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.

Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

International Sustainable Development Program

Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants

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

Future Generations Foundation

Emergency Response Grants

School’s Out Summer

Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities

Transforming Systems Grant

Mi'kmaq Arts Program

Arts Equity Funding Initiative

Strategic Opportunity Grants

Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

Environment Grants

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

Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers

Arts Across Canada and Abroad

Operating Assistance

Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants

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

Canadian Experiences Fund - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor)

Elevating Voices Grant

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream

People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
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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.

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth

Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants

Beem Foundation
Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants

Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding

Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

Registered Heritage Structure Maintenance Grants

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund

Cultural Events Funding and Sponsorship

2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program

Downtown residential construction subsidy program


Discretionary Grants

The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants

Community Capital Projects Grant

Community Grants

Springford Family Foundation

Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program


Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program

Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant

Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Local Events

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants

Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs

Supportive Housing Capital Grant program

Grants for adapted businesses

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
