
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.
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedInstrument loan for young string musicians
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Special Assistance
Funding support for local community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenThe Gordon Foundation
Support for partnerships amplifying underrepresented voices
Grant and FundingClosedCapital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Financial assistance for restoration of heritage and cultural properties
Grant and FundingOpenForest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Supports Indigenous forest biomass partnerships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenJobsNL Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Festivals and Events Program
Operating support for rural and northern festivals
Grant and FundingOpenChildren, Youth & Families Grants
Financial support for organizations serving children and families- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien et financement des projets - maladie héréditaire orpheline
Funding for hereditary orphan disease research
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for CNSC Staff Status Report on CNL's Port Hope Area Initiative
Funding for public participation in a CNSC review
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Toponomy
Funding for place-name research
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedLittle Flower Academy Foundation — General Funding
Supports fundraising for LFA’s future
Grant and FundingClosedThe Carol Morgan Memorial Prize
Support for veterinary ethics and animal welfare training
Grant and FundingClosedAsh Tree Treatment Subsidy Program for Residential Properties
Support for residential ash tree treatment
Grant and FundingClosedImpact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge
Supports innovative food production for space and Earth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOperating Grants: Knowledge Mobilization in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Funding for diabetes knowledge mobilization projects
Grant and FundingClosedAction for Women’s Health
Funding for organizations dedicated to improving women’s health worldwide.- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Women in leisure
Free training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure 
Grant and FundingOpenSolid Waste Management Innovation Fund
Funding for waste management innovation in Newfoundland and LabradorDiscover 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 FundingClosedCIFQ - Donations and sponsorships
Support for forest industry outreach and education- Grant and FundingClosed
B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant
Flexible support for Black-led community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedBOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program
Supports Black-led community initiatives in key social areas
Grant and FundingOpenMLSE Foundation - Community Spaces
Partnership to refurbish athletic facilities for youth- Grant and FundingClosed
VLG Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Financial support for registered charities
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Theme Fund
Support for MCIC members’ overseas development projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedVolunteer and Employee Recruiting
Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Partnerships
Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
Grant and FundingClosedPEI Climate Challenge Fund
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Prince Edward Island, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)Supports climate action projects in PEI
Grant and FundingClosedThe Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports programs for lasting positive change
Grant and FundingClosedSchool Food Grants
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Grant and FundingClosedWinnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund
Supports community projects for at-risk children
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta

Grant and FundingClosedOutaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Grant and FundingOpenEfficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Incentives for reducing electricity use in commercial and institutional buildings
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRecommender Grants for Writers
Funding for Ontario writers’ new work
Grant and FundingOpenProgramme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels
Support for accredited cultural organizations in Granby
Grant and FundingOpenSystems Change Grants
Supports projects addressing systemic social, environmental, or cultural issues
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Other SupportOpenGasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants
Support for community public art projects
Grant and FundingOpenLa Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Funding for energy and climate transition projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund
Funding for community projects and events in Lambton Shores
Grant and FundingOpenLocal Community Support - Donations and Sponsorships
Support for community sport and active living initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFundraising Incentive Program
Financial support for wildlife-focused fundraising activities
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements
Funding for private road capital improvements
Grant and FundingOpenYouth Education Grants Program
Supports youth financial literacy education initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedPrince George & Region Prosperity Fund
Supports poverty reduction and social inclusion initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFirst responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research
Funding for applied research on first responder mental health
Grant and FundingClosedPlanH - Community Connectedness Grants
Supports projects that strengthen local community belonging
Grant and FundingClosedCaribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Heritage Fund
Financial support for heritage property conservation


Grant and FundingClosedCentral Hastings OPP Detachment Board Request for Donations
Donation support for community-benefit requests
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Repayable support for downtown businesses
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Assistance Program (CAP)
Fee assistance for recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedProgram to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Climate-focused support for biofood research and tools
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
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Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's Society Toronto — General Funding
One-year funding for Toronto charities
Grant and FundingClosedDistinction pour services méritoires - service professionnel
Recognition for exceptional engineering service
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenFormations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Enhances workforce skills through prioritized short-term training
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program
Operating support for Calgary community arts groups
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Safety Fund
Support for safer, more accessible 2SLGBTQIA+ public events- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Prix du bénévolat muséal
Recognition for museum volunteer contributions 
Grant and FundingClosedCall for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Key populations stream
Funding for youth dating violence prevention projects
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects
Funding for Indigenous child care quality improvements- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
Grant and FundingOpenJewish Community Impact & Ongoing Grants
Funding for Jewish community projects in Manitoba
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenPrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Support for community arts projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Creates Industry Development Program
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFunding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels
Funding for Indigenous-led clean transport awareness projects
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program
Support for violence prevention in Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of CanadaSupports food initiatives in Canada's North
Expert AdviceOpenConsulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedCWCF Project Grants
Supports community projects benefiting Centre Wellington residents