
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 FundingClosedInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)Funding for organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedChampions in Training Adopt a School
School support program for youth marathon participation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedLanark County — General Funding
Funding for Lanark County community projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenOntario Job Creation Partnerships
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for public-use community facilities
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingOpenArts Across Canada — Translation
Funding for Canadian literary and dramatic translations
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Espace Espoir — Bedroom Renovation Program
Bedroom renovations for children with special needs
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedBurcity International Development & Welfare Foundation — Community Support Programs
Community support for education and healthcare- Grant and FundingOpen
Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants
Supports projects enhancing Veteran well-being and family support 
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment - Advancing Climate Change Solutions
Supports initiatives to advance climate change solutions globally.
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Funding for community programs and nonprofit leadership


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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.
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEntreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFCCP Ont. Education Foundation — Student Funding
Education support for students and achievers
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Development Fund — Tier 3
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Grant and FundingOpenJohansen Larsen Foundation
Supports Canadian programs benefiting youth, Indigenous peoples, and animals
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenStep Up for Mental Health Fund
Supports community projects supporting mental health in Saskatchewan- Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Cascada — Project Funding
Supports nutrition-focused community projects in Colombia 
Grant and FundingOpenYukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Festivals and events
Regional Partnership supports sustainable tourism events in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Foundation Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
Support for emerging Toronto jazz artists
Grant and FundingClosedPrix alvine-belisle
Award recognizing French-language Canadian youth literature
Grant and FundingOpenLakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant
Funding for local community capital projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHomelessness Prevention Program
Funding for homelessness prevention projects in Oxford County
Grant and FundingClosedPhil McNamee Charitable Foundation — Scholarships and Environmental Initiatives
Scholarships and nature-focused community support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFunding Agreements with Child Care Operators
Funding support for licensed child care operators
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedLondon Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Capital funding for buildings and construction
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Tax CreditsClosedTax Relief Application for Registered Charitable Organizations
Tax relief for registered charitable organizations
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Grant and FundingClosedMeridian Centre Community Use Program
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
Grant and FundingClosedTogether CK - Core Grant Program
Matching funds for local community initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
Funding for community and school wellness projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Support for Interpretation and Translation
Support for bilingual event communication
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonArts Leadership Residency Funding
Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
Grant and FundingOpenWaterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Funding for community agriculture, health, and education projects
Other SupportClosedTransit Shelter Advertising Program
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenCast & Learn Grants
Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Supports Canadian print and digital periodical journalism organizations


Grant and FundingClosedSolicited call for funding under the Community Workforce Development Program - National Stream
Community workforce planning and skills development support
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Fund for Accessibility Costs
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people
Grant and FundingClosedThe Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedPre-Employment Certificate Program
Supports job-readiness certificate training
Grant and FundingClosedManmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation — Community & Refugee Support
Supports refugee families arriving in Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedHost a municipal intern
Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Summer School Project Funding
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
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Grant and FundingClosedProgram to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement
Funding to support community engagement in rail safety development.
Grant and FundingOpenArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Grant and FundingClosedStream Three — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous-led sport and recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosedSport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities — Stream One
Annual funding for Indigenous sport and social goals- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Christian Education Bursaries
Support for church teaching ministry course auditing 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLibro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Grant and FundingClosedWindy Slopes Health Foundation — Health Care Funding
Supports local health care funding
Grant and FundingClosedEmbark Student Foundation Major Grants Program
Supports innovative student success programs and services
Grant and FundingClosedPRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants
Support for art projects on the plant world
Grant and FundingClosedWeiner Family Foundation Grant Program
Funding for aligned nonprofit projects in Greater Philadelphia
Grant and FundingClosedMobilize Grant - Truth & Action
Support health research knowledge mobilization for reconciliation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedProgramme parcours d'accès aux soins et au traitement (PACT)
Improves care access for bleeding disorders
Grant and FundingClosedOutdoor Recreation Fund
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings- Grant and FundingClosed
Carole D. Fréchette Fund
Scholarships for Francophone education and health studies 
Grant and FundingClosedSports and Cultural Events Funding
Funding for sports and cultural event participation
Grant and FundingClosedPacific Academy Foundation Scholarship
Support for talented youth in arts or sports
Grant and FundingOpenThe Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation
Supports social welfare projects and enduring needs
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment - Special Initiatives
Supports environmental protection projects globally
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund
Funding for Northern research infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenPublic transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
Supports urban public transit development and greenhouse gas reduction