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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
Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed

Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs

Funding for community projects and initiatives
British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
British Columbia
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
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
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
Eligible 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 projects
British Columbia, Canada
Civil Remedies Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Remedies Grant Program

Funding to support victims and prevent unlawful activities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Sports Subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed

Sports Subsidy

Support for children’s sports participation
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund

Supports initiatives promoting Indigenous and community reconciliation
Manitoba, Canada
Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) Awards
Researchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) Awards

Summer research funding for UCalgary undergraduates
Alberta
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
Summer Tourism Experience Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Tourism Experience Program

Supports summer tourism visitor experience in Kawartha Lakes
Ontario
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

Financing for business start-up and growth
Quebec, Canada
Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program

Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Manitoba
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience

Community-led climate justice education funding
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
Fonds local d’investissement
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds local d’investissement

Provides loans to support innovative business development and social enterprises
Quebec, Canada
Community Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Donations

Supports community projects improving wellbeing and inclusion
Ontario, 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
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Grant and FundingClosed

Special Supports Program

Health benefits for eligible Hamilton residents
Hamilton, Ontario
Port Dover Foundation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Port Dover Foundation Grant Program

Funding support for charitable community projects
Ontario

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Grant and FundingClosed

Les & Kae Martin Programs

Fully funded respite and camp support for adults
Toronto, Ontario
Human Resources in Health – Benin (DIMI Pilot)
Grant and FundingClosed

Human Resources in Health – Benin (DIMI Pilot)

Invitation-only funding for health systems in Benin
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
British Columbia, Canada
Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Grant and FundingClosed

Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)

Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents
Lakeshore, Ontario
Protecting habitats
Grant and FundingClosed

Protecting habitats

Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats
Quebec, Canada
Registered Charity Rebates
Tax CreditsClosed

Registered Charity Rebates

Property tax rebate for registered charities
Burlington, Ontario
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Pillar Community Impact Program (PCIP)
Expert AdviceClosed

Pillar Community Impact Program (PCIP)

Capacity-building support for community organizations
Art and Culture Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Art and Culture Grants

Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
Canada
Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations

Operating support for eligible community organizations
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Gershon Iskowitz Prize
Grant and FundingClosed

Gershon Iskowitz Prize

Prize for professional Canadian visual artists
Grant Application Information
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant Application Information

Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
Ontario
Townshippers Foundation Grants
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Townshippers Foundation Grants

Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
Quebec
Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Manitoba — First Jobs Fund

Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
Manitoba, Canada
Participant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery
Grant and FundingClosed

Participant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery

Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review
Ontario
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
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program

Supports airport operations and maintenance funding
Quebec
Township of Nipigon - Donation Policy
Grant and FundingClosed

Township of Nipigon - Donation Policy

Donation support for local community initiatives
Ontario
Community Grant
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Community Grant

Funding for local community projects and programs
Mississauga, Ontario

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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
Meal Support Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Meal Support Program

No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
C
Grant and FundingClosed

Competition Improvement Program

Funding for competition venue improvements
Ontario
Service Leadership — New Club Opening Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Service Leadership — New Club Opening Grant

Funding for opening new S.L.P. clubs
Ontario
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
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Grant and FundingClosed

Norman, Muriel & Grant Geck Grant

Funding for community projects in Kelvington
Kelvington, Saskatchewan
Recreation Financial Assistance Program – All-Access Day Passes (Social Service Agencies)
Grant and FundingClosed

Recreation Financial Assistance Program – All-Access Day Passes (Social Service Agencies)

Subsidized recreation day passes for social service agencies
City of Orillia, Ontario
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
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Alberta, Canada
May Court Club of St. Catharines Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

May Court Club of St. Catharines Funding Program

Funding for local community programs and charitable projects
Ontario
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence

Funding for projects targeting gender-based violence prevention and support.
British Columbia, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed

Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)

Community funding for local organizations
Orangeville, Ontario
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Grant and FundingClosed

Wing Luke Museum Grant - Arts and Chinese Heritage

Supports Chinese diaspora history projects through arts
City Grant Program - Health, Social and Safety
Grant and FundingClosed

City Grant Program - Health, Social and Safety

Supports community projects enhancing health, safety, and social services
Quebec, Canada
Support and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Support and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program

Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Ontario
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
British Columbia, Canada
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Nova Scotia, Canada

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Cultural industries  — Financial assistance
New Brunswick, Canada
Hajar-Jerroumi Scholarship for Visible Minorities at UQAM
Grant and FundingClosed

Hajar-Jerroumi Scholarship for Visible Minorities at UQAM

Annual scholarship for visible minority students at UQAM
Quebec
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream

Funding for forest-sector community training needs
British Columbia, Canada
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Grant and FundingOpen

ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools

Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
British Columbia, Canada
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund

Funding for community-focused social impact projects
Ontario, Canada
Private Archives Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Private Archives Support Program

Support for accredited private archives services
Quebec, Canada
Private Road Grant Policy ��– Capital Improvements
Grant and FundingClosed

Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements

Funding for private road capital improvements
Ontario
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed

Public Lecture Grants

Supports public animal welfare lectures at universities
Canada
The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - PCU Impact Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - PCU Impact Fund

Supports impactful community projects in PEI with funding opportunities.
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Town of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)

Community funding for local projects and initiatives
Prescott, Ontario
Become a Partner Agency
Grant and FundingOpen

Become a Partner Agency

Supports nonprofit agencies serving the Jewish community
British Columbia, Canada
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program

Support for innovative ALS research projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen

Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications

Improve palliative care access for homelessness-affected people
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Support team-based primary care improvements in remote communities
Canada
Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Grants

Funding for Canadian education, music, and medical research projects
R
Grant and FundingClosed

Right Care Challenge

Supports initiatives reducing avoidable emergency department visits
Canada
E
Grant and FundingClosed

Enhancing Integrated Care

Strengthen integrated team-based primary and community care
Canada