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Grants and Funding for Non-Profits in Canada for 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.

3632 opportunities available
IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program

Financial assistance to communities impacted by mining
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Supports community-led projects with sustainable development goals
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
International Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

International Grants

Supports projects promoting democracy and human rights in East Asia.
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Research & Environment
Grant and FundingClosed

Research & Environment

Support for small regional conservation and research projects
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Vital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Vital Grants

Supports regional sustainability collaboration and long-term impact
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Biosphere Research Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Biosphere Research Award

Supports conservation research for local ecosystems
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Youth Justice Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth Justice Fund

Financial support for youth justice system improvement projects.
Canada
Canadian Experiences Fund - Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Quebec, Canada
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship

Supports innovative ideas addressing societal issues in Canada
Canada
First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research
Grant and FundingOpen

First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research

Funding for applied research on first responders' mental health prevention and intervention
Canada
Community Economic Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Economic Development Program

Supports community economic development initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant

Financial support for major community events and initiatives in Victoria.
Canada
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding

Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
C
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Needs Grants 2024

Support for gender justice initiatives and capacity-building
Quebec, Canada
Canada Foundation for Innovation - College Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Foundation for Innovation - College Fund

Supports applied research and innovation in Canadian colleges
Canada
The Catalyst Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Catalyst Fund

Supports innovative, early-stage, and disruptive ideas.
Quebec, Canada
Community Crisis Response Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Crisis Response Fund

Supports community healing after violent incidents in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Funding to improve foreign credential recognition and workforce integration
Canada
Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy)
Grant and FundingOpen

Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy)

Supports Indigenous community justice programs and reform initiatives.
Quebec, Canada
Sponsorship Requests
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship Requests

Supports projects promoting healthy lifestyles locally
Quebec, Canada
Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program
Quebec, Canada
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant

Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
British Columbia, 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.

Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program

Funding to support community, environmental, and reconciliation projects in Ontario
Canada
Build Strong
Grant and FundingOpen

Build Strong

Supports community safety, education, environment, and well-being initiatives
Canada
Social Policy Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Policy Capital Grants

Financial aid for social infrastructure development projects in Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Partnership Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Partnership Development Grants

Support for research partnerships in social sciences and humanities
Quebec, Canada
Registered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Registered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant

Funding for heritage property restoration supporting community involvement and conservation skills.
Canada
Good Food, Good Life Community Program
Other SupportOpen

Good Food, Good Life Community Program

Supports community health and active living initiatives
Canada
Great-EST Needs Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Great-EST Needs Grants

Support for community priority needs initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation Grants

Support for charitable projects in religion, health, education, and culture
Canada
CPKC Has Heart Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

CPKC Has Heart Community Fund

Funding for community heart health improvement projects.
Canada
C
Grant and FundingOpen

Corporate Sponsorships and Donations

Supports community development through sponsorships and donations
Canada
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 1: Festivals and Major Tourist Events
Grant and FundingClosed

Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 1: Festivals and Major Tourist Events

Supports large festivals and tourist events in Quebec to enhance regional tourism.
Quebec, Canada
Contributions to Canada Healthcare Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Contributions to Canada Healthcare Organizations

Supports community and patient health education initiatives in Canada and the U.S.
Canada
Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Exchanges Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Exchanges Canada

Facilitates youth international and intercultural exchanges
Canada
G
Other SupportOpen

Google for Nonprofits

Digital tools to boost nonprofit outreach and collaboration
Canada
Museum Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Museum Grant Program

Funding for Saskatchewan museums to improve programs and community engagement
Quebec, Canada
United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants

Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch
Ontario, Canada
BMO Gives
Grant and FundingOpen

BMO Gives

Supports community and environmental resilience projects in North America.
Quebec, Canada
Community Funding Program - Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Funding Program - Project Funding

Supports community service projects that strengthen organizations' abilities and meet community needs.
Canada
Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund

Support for tourism, culture, and sport infrastructure and promotion within Simcoe County.
Quebec, Canada
Anti-Racism Impact Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Anti-Racism Impact Grant

Supports community anti-racism initiatives and diversity programs
Canada
International Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

International Development Grants

Supports impactful projects in health, education, and climate in developing countries.
Canada
Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations

Financial aid for arts organizations facing closure to support restructuring efforts.
Quebec, Canada
GTA Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

GTA Community Grants Program

Supports grassroots community projects in the GTA focused on inclusion and empowerment.
Canada
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage

Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions in Canada.
Quebec, Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund

Supports organizational development and innovation in the arts sector in Toronto
Toronto, Quebec, Canada

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Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement

Supports international heritage projects and museum collaborations.
Canada
Rural Community Building Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Rural Community Building Grants

Supports rural community and agriculture projects in Ottawa.
Canada
Grants in Aid
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants in Aid

Supports community activities benefiting Ladysmith residents
Canada
Community Change Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Change Grants

Support for community-led social change and safety initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Heritage Awareness Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Heritage Awareness Grants

Supports projects that promote Alberta’s heritage through interpretive and public engagement activities.
Alberta, Canada
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Ontario, Canada
BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards

Financial support for conservation-based initiatives in BC
Canada
Alberta Conservation Association - Minister’s Special Licence (MSL) Resident Draw Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Conservation Association - Minister’s Special Licence (MSL) Resident Draw Grants

Supports wildlife conservation, habitat, and hunter training activities.
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Conservation Association - ACA Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Conservation Association - ACA Research Grants

Supports conservation research on Alberta wildlife and habitats.
Alberta, Canada
Community Investment Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Grants

Funding for community-based youth mental health programs in Vancouver Island regions
Quebec, Canada
Stark Family Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Stark Family Fund

Provides funding to community projects benefiting Prince Edward County residents.
Canada
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants

Funding for community counselling promoting health equity in British Columbia
Quebec, Canada
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant

Supports community-led dialogues on mental health in Northern Indigenous communities.
Quebec, Canada
Weston Family Foundation - Rapid Response Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Rapid Response Program

Supports high-impact research for neurodegenerative diseases of aging
Canada
Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund

Supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects in Toronto.
Quebec, Canada
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program

Funding for conservation projects in northern Canada focusing on protected areas and stewardship.
Quebec, Canada
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

Financial support for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Operating Funding Program (COF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Operating Funding Program (COF)

Supports Vancouver-based arts organizations financially to develop and present artistic work
Canada
Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

Supports community projects promoting active and connected aging communities
Canada
International Sustainable Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

International Sustainable Development Program

Supports international projects addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
Canada
Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants

Community-focused funding supporting local projects with public value
Quebec, Canada
Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Fairs Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Fairs Program

Financial support for local agricultural fairs in Ottawa
Canada
Future Generations Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Generations Foundation

Support for Indigenous cultural, educational, and healing projects.
Quebec, Canada
Emergency Response Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Response Grants

Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
Quebec, Canada

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School’s Out Summer
Grant and FundingOpen

School’s Out Summer

Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
Quebec, Canada
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities

Supports community arts, sports, and recreational initiatives in Yukon.
Canada
Transforming Systems Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Transforming Systems Grant

Funding to support organizations driving systemic change and equity efforts.
Canada
Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Mi'kmaq Arts Program

Supports Mi'kmaq artists with funding for art development and presentation
Nova Scotia, Canada
Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Equity Funding Initiative

Supports professional artists from designated communities to develop, present, and grow their arts practice.
Canada
Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

Supports local cultural and heritage projects in Niagara Falls.
Quebec, Canada
Strategic Opportunity Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Opportunity Grants

Supports short-term strategic projects for capacity building and innovation.
Canada
Environment Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Environment Grants

Support for regional water quality and ecosystem health initiatives.
Canada
Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund

Supports Black and Indigenous community leadership and initiatives
Canada
Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers

Supports research, education, and communication on climate and health.
Quebec, Canada
Arts Across Canada and Abroad
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Across Canada and Abroad

Supports international arts promotion, touring, and cultural exchanges.
Canada
Operating Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Assistance

Annual support for cultural organizations sustaining artistic programs
Canada
Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program

Funding for community programs promoting wellbeing and development
Quebec, Canada
Port of Vancouver - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants

Funds community initiatives in port-area communities across five priorities
British Columbia, Canada
Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)

Funds rail safety infrastructure upgrades, technology improvements, and research initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Elevating Voices Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Elevating Voices Grant

In-kind out-of-home media for inclusive community messaging
Canada
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Ontario, Canada
People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream

Supports internships to strengthen the workforce in Northern Ontario communities.
Ontario, Canada
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Grant and FundingOpen

Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth

Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Ontario, Canada
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants

Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
Ontario, Canada
Beem Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Beem Foundation

Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
British Columbia, Canada
V
Grant and FundingOpen

Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants

Supports projects enhancing Veteran well-being and family support
Quebec, Canada
Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding

Supports community projects focused on food security and well-being.
Quebec, Canada