
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 for Prairies performing arts growth


Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Innovation Initiative
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance
Grant and FundingClosedThe Indigenous Lifeways Fund
Funding for Indigenous-led community resilience projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
CIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements
Grant and FundingOpenRBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships
Needs-based scholarship for charity governance training- Grant and FundingClosed
One Health at the Community Level
Invitation-only support for community health projects
Grant and FundingClosedBloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
Youth-led climate microgrants for local action- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for international charitable organizations
Support for charitable initiatives in Canada and abroad - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Tourism Coordinator Program
Funding for community tourism capacity building
Grant and FundingClosedCentral Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program
Funding for community-based organizations
Grant and FundingClosedBC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Support for local artists creating or performing art
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedBreakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants
Supports mental health and wellness in the T1D community
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Core funding for Vancouver cultural organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenWorkforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedBell Canada - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
Funding for military mental health programs- Grant and FundingClosed
The Taylor Family Foundation Funding Program
Funding for community wellbeing initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCarbon Capture Kickstart
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosedAmelia and Lino Saputo Foundation Contribution Program
Contributions for education-focused initiativesDiscover 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 FundingClosedCommunity Assistance Grant Program
Funding for community-focused nonprofit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedGolden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFamily and Community Support Services Grant
Funding for preventive community support projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Arts Presentation Fund - Development
Supports emerging arts presenters and organizations
Other SupportClosedCity-wide Development Charges Deferral for Charitable Non-Profit Organizations Policy
Defers city-wide development charges for qualified charities
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironmental Conservation
Supports ecological conservation and sustainable use efforts
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Priorities Grants
Provides funding for community-focused projects in the region
Grant and FundingOpenBC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant
Support spay and neuter projects to reduce overpopulation- Grant and FundingClosed
Sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls in Democratic Republic of Congo
Support for women’s SRHR in the DRC - Grant and FundingClosed
American Short-Term Research Publication Grants
Funding for women preparing research manuscripts 
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program
Funding to support community, environmental, and reconciliation projects in Ontario

Grant and FundingClosedLearning and Engagement Accelerator Fund (L.E.A.F)
Funding for community learning projects
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation Project Proposals for Registered Canadian Charities
Support for Lithuanian cultural charitable projects
Grant and FundingClosedHalifax Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community-benefit projects in Halifax
Grant and FundingClosedGreening Partnership Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Grant and FundingClosedFighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund
Funding for wildfire training and community capacity
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Expert AdviceClosedQuebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Grant and FundingOpenCoast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding
Annual support for stewardship operations
Grant and FundingClosedMary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedtheROC Youth Services 'Grade 10 Bright Future Award'
Annual bursary for Grade 10 students in Prince Edward County- Grant and FundingClosed
American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship
Funding for women’s postdoctoral research
Grant and FundingOpenDevelopment of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Infrastructure Projects
Supports community infrastructure projects in minority-language communities
Grant and FundingOpenB.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
Government financial assistance for workforce skills training in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenPartnership (Grant) Applications
Partnership support for community impact organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenPacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
Grant and FundingOpenAmplifying Communities Initiative
Supports community-focused social and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMunicipal Community Grants Program
Support for community projects and events enhancing local quality of life.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenJEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Internships for recent Indigenous graduates
Tax CreditsClosedSECTION 357 / 358 / 359 APPLICATION
Property tax relief for eligible property changes
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGeoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Supports geoscience research in Northern Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Clinical Nurse Researcher
Funding for clinical nursing research - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mental health financial aid and professional advice
Emergency aid and counselling for music workers 

Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way West Central Manitoba
Supports community initiatives addressing priority social needsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenPort of Vancouver - Indigenous community fund
Funding for Indigenous community projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedMargaret McNamara Education Grants
Support for women students studying in France
Grant and FundingOpenHigh Volume User Program
Provides rebates for installing water-efficient commercial fixtures and appliances
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) - Community Facility Enhancement Program Large
Supports community facility improvements and expansion
Grant and FundingClosedEngage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenREALTORS® Community Foundation
Supports housing and inclusive community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCondo and Apartment Rebate Program
Rebates for condo and apartment energy upgrades
Expert AdviceClosedSeventh-day Adventist Church in Canada — General Funding
Support for Indigenous reconciliation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenInternational Human Rights
Global human rights support for strategic initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenUniversiade '83 Foundation
Financial support for projects promoting sport or arts in Edmonton.
- Grant and FundingClosed
Prix for best papers - anesthesia researchers
Recognition awards for anesthesia research papers 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedBioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpenYukon bids&tenders
Platform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities
Grant and FundingOpenUFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships
Major sponsorship support for agricultural initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal
Grant and FundingClosedSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Grant and FundingClosedGrimsby Community Development Grant (GCDG) Program
Funding for community-based projects in Grimsby
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Snow Go Programs
Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship
Supports innovative ideas addressing societal issues in Canada