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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.

3632 opportunities available
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects

Supports impactful local and regional development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1

Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Grant and FundingClosed

RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0

Funds agricultural innovation research in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Operating Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Grant Program

Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Canada Periodical Fund - Business Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Periodical Fund - Business Innovation

Support for small and medium media projects in print and digital formats
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Grant and FundingClosed

Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity

Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MyPG Community Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

MyPG Community Grant

Funding for community projects in Prince George to improve social health and culture
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream

Support for immediate workforce shortages within in-demand occupations
British Columbia, Canada
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising

Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Canada
Partnered Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Partnered Initiatives

Supports conservation, restoration, and research projects.
Quebec, Canada
The Joyce Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Joyce Family Foundation

Supports educational initiatives for disadvantaged children and youth
Canada
Calgary Flames Foundation - Inclusion Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Calgary Flames Foundation - Inclusion Program

Supports inclusion and diversity in sport activities.
Canada
AFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding

Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artists
Alberta, Canada
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Quebec, Canada
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
MN, Canada
Yukon bids&tenders
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

Yukon bids&tenders

Platform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities
Yukon, Canada
Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations

Supports independent research and capacity building for consumer organizations in Canada.
Quebec, Canada
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba Accessibility Fund

Manitoba Accessibility Fund removes barriers through project grants
Winnipeg, MN, Canada
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program

Supports projects preserving and promoting cultural heritage organizations
Alberta, Canada
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)

Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Quebec, Canada
PAC and DPAC Grants - for Parent Advisory Councils
Grant and FundingOpen

PAC and DPAC Grants - for Parent Advisory Councils

Supports community involvement and extracurricular activities
British Columbia, Canada
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
Alberta, Canada
Participant Funding Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Participant Funding Program

Supports public and Indigenous participation in federal impact assessments
Canada

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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.

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)

Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Targeted Labour Market Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Targeted Labour Market Programs

Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
Nunavut, Canada
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream

Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for equitable postpandemic recovery
Canada
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
Ontario, Canada
Programme de bibliothèque de recherche
Grant and FundingOpen

Programme de bibliothèque de recherche

Support for research library access and scholarship projects
Canada
SODEC — Development Aid Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SODEC — Development Aid Program

SODEC supports Quebec film development and production projects
Quebec, Canada
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund

Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy

Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
MN, Canada
General Class Contribution Program
Grant and FundingArchived

General Class Contribution Program

Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Quebec, Canada
Toronto Foundation - Free Play
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Foundation - Free Play

Supports outdoor play programs for children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations

Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
Canada
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan

Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program

Supports conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources
British Columbia, Canada
Scotiabank — Term Loan for business
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Scotiabank — Term Loan for business

Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
Canada
NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Grant and FundingOpen

NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling

Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Canada
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Commemorative Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Commemorative Partnership Program

Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Canada
Data standardization support program
Grant and FundingClosed

Data standardization support program

Supports data standardization for Quebec cultural organizations
Quebec, Canada
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream

Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Judaic Studies & Cultural Programming Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Judaic Studies & Cultural Programming Grants

Funding for Judaic Studies and Jewish Cultural Programs
Canada
Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund

Supports organizational recovery and long-term resilience
Canada
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program

Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
British Columbia, Canada
ECHO Foundation — Mental health
Grant and FundingOpen

ECHO Foundation — Mental health

Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Quebec, Canada
Record in BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Record in BC

Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
British Columbia, Canada

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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants

Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
Ontario, Canada
Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program

Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Commercial Temporary Importations
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

Commercial Temporary Importations

Facilitates duty-free temporary importation of commercial goods to Canada
Canada
Programs for major arts, cultural festivals and agricultural fairs – Program for fairs
Grant and FundingClosed

Programs for major arts, cultural festivals and agricultural fairs – Program for fairs

Operating support for major local agricultural fairs
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream

Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Ontario, Canada
Experience Ontario 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2025

Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean

The "Programme d’aide pour l’implantation de bureaux dans le Vieux-Saint-Jean" offers up to $30,000 in non-repayable financial support to stimulate economic revival and office space transformation in Vieux-Saint-Jean.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Civil Remedies Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Remedies Grant Program

Funding to support victims and prevent unlawful activities
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund

Supports initiatives promoting Indigenous and community reconciliation
Manitoba, Canada
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

Supports entrepreneurship in the MRC de Pierre-De Saurel
Quebec, Canada
AFA — Artists and Education Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Artists and Education Funding

Subsidizes Alberta artists' fees for school residency projects
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Research Grants

Supports research projects related to Alberta's history and heritage preservation.
Alberta, Canada
EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Grant and FundingClosed

EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience

Funding for community projects advancing climate resilience.
Canada
Social Enterprise Research Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Enterprise Research Grants

Research funding for social enterprise initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Other SupportOpen

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards
Alberta, Canada
Community Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Donations

Supports community projects improving wellbeing and inclusion
Quebec, Canada
Fonds local d’investissement
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds local d’investissement

Provides loans to support innovative business development and social enterprises
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour

Supports francophone artists' international exposure and career development
Canada
Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings

Supports municipal building retrofits to improve energy efficiency
Quebec, Canada
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative

Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability
Ontario, Canada
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
British Columbia, Canada

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Protecting habitats
Grant and FundingClosed

Protecting habitats

Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats
Quebec, Canada
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2

Financial assistance for social economy enterprises acquisition
Quebec, Canada
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

Funding for innovation in Canadian livestock technology and research
Canada
Art and Culture Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Art and Culture Grants

Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
Canada
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit

Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Non-Competitive Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Non-Competitive Grants

Financial support for community projects and urgent needs
Canada
Thriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Thriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)

Supports Indigenous-led initiatives focused on community transformation
Canada
Accessible Technology Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Accessible Technology Program

Enhances digital access for Canadians with disabilities.
Canada
Calgary Flames Foundation - Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Calgary Flames Foundation - Community Grant Program

Supports youth-focused community programs in Southern Alberta
Canada
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4

Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows
Quebec, Canada
Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Manitoba — First Jobs Fund

Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
MN, Canada
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects

Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)

Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Quebec, Canada
Shine Across Canada and Internationally
Grant and FundingOpen

Shine Across Canada and Internationally

Support presenting artistic works to diverse audiences
Canada
ELLA Ascend
Expert AdviceClosed

ELLA Ascend

Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses
Canada
Fonds Développement La Mitis - Regional Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds Développement La Mitis - Regional Fund

Supports regional development projects involving multiple municipalities
Quebec, Canada
Social Development Fund of the City of Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Development Fund of the City of Trois-Rivières

Supports concrete initiatives for community development and social equity
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations

Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
Canada
Resilient Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Resilient Communities Fund

Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Ontario, Canada
Childcare Enhancement Grant program
Grant and FundingClosed

Childcare Enhancement Grant program

Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Grant and FundingOpen

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities

Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Canada
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Nova Scotia, Canada
Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund
Grant and FundingArchived

Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund

Supports media arts organizations in acquiring technical equipment
Canada