
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.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClean Foundation — Green Jobs
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
Supports local student nutrition programs- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rare As One (Cycle 3)
Patient-led rare disease network support
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Initiatives Funding
Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.- Grant and FundingClosed
Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary
Bursary for Lake of Bays students pursuing post-secondary studies
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenNorth Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding support for attainable housing projects
Grant and FundingClosedNL Registered Nurses' Education & Research Trust Funding Program
Funding for nursing education and research
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedNorth Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Financial support for youth sports participation
Grant and FundingOpenThe Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants
Research support for early-career clinician researchers
Grant and FundingOpenSocial and Community Development Grants
Community funding for social initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Grant and FundingClosedBritish Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenPublic Library Services
Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Tax CreditsClosedRecognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia- Grant and FundingClosed
American Literary Translators Association - Hong Kong Literature Translation Mentorship
Support for Hong Kong literature translation mentorships
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSport Development Grant
Funding for local sport development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedLimestone Trucking Assistance Program
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Grant and FundingOpenCultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New BrunswickDiscover 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 FundingClosedIndigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Archives Support Program
Support for accredited private archives services

Tax CreditsClosedAPPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
Property tax relief for specific assessment changes
Grant and FundingClosedUnity in Diversity Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Funding for inclusion and intercultural understanding
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core support for Indigenous-led cultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosedPromotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets

Grant and FundingClosedThe Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommemorations and celebrations program
Funding for New Brunswick heritage commemorations
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity
Grant and FundingClosedHelp One — Children's Financial Assistance
Immediate financial help for Saskatoon youth
Grant and FundingClosedACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity-Led Research Program
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Grant and FundingClosedSusan Skinner Memorial Fund Scholarship Program
Leadership support for women with bleeding disordersDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with grants!
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Grant and FundingOpenArts Management Systems Funding
Improve arts organizations operational management systems
Grant and FundingClosedTransportation Demand Management Community Grant Program
Funding for community-based transportation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedHeadHeartHand Foundation — Community Support Programs
Holistic mentorship for community development
Grant and FundingClosedSafer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Policy for Rural and Forestry Sectors
Financial support for rural and forestry projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Meridian Housing Foundation — Rent Supplement Program
Rent subsidies for eligible households - Grant and FundingClosed
Enhancing Integrated Care
Strengthen integrated team-based primary and community care
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonThe Susan Langley Earth Steward Teaching Award
Recognition for sustainability education teachers
Grant and FundingClosedNakusp and Area Community Foundation Grants
Community funding for local projects in Area K
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in nuclear licence review
Grant and FundingClosedAlcohol, Gambling and Cannabis Social Responsibility Funding
Funding for responsible use and harm reduction initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenAccess Support Fund
Support for disability-related and mental health needs in community projects.
Grant and FundingClosedSchoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonINMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)
Support for INMD-relevant research and training activities
Grant and FundingClosedGladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSeeding Food Innovation Grants
Seed funding for sustainable food innovation research

Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grants Committee - Township of Scugog
Funding for community programs and events in Scugog
Grant and FundingClosedSewer Lateral Management Program
Support for sewer lateral repairs and investigationsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
Try the helloDarwin platform today and find programs that fit your needs
The helloDarwin application makes it easy to unlock grants so your business can grow faster—with less hassle and more impact.

Grant and FundingClosedJEDDI Training Bursary
Financial support for co-op training and professional development
Grant and FundingClosedMcMillan Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for research, education and the arts
Grant and FundingClosedCody Kehler It's in the Memories Society — Community Support
Support for youth and families in Delta
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedBOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
Funding and capacity development for Black-serving nonprofits
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCat Spay & Neuter Voucher Program and Cat Intake Program
Support for cat sterilization and intake services
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program
Travel support for eligible sport trips
Grant and FundingClosedRDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation
Grant and FundingClosedThe Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
Grant and FundingClosedGeorgina Y. Baidoo Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Support for childhood cancer treatment in Ghana
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPartners in climate protection
Municipal climate action support program- Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Fund “Mains Ouvertes”
Rapid emergency aid for people in severe distress 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Daylight Fund
Funding to support safety initiatives for women and gender-diverse groups in Canada
- Grant and FundingClosed
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Grant Program
Support for nonprofit truth-focused projects
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
Grant and FundingOpenNiagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Funding for Niagara Falls cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosedTay Township Grants and Donations Program
Modest funding for community initiatives in Tay Township
Grant and FundingClosedGender Equity Action Fund (GEAF)
Support for community-led gender equity projects
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Priorities Fund
Supports Indigenous-led social, cultural, and legal projects.