
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 FundingOpenFunding for Ontario music creation and presentation- Grant and FundingClosed
Isles Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community-focused organizations
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSummer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
Grant and FundingClosedData standardization support program
Supports data standardization for Quebec cultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund
Funding for women and girls initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to Youth Organizations
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding for youth-serving organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows
Grant and FundingClosedEnabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects
Funding for accessible workplaces and communities
Grant and FundingClosedPerformance Boat Club Events Inc. — Charitable Fundraising Support
Charitable fundraising support through boating events
Grant and FundingOpenTourism Development Program (TDP)
Supports Saskatchewan tourism businesses in expansion and experience development
Grant and FundingClosedTransit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for transit construction impact mitigation
Grant and FundingClosedMuseum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Emergency Preparedness Grant
Supports emergency readiness across Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedNorth Peace Savings Community Legacy Fund
Funding for new community service initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedGHG Grant Program for Government
Supports GHG emissions reduction projects for NWT governments
Grant and FundingClosedElectric Laundry Equipment Rebates for Non-Profit Organizations
Rebate for eligible commercial laundry equipment
Grant and FundingOpenOttawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
Water quality funding for Ottawa rural projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Grant Program
Funding for community projects and small businesses
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Tourism Destination Development Fund
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces
Supports early-stage access to affordable creative spaces
Grant and FundingClosedProstate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program
Supporting innovative prostate cancer research by BC investigatorsDiscover 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 FundingClosedUniquely Me Creative Arts
Creative arts support for children with special needs
Grant and FundingClosedResilient Communities Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), Canadian Red Cross (CRC), YKCF Foundation (YKCF)Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenCanadian Relations Support Program
Funding for Quebec-Canada collaboration projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Central Elgin – Community Grant and Sponsorship Program
Municipal support for community projects and services
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program - Fondation de la Pointe-de-l'Île
Funding for student success and perseverance projects
Grant and FundingOpenRetail Grants Program
Supports grassroots environmental direct-action initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedWilderness Discovery Grant 2026
Free accessible camping experience for selected clients
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Funding for sustainable food security projects
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro GO Fund
Support for vulnerable community members through local services
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Projects for the Conversion of Non-Subsidized Daycares
Convert non-subsidized daycares into subsidized services
Grant and FundingClosedSeniors' Secretariat Grant
Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors, R.L. Cotton Trust Fund for Public ParksFunding for projects supporting older adults
Grant and FundingOpenThe Stoneleigh Foundation
Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream
Funding for national youth volunteer placements


- Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to organizations
Funding for charitable organizations serving older adults
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Support for biodiversity integration in business practicesDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStudent emergency financial assistance
Emergency support for students in financial hardship

Other SupportOpenFrancophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedMacdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, medicine, culture and heritage
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Indigenous-led climate and conservation funding
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Housing Targets Program
Incentives for affordable housing development
Grant and FundingOpenCo-operators - Co-operative Development Program (CDP)
Funding for Canadian co-operative development
Grant and FundingOpenOttawa Community Foundation - Community Initiative Grants
Funding for Ottawa community projects
Grant and FundingOpenSpecialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant
Funds navigator positions to support victims through court processes
Grant and FundingOpenPlanning New Opportunities Program
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary
Financial support for youth climate education
Grant and FundingClosedKidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Port Hope Donation Program
Municipal support for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPremière Ovation - Digital Arts
Bursary supporting digital project creation production and distribution
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way Central Alberta - Capital and Equipment Grants
Support for facility upgrades and essential service equipment
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Development Programs
Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines
Grant and FundingClosedNorman Lesh Philanthropy Award
Supports creative philanthropic community initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedGeneral Operating Grant
Operating support for licensed child care programs
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Clarence-Rockland Subsidies Powered by Their Opportunity
Support for sport and recreation program fees
Grant and FundingClosedResearch Development Grants
Support for Indigenous health research development activities
Expert AdviceClosedELLA Ascend
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Grant and FundingClosedFondation Emile Z. Laviolette - General Funding
Fundraising event supporting local children
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation
Grant and FundingClosedDjihanian-Teshkhoyan Scholarship Initiative
Financial support for Armenian students pursuing higher education

Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance (P2P)
90% fee support for eligible recreation programs
Grant and FundingOpenPartnerships for Her Voice, Her Choice (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) - Call for Proposals
Support for women-centered sexual and reproductive health rights
Grant and FundingClosed2016 Annual Grants Program
Funding for projects reducing homelessness in Surrey
Grant and FundingClosedTravel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Grant and FundingOpenMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building
Supports anti-racism, diversity, and organizational capacity building initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPremière Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts
Support for artistic creation and first publications- Grant and FundingClosed
Conseil des arts de Longueuil - Financial assistance to organizations
Financial support for Longueuil arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba — Research and Innovation
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedChildcare Enhancement Grant program
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme Action-Climat Québec
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)Funding for community-driven climate action initiatives