Grants and Funding for non-profits in Canada
Canada's non-profit organizations (NPO) benefit from grants and funding that support innovation and sustainability
Canadian non-profits benefit from a wide range of grants and funding programs designed to support their mission-driven initiatives and community services. These financial aids enable organizations to enhance their operations, expand their outreach, and ensure sustainable growth in addressing various social, environmental, and cultural needs.
3539 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
McGregor Morris Fund
Elgin-St. Thomas Community FoundationSupport for permanent public art purchases
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable FoundationFinancial support for arts projects and activities in 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec CitySupports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Downtown residential construction subsidy program
City of GatineauSupports downtown residential construction and added housing units
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Future Focus Funding
Rozsa FoundationSupport for future-focused organizational transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Intercultural Conversations
The Cole FoundationSupports theatre projects that promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Discretionary Grants
The Manitoba Law FoundationSupport for legal education, research, and law reform activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Tri-Town FoundationSupports youth community recreation programming
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Tri-Town FoundationSupports charitable community programs and services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Discovering Potential
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)Youth internships in Canada's electricity sector, subsidized by EHRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
PoCo Community FoundationSupports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Capital Projects Grant
City of LethbridgeFinancial support for community development projects within Lethbridge
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Beem Foundation
Beem Credit UnionSupports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Smart and Caring Community Grants
Abbotsford Community FoundationFunding for community projects addressing social issues and vulnerable populations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grants
Our Food Future Guelph-Wellington, City of GuelphSupports community initiatives that improve residents’ quality of life
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Springford Family Foundation
Parksville-Qualicum Community FoundationSupport for community initiatives in the Oceanside region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
City of VancouverSupports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
CWB Welding FoundationSupports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
E
Grant and FundingOpen
EconoLease Community Grants Program
Silverchef CanadaSupports community food service through equipment and essential costs
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
E K M Health Foundation
Eastern Kings Memorial Health FoundationSupports community health initiatives in Eastern Kings
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Westoba Inspire
Westoba Credit Union LTD.Supports community infrastructure projects with local impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
T
Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
TD Bank, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)Funding for community-based projects and events
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
United Way British ColumbiaSupports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Quebec Ministry of JusticeSupports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Region of DurhamSupport for violence prevention and community safety initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Women's Futures
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social ServicesSupports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
The Provincial Sport Organizations CouncilOne-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
N
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Community Housing Transformation CentreSupports Black-led community housing sector growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
M
Grant and FundingOpen
McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program
The J.W. McConnell Family FoundationSupports Montreal community projects and select capital initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $1 to $2,100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Grants for adapted businesses
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Provides wage support to eligible Canadian employers during COVID-19
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
MagnetMoney to hire students for work-integrated learning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources