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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Knowledge and Trails Funding Stream
Funding for Indigenous-led trail projects
Grant and FundingOpen
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingClosed
School Food Grants
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments
Support for businesses in exportation and attracting foreign investments
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Incentives for reducing electricity use in commercial and institutional buildings
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation Instrument Bank
Instrument loan for young string musicians
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Toponomy Program
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Radio Grant
Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut
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Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Community Activation Grant (CAG) program
Support for small community initiatives in Oakville
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Théâtre – projets francophones
Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Public Library Services
Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
Support for organizational change and future planning
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)
Funds interdisciplinary research on ultra-processed foods health impacts
Other SupportClosed
City-wide Development Charges Deferral for Charitable Non-Profit Organizations Policy
Defers city-wide development charges for qualified charities
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
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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.
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Cultural Communications Program
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
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Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail infrastructure and signage projects
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Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
Supports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming
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Affordable Housing Partnership Program
Supports partnerships to develop, renovate, or redevelop affordable housing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for transformative change
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Sustain
Financial support for arts organizations serving Indigenous or equity-seeking communities
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Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for charities to adapt and modernize
Grant and FundingClosed
Stand With Owners — Telus Business
Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta
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Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
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Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Grant and FundingClosed
Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support
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RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
One Health research funding for Alberta producers
Grant and FundingClosed
Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research
Supports post-doctoral research training through stipend funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Quantum Leap
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Funds collaborative translational biopharmaceutical R&D between academia and industry
Grant and FundingClosed
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Legacy Grants
Supports new housing and shelter options
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program
Supports violence prevention initiatives in Aboriginal communities.
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Sewer Lateral Management Program
Support for sewer lateral repairs and investigations
Grant and FundingOpen
Signature innovation – A Territory Close to its Nature
Support for innovative nature-based local projects
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Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada
Funding for cultural and national celebration activities
Grant and FundingClosed
The Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
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Grant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
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Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Grant and FundingOpen
Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation
Funding for local volunteer-driven community charities
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Planting for Tomorrow Program
Funding for nature-based community planting projects
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OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
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Oslo International Summer School Bursary
Financial support for Oslo Summer School students
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Supports pre-investment activities for new businesses in Quebec
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Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
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Gunn Foundation Scholarship
The Edmond Gunn Foundation, The Hugh & Ilene Lawson Charitable Organization (HILCO), Quebec Black Medical Association (QBMA), Ronin Sharma Foundation (RSF), George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Foundation (G&DTL)
Scholarship support for Gunn graduates entering college
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Unsmoke Canada Cleanups
Funds for organizing and promoting litter cleanup projects in Canada.
Grant and FundingClosed
Adoption Prep Grants
Supports building and sustaining in-store pet adoption programs.
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Funding for freshwater innovation across Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Humanitarian Grants Program - District Grants
Supports international humanitarian partnership projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Pre-Employment Certificate Program
Supports job-readiness certificate training
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Environmental Fund
Supports environmental projects within Waterloo Region.
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
Other SupportOpen
BarterPay It Forward Foundation
Operational support for Canadian charities via Barter Credits
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Hushy Lusthouse Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for students living with type 1 diabetes
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Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
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Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Financing for young entrepreneurs
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Ontario Works – Education Supports
Education and employment support through Ontario Works
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SA Foundation Granting Program
Funding for SA organizations in developing countries
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CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
Supports new arts initiatives and collaboration
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Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Field of Dreams Grants
Funding for community baseball diamonds to promote safety and inclusivity.
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects
Grant and FundingClosed
ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Money for projects that support women in apprenticeship
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Engagement Grants
Support for conservation activities and community projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
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Fondation Ellipse
Financial support for community youth, education, and health initiatives
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UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations
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Housing & Homelessness Grants
Supports projects addressing homelessness and affordable housing in Abbotsford
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Grant and FundingClosed
Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst
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Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund
Supports community projects to address food insecurity in Peel
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CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Program - B3 Fund
Supports capacity building for Black community organizations.