
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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenSupport for Indigenous community development in Québec
Grant and FundingOpenARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Supports pre-investment activities for new businesses in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants
Funding for animal welfare projects and emergency care
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Suites at Slush Puppie Place
Free game access for eligible community groups
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Greater Napanee — Community Initiatives Fund
Funding for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedActive Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingOpenClimate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Funding for climate-resilient community food systems- Grant and FundingClosed
Financing of community projects - arts and culture, communities, education, environment, health and development
Support for community impact projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Outdoor Funding Strategy | phase 2 ? lanaudière
Funding for outdoor projects in Lanaudière
Grant and FundingClosedGLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing
Support Indigenous-led HIV and hepatitis community health initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants - FCSS Building Bridges Grants
Funding for community-led social well-being projects
Grant and FundingOpenLanguage Grants
Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
Tax CreditsOpenEmployer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities- Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Funding for forest-sector community training needs- Grant and FundingClosed
Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence
Scholarship recognizing values and academic excellence
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Funding for Quebec fisheries and aquaculture projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Progression des professions liées aux environnements de la
Support for training and professional development
Grant and FundingClosedHeating System Optimization for Non-Profit Organizations
Rebates for heating system efficiency upgrades
Grant and FundingOpenSmall Projects Stream
Supports community natural and hybrid infrastructure projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation Seed Grant
Seed funding for innovative Angelman syndrome research 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.
Grant and FundingClosedMuseums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations
Funding for heritage organizations reopening after COVID-19
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Heritage Council — Heritage Funding Programs
Supports Edmonton heritage organizations
Grant and FundingOpenRural Growth Initiative - Community Revitalization Program
Funding for rural community revitalization projects- Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Compensation for Illness or Injury
Compensation for service-related health conditions
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for Orano Canada Inc.'s Application for the Revocation of its Licence for the Cluff Lake Project
Funding for participation in a public hearing
Grant and FundingOpenAgri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Emergency support for climate-disrupted events
Grant and FundingClosedOil Spill Response Challenge
Supports innovative oil spill response technology development
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to community organizations
Funding for innovative Jewish community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonMarket Opportunities and Diversification Program
Funding for agricultural market expansion
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingClosedBill Millerd Artist Fund
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for older adults in Greater Montreal - organizations
Support for organizations serving older adults
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenDEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Support for social economy projects and job creation
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Hosting
Tourism digital transformation funding for sustainable growth- Grant and FundingClosed
The Wilding Foundation — General Funding
Community support funding for local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in a CNSC licence renewal hearing
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Arts Programming Grant
Supports youth-led community arts programming
Grant and FundingClosedGillespie Foundation — General Funding
Community support for youth and safety initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Support - documentaire | film principal
Support for independent documentary filmmakers
Grant and FundingClosedPEC Winegrowers Association (PECWA) Bursary
Annual bursary for wine industry studies
Expert AdviceOpenNRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund
Funding for measurable community programs
Grant and FundingOpenBuilding Safer Communities Grant
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
Grant and FundingClosedHarbourfront Centre Funding Program
Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau
Funding for early-career brain research


Grant and FundingOpenNon-profit housing retrofit grants
Funding for nonprofit housing retrofit projects
Grant and FundingOpenYouth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)
Supports projects to prevent youth gang involvement across Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCadet Foundation Bursary
Financial support for Black medical students
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Sustaining Programs
Funding for established St. Catharines arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project
Funding for public participation in nuclear project review
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants
Funding for Alberta heritage publications
Researchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosedProgram for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) Awards
Summer research funding for UCalgary undergraduates- Grant and FundingClosed
Impact of research on survival and engagement
Funding for ovarian cancer survivorship research 


Grant and FundingClosed2026 Great-EST Needs Fund Granting
Funding for community needs projects in Elgin-St.Thomas
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant
Funding for Indigenous community dialogue gatherings
Grant and FundingClosedGeorge F. Wade Foundation — General Funding
General support for registered charities
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals: Skills Research
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Tax CreditsClosedSeniors Citizens Property Tax Credit & Charity Rebates
Property tax relief for seniors and charities
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Branch Partnerships
Supports community-based projects focused on social and environmental impact
Grant and FundingOpenProgramme de traitement des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage (PTMOBC)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and ParksSupports organic waste treatment infrastructure and residential collection equipment- Grant and FundingClosed
Georgetown Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Supports urgent equipment needs at Georgetown Hospital
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedMunicipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property improvement and development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAdaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Foundation for Innovation - Major Science Initiatives (MSI) Fund
Supports national research facility operations and maintenance
Grant and FundingClosedSylva Gelber Music Foundation Awards
Funding for emerging classical music performers
Grant and FundingOpenDonations and sponsorships
Support for projects promoting sustainability, regional vitality, and inclusion in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding
Support for youth-led food initiatives in Nova Scotia 

Grant and FundingClosedGrant program for quality of life aimed at equipment acquisition
Support for essential mobility and safety equipment
Grant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Research Grants
Funding for social enterprise research projects
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMeal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program
Cost-shared funding for major recreation capital projects- Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Paid training and contracts for Indigenous media artists 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund
Supports reconciliation initiatives in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedOak Lake and Area Foundation Scholarships
Local scholarships and community grant support
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
