization Project Macro-Grant
Funding for community-led neighbourhood projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Subventions pour des projets dans la communauté qui favorisent l’adoption de saines habitudes de vie
Supports community projects promoting healthy active living
Grant and FundingClosedFoodCycler At-Home Organic Waste Diversion Pilot Program
At-home organic waste diversion pilot
Grant and FundingOpenMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Organizational Capacity Building component
Funding to strengthen anti-racism organizational capacity
Expert AdviceClosedMaLoi25
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Grant and FundingOpenProtecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Support for municipal and school property taxes
Grant and FundingOpenWeb Presence Assistance
Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
Grant and FundingOpenResident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Community funding for public-benefit local projects
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed9.1 — Employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs
Support for work and child care start-up costs
Grant and FundingOpenNova Grants
Financial support for impactful Jewish community projects in Quebec.
Other SupportClosedRecreation and Cultural Programs Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursement for municipal recreation and cultural programs
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth & Elders Committees
Support for youth-elder cultural committees
Grant and FundingClosedALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program
Supports innovative multidisciplinary ALS research teams
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Funding for artist collective projects in London
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding
Support for youth and senior community projects
Grant and FundingOpenMusical Performances by Charitable Ensembles
Funding for charitable music ensembles
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Greater Peterborough Grants (Participatory Grantmaking)
Participatory funding for community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCMF — Prototyping Program
Early-stage product prototyping funding for Canadian digital projectsDiscover 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.
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenCollective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedEV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedKensington Conservation Grant
Support for field conservation and research projects
Grant and FundingClosedChad Bradley Scholarship Award
Supports women studying occupational health and safety
Grant and FundingOpenFormations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Training initiative enhancing IT and engineering workforce skills
Grant and FundingOpenRBC Foundation - Community Investments
Supports impactful community projects with flexible funding options- Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to community organizations
Funding for Quebec charities supporting children
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedApply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
Support for a Western Black-led intermediary
Grant and FundingOpenSafe Community First Responder Program
Support for first responder safety readiness
Grant and FundingClosedBarb Bromley Fund for Seniors and Elders
Support for seniors and Elders community needs
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Supports RD&D in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Recreation Enhancement Grant
Funding for local recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led safety and belonging initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMaytree Grants
Supports projects addressing systemic causes of poverty and social inclusion.
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award
Funding for innovative community-impact projects- Grant and FundingClosed
NBA Foundation Grant Program
Supports youth workforce development and career readiness
Grant and FundingClosedEducational and Summer Camp Bursary
Support for summer camp costs for NBAPC members
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the PrairiesEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedSpecial Cultural Events Assistance Grants
Support for special cultural events in Medicine Hat
Grant and FundingClosedHushy Lusthouse Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for students living with type 1 diabetes- Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Crown Share Land Legacy Trust
Supports land conservation in Nova Scotia - Grant and FundingClosed
2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Legacy Fund
Funding for youth sport projects in the Battlefords area Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Sunday School Enhancement Program
Support for parish Sunday school development
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian TREE Fund - Multiple Grant Programs
Funding for Canadian arboriculture projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedStudent Summer Skills Incentive
Wage support for summer student hiring
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Développement La Mitis - PM 150
Support for municipal development projects
Grant and FundingClosedSpruce Credit Union Legacy Grant
Funding for new Prince George community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSchool Food Infrastructure Grant
Funding for school food infrastructure in British Columbia
- Grant and FundingClosed
The Mindfulness Initiative - Climate Youth Resilience Grant
Supporting youth climate resilience initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenNRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Energy Project (IEP) Bursary
Funding for clean economy training and equipment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedStudent clubs on animal welfare
Funding for animal welfare student club activities
Grant and FundingClosedTrue Patriot Love Foundation - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
Supports mental health programs for military families
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund
Funding for Durham poverty-reduction initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCanada-BC (CBCHB) Housing Benefit
Rental support for eligible households in British Columbia
Other SupportClosedFacility Fee Waiver Request Form
Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Group Affiliation Policy
Municipal support for eligible community groups
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEmerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
Grant and FundingOpenGender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Grant and FundingClosedWhistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund
Funding for environmental projects in Sea to SkyAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedChildren's Grief Foundation Grant (Spring 2026)
Funding for children’s bereavement projects
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous healing and support projects
Grant and FundingClosedConcours musical international de Montréal – Violin 2026
International violin competition for emerging violinists- Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
Grant and FundingClosedRegion of Waterloo Arts Funding
Funding for innovative arts projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingClosedKids Helping Kids Foundation - Youth Fundraising Program
Youth-led fundraising support for children’s charities
Grant and FundingClosedFondation J. Armand Bombardier
Supporting community development projects and organizations
Grant and FundingOpenPride London Festival Endowment Fund
Funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and education
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media FundGrant for cultural projects by Alberta-based producers
Grant and FundingClosedMMEG Education Grants (US-Canada, LAC, France, South Africa, Trinity Washington University)
Education funding for eligible women students
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedCooperative Education Incentive
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)
Supports professional disabled artistic practice in Montréal
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Money for economic development in the territories
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedDigital Strategy Fund
Supports organizations in developing and advancing digital strategies
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - WestMET Community Grant Fund
Community funding for local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedWaterloo Region Energy Assistance Program (WREAP)
One-time electricity bill assistance for eligible households
Grant and FundingClosedService Leadership — New Club Opening Grant
Funding for opening new S.L.P. clubs
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice
Supports access to justice projects in Québec
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to hospital foundations
Funding for hospital foundation equipment purchases