
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 FundingClosedSupports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Grant
Funding for local community projects and programs
Grant and FundingClosedUNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship
Youth fellowship for climate education leaders
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Foundation for Innovation - Exceptional Opportunities Fund
Funding for urgent research infrastructure opportunities- Grant and FundingClosed
Creative grant for emerging artists
Support for emerging artists’ creation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Support for participation in a licence renewal review
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)
Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
Grant and FundingOpenSponsorships and Charitable Partnerships
Supports community projects focused on social and economic development
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation - Annual Grants
Funding for church and charitable organizations in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedEarly Years Continuing Education Program
Reimbursement support for early childhood training
Grant and FundingOpenProgramme de bibliothèque de recherche
Support for research library access and scholarship projects

Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Relief Program
Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA), Dr. Ainsley E. Moore Foundation (DRAEM), Government of Québec, Fondation GraciaFinancial relief for autism service fees
Grant and FundingOpenConversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy
Funding for business dual-energy heating conversion- Grant and FundingOpen
Vancity enviroFund™ Program
Supports projects that cut waste and carbon emissions
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets ville de littérature UNESCO
Funding for Old Quebec heritage projects
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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 FundingClosedOttawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Places Program
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Fund for Local Initiatives
Supports community-led projects with sustainable development goals
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - County of Brant Community Grant Program
Supports community operating event and capital projects
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — French-language edition – how it works
Operating support for Francophone publishers
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Korean Studies Resources
Support for Korean studies digital library resources

Grant and FundingOpenProvincial Funding for French Language Services
Funding for French-language community services
Grant and FundingClosedBoating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Supports boating safety awareness and research projects
Grant and FundingClosedScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program
Support for community-based public engagement against misinformation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCity of Matane Participatory Budget
Citizen projects funded by the City of Matane
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities
Grant and FundingOpenThe Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Support for community programs empowering at-risk youth- Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund
Support for community housing planning and pre-development
Grant and FundingClosedRe-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Environmental protection
Support for environmental and sustainable development projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
Grant and FundingClosedLiana's Dream Foundation — Research Funding
Funding for Type 1 diabetes cure research- Grant and FundingClosed
Molson Foundation Grant Program
Funding for qualified charitable organizations
Grant and FundingOpenThe Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
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Grant and FundingOpenThe Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - Children and Youth Capital
Supports youth access to community facilities
Grant and FundingClosedGrant Program to the National Office of the Cadet Leagues of Canada
Funding for Cadet League volunteer network support
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Cancer Society - Research Training Awards
Funding for cancer research trainees in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenSustainable Agriculture Research Initiative Connection Grants
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Funding for sustainable agriculture knowledge mobilization
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Rideau Lakes Grant Programs
Municipal funding for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF)
Environmental legal funding for BC communities- Grant and FundingClosed
Programmes du conseil sport loisir de l'Estrie
Financial support for sport and leisure projects
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Funding for economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Grant and FundingOpenAecon Cares
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Sponsorship Grants
Provides financial support for community-based activities and organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Enhancement Grants
Matching funding for local community improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedRDN Grants - Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Grants
Funding for local recreation and culture organizations
Grant and FundingClosedGardens for Good
Supports urban organic food projects for low-income communities
Grant and FundingClosedFee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043)
Fee waivers for eligible community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedInitiative #8 – Funding for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) – ARU Incentive Programs
Funding for new or upgraded ARUs
Grant and FundingClosedLondon Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Support for London community organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program
Financial support for summit and gala attendance
Grant and FundingClosedHumanitarian Call for Projects — Haiti Earthquake 2021
Humanitarian support for Haiti earthquake response
Grant and FundingClosedFood Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Repair and Renewal
Supports affordable housing repair and renewal
Grant and FundingClosedPhilanthropic Engagement Committee - Preventing social isolation together
Supports initiatives that reduce social isolationAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Nova Scotia Crown Share Land Legacy Trust (NSCSLLT) Funding
Funding for eligible land conservation organizations
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant
Funding for amateur sport recovery in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedThe Lewis & Ruth Sherman Foundation — General Funding
Invitation-only funding for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan – Community Improvement Incentive Programs
Financial support for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedEvent Development Fund
Funding for community events and initiatives in Hanover- Grant and FundingClosed
Private funds in the form of financial aid, for projects benefiting people in need
Private financial aid for vulnerable communities 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Positive Effect: Positive Actions
Peer-led actions to reduce HIV-related stigma

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFunding for impact assessment research in Canada
Funding for federal impact assessment research- Grant and FundingClosed
Project aid - arts - organizations
Project support for arts organizations in Longueuil
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Program in the Field of Education (PACTE)
Funding for community education organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Home Repair Network Contractor Capacity Building Program
Supports contractor capacity building for home repair - Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations 
Grant and FundingOpenInternational Sustainable Development Program
Supports climate-focused sustainable development projects
Grant and FundingClosedCentennial Legacy Projects Fund
Funding for public legacy projects in North Bay