Updated May 2026
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.
5458 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Other SupportClosedOther services offered - Iberville Volunteer Action Center
Community support services for local residents
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba Child Benefit Regulation, M.R. 85/2008
Monthly child benefit support in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer — Family Support Funding
Financial support for families affected by childhood cancer
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Port Colborne Grant Program (Grant Allocation Advisory Committee)
Funding for local nonprofit community services
Grant and FundingOpenCapital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Grant and FundingOpenCharitable contributions, donations and grants
Support for charitable, medical, and educational initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenOperating Assistance to Cultural Organizations
Operating support for Nova Scotia cultural organizations
Grant and FundingOpenResearch Grants and Fellowships
Funding for spinal cord research and fellowships- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Facilities Improvement Program
Support for community facility upgrades 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWillow Park Charity Golf Classic — General Funding
Community fundraising support for local charity impact
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Fund - Summer Grants
Provides funding for summer programs for children and youth
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Self-Determination Grants
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led community solutions
Grant and FundingClosedCAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Grant and FundingClosedRefrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations
Rebates for refrigeration equipment upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency support for Holocaust survivors
Emergency aid for Holocaust survivors in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Indigenous — Indigenous Media Component
Support for Indigenous-language media content 
Grant and FundingClosedMuseum collection inventory program
Funding for museum collection inventory upgrades
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Grant and FundingClosedSONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary
Post-secondary bursary for full-time Canadian students
Grant and FundingOpenTourism Growth Program (TGP)
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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 FundingClosed
Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding
Supports community well-being in Chicagoland 
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project
Funding for participation in a nuclear project review
Grant and FundingOpenHalton Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for Halton community service initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedFunding Opportunities for Child Care Operators
Financial support for Hamilton child care operators
Grant and FundingClosedThe Bennett Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for local nonprofit operating needs- Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada — General Funding
Funding for Canadian public safety organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedChariTree Foundation Outdoor Classroom Funding Program
Funding for outdoor learning spaces
Grant and FundingClosedGrow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthy Communities Initiative Regions
Supports healthier, safer communities
Grant and FundingClosedCentral Okanagan Bursary And Scholarship Society — General Funding
Scholarships and bursaries for Central Okanagan students
Grant and FundingClosedSt. David’s United Church Foundation of Calgary
Funding for church outreach and major maintenance
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Supporting Business Resilience & Growth
Supports business growth in Southern Interior BC
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Oro-Medonte - Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Financial help for local recreation participation
Grant and FundingOpenRio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Support for community priorities in Northern regions
- Grant and FundingClosed
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions 
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonToronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Reconciliation focus area
Indigenous-led reconciliation funding for system change 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund
Funding for mental health and addictions prevention
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Priorities Grants
Indigenous-led funding for Salt Spring Island initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Support for Indigenous-led justice initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedUntil The Last Child — Project Funding for Child Welfare
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Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenMétis Cultural Development Fund
Funding for Métis cultural projects in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpenGrants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations
Supports correctional and reintegration services through voluntary organizations
Grant and FundingClosedZambia Mission Fund Canada — General Funding
Supports education development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenRail Safety Improvement Program - Public Education and Awareness (E&A)
Supports rail safety awareness initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenAnnual Operations Assistance
Support for not-for-profit music organizations in operating activities and projects.- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2015
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenCHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of CanadaTravel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Environmental subsidies
Funding for climate and sustainability initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedSHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice
Merit bursaries for visual arts students
- Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the root causes of irregular migration through economic empowerment in Honduras
Economic empowerment to reduce irregular migration in Honduras 
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant
Support for free tax clinic hosting 
Grant and FundingOpenCelebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada
Funding for national commemorative projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Youth Wellness Grant
Funding for youth grief and bereavement support
Tax CreditsClosedApplication of Tax Rebates for Charitable Organizations
Tax rebate support for charitable organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Kapasi International Relief and Education Assistance - General Funding
Support for education and relief in developing countries 
Grant and FundingOpenMission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
Grant and FundingClosedWomen United Community Action Grants
Funding for women-led community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Sat Gill Memorial Foundation Society — General Funding
Community fundraising in support of children’s health Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate 
Grant and FundingClosedArts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Multi-year funding for Canadian arts presenters
Grant and FundingOpenAgriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingOpenResearch Grants on Education: Small
Supports education research projects with up to $50,000 funding.
Grant and FundingClosedThe Economic Development Initiative
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Grant and FundingOpenMitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas
Supports environmental projects in the Americas managed by non-profits
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGenome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Grant and FundingClosedDesignated Heritage Property Grant Program
Funding for designated heritage property conservation
Grant and FundingOpenToronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Supports Black and Indigenous community leadership and initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRegimental Family Assistance Fund (RFAF)
Emergency support for eligible Grenadiers and spouses
Grant and FundingOpenBC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards
Supports conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Foundation of Central Alberta - Community Grants Microgrant Program
Flexible funding for Central Alberta community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
Grant and FundingOpenAgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Supports kosher and halal red meat market development
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Foundation for Innovation - John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Funding for leading researchers’ infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenAffordable Housing Innovation Fund
Supporting scalable innovative affordable housing solutions