
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 FundingOpenSupports community economic development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic Habitat Quality Improvement Program
Supports aquatic habitat conservation and restoration projects

Other SupportTax CreditsClosedTax Relief and Rebates
Property tax relief for eligible Markham properties
Grant and FundingClosedThe Shepherd's Fund — Retired Clergy Assistance
Medical assistance for retired clergy families
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Funding for methane reduction technologies
Grant and FundingClosedGet Her Elected Fund
Support for women candidates through non-partisan programming- Grant and FundingOpen
George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program
Funding for stewardship projects in Metro Vancouver parks 



Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Funding - Emergency Funding
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
Grant and FundingOpenNational Bank Financial Group - Donations
Supports community organizations through donations
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of West Lincoln Community Grants
Municipal funding for community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Parks for All Action Grant
Funding for parks and nature engagement projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant
Funding practical climate adaptation solutions for communities 
Grant and FundingOpenLimited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs
Grant and FundingClosedThe Huculak Foundation — General Funding
Supports charities making a community impact
Grant and FundingArchivedSustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Encouraging sustainable practices in Quebec's mining sector
Grant and FundingClosedSA Foundation Granting Program
Funding for SA organizations in developing countriesDiscover 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.


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Spark Women’s Leadership Endowment Fund — Spark Women’s Leadership Educational Bursary
Educational support for women in Northeastern BC
Grant and FundingOpenGTA Community Grants Program
Supports grassroots community projects in the GTA focused on inclusion and empowerment.
Grant and FundingClosedRural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants
Supports Indigenous community food security initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedInclusive Child Care Program
Support for inclusive childcare programs in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses « projets coup de cœur »
Scholarships for CPA candidates and volunteer projects
Grant and FundingClosedHarvey Sohi Foundation — General Funding
Education and hardship support program
Grant and FundingClosedStand With Owners — Telus Business
Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Support for religious heritage project start-up
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCall for Projects to Combat Sexual and Gender Stereotypes 2026-2027
Supports projects that fight gender stereotypes
Grant and FundingOpening SoonAssistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund
Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
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Grant and FundingClosedContributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations
Supports independent research and capacity building for consumer organizations in Canada.
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism consulting projects
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Funding for senior-focused programs in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia

Grant and FundingClosedOCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Association of Physicists Foundation — Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship
Supports future physics educators
Grant and FundingClosedStevens Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for registered Canadian charities
Grant and FundingClosedPenticton Hospital Auxiliary — General Community Support and Fundraising
Community support and hospital fundraising initiative
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Black-led Organizations
Supports construction of affordable housing benefiting Black households
Grant and FundingClosedCapacity-building Funding (Indigenous Child and Family Services Jurisdiction)
Capacity-building for Indigenous child and family services
Grant and FundingClosedA.P.E Fund
Supports community projects addressing interconnected environmental and social crises
Grant and FundingOpenFund for Support for Access
Supports accessibility measures for funded arts projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Frédéric et Jean-Paul Landry — General Funding
Supports visual arts students with learning challenges
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants
Supports arts organizations' capacity-building and sectoral development
Other SupportClosedThe Generation Guard Foundation — General Support
Support for young athletes through sponsorship and gear
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Grant and FundingOpenPrairieaction Foundation - Education & Awareness Grant Program
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Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle
Supports graduate research on rare genetic diseases
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingClosedGathering of Eagles Foundation Scholarship Program
Youth scholarships for flight and space programs- Grant and FundingClosed
CMAF - Grants for community initiatives
Community funding for health-focused initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Funding for strategic Ontario research projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Climate Adaptation Fund
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedBackyard Tree Planting Program
Subsidized native trees for sustainable yards
Grant and FundingClosedPromotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living — General Funding
Matching donations for charitable community support
Grant and FundingClosedCouncil of the Federation Literacy Award
Recognition for literacy leadership in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpenStrategic Fund – Community Life
Supports strategic projects improving official language minority communities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGraduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates
Grant and FundingnullEmployee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Grant and FundingOpenRDN Grants - Oceanside Recreation Services Grant
Funding for local recreation and community projects
Grant and FundingOpenEmergency Fund Grant
Community Foundation of Whistler, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM), Centre Jeunesse de l’Estrie Foundation (FCJE)Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCanada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Other SupportClosedVictims Fund — Financial Assistance to Attend a Parole Hearing
Financial support to attend parole hearings
Grant and FundingClosedCommunications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award
Funding for public nutrition and consumer information projects
Grant and FundingClosedOff-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingClosedCREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants
Supports major housing and shelter renovations and repairs
Grant and FundingClosedCreative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Initiatives Fund
Municipal funding for local community projects