Grant and FundingOpen
XLerate Program
Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
Updated May 2026
Ontario Grants for Non-Profit Organizations: Comprehensive Overview and Opportunities
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Ontario play a vital role in supporting social, cultural, and community development. Access to grants and funding opportunities is essential for these organizations to carry out impactful projects that benefit local communities, address social issues, and promote economic growth. Ontario offers various grant programs specifically designed for non-profit organizations, providing crucial financial support for development, innovation, and community services. This article provides an overview of Ontario grant programs for non-profits, highlights the funding options available across Canada, and introduces key resources like Grantwatch for accessing international grant opportunities.
1109 programs available
- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenEconomic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
Supports tax-based incentives for new or redeveloped employment properties
Grant and FundingOpenCourt Challenges Program (CCP)
Supports legal actions advancing constitutional and language rights
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Grant and FundingClosedEnAbling Change Program
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRegional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth- Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario- Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario - Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenTalent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Money for businesses to hire students
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Funding for rural economic growth projects
Grant and FundingClosedForest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Organizational Mentors
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects- Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenFPACN Justice Grant Program
Supports Black-led justice and equity initiatives in Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario - Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream
Supports capital improvements through construction, fixed equipment, and development 
Grant and FundingOpenBlack Youth Mentorship Program
Mentorship and supportive programming for Black youth
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspendedCanada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.- Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund
Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCustomized Export Development Training Program
Customized export training for Northern Ontario firms
Grant and FundingClosedEnabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
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Grant and FundingOpenOVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Money for electric vehicle related technologies- Grant and FundingClosed
Grid Innovation Fund
Supports Ontario electrification projects for grid flexibility - Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies - Other SupportOpen
Instant Discounts Program
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades - Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Existing Building Commissioning program
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Arts Projects
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects- Grant and FundingArchived
HomeEnergySaver Program
Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes 
Grant and FundingOpenHome Renovation Savings Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Better Homes BC, Save on Energy (SOE)Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects - Grant and FundingOpen
CoolSaver Program
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents 
Grant and FundingClosedBlack Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenDeveloping Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation- Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Energy Affordability Program
Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households - Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada, Community Futures OxfordFunding for Northern Ontario community economic development - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Performance Program
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time - Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ongoing support for Ontario music organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Funding for organizations supporting business growthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenAPCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use 
Grant and FundingArchivedCanada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
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- Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario 
Grant and FundingArchivedLanguage Interpreter Grants
Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenWorkforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFamily Movie Trust Fund — Community Support Program
Community support for family cinema access- Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto 
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
Grant and FundingClosedPathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents- Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions - Grant and FundingOpen
Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties 
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral)
Property tax relief and deferral support
Grant and FundingClosedCorporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Grant and FundingClosedRobert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project
Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
Grant and FundingClosedIndependent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program
Funding for Indigenous energy projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for Whitby community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
River Dali Foundation
Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable housing incentives – not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing incentive (pilot) and affordable rental housing fee waiver
Affordable housing support for Kitchener projects
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight review- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory review 
Grant and FundingClosedEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOrganization Support Program
Support for recognized community organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants Committee
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Other SupportOpenGreater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRockcliffe Park Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Rockcliffe Park community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedClimate and Equity Lab Grants
Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Grant and FundingClosedCity Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Funding for child care facilities and development- Grant and FundingClosed
The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety - General Funding
Support for water safety initiatives in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs - Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance Program
Recreation access support for Port Hope residents
- Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario 
Other SupportClosedAquatic Volunteer Recognition Program
Volunteer hours help cover aquatic course costs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSupport for Community Organizations
Municipal support for local community groupsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,700 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Waste Management, Storage and Processing Facilities in Canada: 2015
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight - Tax CreditsClosed
Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities
40% property tax relief for eligible charities 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSpark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (By-law No. 2022-23)
Property tax relief for eligible charities
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Discretionary Residency Benefit
Housing support for eligible recipients