Updated May 2026
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.
5458 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenResearch Grants on Education: Large
Supports rigorous education research projects for educational improvement
Grant and FundingOpenEdmonton Public Teachers Charity Trust Fund
Supports organizations helping Edmonton children and families
Grant and FundingOpenWellborn Ecology Fund - School-based Project Grants
Supports place-based ecology education in schools
Grant and FundingClosedKarl A. Bickel and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for journalism programs
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Supports security enhancements for at-risk community gathering spaces
Grant and FundingOpenCanada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Innovation Ecosystem Projects Program for Oceanic Business Growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHappy Roots Foundation — Early Childhood Mental Health Project Funding
Funding for early childhood mental health initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Development Goals Funding Program
Funding for SDG awareness and partnerships
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedSaskTenders
Official Saskatchewan government procurement portal for public tender opportunities- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Support for organizations - health - education - social
Funding for Quebec social impact initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEnhancement of Official Languages Program
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Communications Program
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Tax CreditsOpenManitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Other SupportClosedMilford on Sea Charitable Trust — Community Support
Community funding for local projects and groups- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award
Translational funding for Angelman syndrome research 
Grant and FundingOpenOperate - Sustain
Supports stability for arts organizations involving professional artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Organism financing - humanism
Funding for organizations advancing humanism education Discover Funding for Non-Profits
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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 CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedDeluge resilience
Support for flood-resilient building adaptation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Local Grant Program
Partial support for non-profit Japanese cultural activities
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Sustainability Funding
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity
Grant and FundingClosedZero Plastic Waste Initiative
Support for measurable plastic pollution reduction projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Settlement, Integration and Language Projects
Funding for settlement, language and integration projects 
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Funding for school food infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe RONA Foundation - Build from the Heart
Support for housing access and living-environment projects
Grant and FundingClosedMyositis Canada — Research Funding
Research support for myositis-related projects
Grant and FundingOpenSaint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Stimulate youth through canoeing
Youth canoeing and environmental learning support 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Vibrancy Fund Large Projects
Funding for community capital projects in Lambton Shores
- Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia — General Bursary Funding
Funding for nursing education in BC 
Grant and FundingClosedSport Support Program - Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation projects
Grant and FundingOpenIndoor Space Improvement Grant
Funding for COVID-related business space improvements
Grant and FundingClosedHajar-Jerroumi Scholarship for Visible Minorities at UQAM
Annual scholarship for visible minority students at UQAM
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDigital Equity Accelerator
Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Grant and FundingClosedEARTH University Canada Foundation — General Funding
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition 
Grant and FundingOpenAgriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Grant and FundingClosedTourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund
Support for tourism-focused festivals and events
- Grant and FundingClosed
Helping registered charities in Canada and
Philanthropic support for registered charities 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonVolunteer Recognition Awards
Recognition awards for community volunteers- Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms 
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program
Funding for Indigenous climate monitoring projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBiofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpenCorporate Philanthropy
Supports community health, education, and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Grant and FundingClosedEnhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Funding for accessible spaces in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedWinkler Community Foundation - Darlene Gale Peters Endowment Fund Grants
Supports health education and community health programs
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Funding
Funding to support community-based projects and organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Partnerships Youth Grants
Funding for community youth mentoring projects 
Grant and FundingOpenClean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)
Funding for clean energy projects in remote communities
Grant and FundingClosedSpruce Up Your Story
Restores existing community spaces through practical improvements
Grant and FundingOpenOperating Grant Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NL)Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Grant and FundingOpenCultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
Grant and FundingOpenHeart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Grant and FundingClosedThe Griffiths Family Foundation — General Funding
General support for community-focused initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Grant and FundingClosedContinuous call for projects to reassign subsidized childcare spaces – Lot 12
Funding for subsidized childcare space reallocation
Grant and FundingClosedNanaimo Youth Resilience Grants
Funding for youth violence prevention initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grant Funding
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedJessiman Foundation — General Funding
Support for children and youth initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants
Early-career child health research support
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Québec Philanthrope - Armel-Larochelle Program
Funding for rural community projects in Chaudière-Appalaches
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Funding for inclusive community arts projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
Funding for Indigenous-led cultural leadership projects 
Grant and FundingOpenOrganizational Development Program
Provides capacity-building resources for Black-led organizations
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedEnvironmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion or resource-pooling
Support for environmentally responsible cultural projects and resource-pooling
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan- Other SupportOpen
Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
Financial help and work supports for Manitobans 
Grant and FundingArchivedAssistance program for organizations working for the economic development of Quebec (PAODEQ)
Supports Quebec organizations promoting regional export development and capacity