
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.
Expert AdviceClosedCapacity-building support for community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenCo-operators - Co-operators Community Funds
Supports employability initiatives for underserved groups
Tax CreditsClosedTax Refund / Cancellation / Reduction - Section 357/358 Application
Municipal property tax relief application
Grant and FundingOpenThe Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - General Operating Support
Unrestricted support for organizational growth- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding
Community-based microfinance and health support - Grant and FundingClosed
314Oasis Civic Infrastructure for Tornado-Affected Communities
Supports civic infrastructure in tornado-affected communities
Grant and FundingClosedThe Community Fund for Mental Health Education
Mental health workshop funding for rural communities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvestment Banking — Corporate Finance
Financing for cultural businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenAct for Wildlife Program
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
Supports organizational development and innovation in the arts sector in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedAAC Membership FarmFood360 Program
Funding for Ontario agri-food virtual reality tours
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSchool bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedUrban/Hometown Green Team Program
Supports youth employment and community development projects.
Grant and FundingClosedProgram to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Funding for climate training in the bio-food sector

Grant and FundingOpenDistrict of Sicamous Community Service Grant
Support for local community service initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTenant Defence Fund Pilot Program
Support for tenant groups facing housing disputes
Grant and FundingOpenMarian Hebb Research Grant
Supports research in Canadian arts for publication or innovation.
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Thunder Bay Housing Community Improvement Plan (Housing CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for new housing development in Thunder Bay
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenEarly Childhood Educator Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy to support early childhood educator wages in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Développement La Mitis - Regional Fund
Regional funding for multi-municipality projects
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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.
Grant and FundingOpenConference or Event Sponsorship Grant
Financial support for local conferences and events
Grant and FundingClosedGreater Toronto Apartment Association Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Funding for homeless-serving community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenCorporate Donations
Supports philanthropic initiatives and charitable activities
Grant and FundingOpenAide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Foundation for Innovation - College Fund
Funding for college research infrastructure partnerships- Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de subventions de musicounts
Funding for music education initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedTransformation Storytelling Fellowship
Supports youth-led storytelling for systems change
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional and organizational development in museology program
Funding for museum training and organizational development- Grant and FundingClosed
Central National Gottesman Inc. — Philanthropy & Giving
Community-based charitable giving support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in Darlington licence review
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Naturalization and Tree Planting Grants
Supports community environmental projects
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Projects (Projets ponctuels autochtones)
Support for one-time Indigenous initiatives in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenRe-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant
Funding for downtown activation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAura Cacia Positive Change Project
Support for transformational programs for women and girls
Grant and FundingClosedVital Grants
Supports regional sustainability collaboration and long-term impact
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way Central Alberta - Project Grants
Funding for one-time community impact projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenFinancial assistance — Ecocharge
Support for electric vehicle charging projects
Grant and FundingClosedAttainable Housing Rebate Program
Rebates for eligible attainable housing development fees
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Circular Economy Initiatives Fund
Funding for community circular economy projects
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
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Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Support for agri-food awareness projects
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Steps, Big Achievements
Funding for small healthcare projects and equipment
Grant and FundingClosedSolicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot
Support for skilled newcomer employment projects
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
Grant and FundingClosedFight against invasive exotic plants program
Support sustainable invasive plant management initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingClosedBESS Family Foundation Grants
Support for mindfulness and climate-focused initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFondation François Bourgeois
Supports community projects aiding vulnerable groups and health services.
Grant and FundingOpenEcoAction - Stream 2 - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Funding for freshwater innovation across Canada
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects
Funding for youth skills and employment projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Hadden Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for youth education and development
Other SupportClosedEmployment Support and Income Assistance Regulations
Income and employment support for eligible Nova Scotians- Grant and FundingClosed
Programming assistance - arts - organizations
Support for professional arts organizations in Longueuil
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Restorative Justice Grant
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Ministry of Justice, Department of Justice Canada (JUS)Funding for direct restorative justice services
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Grant and FundingOpenConference/Seminar/Workshop Grants
Funding for conferences, seminars, and workshops
Grant and FundingClosedTrade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Grant and FundingClosedThunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
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Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Friends of Finland Education Foundation - Finnish Studies Scholarships
Support for Finnish Studies scholarships and teaching- Grant and FundingClosed
The Betty and Joe Gray Family Foundation — Youth Mental Health Funding
Supports youth mental health initiatives in PEI 
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies
Grant and FundingOpenOttawa Community Foundation - Support for Urgent & Emerging Needs
Rapid funding for urgent community needs
Grant and FundingOpenWinter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Funding for winter road bridge and culvert projects
Grant and FundingOpenFESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports residual fibre utilization projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
The Myron and Berna Garron Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Support for hospital fundraising and giving
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGraduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Rural, Remote & Indigenous Overdose Grants
Support for rural and Indigenous overdose response
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
AGAT Foundation — General Funding
Support for community-focused philanthropic initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEnterprise-led Centres of Excellence Network Programme (ECoN)
Private-sector-led research network funding
- Grant and FundingOpen
Rockland Trust — Community Giving
Community funding for local nonprofits and organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program
Funding for remote clean energy projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpenScotiabank — Term Loan for business
Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWomen Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Funding to strengthen women entrepreneurship ecosystem
Grant and FundingOpenAnimal Welfare Organization Grants
Supports innovative animal welfare projects in Canada
