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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.

3864 opportunities available
Conference/Seminar/Workshop Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Conference/Seminar/Workshop Grants

Support for organizing impactful academic and professional events
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Preservation Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Preservation Projects

Supports archiving and preservation of recorded sound heritage
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Financial Inclusion Granting Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial Inclusion Granting Program

Supports innovative financial inclusion and education projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Scientific Research Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Scientific Research Projects

Supports research on music’s impact on humans
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Recreation Partner and Facility Investment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Recreation Partner and Facility Investment Program

Supports community sports facility development and upgrades
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Community Enrichment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Enrichment Fund

Support for local community well-being initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Community Projects - Capital Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Projects - Capital Grant Program

Supports community development projects with capital investments
Moose Jaw, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Moose Jaw, Quebec, Canada
Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund

Supports pediatric healthcare equipment purchase with full or partial funding.
Quebec, Canada
Sport Tourism Events
Grant and FundingClosed

Sport Tourism Events

Financial support for sport events promoting tourism in Brampton.
Brampton, Quebec, Canada
Partnership (Grant) Applications
Grant and FundingOpen

Partnership (Grant) Applications

Partnership support for community impact organizations
Canada
The Home Program
Grant and FundingClosed

The Home Program

Supports projects improving housing stability and tenancy success
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Age-Friendly Communities Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Age-Friendly Communities Grant

Funding for projects supporting active and engaged seniors in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home

Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects
Ontario, Canada
Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Designated Heritage Property Grant Program

Supports conservation and restoration of designated heritage properties.
Ontario, Canada
Emerging Projects Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Emerging Projects Fund

Early-stage research support for innovation development
New Brunswick, Canada
Major Contributions Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Major Contributions Grant

Supports major community infrastructure and planning projects
Canada
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values

Supports Inuit community projects promoting traditional practices and social well-being.
Canada
Grants, Donations and Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants, Donations and Sponsorships

Supports health and community initiatives in Canada
Canada
SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants

Supports community projects in Surrey promoting inclusion and youth empowerment
Canada
Youth Centred Communities Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Centred Communities Grant

Supports youth centres and youth activities
British Columbia, Canada
Esri Nonprofit Organization Program
Other SupportOpen

Esri Nonprofit Organization Program

GIS software support for nonprofit mission delivery
Canada
Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada

Financial support for youth activities promoting Canadian identity.
Quebec, Canada

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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.

Food Sovereignty Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Sovereignty Grant

Supports sustainable local food security initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Partnership Funding - Servus Feel Good Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Partnership Funding - Servus Feel Good Fund

Supports community projects focused on social well-being and regional impact
Alberta, Canada
Community Grants - Municipal Community Wellbeing Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Grants - Municipal Community Wellbeing Grants

Support for community projects improving residents' quality of life in Banff.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Vital Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Vital Community Grants

Supports charities working on community equity and inclusion
Canada
Condition of Youth
Grant and FundingOpen

Condition of Youth

Supports projects for youth development and social activities.
Quebec, Canada
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives

Supports Elder activities and cultural preservation in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program

Supports initiatives promoting French language and community vitality
Nunavut, Canada
Accessibility Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Accessibility Grants

Supports projects to improve accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Community Investment Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Investment Grant Program

Supports community development, social impact, and sustainability projects.
Nova Scotia, Canada
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Kootenay Savings Community Foundation

Supports community-focused non-profit projects in Kootenays
Canada
Charitable contributions, donations and grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Charitable contributions, donations and grants

Support for charitable, medical, and educational initiatives
Canada
Community Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Sponsorships

Supports community events within Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Support for Korea-Related Cultural Events
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Korea-Related Cultural Events

Support for Korea-related cultural exchange activities
Canada
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elders and Youth Facilities
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elders and Youth Facilities

Supports development and renovation of community Elders and Youth facilities
Quebec, Canada
Critical Food Infrastructure Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Critical Food Infrastructure Grant

Supports initiatives enhancing access to traditional and regional foods
Quebec, Canada
GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosed

GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing

Support Indigenous-led HIV and hepatitis community health initiatives
Canada
The Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF)
Grant and FundingClosed

The Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF)

Supports legal projects for environmental advocacy and legal challenges.
Canada
Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program

Supports projects addressing family violence through evidence-informed initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Philanthropic Engagement Committee - Preventing social isolation together
Grant and FundingClosed

Philanthropic Engagement Committee - Preventing social isolation together

Supports initiatives that reduce social isolation
Canada
Critical Service Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Critical Service Grant Program

Supports community service projects with flexible funding options
Canada
Social Sector Development Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Sector Development Grants

Supports sector capacity building through various sector development initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Domtar Connects
Grant and FundingOpen

Domtar Connects

Supports education, humanitarian, and sustainability initiatives
Canada
Gift In Kind Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Gift In Kind Program

Provides in-kind donations to registered charities in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
HCi3 Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

HCi3 Grant Program

Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
Nova Scotia, Canada

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Ockenden International Prize
Grant and FundingOpen

Ockenden International Prize

Supports refugee self-reliance and measurable outcomes
Canada
Front Line Agency Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Front Line Agency Funding

Supports frontline social services for vulnerable populations in specified regions
Alberta, Canada
Corporate Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Corporate Donations

Supports philanthropic initiatives and charitable activities
Quebec, Canada
Community Sustainability Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Sustainability Fund

Supports grassroots sustainability projects in local communities
Alberta, Canada
United Way of Central New Brunswick - Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way of Central New Brunswick - Community Fund

Financial support for community-focused programs and services
New Brunswick, Canada
RFP: Play Learn Thrive
Grant and FundingClosed

RFP: Play Learn Thrive

Funding for innovative early childhood development projects in emergencies
Canada
RFP: Being
Grant and FundingClosed

RFP: Being

Funding to develop and scale youth mental health and wellbeing projects.
Canada
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives

Supports youth cultural and language programs in Nunavut.
Nunavut, Canada
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital

Support for collaborations to develop human capital and create jobs
British Columbia, Canada
The Tourism Festival Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Tourism Festival Fund

Financial support for festivals demonstrating tourism impact and attendee diversity.
New Brunswick, Canada
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants

Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Take a Family on the Land
Grant and FundingClosed

Take a Family on the Land

Supports land-based outdoor activities for families
Northwest Territories, Canada
Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice

Supports projects improving understanding and access to justice
Quebec, Canada
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program

Financial aid supporting community safety and youth development initiatives
Quebec, Canada
The RONA Foundation - Home Sweet HOME
Grant and FundingOpen

The RONA Foundation - Home Sweet HOME

Support for community improvement and social impact projects
Canada
The RONA Foundation - Build from the Heart
Grant and FundingClosed

The RONA Foundation - Build from the Heart

Support for housing access and living-environment projects
Alberta, Canada
Equitable Access to Reading Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Equitable Access to Reading Program

Supports production of accessible reading materials for print disabilities
Canada
Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program

Supports projects promoting active travel and transit in Vancouver.
British Columbia, Canada
D
Grant and FundingOpen

Donation or Sponsorship Program

Support for organizations aligned with foundation objectives
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program

Supports traditional Indigenous healing and wellness activities in Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Emergency Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Fund Grant

Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
British Columbia, Canada
Building Safer Communities Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Building Safer Communities Grants

Funding for community safety and violence prevention initiatives
Canada
REALTORS® Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

REALTORS® Community Foundation

Supports housing and inclusive community initiatives
Alberta, Canada

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Cultural Events Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Events Funding

Funding for culturally significant community events
Ontario
Alberta Crime Prevention Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Crime Prevention Grant

Supports community youth crime prevention programs in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)

Supports community-led crime prevention activities for at-risk youth in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Urban/Hometown Green Team Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Urban/Hometown Green Team Program

Supports youth employment and community development projects.
Manitoba, Canada
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
From The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For ALL
Grant and FundingClosed

From The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For ALL

Supports community renewal, safety, and youth initiatives.
Manitoba, Canada
Wetlands Conservation Partner Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Wetlands Conservation Partner Program

Supports wetlands restoration and climate resilience initiatives
Canada
Kamloops Climate Action Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Kamloops Climate Action Grant

Financial aid for community-based climate initiatives in Kamloops
British Columbia, Canada
Small Projects Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Projects Grant

Funding to support community programs and activities in Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
United Way West Central Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way West Central Manitoba

Supports community initiatives addressing priority social needs
Manitoba, Canada
True North Small Business Grant Contest
Grant and FundingClosed

True North Small Business Grant Contest

Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Canada
Grants & Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants & Funding

Operational support for food banks
Alberta, Canada
Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

Financial aid for cultural and heritage projects in Fredericton
Canada
Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives
Grant and FundingClosed

Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives

Partial support for public arts projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Culture Projects Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture Projects Grant

Supports arts-based projects exploring environmental themes in Mississauga
Canada
Community and Cultural Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community and Cultural Grant

Funding for community and cultural projects in Richmond Hill
Canada
Downtown Vibrancy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Downtown Vibrancy Fund

Supports community-oriented projects in Calgary
Canada
Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Grant and FundingOpen

Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component

Support for municipal and school property taxes
Canada
Protecting habitats – main component
Grant and FundingOpen

Protecting habitats – main component

Supports private land habitat protection and stewardship
Canada
Community Investment Program - Community Capital Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Investment Program - Community Capital Grant

Financial support for public community facility upgrades and development.
Quebec, Canada
Youth Initiatives Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Initiatives Funding

Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.
Quebec, Canada
Community Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnerships

Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
British Columbia, Canada
Community Development Fund (CDF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Development Fund (CDF)

Supports community development projects with significant local impact
Canada
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant

Supports community food systems resilience to climate change
Canada