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Grants and Funding for Non-Profits in Canada for 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.

3632 opportunities available
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy

Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects

Supports Indigenous language revitalization for multi-distinction and urban organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)

Funding for new tourism projects in Beauce-Sartigan
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Investment support for sustainable economic growth in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories

Funding for digital storytelling projects by Canadian heritage organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1

Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Canada Music Fund - Individual Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Music Fund - Individual Initiatives

Supports development and promotion of Canadian music artists
Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands

Charlevoix-Est funding for public bridge and culvert repairs
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Financial support for northern initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial support for northern initiatives

Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Quebec, Canada
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Quebec, Canada
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Social enterprise funding to improve quality of life
Quebec, Canada
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses

Funds for waterway projects to enhance water quality, safety
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities

Supports responsible and sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Quebec, Canada
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1

Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing.
Quebec, Canada
New Horizons for Seniors Program
Grant and FundingClosed

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Federal funding supporting seniors' engagement and community initiatives
Canada
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad

Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Quebec, Canada
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Quebec, Canada
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Quebec, Canada

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"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses

Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Quebec, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Quebec, Canada
Energy Affordability Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Energy Affordability Program

Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households
Ontario, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches

Financial aid for cultural equipment and infrastructure development
Levis, Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

Support for structural projects to revitalize communities
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Ontario, Canada
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Quebec, Canada
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery

Financial support for commercial facade renovations in targeted sectors
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grow the Herd Pilot Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow the Herd Pilot Program

Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream

FLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition
Quebec, Canada
HomeEnergySaver Program
Grant and FundingArchived

HomeEnergySaver Program

Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
Ontario, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for cultural events

Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy

Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Quebec, Canada
Existing Building Commissioning program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Existing Building Commissioning program

Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Ontario, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program

Sustainable Forest Management Program: Targeted Interventions Initiative
Cap Sante, Quebec, Canada

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MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés

Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Quebec, Canada
Shelter Enhancement Program – Renovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Shelter Enhancement Program – Renovation

Funding for on-reserve shelter repairs for domestic violence victims
Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

Innovation funding for sustainable tourism in Charlevoix-Est
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Quebec, Canada
ID Gatineau — FDEES
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ID Gatineau — FDEES

Funding for social economy projects in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives

Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Business Registry
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Business Registry

Ontario's online business registry
Ontario, Canada
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1

Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Quebec, Canada
ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)

Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Quebec, Canada
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects

Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)

Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Quebec, Canada
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Canada
Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Quebec, Canada
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Supports business development and employment in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Quebec, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle —  Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit

Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Canada
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 2

Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Quebec, Canada
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Alberta, Canada

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Community Economic Development (CED)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Economic Development (CED)

Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects

Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Ontario, Canada
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)

Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Quebec, Canada
RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund

Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)

Quebec Fund supports anti-poverty and social exclusion initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — International Event
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Event

Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Quebec, Canada
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Quebec, Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Quebec, Canada
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Grant and FundingOpen

Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station

Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Quebec, Canada
Ecological Gift Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Ecological Gift Program

Offers tax incentives for donating ecologically sensitive land
Canada
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program

Sustainable forest management program for Capitale-Nationale region
Quebec, Canada
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2

Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
British Columbia, Canada
Trademarks
Other SupportClosed

Trademarks

Register or renew a trademark
Canada
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature

La Tuque's downtown revitalization and facade renovation initiative
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert
Grant and FundingClosed

PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert

Supports Villeray businesses implementing sustainable and socially responsible initiatives
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3

Supports innovation in civil security and advanced logistics
Quebec, Canada
La Ruche — FMC+
Grant and FundingOpen

La Ruche — FMC+

Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

Investment fund for economic impact businesses in Abitibi-Ouest
Quebec, Canada
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Quebec, Canada
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
British Columbia, Canada