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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.

3864 opportunities available
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
International Sustainable Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

International Sustainable Development Program

Supports international projects addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants

Community-focused funding supporting local projects with public value
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Future Generations Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Generations Foundation

Support for Indigenous cultural, educational, and healing projects.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Emergency Response Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Response Grants

Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
School’s Out Summer
Grant and FundingOpen

School’s Out Summer

Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Strategic Opportunity Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Opportunity Grants

Supports short-term strategic projects for capacity building and innovation.
Canada
Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

Supports local cultural and heritage projects in Niagara Falls.
Ontario, 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

Discover 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.

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
Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative

Supports prairie grasslands biodiversity conservation and stewardship adoption
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Supports housing stability for people with complex needs
Canada
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
British Columbia, Canada
Registered Heritage Structure Maintenance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Registered Heritage Structure Maintenance Grants

Supports exterior maintenance of registered heritage structures
Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund

Financial support for arts projects and activities in 2026
Quebec, Canada
Cultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Events Funding and Sponsorship

Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Ontario
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program

Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Quebec, Canada
 Downtown residential construction subsidy program
Grant and FundingOpen

Downtown residential construction subsidy program

Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Future Focus Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Focus Funding

Support for future-focused organizational transformation
Alberta, Canada
Discretionary Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Discretionary Grants

Support for legal education, research, and law reform activities
Manitoba, Canada
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants

Supports charitable community programs and services
Ontario, Canada
Community Capital Projects Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Capital Projects Grant

Financial support for community development projects within Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Springford Family Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Springford Family Foundation

Support for community initiatives in the Oceanside region
Canada
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program

Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Westoba Inspire
Grant and FundingOpen

Westoba Inspire

Supports community infrastructure projects with local impact
Quebec, Canada
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
British Columbia, Canada
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Quebec, Canada
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Support for violence prevention and community safety initiatives
Canada
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant

One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Ontario, Canada
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Local Events
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Local Events

Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Ontario, Canada
Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants

Supports mental health and wellness in the T1D community
Canada
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs

Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Supportive Housing Capital Grant program
Grant and FundingClosed

Supportive Housing Capital Grant program

Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Grants for adapted businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Grants for adapted businesses

Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Quebec, Canada
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Quebec, Canada
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)

Wage support for eligible Canadian employers
Canada
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Grant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Canada
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Magnet — Student Work Placement Program

Money to hire students for work-integrated learning
Canada