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Nonprofit Grants and Funding in Canada

Canadian nonprofit funding can support defined projects, service delivery, organizational capacity, facilities, workforce development, research, and community outcomes. Applicant rules may distinguish incorporated nonprofits, registered charities, associations, cooperatives, public bodies, and community partners, so legal status must be confirmed before project fit. Compare eligible activities and costs, the funding mechanism, governance requirements, partner roles, reporting obligations, and the evidence used to demonstrate need and measurable benefit.

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  • Petfinder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    No Fee/Low Fee All Love Adoption

    Supports free or reduced-fee pet adoptions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • City of Calgary (WCEF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Non-profit Affordability Support Fund

    One-time support for Calgary non-profits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 2, 2025
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • City of Fort Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Non-Profit Organizations Grant

    Support for local nonprofit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 14, 2026
    Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Non-profit Property Tax Rebate Program

    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Norfolk County — Community Grant Program

    Support for Norfolk County community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Kelvington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Norman, Muriel & Grant Geck Grant

    Funding for community projects in Kelvington
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2022
    Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Municipality of North Perth logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    North Perth Sports for Kids Fund

    Financial aid for youth sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of North Perth logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    North Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)

    Financial support for youth sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    North Perth, Ontario, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)

    Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern and Regional Economic Development Program

    Supports regional economic development projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $300,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 3, 2025
    • Closing date : November 28, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern Healthy Communities Fund

    Supports community readiness amid Northern B.C. economic growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 15, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • The Harder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern Rockies Grizzly Bear Conservation Grant

    Supports grizzly bear conservation in the Northern Rockies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • SaskCulture logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern Youth Cultural Fund

    Funding for youth cultural activities in northern Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 14, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • NWT Arts Council (NWT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding

    Funding for small-scale arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 1, 2024
    • Closing date : August 31, 2024
    NT, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing incentive (pilot)

    Affordable housing support in Kitchener
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of East Hants logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant

    Insurance support for East Hants nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship

    Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artists
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary

    Financial support for youth climate education
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration

    Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nunavut Arts Program

    Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 20, 2026
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Sport North Federation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NWT Sport Fund Project Application

    Support for amateur sport projects in the NWT
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    NT, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support

    Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

    Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating

    Operating support for Ontario arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

    Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 14, 2026
    • Closing date : April 14, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating

    Operating support for professional media arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Media Arts Projects

    Funding for Ontario media arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects

    Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Oak Lake and Area Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grant Program

    Funding for nonprofit community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants

    Community funding for local nonprofit projects
    Eligible 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 projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund

    Youth-led climate action support in Oakville
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2025
    • Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ocean Ranger Disaster Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ocean Ranger Memorial Award

    Memorial scholarship for post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 16, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    NL, NS, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oil Spill Response Challenge

    Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 1, 2022
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)

    Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

    Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $300,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On Track to Success

    Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Onanole Foundation Grant Program

    Funding for local community capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    One Health at the Community Level

    Volunteer placements for international development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000,000 to $50,000,000
    • Up to 95% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 23, 2022
    • Closing date : April 12, 2022
    Canada
  • Town of Hinton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    One-Off Financial Request

    Support for one-time community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,333 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Hinton, Alberta, Canada
  • One8 Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    One8 Foundation — General Funding

    Strategic funding for selected nonprofit partners
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • Service Canada logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports

    Employment support funding for people with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250 to $6,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Ontario home energy support to lower utility bills
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20 to $12,000
    • Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Sport logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Sport Hosting Program

    Funding for major amateur sport events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)

    Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Works – Education Supports

    Education and employment support through Ontario Works
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Works – Financial Assistance

    Income support for people in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 733 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Open Call for Research

    Funding for innovative impact assessment research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 4, 2024
    • Closing date : October 18, 2024
    Canada
  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

    Funding for community projects in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 12% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 3, 2026
    • Closing date : May 7, 2026
    Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations

    Operating funding for Indigenous-led nonprofits in Edmonton
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $50,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 26, 2025
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Cancer Research Society (CRS) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Operating grants

    Funding for promising Canadian cancer research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 140,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 11, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Petfinder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Operation Grant

    Funding for adoption group operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • City of Saint John logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Operational Funding

    Operational support for Saint John nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $20,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2026
    NB, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Order Trees

    County tree planting and volunteer programme
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada