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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
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
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% 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 ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Agricultural Societies Program

Funding for agricultural societies to repair infrastructure
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, 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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals

Support program for festivals and events in La Vallée-de-l’Or
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS

Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Quebec, Canada
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Quebec, Canada
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Quebec, Canada
Matane — Green Fund Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Matane — Green Fund Program

Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects
Matane, Quebec, 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
MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects

Support for community life-enhancing structural projects
Cap Sante, 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
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Quebec, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Quebec, Canada
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Saguenay, 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

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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Grant and FundingOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Supports community-driven entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Quebec, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream

Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

Intercultural projects funding initiative in Charlevoix-Est MRC
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

Program supports innovation in Témiscouata's maple industry
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest

Heritage Building Restoration Financial Assistance Program
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, 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
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
Quebec, Canada
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
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Program fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec
Quebec, Canada
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
Quebec, 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
Policy Dialogue Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Policy Dialogue Program

Supports engagement in impact assessment policy and guidance development
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 Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

Financial support for youth-led local community projects
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
Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage

Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025

Funding for social development and inclusion projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingArchived

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
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

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

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

Non-repayable support for rural cooperative and nonprofit projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)

Supports community development projects improving quality of life
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

Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — Canvassing
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Canvassing

Music professionals' travel support for market development
Quebec, Canada
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream

Cybersecurity innovation grants for Quebec businesses
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
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Alberta, Canada
Employment stabilization
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment stabilization

Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

Supports regional projects enhancing public access to water resources
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
MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program

Territorial Partnership Program for artistic creation and inclusion
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment  Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Quebec, 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

Supports ongoing operations of Ontario-based not-for-profit 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

Innovation projects for nature accessibility in Maskinongé
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
MRC Domaine-du-Roy —  Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Local Investment Fund for business project development
Quebec, 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
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 — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support

Supports accessibility for Deaf and disabled project recipients
Ontario, Canada
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Grant and FundingClosed

SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play

Supports outdoor play projects for children in Surrey
Surrey, Quebec, Canada

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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
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Quebec City, Quebec, 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
Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings

Supports preservation and improvement of social and community housing
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
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, 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