Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Project Support Program
Funding for community museum projects in Manitoba
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
Grant and FundingOpenISC Community Giving Program
Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
Grant and FundingClosedExploratory Mission in the Cultural Sector
Support for cultural exploratory missions
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProject support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Collaborative funding for critical minerals innovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Wilson 5 Foundation — General Funding
Funding for conservation, parks and public art 
Grant and FundingClosedWetaskiwin Health Foundation Community Giving Program
Supports community health initiatives and scholarships
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Support for Inuit post-secondary education
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultivART program – organization component
Paid mentored internships for emerging Indigenous arts workers
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Heritage Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage property conservation
Grant and FundingClosedFight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects
Supports projects combating poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
Funding for Cooksville community-led initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedOntario State Chaplains Bursary program
Bursaries for first-year post-secondary studies
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2022
Funding for review of a uranium oversight report
Grant and FundingClosedLearning, Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP)
Support for young parents completing school
Grant and FundingOpenPremière Ovation - Heritage
Funding for young professionals to highlight heritage in Quebec City or Wendake
Grant and FundingClosedKnowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Knowledge transfer for B.C. agriculture businesses
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020
Support for public participation in CNSC hearings Discover 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.
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad 
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
Grant and FundingClosedIncreasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability- Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
Funding for South Markham community initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedGood Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Funding for charitable community projects
Grant and FundingClosedNRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration
Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on Uranium Processing and Nuclear Processing Facilities in Canada: 2017
Funding to support review and written submissions 
Grant and FundingOpenNunavut Toponomy Program
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Development Initiative in southern Ontario
Support for Francophone economic growth in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenMusicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for francophone national music tours
Grant and FundingOpenArts Across Canada and Abroad
Support for Canadian arts projects at home and abroad
Grant and FundingClosed2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations — Bursary Program
Low-barrier bursary support for 2-Spirit community members
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2017
Funding for written submissions on nuclear substance oversight 
Grant and FundingOpenARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Grant and FundingClosedSocial Development Partnerships Program - Supporting Black Canadian Communities Call for Proposals
Funding for Black-led community space improvements
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenRiipen — Future Path
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Grant and FundingClosedPrograms for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Grant and FundingOpenNeighbourhood Grant Program - Grass Roots Grant
Matching funds for neighbourhood improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpenGolf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program
Funding for Canadian golf heritage projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations
Education funding for women and girls in crisis settings - Grant and FundingClosed
Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin
Support for women’s rights in Benin 
Grant and FundingClosedSupports for Newcomer Integration Grants
Funding for newcomer settlement and language supports
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Housing
Affordable housing support for eligible households
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planning
Grant and FundingClosedSt. Marys Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
Funding for heritage property conservation in St. Marys
Grant and FundingClosedCFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition
Supports dietetics research projects and dissemination
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial aid for the organization of regional games
Funding for regional sports and recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosedChildren's Hospital Aid Society — General Funding
Funding for children’s health and well-being projects
Other SupportClosedProvincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)
Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors
Grant and FundingClosedWomen in Skilled Trades Initiative
Supports women apprentices in skilled trades- Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta 
Grant and FundingClosedYork Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for local housing stability initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)
Funding for multicultural member initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenSeniors' Transportation Grants
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Grant and FundingClosedNational Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)
Funding for youth crime prevention initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedVital Conversations Microgrants (Leith Wheeler Partnership)
Funding for community-led Vital Conversations- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Opportunity Readiness
Supports First Nation and Inuit communities' economic development initiatives 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedPositive Community Impact Events at Colisée Vidéotron Program
Support for high-impact community events
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedIndigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationFunding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project
Funding for nuclear project participation 
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital
Supports internships and research partnerships in Southern Interior BC
Grant and FundingOpenRBC Foundation - RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant (Build stream)
Funding for accessible, lower-impact community spaces- Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Cultural Activities
Support for cultural projects and organizational development 
Grant and FundingClosedAndrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund
Short-term relief for writers in financial need
Grant and FundingClosedWawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants
Supports community wildfire prevention and risk reduction- Grant and FundingClosed
Student Prize in Medicine - Anesthesia Researchers
Essay award for medical students 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Sustaining Grants
Operating support for vital community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedPowering Breast Cancer Progress
Support for breast cancer navigation in underserved communities
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Capital Project
Funding for local capital projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRegion of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Community funding for Waterloo Region initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut 
Grant and FundingClosedAstley Family Foundation - Community Grants
Funding for youth-focused community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedStanley Creators Fund
Supports social entrepreneurs advancing innovative community solutions