
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 FundingArchivedGeneral Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Cultural Partnership Program
Funding for arts, culture and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Funding for participation in a CNSC report review
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Grant and FundingClosedBed Bug Prevention Materials Program
Funding for bed bug prevention and pest control
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Interest Law Participation Fund
Supports public participation in BC public interest law
Grant and FundingClosedThe Meighen Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community support initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenDowntown residential construction subsidy program
Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units- Grant and FundingClosed
Tantramar Area Health and Wellness Funding Program
Funding for community health and wellness projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for families in need
Financial support for families in need
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSpecial Purpose Grant: Sex and Gender Data in Neurological Research
Support for sex and gender research in neurology

Grant and FundingOpenJoyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund
Supports habitat conservation projects in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedScholarships and Education - High River & Nanton
Supports continuing education for local healthcare workers
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Health Mental Health & Addictions Program Grants
Funding for mental health and addictions initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums — General Funding
Supports Vatican Museums restoration projects Discover Funding for Non-Profits
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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 FundingClosedCultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural initiatives in Sainte-Julie
Grant and FundingOpenSaskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program
Offset costs for traffic safety and injury prevention
Grant and FundingOpenThe Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - Children's Initiatives
Funding for children’s healthy development in Waterloo Region

Grant and FundingOpening SoonLeisure Access (fee assistance)
Fee assistance for local recreation programs
Grant and FundingOpenPartnership Development Grants
Supports partnered research and knowledge mobilization
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebate for Registered Charities in Leased or Rented Premises
Property tax rebate for registered charities
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - Project Grants
Supports not-for-profit arts organizations' projects and series
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonFondation Valoris Scholarship - Elan for the Future
Scholarship for resilient young students
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Response Grants
Supports urgent, small-scale emergency needs for agencies
Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFoodCycler Indoor Composter
Reduced-price indoor food waste composting for residents
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Donations
Supports community projects improving wellbeing and inclusion
Grant and FundingClosedSmile Cookie Program
Charitable campaign funding for selected community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFunding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health- Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program
Free restorative dental care for survivors of violence 
- Grant and FundingOpen
McConnell Foundation - Funding Opportunities
Financial support focused on social equity, reconciliation, and climate resilience
Grant and FundingClosedKawartha Lakes Canada Day Fund
Funding for eligible Canada Day community events
Grant and FundingClosedGrant for clubs aspiring to obtain their charter
Support for Kiwanis clubs seeking their charter
Grant and FundingOpenClimate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Supports genomics projects reducing food system emissions
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Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSolicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Funding for newcomer credential recognition support- Grant and FundingOpen
Commemorative Partnership Program - Community Engagement
Funding for remembrance and commemorative projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Infrastructure Program (CDIP)
Funding for local community development projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Wing Luke Museum Grant - Arts and Chinese Heritage
Supports Chinese diaspora history projects through arts
Grant and FundingOpenUFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving
Funding for local agricultural community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Supports public presentation of professional artists
Tax CreditsClosedCharitable Organizations Property Tax Rebate Application
Property tax rebate for charities- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourse de voyage Anica Bitenc
Travel fellowship for young orthopaedic surgeons 
Grant and FundingClosedParalympic Sport Development Fund
Funding for Paralympic athlete and coach development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Short-term funding for community projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Funding for PAC and DPAC student enrichment
Grant and FundingClosedMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program - National Holocaust Remembrance Program
Funding for Holocaust remembrance initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedPort Dover Foundation Community Grants
Supports community projects in Port Dover
Grant and FundingClosedGiller Foundation — Literary Prize and Scholarship
Support for Canadian literary excellence

Grant and FundingClosedHastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Grant and FundingClosedYellowknife Elks Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Canadian post-secondary students

Grant and FundingOpenFonds de développement des entreprises d'économie sociale (FDEÉS)
Funding for social economy enterprises in Charlevoix
Grant and FundingClosedSpecies at Risk Stewardship Fund
Funding for Ontario species at risk protection
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
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Grant and FundingClosedChildcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grants
Supports community initiatives that improve residents’ quality of life
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Cultural Engagement and Planning Grant Program
Funding for community cultural planning projects
Grant and FundingClosedIndependent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative electrification projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenWhistler Blackcomb Foundation - General Funding
Funding for Sea to Sky community projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Cultural Action Fund — Community Life
Funding for cultural action in minority communities
Grant and FundingOpenProgram / Project Grants
Supports community well-being and affordable housing initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants
Urban implementation science funding for healthy citiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenJob integration contract (CIT)
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Funding for community events and arts festivals
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNWT Sport Fund Project Application
Support for amateur sport projects in the NWT
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPerth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosedCalgary Learns - Program Grants
Supports adult foundational literacy and learning programs
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way Central Alberta - Professional Development Grants
Support leadership capacity through professional development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAnimating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedThe Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
Grant and FundingOpenThe Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund
Funding for camp access for Waterloo Region youth
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEPS — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingOpenAide aux projets - Accueil
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec- Other SupportClosed
Formation-soins cliniques-accompagnement psychosocial et spirituel-éthique et gestion de soi
Continuing education in palliative care
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
Annual arts operating support for London organizations