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.
404 opportunities available
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
XLerate Program
Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
Supports tax-based incentives for new or redeveloped employment properties
Grant and FundingOpen
Court Challenges Program (CCP)
Supports legal actions advancing constitutional and language rights
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Tourism Growth Program supports tourism industry development in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Money for businesses to hire students
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Cost-share funding for rural economic development
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 FundingOpen
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Black Youth Mentorship Program
Mentorship and supportive programming for Black youth
Grant and FundingOpen
FPACN Justice Grant Program
Supports Black-led justice and equity initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund
Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Government of Ontario (ON), Government of Canada, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
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Grant and FundingClosed
Grid Innovation Fund
Financial support for electricity conservation innovation in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Grant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Projects
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada, Community Futures Oxford
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Home Renovation Savings Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Municipality of North Cowichan, Better Homes BC, Save on Energy (SOE)
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
CoolSaver Program
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Other SupportOpen
Instant Discounts Program
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Performance Program
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Energy Affordability Program
Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Grant and FundingArchived
HomeEnergySaver Program
Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Existing Building Commissioning program
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
APCHQ — 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 FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Supports ongoing operations of Ontario-based not-for-profit music organizations
Grant and FundingArchived
Language Interpreter Grants
Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Supports accessibility for Deaf and disabled project recipients
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Supports commercialization of AI-driven solutions with funding
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Supports Franco-Ontarian cultural and socio-economic projects.
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Supports innovative tourism development and investment projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Financial support for arts and community engagement projects.
Grant and FundingOpen
Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)
Supports major events boosting tourism and economic impact in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Support inclusive, community-building festivals in Toronto with significant free cultural programming
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Women's Futures
Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Funding for strategic scientific research in Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
Supports local charitable programs and community projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Grant and FundingClosed
Energizing Life Community Fund
Support for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
The OVIN Content Partnerships Program funds Ontario-based institutions up to $50,000 to develop micro-credentials for the automotive and mobility workforce.
Grant and FundingClosed
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Support for Aboriginal business growth and competitiveness
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
Supports artistic organizations in London for annual activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Operating Grants
Supports community, youth, and cultural organizations in Thunder Bay
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Supports French-language music projects for professional Ontario artists
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Annual Operating Funding
Supports arts organizations and community artistic activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Safer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Supports operating funding for Ontario multi- and inter-arts organizations
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
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