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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.

1191 programs available
  • Municipality of South Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Private Cemetery Support Framework

    Financial support for private cemeteries
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Private Roads Grant Program

    Funding for private road improvements and maintenance
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Private Storm Sewer Lateral Grant Program

    Supports private storm sewer lateral repairs
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRO Kids

    Support for youth recreation access
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)

    Supports research commercialization centres
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative

    Funding for agriculture and food career promotion
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Property Tax Deferral Program

    Property tax relief for eligible residents
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Owen Sound logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Property Tax Rebate for Registered Ontario Charities

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Property Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)

    Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Oshawa logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)

    Temporary property tax relief for qualifying Oshawa homeowners
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100 to $535
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Provincial Land Tax rebate program for registered charities

    Tax rebate for eligible registered charities
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)

    Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • London Arts Council logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Public Art and Monument Program

    Support for public art and monuments
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saint-Eustache logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rain Barrel Sales

    Financial aid for rain barrel purchases
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30 to $250
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant

    Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Orillia logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities

    40% property tax relief for eligible charities
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Loyalist Township logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rebates and Credits

    Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    recACCESS Program

    Fee assistance for Barrie recreation access
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators

    Funding for new theatre work development
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Recommender Grants for Writers

    Funding for Ontario writers’ new work
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Assistance Program

    Fee support for eligible recreation participation
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 90 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Assistance Program (RAP)

    Subsidized recreation access for Hamilton residents
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Amherstburg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Fee Assistance (P2P)

    90% fee support for eligible recreation programs
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Port Hope logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Fee Assistance Program

    Recreation access support for Port Hope residents
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Recreation Subsidies

    Support for youth recreation access
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Stone Mills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreational Youth Grants

    Youth recreation funding for local families
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 42 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Dufferin Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant

    Supports refugee resettlement collaboration in Dufferin County
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Region of Waterloo Arts Funding

    Funding for innovative arts projects in Waterloo Region
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation (WRHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Region of Waterloo History Prize

    Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Registered Charity Rebates

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Registered Charity Tax Rebate

    40% property tax rebate for registered charities
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • The Democracy Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Religious Freedom Fellowship

    Remote fellowship for young religious freedom advocates
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rent-Geared-To-Income

    Subsidized housing for eligible households
    Brockville, Gananoque, Prescott, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Brockville, Gananoque, Prescott, Ontario
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity

    Funding for equity-focused community initiatives
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    River Dali Foundation

    Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region
    BC, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project

    Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Ajax logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Ajax — General Funding

    One-time community funding for service organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Dunnville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Dunnville — General Funding

    Community funding for education and service initiatives
    Dunnville, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Dunnville, Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland — Community Grants

    Supports community projects in Sarnia-Lambton
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding

    Community funding for local service projects
    Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Association Partnership Program

    Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Community Program Fund

    Funding for Kingston rural community projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

    Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

    Funding for rural community development projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Brant logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Water Financial Assistance Program

    Cost-share funding for rural water quality projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Safer and Vital Communities Grant

    Supports local anti-hate community projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Salama SHIELD Foundation (SSF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding

    Community-based microfinance and health support
    Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding

    Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program

    Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Development Programs

    Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Facility Access Funding

    Funding for arts access and cultural programming
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 49,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Sustaining Programs

    Funding for established St. Catharines arts organizations
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    School Nutrition Fund

    Annual support for school nutrition programs
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program

    Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program

    Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scugog Youth Initiative Grant

    Funding for youth initiatives in Scugog
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    SECTION 357 / 358 / 359 APPLICATION

    Property tax relief for eligible property changes
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Send a Kid to Camp

    Matching support for kids’ camp costs
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Loyalist Township logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Seniors Citizens Property Tax Credit & Charity Rebates

    Property tax relief for seniors and charities
    Loyalist Township, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Loyalist Township, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sewer Lateral Management Program

    Support for sewer lateral repairs and investigations
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada