
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 FundingOpenOne-time emergency food security funding for Peel
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro Home Renovation Bonus Rebates
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedEmployee Donations Fund
Support for local health and food security initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Rogers Family Foundation — Oakland Education Funding
Support for Oakland education organizations
Grant and FundingOpenCritical Food Infrastructure Grant
Community food infrastructure support across British Columbia
Other SupportClosedDistinction for Meritorious Services - Community Service
Recognition for outstanding community service
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedReshaping Energy Systems
Funding for Alberta energy system innovationEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFiscal Sponsorship
Enables approved fundraising with simplified donation administration- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France
Funding for artistic co-creation with the community
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFES — Youth Climate Funding
Flexible youth climate funding for long-term impact
Grant and FundingOpenNewfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and TechnologySupports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand marketsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedScholarships, awards, residencies, and artist support
Annual support for performing arts studies
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - RMC SLOWPOKE-2 Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licensing hearing
Grant and FundingOpenFund for the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities
Support for professional arts market and audience access
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFondation En Cœur — Family Support Services
Support for families of children with heart disease
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program
Funding for Indigenous healing and wellness programs

Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedNeuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS)
Partial salary support for neuroscience summer research- Grant and FundingClosed
Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation — Discretionary Funding
Supports charitable organizations in key social sectors Discover 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 FundingClosed
Trends Care Foundation for No Kid Left Behind — General Funding
Support for youth-focused community needs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedParticipant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Participant funding for regulatory review participation
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Revolving Capital Loan
Interest-free financing for major community projects
Other SupportClosed9.12 — Mandatory special necessities
Medical necessities coverage for eligible recipients
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOntario Disability Support Program employment supports
Employment support funding for people with disabilities
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Spartan Foundation — Student-Athlete Scholarships
Support for student-athlete scholarships and development
Grant and FundingClosedTerrequity Children's Foundation — General Funding
Support for charities helping children in need
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenTeam Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub
Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Street Outreach
Matching support for youth-focused community projects


Grant and FundingClosedMajor Contributions Grant
Supports major community infrastructure and planning projects- Grant and FundingClosed
TD Bank Group - The TD Ready Challenge
Innovative solutions for underserved small business owners - Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Funding for Black-led housing organizations in Nova Scotia 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Service - Beauport - Community Leisure
Support for member organizations' service development 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities
Grant and FundingOpenFrancophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Funding for Ontario Francophone community projects
Grant and FundingClosedGender Equity Grant
Funds community projects advancing gender equity across the Northwest Territories
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Grant and FundingClosedAn International & Intensive Program on Buddhism at Oxford
Intensive Buddhist studies program at Oxford
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program
Funding for Manitoba heritage projects
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpenListen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship | 2026 Applications
Scholarship support for Canadian students with lupus
Grant and FundingOpenFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Grant and FundingClosedAnti-Racism Community Engagement Grant
Funding for anti-racism community engagement sessions
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedPresentation of the support program for promotional organizations
Support for disability-focused promotional organizations
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Funding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief funding for Ontario sport groups- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring 
Grant and FundingClosedInteractive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Grant and FundingOpenProject Grant Program – Organizations
Provides project funding to non-profit arts organizations in Calgary
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFree to Play
Support for children’s outdoor play initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Treatment Fund: Call for Proposals
Funding for urgent overdose response projects
Expert AdviceOpenBusiness and Community Services
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenThe RONA Foundation - Home Sweet HOME
Support for community improvement and social impact projectsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres
Grant and FundingClosedMinnedosa & District Foundation Grants and Scholarships
Support for local community projects and students
Grant and FundingOpenHumanities Program
Supports projects in the humanities and humanistic disciplines
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Swim to survive
Aquatic safety funding for schools
Grant and FundingOpenGreen Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Funding for innovative wood-based multi-unit residential building projects
Grant and FundingClosedCoastal GasLink Community Fund
Supports community-based projects that build local resilience
Grant and FundingOpenBasin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Supports trail improvement through short-term jobs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCollective entrepreneurship financing
Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenVital Focus Grants
Supports community projects addressing homelessness, mental health, and equity
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Central Alberta - Volunteer Central Legacy Grant
Microgrant supporting volunteerism in Central Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Supports youth community recreation programming
Grant and FundingClosedEquity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Sustain
Operating support for equity-focused arts organizations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research grants in medical education for healthcare professionals
Crowdfunded support for medical education research
Grant and FundingOpenVision Fund - Seed Grants for Innovative Ministry
Funding for innovative youth ministry initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedNGO Stabilization Fund
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund
Supports coach and official training in northern BC
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedHomer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship
Paid internships for Sheridan College students- Grant and FundingOpen
Excellence Award in Heritage Interpretation
Recognition for outstanding heritage interpretation work - Grant and FundingClosed
The innovation fund for the community
Supports English-speaking Quebec community advocacy
Grant and FundingClosedMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Supports anti-racism and intercultural community projects- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Capital Grants Initiative
Funding to build and improve nonprofit facilities