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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.

3864 opportunities available
ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)

Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
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)

Support for community-focused structuring projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)

Funding for regional social programs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

Financing for business start-up and expansion
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 2

Support for collective market development
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing

Support for rental housing construction in Charlevoix-Est
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
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
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
Musicaction — International Event
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Event

Support for international music promotion
Quebec, Canada
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

Funding for business growth in Coaticook
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
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

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

Support for local business development in La Tuque
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program

Funding for sustainable forest management projects
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

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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.

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
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3

Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 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
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

Repayable financing for local business growth
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
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ

Supports community organizations addressing identified housing needs in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Agricultural Societies Program

Funding for Alberta agricultural societies
Alberta, Canada
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund

Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Ontario, Canada
Transportez vert  — Coaching for energy management
Grant and FundingClosed

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management

Supports expert energy management for vehicle fleet emissions reduction
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities

Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Quebec, Canada
SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities

Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events
Quebec, Canada
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Canada
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Quebec, Canada
Cultural Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Development Fund

Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Quebec, Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Funding for social enterprise development
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Quebec, Canada
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects

Supports community initiatives improving housing conditions in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Quebec, Canada

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Impulse-Skills program
Grant and FundingOpen

Impulse-Skills program

Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Quebec, Canada
Project Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Project Financing

Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Black Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Black Arts Projects

Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects

Funding for Canadian museums to develop accessible digital storytelling projects
Canada
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund

Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities
Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects

Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Canada
Supporting youth employment centers
Grant and FundingOpen

Supporting youth employment centers

Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingArchived

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Funding for social economy business development
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

Support for rural collective initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Assistance program for venues
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for venues

SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Quebec, Canada
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 1

Support for institutional biofood market development
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Justice Program - Indigenous Engagement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Justice Program - Indigenous Engagement Fund

Supports Indigenous participation in justice system engagement activities
Canada
Employment stabilization
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment stabilization

Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund

Supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice initiatives
Canada
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Music Organizations: Operating

Ongoing support for Ontario music organizations
Ontario, Canada
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism establishment accessibility program

Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Quebec, Canada
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation

Supports local outdoor recreation projects
Quebec, Canada
Language Interpreter Grants
Grant and FundingArchived

Language Interpreter Grants

Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Ontario, Canada
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Grant and FundingArchived

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Ontario, Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Ontario, Canada

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Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Grant and FundingClosed

Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG

Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Quebec, Canada
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Grant and FundingOpen

CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs

Support for innovative housing solutions addressing complex issues
Quebec, Canada
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Ontario, Canada
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants

Supports major housing and shelter renovations and repairs
Alberta, Canada
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Neighbourhood Planting Program

Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund

Supports community-focused projects across various sectors
Canada
Micro & Leadership Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Micro & Leadership Grants

Support for small community-focused projects in West Vancouver
Canada
Skills Catalyst Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Catalyst Fund

Supports innovative workforce development projects with funding up to 80%
Canada
SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants

Supports early career child health researchers
Quebec, Canada
School Food Infrastructure Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

School Food Infrastructure Grant

Supports infrastructure upgrades for school food programs
Canada
B
Grant and FundingClosed

B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant

Flexible support for Black-led community initiatives
Canada
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant

Provides one-time funding for amateur sport organizations recovery
Canada
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Fish & Wildlife Grants

Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
British Columbia, Canada
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Workforce Planning Boards
Other SupportOpen

Workforce Planning Boards

Local labour market research and planning support
Ontario, Canada
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories

Work experience and training support for organizations
Northwest Territories, Canada
Global Impact Cash Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Global Impact Cash Grants

Funding for innovative, tech-enabled social impact projects
Canada
Strategic Fund – Community Life
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Fund – Community Life

Supports strategic projects improving official language minority communities
Canada
Humanities in Place
Grant and FundingOpen

Humanities in Place

Supports projects promoting diverse storytelling of American histories
Quebec, Canada
Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Grant and FundingClosed

Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)

Supports innovative technologies to reduce food waste
Canada
Environment - Special Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Environment - Special Initiatives

Supports environmental protection projects globally
Quebec, Canada