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Species Conservation Program
Funding for species at risk conservation in Ontario
Updated May 2026
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.
5458 programs available
Other SupportClosedGI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases
Rebate information for foreign convention sponsors
Grant and FundingClosedFood Security Grants
Support food access for communities facing food insecurity- Grant and FundingClosed
Suzanne Corneau and Antoinette Vani-Mistrzak Fund
Financial support for Francophone women returning to work - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec 
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Supports tourism projects and regional tourism development.
- Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part C: Annual Improvements
Funding for annual competition safety improvements 
Other SupportOpenRestart Your Career
Free 24-week training and job placement for eligible adults with disabilities
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArchitectural education
Architectural learning and professional development support
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Fee Assistance Program
Financial support for local recreation and arts costs
Grant and FundingOpenThe Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Funding for Indigenous clean energy projects
Grant and FundingClosedMargaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Education funding for eligible women from developing countries
Grant and FundingClosedC.H. Spurgeon Foundation — Pastoral Education & Humanitarian Grants
Support for pastoral education and humanitarian aid
Grant and FundingClosedArc'teryx Community Grant Program
Support for equitable access to the outdoors
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund
Support for agriculture initiatives in the Peace Region
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Capital Sponsorship Program
Funding for small community capital projects in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpenNanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Donor-directed support for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Inclusion Granting Program
Funding for financial inclusion initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Argyll Regimental Foundation — General Funding
Funding for regimental heritage and commemoration 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.
- Grant and FundingOpen
Robert and Judith Clark Foundation for Animal Rights
Funding for animal rights initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund
Funding for local community initiatives in southeastern Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenWorkforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
Modest support for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedLiterary Promotion Program
Funding for literary promotion activities in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedThe Dattels Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for charitable initiatives across key social sectors
Grant and FundingClosedFondation communautaire de la Péninsule acadienne – Community Grants (call for proposals)
Community funding for local initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Grants
Funding for Canadian education, music, and medical research projects 
Grant and FundingClosedSports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedMoffat Family Fund
Support for community projects benefiting children and families
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFestival Antigonish Foundation — General Operating Support
Annual operating support for live theatre
Grant and FundingClosedTD Securities Underwriting Hope — General Funding
Supports children and youth-focused community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Funding for community and economic development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedApply for funding to establish a National Institute for People of African Descent under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
Funding to establish a national Black-led institute- Grant and FundingClosed
Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for charities to adapt and modernize 
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Music Fund - New Musical Works Component
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Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
Funding for local arts and community cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants
Funding for immigrant and refugee community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Participant Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous consultation capacity
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Funding to expand autism service capacity in Ontario- Grant and FundingOpen
Fondation Choquette-Legault
Supports health, education, and social development projects 
Grant and FundingSuspendedMRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments
Grant and FundingOpenVisual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Conservation and Celebration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property conservation
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019
Funding for comments on uranium mine oversight
Grant and FundingOpenNa-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund
Support for Indigenous healing and remembrance activities
Grant and FundingOpenGrassroots - Neighbour Grants
Provides funding for community-led neighborhood projects.- Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate charitable giving program
Corporate giving for health-focused community causes 
Grant and FundingOpenAgriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDance Creation Residency
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch- Tax CreditsClosed
GI-179 Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Charities Resident in Two or More Provinces, at Least One of Which Is a Participating Province
GST/HST rebate guidance for multi-province charities - Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Algonquins of Ontario IKLUOS Decision
Support for Indigenous knowledge studies - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
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- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Paid media arts training for IBPOC youth - Grant and FundingClosed
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Supports non-profits building youth violence prevention capacity 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedAlberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme
Local funding for community groups and students- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces 
Grant and FundingClosedMusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program
Funding for school music programs in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFrom The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For ALL
Funding for community renewal and youth projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity grants (tier 2)
Funding for community-serving organizations in Kitchener
Grant and FundingOpenCulture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedZero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels
Boosting EV and clean fuels awareness
- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities 
Grant and FundingOpenMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1
Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
Grant and FundingClosedThe Lamb Family Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Support for creative community-focused projects
Grant and FundingClosedWorkplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
Grant and FundingClosedPEC Syria Funds – Education Fund
Funding for former refugees pursuing education
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedHolistic Scholarship Program
Holistic support for students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Grant and FundingClosedPilot Mound & District Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Funding for community-benefit projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Grant and FundingOpenVal-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Grant and FundingClosedACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector