
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.
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedConference support for Manitoba community foundations
Grant and FundingOpenNon-profit SMART Grants
Supports energy and climate change projects for non-profits and First Nations.
Grant and FundingClosedThe Hudson Aviation Foundation — Aviation Education Funding
Supports aviation education and careers
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenGenome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Deferral Program
Property tax relief for eligible residents
Grant and FundingOpenFreshslice Cares
Support youth sport participation and community physical activity- Grant and FundingClosed
Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Funding for online youth masculinity projects
Grant and FundingOpenLocal Economic Development Support Grant
Operational funding for local economic development
Grant and FundingOpenElectric Vehicle Incentive
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
Grant and FundingClosedGender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) & Community Enhancement Program
Prince Edward Island Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population, R.L. Cotton Trust Fund for Public ParksFunding for inclusive community projects in PEI

Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonShuswap Community Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Shuswap
Grant and FundingOpenACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedArts organizations operational assistance
Operational support for New Brunswick arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenEI Premium Reduction Program
Reduces employer premiums for disability benefit plans
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPartners in scholarships Canada
Scholarship program administration support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspendedCleanBC — Commercial Express Program
Commercial building electrification incentivesDiscover 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 FundingClosedMLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants
Funding for Ontario youth sport initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics capacity building
Grant and FundingClosedTargeted Call for Proposals 2023-2024 for Deploying Resource Persons to Help Women Exit Prostitution
Funding for support services helping women leave prostitution
Grant and FundingOpenLanguage Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Community Fund
Supports grassroots community programs with lasting impact- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Abitibi-Témiscamingue athlete fund
Financial support for regional elite athletes
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenRural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Grant and FundingOpenPerennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in QuebecEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedJournalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream
Multi-year support to strengthen independent journalism organizations- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Research on training
Support for coaching and sport research
Grant and FundingClosedPort Dover Foundation Grant Program
Funding support for charitable community projects
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals
Funds applied anti-doping scientific research projects
Grant and FundingOpenALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program
Support for innovative ALS research projects
Grant and FundingClosedAppel à projets pour les artistes et organismes artistiques en Outaouais
Support for artistic projects in Outaouais
Grant and FundingOpenSaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program
Supports essential services for vulnerable community members
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial support program for people with hereditary ataxia
Partial funding for hereditary ataxia support needs- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership-Somalia
Invitation-only support for women’s rights in Somalia
Grant and FundingClosedJohn Andrews Foundation Grant Program
Funding for charitable projects in Northwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenSynchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
The Lewitt Family Foundation
Supports education and music programs for those in need 
Grant and FundingClosedNGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Grant and FundingArchivedCAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchivedCanada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Wage support for eligible Canadian employers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedTechnology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchivedGrants for adapted businesses
Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities