Grant and FundingClosed
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
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.
1053 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Funding for Indigenous mining conference attendance
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Brantford Grants Program
Funding for local nonprofit community projects
Grant and FundingClosedClean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program
Funding for habitat restoration projects
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Funding for grassroots community initiatives
Other SupportClosedSocial Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program
Subsidized housing based on household income- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)
Community funding for local projects and initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedCommemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy
Funding for commemorative scholarships and projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
Supports local student nutrition programs- Grant and FundingClosed
Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary
Bursary for Lake of Bays students pursuing post-secondary studies - Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding support for attainable housing projects - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
North Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Financial support for youth sports participation 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects
Tax CreditsClosedAPPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
Property tax relief for specific assessment changes
Grant and FundingClosedThe Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTransportation Demand Management Community Grant Program
Funding for community-based transportation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSafer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal
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Grant and FundingClosedSchoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grants Committee - Township of Scugog
Funding for community programs and events in Scugog
Grant and FundingClosedSewer Lateral Management Program
Support for sewer lateral repairs and investigations- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Cat Spay & Neuter Voucher Program and Cat Intake Program
Support for cat sterilization and intake services 
Grant and FundingOpenNiagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Funding for Niagara Falls cultural projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Tay Township Grants and Donations Program
Modest funding for community initiatives in Tay Township 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Private Roads Grant Program
Funding for private road improvements and maintenance 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Financial Assistance Program – All-Access Day Passes (Social Service Agencies)
Subsidized recreation day passes for social service agencies- Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebate for Registered Ontario Charities
Property tax rebate for registered charities - Other SupportClosed
National Indigenous Coaching Awards
Recognition for outstanding Indigenous coaches - Grant and FundingClosed
Voluntary Demolition of Structure
Municipal rebate for voluntary structure demolition 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Children's Foundation Bursary and Scholarship Program
Funding for post-secondary bursaries and scholarships
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpenArts and Cultural Assistance Program
Supports arts, culture, and heritage projects and activities
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons & Charity Rebate
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and charities- Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Annual Operating Funding
Supports arts organizations and community artistic activities - Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities in Canada: 2022
Funding to support public review of a nuclear oversight report 
Grant and FundingOpenMilton Community Connections Grant
Funding for community-focused Milton initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNext Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program
Funding for urban design studies and drawings- Grant and FundingArchived
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision
Funding for participation in a CNSC hearing process - Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Works – Education Supports
Education and employment support through Ontario Works 
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant
Funding for cultural festivals in Mississauga
Grant and FundingClosedIntercultural Diversity Micro Grant
Micro funding for intercultural diversity initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Project Funding
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.- Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Annual property tax relief for eligible residents 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEnergy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects 
Grant and FundingClosedFamily Directed Respite (FDR)
Reimbursement support for autism respite planning- Grant and FundingArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Supports consultation capacity for Indigenous communities 
Grant and FundingClosedGuelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge
Supports community food resilience and circular economy initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)
Community funding for local organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part A: Course Design
Funding for competition course design improvements - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Support for family-friendly civic events in Ottawa 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants and Donations Program
Funding for local community groups and events
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Supports hiring recent graduates in Northern OntarioFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedFunding Guidelines for Non-Registered Entities and their Projects
Funding for charitable projects led by non-registered entities- Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports
Supports disability-related work barriers to employment 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services- Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services 
Tax CreditsOpenCity of Belleville Property Tax Rebate & Credit Programs
Property tax rebates and credits for eligible applicants
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Sustainability Funding
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity 
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Funding for school food infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedMyositis Canada — Research Funding
Research support for myositis-related projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Vibrancy Fund Large Projects
Funding for community capital projects in Lambton Shores
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDigital Equity Accelerator
Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonVolunteer Recognition Awards
Recognition awards for community volunteers
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Grant and FundingClosedEnhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Funding for accessible spaces in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenHeart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits