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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.

1285 programs available
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)

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

    Public Art and Monument Program

    Support for public art and monuments
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30 to $250
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Orillia logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities

    40% property tax relief for eligible charities
    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
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Assistance Program

    Fee support for eligible recreation participation
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Port Hope logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Fee Assistance Program

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

    Recreation Subsidies

    Support for youth recreation access
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 42 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Registered Charity Rebates

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 28, 2024
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Reise Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Reise Family Foundation Grants

    Funding for charitable initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Democracy Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Religious Freedom Fellowship

    Remote fellowship for young religious freedom advocates
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 1, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • River Dali Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    River Dali Foundation

    Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 14, 2026
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Dunnville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Dunnville — General Funding

    Community funding for local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Dunnville, Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding

    Community service funding for local projects
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 24, 2022
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Community Program Fund

    Support for rural Kingston community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

    Funding for rural community development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 17, 2026
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Brant logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Water Financial Assistance Program

    Cost-share funding for rural water quality projects
    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
  • Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding

    Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives
    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
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Facility Access Funding

    Funding for arts access and cultural programming
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • The Temiskaming Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    School Nutrition Fund

    Annual support for school nutrition programs
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : June 1, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program

    Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
    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
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Send a Kid to Camp

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

    Sewer Lateral Management Program

    Support for sewer lateral repairs and investigations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Bytown Brigantine Inc. (BBI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ships2Shores

    Free youth sailing and community service experience
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sienna Senior Living logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sienna For Seniors Grant

    Funding for senior-focused community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund

    Funding for Simcoe County tourism and culture projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 10, 2025
    • Closing date : February 14, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

    Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Mississauga logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Projects Grant

    Funding for small community projects in Mississauga
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2025
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social Housing

    Affordable housing support for eligible households
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program

    Subsidized housing based on household income
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Event Permit Fee Assistance Program

    Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Supports Program

    Health benefits for eligible Hamilton residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Their Opportunity logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Subsidy

    Support for children’s sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brampton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Tourism Events

    Sponsorship for Brampton sport tourism events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 2, 2026
    Brampton, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports and Cultural Events Funding

    Funding for sports and cultural event participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sprout Ideas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sprout Ideas Fellowship

    Youth fellowship for community project support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of St. Marys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. Marys Designated Heritage Property Grant Program

    Funding for heritage property conservation in St. Marys
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Marys, Ontario, Canada