
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 FundingClosedFinancial support for trades students
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Operating support for public art galleries
Grant and FundingOpenProduct and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
- Grant and FundingClosed
Fundraising project organization
Support for time-limited fundraising projects
Grant and FundingClosedSacred Heart Bursary Program
Need-based financial aid for Sacred Heart students
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Project Funding
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations
Grant and FundingClosedOsmow's Hope Fund — General Funding
Supports school meals and community infrastructure
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHarbour Lights Campaign — Food Bank Funding
Community fundraising for local food banks
Wage Subsidies And InternsSuspendedEHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Wage support for hiring newcomers in electricity
Grant and FundingClosedRacial Justice Project Grants
Supports racial justice initiatives in worker co-ops
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Supports road safety and victim assistance projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCatalyst Grant : Reimagining acute care
Research funding for acute care innovation
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
Funding for local vitalization projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Rotary International — Grants
Funding for Rotary-led community service projects - Grant and FundingClosed
HVTT Foundation — Student Scholarships
Scholarships for underprivileged students
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity organization funding
Supports organizations fighting poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Annual property tax relief for eligible residents
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEnergy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Community Impact Grant
Funding for local non-profit community initiatives
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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.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenQuebec school for entrepreneurs
Business growth training for entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedRural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects
Grant and FundingClosedAnnual Research Grants
Supports dermatology research projects across multiple categories
Grant and FundingClosedFamily Directed Respite (FDR)
Reimbursement support for autism respite planning
Grant and FundingArchivedAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Supports consultation capacity for Indigenous communities
- Grant and FundingClosed
Lanaudière propulse le mouvement (pafilr)
Funding for active recreation projects in Lanaudière
Grant and FundingClosedPsychotherapy subsidies - individuals, organizations, and community professionals
Subsidized psychotherapy access for young people- Grant and FundingClosed
Support de la fsab pour la déficience intellectuelle et les arts et la culture
Support for mission-aligned nonprofit projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenWorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy aids training and employment through subsidized wages
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice
Funding for restorative justice services in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedREGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit
Grant and FundingOpenFederated Co-operatives Limited - Sponsorships
Sponsorship support for Western Canadian organizations
Expert AdviceOpenNordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Development Fund
Funding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Korea-Related Cultural Events
Support for Korea-related cultural exchange activities
Grant and FundingClosedMindset Social Innovation Foundation — General Funding
Supports solutions to complex social problems
Grant and FundingClosedGuelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge
Supports community food resilience and circular economy initiatives
Other SupportOpenBarterPay It Forward Foundation
Operational support for Canadian charities via Barter Credits
Grant and FundingClosedThe Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan — General Funding
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Grant and FundingClosedDisaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenAlbert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Grant and FundingClosedGrants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)
Community funding for local organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part A: Course Design
Funding for competition course design improvements
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Support for family-friendly civic events in Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant
One-time recovery funding for amateur sport groups
Grant and FundingOpenThe Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Resident Research Grants
Support for resident-led health research projects
Grant and FundingClosedSport Support Program - Community Sport for All Initiative
Support for inclusive community sport initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedThe Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation — General Funding
Financial support for people and organizations in need
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants and Donations Program
Funding for local community groups and events
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Supports hiring recent graduates in Northern Ontario
- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Support for research - training
Research support for sport and physical activity projects
Grant and FundingClosedInvestor Education and Protection Grants Program
Supports investor education and protection initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Funding for Indigenous agriculture skills and training


Grant and FundingOpenThe Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - ACEs & Resilience Stream
Supports collaborative resilience-building initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedFirst Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund
Affordable Indigenous housing support in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedFunding Guidelines for Non-Registered Entities and their Projects
Funding for charitable projects led by non-registered entities- Grant and FundingClosed
We Love You Connie Foundation — DIPG Research Funding
Supports DIPG research and children’s brain cancer care
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports
Supports disability-related work barriers to employment
Grant and FundingClosedEva Henderson Memorial Fund
Support palliative and end-of-life care programming- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Artistic shift
Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
Grant and FundingOpenFondation Québec Philanthrope - Free to Play
Funding for outdoor play projects for children- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships - women who wish to pursue a study project
Scholarships for women studying in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosedYouth in Action Grants
Youth-led community initiatives in Southwestern Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenPublic transit development assistance program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for regional public transit
Supports regional public transit services and technological integration
Grant and FundingClosedCombatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Grant
Funding for anti-trafficking initiatives in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern and Regional Economic Development Program
Supports regional economic development and diversification initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedContinuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding
Capital funding for Indigenous continuing care spaces
Grant and FundingClosedBell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund
Supports mental health programs through community grants

Tax CreditsOpenCity of Belleville Property Tax Rebate & Credit Programs
Property tax rebates and credits for eligible applicants