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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.

2849 opportunities available
National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)

Supports community-led crime prevention activities for at-risk youth in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
From The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For ALL
Grant and FundingClosed

From The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For ALL

Supports community renewal, safety, and youth initiatives.
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Wetlands Conservation Partner Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Wetlands Conservation Partner Program

Supports wetlands restoration and climate resilience initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Kamloops Climate Action Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Kamloops Climate Action Grant

Financial aid for community-based climate initiatives in Kamloops
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Small Projects Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Projects Grant

Funding to support community programs and activities in Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
United Way West Central Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way West Central Manitoba

Supports community initiatives addressing priority social needs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
True North Small Business Grant Contest
Grant and FundingClosed

True North Small Business Grant Contest

Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grants & Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants & Funding

Operational support for food banks
Alberta, Canada
Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

Financial aid for cultural and heritage projects in Fredericton
Canada
Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives
Grant and FundingClosed

Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives

Partial support for public arts projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Culture Projects Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture Projects Grant

Supports arts-based projects exploring environmental themes in Mississauga
Canada
Community and Cultural Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community and Cultural Grant

Funding for community and cultural projects in Richmond Hill
Canada
Downtown Vibrancy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Downtown Vibrancy Fund

Supports community-oriented projects in Calgary
Canada
Community Investment Program - Community Capital Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Investment Program - Community Capital Grant

Financial support for public community facility upgrades and development.
Quebec, Canada
Youth Initiatives Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Initiatives Funding

Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.
Quebec, Canada
Community Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnerships

Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
British Columbia, Canada
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant

Supports community food systems resilience to climate change
Canada
School's Out
Grant and FundingOpen

School's Out

Supports afterschool programs for children's development in BC
Canada
2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund

Build organizational capacity in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Canada
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund

Support for agriculture initiatives in the Peace Region
Canada
Community Project/Event Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Project/Event Grant Program

Support for community initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life and community pride.
Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
S
Grant and FundingClosed

Settlement, Integration and Language Projects

Supports community and labor market integration projects for newcomers
Quebec, Canada

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International Human Rights
Grant and FundingOpen

International Human Rights

Supports initiatives promoting human rights and defender safety
Canada
Festival Project Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Festival Project Grant

Support for festival development and sustainability within Victoria
Victoria, Quebec, Canada
Environment Programme
Grant and FundingOpen

Environment Programme

Supports projects transforming energy, food, and natural security systems
Canada
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program

Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Quebec, Canada
BC Hydro GO Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro GO Fund

Support for vulnerable community members through local services
British Columbia, Canada
Sport Support Program - Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Sport Support Program - Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

Funding for social development through Indigenous sports projects
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Supports projects promoting sustainable development and community engagement
Quebec, Canada
Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement
Grant and FundingClosed

Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement

Funding to support community engagement in rail safety development.
Quebec, Canada
Amateur Sport Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Amateur Sport Grant Program

Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Communications Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Communications Grant Program

Supports communications and outreach for patient advocacy groups
Canada
Kapwa Strong Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Kapwa Strong Fund

Support for community recovery and healing initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Issues Affecting Women Programme
Grant and FundingOpen

Issues Affecting Women Programme

Supports organizations in advancing women's rights and justice through long-term strategic initiatives.
Canada
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
British Columbia, Canada
Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities

Support initiatives reducing residential emissions toward net-zero
Canada
G
Grant and FundingClosed

Green Kickstarter Fund

Supports eco-friendly community projects
Quebec, Canada
UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving
Grant and FundingOpen

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving

Supports local agricultural community initiatives and events
Quebec, Canada
Local Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education

Support for Japanese-language education activities in Canada
Canada
Foundation of Youth Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Foundation of Youth Grants

Supports youth and community projects on Salt Spring Island.
Quebec, Canada
Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program

Offset costs for traffic safety and injury prevention
Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships

Sponsorship support for community safety and security
Saskatchewan, Canada
PassepART
Grant and FundingClosed

PassepART

Supports arts, culture, and heritage activities in schools
Canada
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Grant
Quebec, Canada
Equipment, PD & Patient Care Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Equipment, PD & Patient Care Grant

Supports equipment, training, and patient care enhancements in pediatric and maternal health.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Species at Risk Stewardship Fund

Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Sponsorship Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship Programs

Sponsorship for community initiatives in Atlantic Canada
Canada

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Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund

Supports innovative community climate mitigation and adaptation projects
Canada
Arts and Culture Microgrant
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts and Culture Microgrant

Supports arts and culture projects with funding options for small and large initiatives.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels
Grant and FundingOpen

Programme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels

Supports cultural organizations with municipal services and promotional activities.
Canada
WorkSafeBC
Grant and FundingOpen

WorkSafeBC

Funding for workplace safety research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
P
Grant and FundingOpen

Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage

Supports protection and conservation of religious heritage sites and artifacts in Quebec.
Canada
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream

Funding for community-led projects promoting Black Canadian mental health and addressing social determinants.
Canada
Sponsorships & donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorships & donations

Support for localized community opportunities
Canada
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Stoneleigh Foundation

Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
Canada
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

Supports workforce training and community-based projects
Quebec, Canada
Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants

Supports public cultural events and competitions encouraging community participation
Quebec, Canada
P
Grant and FundingOpen

Program targeting the repurposing of underutilized places of worship of heritage value

Supports the reuse of heritage religious buildings to preserve their historical value
Quebec, Canada
Environment and Sustainability Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Environment and Sustainability Fund

Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative

Supports wildfire resilience projects in Columbia Basin communities
British Columbia, Canada
Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Grant and FundingClosed

Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023

Financial support for industry-impacting agro-food projects addressing COVID-19 issues.
Quebec, Canada
SaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program
Grant and FundingOpen

SaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program

Supports essential services for vulnerable community members
Saskatchewan, Canada
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program

Supports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
Quebec, Canada
SaskEnergy Inc. - Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

SaskEnergy Inc. - Sponsorships

Support for Saskatchewan community-focused organizations
Saskatchewan, Canada
Programme Fêtes O'Parc
Grant and FundingClosed

Programme Fêtes O'Parc

Financial support for neighborhood celebrations in Joliette parks in 2023.
Quebec, Canada
Corporate Community Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Corporate Community Investment Fund

Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Ontario, Canada
Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program

Support for community activities promoting sustainable transportation options.
Quebec, Canada
Community Energy Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Energy Fund

Support for community energy sustainability initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food

Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Canada
Seniors' Secretariat Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Seniors' Secretariat Grant

Funding for projects improving senior citizens' well-being and community participation.
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards
Grant and FundingClosed

Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards

Supports community impact nonprofit programs
Canada

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Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets Mise en valeur du patrimoine immatériel
Grant and FundingClosed

Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets Mise en valeur du patrimoine immatériel

Supports projects promoting Quebec's intangible heritage and traditions.
Quebec, Canada
Community Grants - Positive Environmental Impact Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Grants - Positive Environmental Impact Grants

Supports community-led environmental initiatives in Banff
Banff, Alberta, Canada
The Novartis Health Equity Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

The Novartis Health Equity Initiative

Support projects improving health equity in Canada
Canada
Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Microsoft Community Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Microsoft Community Program

Supports community development projects through funding
Quebec, Canada
Local Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Local Funding

Support for sustainable one-time community projects
Canada
Mission Support Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Mission Support Grants

Funding for faith-based organizations supporting regional priorities
Quebec, Canada
National Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

National Funding

Invitation-only national partnerships
Canada
Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Health, Education & Research Fund

Supports community health research and partnerships
Ontario, Canada
Anti-Poverty Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Poverty Fund

Funding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories, Canada
Road Safety Community Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Road Safety Community Partnership Program

Supports community initiatives promoting road safety awareness in Ontario
Canada
Women's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Women's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)

Supports initiatives improving opportunities for women and children
Quebec, Canada
International Humanitarian Aid Program
Grant and FundingOpen

International Humanitarian Aid Program

Support for basic humanitarian aid projects
Quebec, Canada
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program

Supports community-based initiatives for sexual misconduct survivors in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) project grants

Supports arts and cultural projects in Vancouver and surrounding First Nations communities
Quebec, Canada
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants

Supports projects addressing racism, hate, and intercultural understanding
British Columbia, Canada
Anti-Black Racism Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Black Racism Grants

Supports community-led efforts to combat anti-Black racism.
Nova Scotia, Canada
International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program

Supporting Black youth leadership and community empowerment in Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Change Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate Change Grants

Funding for projects focused on climate solutions, renewable tech, and community resilience
Quebec, Canada
Promotional Items
Other SupportOpen

Promotional Items

Donations of logo-branded promotional items
Saskatchewan, Canada
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

Supports arts organizations in developing learning opportunities
Quebec, Canada
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Seeding Food Innovation Grants

Seed funding for sustainable food innovation research
Canada
Corporate Giving Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Corporate Giving Program

Charitable support for community education and social impact
Canada
Together CK - Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Together CK - Funding Program

Supports community projects and events in Chatham-Kent with partial funding
Canada
Community Branch Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Branch Partnerships

Supports community-based projects focused on social and environmental impact
Quebec, Canada