
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 FundingClosedSupport to maintain strategic tourism assets downtown
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Funding for Northern Ontario internship placements
Grant and FundingClosedAccess to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grants Program – Town of Plympton-Wyoming
Municipal support for local organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Incentive for Rental and Affordable Housing Program
Building permit rebate for eligible housing projects

Grant and FundingOpenOther Initiatives Program (OIP)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interestEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedSupporting distress centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
Support for distress centres responding to COVID-19- Grant and FundingClosed
Long-term grant program ongoing
Long-term financial support for Canadian writers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedUCalgary Alumni All-Access (AAA) Partnerships Program
Funding for alumni engagement initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - New Construction - Rapid Housing Sub-Stream
Funding for rapid housing construction projects
Grant and FundingClosedResearch Funding Programs
Supports translational regenerative medicine research and clinical advancement
Grant and FundingClosedZero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals
Zero-Emission Trucking Program funds eco-friendly transportation initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Collaborative R&D in quantum and photonics


Grant and FundingOpenSouth Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund
Supports charitable projects in south SaskatchewanDiscover Funding for Non-Profits
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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.
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenWorkplace screening of employees
Free rapid tests for workplace screening
Grant and FundingClosedBishop William E. Power Family Charitable Foundation
Funding for faith-based charitable initiatives

Grant and FundingClosedWater Quality Grants
Financial support for water quality projects in Shuswap watershed
Grant and FundingClosedFamily Violence Prevention Grant
Alberta Ministry of Children and Family Services, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Family Violence Initiative Fund (RCMP)Supports family violence prevention initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedBiannual Theatre Grant Competition: Intercultural Conversations
Support for intercultural theatre projects
Grant and FundingOpenPartnership Funding - Servus Feel Good Fund
Support for community impact initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedEnhanced Support Funding (ESF)
Support for inclusive child care services
Grant and FundingOpenAdapted Business Grant Program
Financial support for organizations hiring handicapped individuals.


Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTaking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
Expert AdviceClosedDigital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Property Grant Program
Funding for designated heritage property restoration
Grant and FundingOpenChildren's Hospital Aid Society
Supports children’s health programs, research, and hospital needs
Grant and FundingOpenOshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Reconciliation Action Grants
Support reconciliation activities that elevate Indigenous culture
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)Funding for wetland restoration and creation
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Community Rink Affordability Grant
Support for indoor rink operating costs
Grant and FundingClosedAdapted Sport and Recreation Grant
Funding for accessible sport and recreation initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Blue Mountain Village Foundation — Grants & Scholarship Funding
Scholarship and community funding support Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Dress for Success Canada Foundation — General Funding
Supports women’s employment and retention programs
Grant and FundingArchivedAtlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpenAge-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
Supports age-friendly community planning and projects
Grant and FundingOpenPartners for Places Mini Grant
Supports equity-centered climate partnership planning
Grant and FundingOpenRecreationNL - Parasport and Recreation for Persons with a Disability Funding Program
Funding to support parasport and recreation initiatives.
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies

Grant and FundingClosedEnergizing Life Community Fund
Support for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenBlueShore Financial - Sponsorship Program
Supports community initiatives through cash, gifts, and volunteer aid
Grant and FundingClosedYukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Grant and FundingClosedKay Daley Scholarship for Nursing Leadership
Supports nursing leadership development through education
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCapital Repair and Improvement Funding
Funding for major social housing repairs
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Centre Renovation Grant Program
Funding for community centre renovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedTrue Patriot Love Foundation - Local Community Fund
Grants to support military and Veteran community in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Accelerator
Support for early-stage tech nonprofits with seed capital and mentorship
Grant and FundingOpenDonations to Members of the Canadian Non-Healthcare Community / Amgen Donations
Supports community science literacy and education initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Operating Grants
Operating support for Thunder Bay nonprofits
Grant and FundingOpenDaryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants
Supports amateur hockey and community sport initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Development Funds - Performing Arts Community Development Fund
Funding for Whitby performing arts initiatives
Tax CreditsClosedLow-Income Seniors or Low-Income Disabled Property Owners Tax Deferral
Property tax deferral for eligible seniors and disabled owners
Grant and FundingClosedBCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation and touring activities
Grant and FundingOpenProtecting habitats – main component
Supports private land habitat protection and stewardship
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme d’assistance financière Fête nationale
Support for Quebec national holiday celebrations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant
Supports physical activity initiatives in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedBringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA): Phase 4
Supports long-term aging research infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosedGreen and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Funding for greener community buildings
Grant and FundingClosedCleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Capacity Support Program — Stream 3: Strategic Opportunities
Funding for Indigenous assessment capacity-building
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Cultural projects for children with special needs attending adapted leisure organizations
Cultural mediation for children with special needs- Grant and FundingClosed
The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
Funding for charities serving children and youth
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Crisis Response Fund
Supports community healing after violent incidents in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Pendle Fund
Support for community projects in diverse focus areas
Grant and FundingClosedIBM Sustainability Accelerator
Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Transportation Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Town of New TecumsethFunding for inclusive community transportation
Grant and FundingClosedSchmidt Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for local nonprofit community programs
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1
Regional projects funding to enhance Quebec's territorial vitality
Grant and FundingClosedMEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedWork Experience Opportunities Grant
Funding for inclusive paid work experience placements