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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
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund

Funding for conserving and restoring nature
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Touring Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Touring Program

Supports touring of existing artistic works in Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Arts-based programming
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts-based programming

Support arts programs advancing equality for underserved communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $120,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Uplifting single mothers grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Uplifting single mothers grant

Support programs that help single mothers thrive
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)

Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence

Funding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Alberta, Canada
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment
Grant and FundingOpen

Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment

Support for major church development or ministry initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant

Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Capital Grants for Church Development/Redevelopment
Grant and FundingOpen

Capital Grants for Church Development/Redevelopment

Support church development and community-serving redevelopment
Canada
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Net Annual Revenue Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Net Annual Revenue Grants

Request annual net financial return from an account
Canada
Mackenzie Together Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Mackenzie Together Grants

Supports women’s economic empowerment through financial training
Canada
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern and Regional Economic Development Program

Drive regional economic growth and diversification with funding up to $300,000
Alberta, Canada
Johansen Larsen Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Johansen Larsen Foundation

Supports Canadian programs benefiting youth, Indigenous peoples, and animals
Canada
Resiliency Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Resiliency Grants

Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Climate and Equity Lab Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Climate and Equity Lab Grants

Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Ontario, Canada
Strategic Charitable Partnership Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Strategic Charitable Partnership Grant

Supports charitable initiatives advancing poverty, equity, and climate change
Canada
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Property Tax Subclass

Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Ontario, Canada
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund

Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Ontario, Canada
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit

Supporting kosher and halal red meat quality assurance systems
Quebec, Canada
Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund

Tourism Montreal's emergency climate change adaptation fund
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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.

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund

Emergency support for students facing urgent needs
Ontario, Canada
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Ontario, Canada
Annual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Annual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant

Funding for high-impact community projects
Canada
EUREKA!
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

EUREKA!

Funds for international R&D projects
Canada
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating

Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
Ontario, Canada
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Film — Training Fund

Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Yukon, Canada
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada

Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program

Supports energy projects and capacity building for Indigenous communities in Ontario.
Ontario, Canada
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health

Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Canada
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Canadian Cancer Society - Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Cancer Society - Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

Recognizing outstanding contributions to cancer research in Canada
Canada
Environment Fund Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Environment Fund Grant

Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Brockville and Area Community Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Brockville and Area Community Foundation

Supports community projects led by non-profits
Ontario, Canada
Canadian Cancer Society - Research Training Awards
Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Cancer Society - Research Training Awards

Supports diversity and inclusion in Canadian cancer research through graduate training funding.
Quebec, Canada
Annual Operations Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Annual Operations Assistance

Support for not-for-profit music organizations in operating activities and projects.
Canada
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program

Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund

Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Nova Scotia, Canada
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosed

Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness

Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund

Support youth mental health community programming
Northwest Territories, Canada
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Helen & John Parker Community Fund

Supports community programming and local capacity building
Northwest Territories, Canada
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Yukon, Canada
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment

Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition
Canada

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Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Eva Henderson Memorial Fund

Support palliative and end-of-life care programming
Northwest Territories, Canada
Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund

Supports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activities
Northwest Territories, Canada
Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund

Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Northwest Territories, Canada
Legacy Community Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Legacy Community Development Grants

Support for one-time community or organizational projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund

Supports community programming for vulnerable populations
Northwest Territories, Canada
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Across Canada — Translation

Supports translation of Canadian literary and dramatic works for publication and presentation
Canada
Gardens for Good
Grant and FundingClosed

Gardens for Good

Supports urban organic food projects for low-income communities
Canada
Community Grants - International Community Boards
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Grants - International Community Boards

Supports community projects with funding and volunteer initiatives
Canada
In-Kind Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

In-Kind Donations

In-kind food donations supporting healthy living initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Get Her Elected Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Get Her Elected Fund

Support for women candidates through non-partisan programming
Northwest Territories, Canada
SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants

Supports Saskatchewan health research for innovative and sustainable impacts
Saskatchewan, Canada
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund

Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Chris Argue Memorial Fund

Support leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel
Northwest Territories, Canada
Sponsorships & Partnerships
Other SupportOpen

Sponsorships & Partnerships

In-kind travel support for eligible Canadian initiatives
Canada
R
Grant and FundingOpen

Robert and Judith Clark Foundation for Animal Rights

Support for projects ending animal cruelty and promoting plant-based diets
Canada
Weaving Justice Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Weaving Justice Grants

Financial support for Indigenous legal education and cultural activities
Quebec, Canada
Nunavut Arts Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavut Arts Program

Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Job Opportunity for Youth Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Job Opportunity for Youth Grant

Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
Ontario, Canada
F
Grant and FundingOpen

First Nations Market Housing Fund

Enables access to housing loans through lender arrangements
Canada
Community Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Conservation Fund

Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife
British Columbia, Canada
Saskatchewan REALTORS Care®
Grant and FundingClosed

Saskatchewan REALTORS Care®

Support for community, environmental, and social projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
The Land for Wildlife Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Land for Wildlife Fund

Conservation land acquisition for fish and wildlife habitat
British Columbia, Canada
Higher Learning
Grant and FundingOpen

Higher Learning

Supports inclusive humanities education and interdisciplinary studies.
Canada
SVP Vancouver
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

SVP Vancouver

Flexible multi-year support to build nonprofit capacity
British Columbia, Canada
Assistance program for organizations working for the economic development of Quebec (PAODEQ)
Quebec, Canada

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Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Quebec, Canada
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative

Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
B
Grant and FundingClosed

Boissevain and Morton Foundation

Supports local charitable community initiatives
Manitoba, Canada
Annual Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Annual Foundation Grants

Supports community initiatives improving local quality of life
British Columbia, Canada
Community Cultural Engagement and Planning Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Cultural Engagement and Planning Grant Program

Supports cultural planning and community engagement projects in Saskatchewan communities.
Saskatchewan, Canada
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Operating Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Operating Assistance

Financial assistance for established organizations in Richmond
Quebec, Canada
The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation

Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Southwold Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Southwold Community Grants

Supports resilient community initiatives
Canada
Event Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Event Development Fund

Supports community events and initiatives in Hanover
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
Built Together
Grant and FundingClosed

Built Together

Supports outdoor recreation infrastructure projects for active lifestyles
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Security Infrastructure Program Grant
Alberta, Canada
Astley Family Foundation - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Astley Family Foundation - Community Grants

Support for community organizations to expand projects and sustain impact
Quebec, Canada
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2

Supports public awareness and youth engagement in agriculture exhibitions
Quebec, Canada
Astley Family Foundation - Learning Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Astley Family Foundation - Learning Grants

Support for innovative, short-term youth projects in Waterloo Region
Canada
Delta Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Delta Community Foundation

Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents
British Columbia, Canada
Find Your Stride
Grant and FundingClosed

Find Your Stride

Support for women’s employment and life skills programs
Canada
ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program

Support for community-based public engagement against misinformation
Canada
SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

SK Startup Institute — Business Advising

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Grant and FundingClosed

Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations

Funding for international business development by national organizations
Canada
Kanta Marwah Research Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Kanta Marwah Research Innovation Fund

Supports innovative Parkinson’s research and collaboration initiatives
Quebec, Canada
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding

Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
British Columbia, Canada
Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)

Capacity-building support for promising local charities
Canada
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant

Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada