
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 FundingClosedFunding for survivor-focused justice services
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Indigenous and Northern Communities
Funding for housing projects in Indigenous and northern communities
Grant and FundingOpenRainbow Foundation of Hope Education Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers at Langara College
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Roads Grant Program
Funding for private road improvements and maintenance
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosedACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpenQEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Cultural Heritage Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and RecreationFunding for Indigenous cultural heritage projects
Grant and FundingOpenMoffat Family Fund - Moose Jaw & District
Funding for children and families in Moose Jaw
Grant and FundingClosedThe Hibel Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for qualified nonprofit organizations
Grant and FundingOpen2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists
Support for selected New Brunswick artists- Grant and FundingClosed
The Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase II (JCIHRP-II)
International biomedical research collaboration
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Financial Assistance Program – All-Access Day Passes (Social Service Agencies)
Subsidized recreation day passes for social service agencies
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture & Heritage Grants
Small funding for arts, culture and heritage projects
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebate for Registered Ontario Charities
Property tax rebate for registered charities- Other SupportClosed
National Indigenous Coaching Awards
Recognition for outstanding Indigenous coaches
Grant and FundingClosedVoluntary Demolition of Structure
Municipal rebate for voluntary structure demolition- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Unsolicited Concept Note / Unsolicited Proposal Funding Mechanism
Two-step funding for international development projects
Grant and FundingClosedHomelessness Support Service Fund
Support for homelessness services and prevention initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedThe Children's Foundation Bursary and Scholarship Program
Funding for post-secondary bursaries and scholarships
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpenArts and Cultural Assistance Program
Supports arts, culture, and heritage projects and activities
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Security Infrastructure Program Grant
Funding for security assessments and infrastructure improvements
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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.
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons & Charity Rebate
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and charities
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Mise en valeur du patrimoine par les arts
Funding for artistic heritage enhancement projects

Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Foundation of Central Alberta - Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Grant
Supports community projects in Central Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
Funding for francophone community projects in Halifax
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - Annual Operating Funding
Supports arts organizations and community artistic activities
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities in Canada: 2022
Funding to support public review of a nuclear oversight report
Grant and FundingClosedMiriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence
One-year residency with mentorship and support
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project
Support for public participation in a nuclear project review
Grant and FundingSuspendedWorkforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAdvisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations
Support for arts organizations facing closure
Grant and FundingClosedAccreditation program for private archives
Accreditation for private archives services
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Community funding for local service projects
Grant and FundingOpenVolunteer Based Arts Organizations
Annual operating support for volunteer-based arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Society - Strengthening Civic Space
Supports civic engagement and civil society- Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW Indigenous Women's Award (IWA)
Funding for Indigenous women in higher education
Grant and FundingClosedHawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education — Alarm Donation Program
Supports carbon monoxide education and alarm donations
Grant and FundingSuspendedFrench Language Services Program
Supports initiatives promoting and protecting Nunavut's Francophone community
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding
Funding for province-wide arts organizations in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Marine Coordinator Component
Funding for Indigenous marine coordination capacity
Grant and FundingOpenMilton Community Connections Grant
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuébec International Development Program
Funding for Quebec international cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 240,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence
Supports projects preventing gender-based violence- Grant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNext Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program
Funding for urban design studies and drawings
Other SupportOpenTemporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry
Hire skilled foreign workers immigrating to Canada
Grant and FundingOpenOrganic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Funding for agri-food and territorial concertation
Grant and FundingClosedHealth Protection (Gwen E. Leslie Memorial) Lecture
Funding for a public health protection lecture
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOur Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding
Long-term Indigenous-led conservation funding
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values
Funding for Inuit cultural and community wellness projects
Grant and FundingArchivedBrownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program
Funding for green trades training projects
Grant and FundingOpenCorporate Grants Program
Supports bold environmental activism for lasting change
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 2: Development and transfer of knowledge regarding support offered to victims, their families, and witnesses of criminal offences
Funding for victim support knowledge projects
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Challenge grant
Support inclusive physical activity and sport participation
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
Funding for emerging community needs

Grant and FundingOpenCanada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
Supports retraining after major layoffsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision
Funding for participation in a CNSC hearing process
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Works – Education Supports
Education and employment support through Ontario Works
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Initiatives Program
Support for agricultural and rural community projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
Funding for tourism growth and diversification projects.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFinancial support for students - research and education on Quebec
Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant
Funding for cultural festivals in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpenSaskEnergy Inc. - Sponsorships
Support for Saskatchewan community-focused organizations
Grant and FundingOpenClean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
Supports clean energy transition in remote communities
Grant and FundingClosedIntercultural Diversity Micro Grant
Micro funding for intercultural diversity initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards
Awards for emerging Canadian vocalists
Grant and FundingClosedPileus Foundation — Medical Research Grants
Funding for high-impact medical research
Grant and FundingOpenVancouver Sport Hosting Grants
Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities
Grant and FundingClosedAbbey's Foundation — Arts Scholarships
Annual arts scholarships for graduating students
Grant and FundingOpenNon-Competitive Grants
Financial support for community projects and urgent needs
Grant and FundingOpenMy Great Neighbourhood Grant
Funding for community-building neighbourhood projects
Grant and FundingOpenSmall Grant Accessibility Program
Funding for small-scale cultural initiatives in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedNunavut Arts Program
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut


Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Construction Research Centre
Collaborate on construction R&D