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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.

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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2025
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social Housing

    Lower-cost housing for low-to-moderate incomes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Kingston, 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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 2, 2026
    Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation

    Funding for Toronto charitable agencies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • St. George's Society Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. George's Society Toronto — General Funding

    One-year funding for Toronto charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Toronto, 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
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
  • Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stark Family Fund

    Funding for community projects in Prince Edward County
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $20,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 9, 2026
    • Closing date : February 6, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    StART Partnership Program

    Toronto mural and street art support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Street Event Grant

    Support for eligible street events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Street Outreach Grant

    Matching support for youth street outreach projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Subsidies

    Support for charitable gaming centre participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

    Funding for supervised summer student jobs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,741 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 8, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Summer Tourism Experience Program

    Supports summer tourism visitor experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for Community Organizations

    Municipal support for local community groups
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

    Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 6, 2023
    • Closing date : January 12, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
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  • SVP Teens Waterloo Region (SVPWR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SVP Teens Grant

    Funding for youth programs in Waterloo Region
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $5,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 26, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sweet Dreams

    Safe sleep support for vulnerable children
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TAC — Theatre Projects

    Funding for professional theatre projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 4, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Tali's Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support

    Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Canada
  • City of Belleville logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Adjustments

    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Tax Assistance and Rebates

    Property tax assistance for eligible Kingston owners
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Tax Assistance Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 241 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Scugog logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible landowners
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Mississauga logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Rebate for Charities

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 28, 2026
    Mississauga, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
  • Municipality of West Nipissing logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Tax Rebate Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible applicants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Rebate Programs – Township of Central Frontenac

    Property tax relief for eligible local properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Tax Rebates

    Property tax relief for eligible low-income residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 1, 2025
    Wellington, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Oakville logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Rebates and Assistance

    Property tax relief for eligible applicants
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities

    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Markham logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Tax Relief and Rebates

    Property tax relief for eligible Markham properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 30, 2026
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
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  • Tay Township logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tay Township Grants and Donations Program

    Modest funding for Tay Township community groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Tay Township, Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Tbaytel for Good Community Fund

    Supports community projects in northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program

    Support for tenant groups facing housing disputes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Aki Latvala Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding

    Support for charities serving children and youth
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
  • The Ballytobin Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The Ballytobin Foundation Grant

    Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • The Benjamin Foundation logo
    Other SupportClosed

    The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services

    Memorial fund management for bereaved families
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • The Bennett Family Foundation (BFF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Bennett Family Foundation — General Funding

    Support for local nonprofit operating needs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)

    Supports knowledge mobilization networks
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund

    Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 4, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Zoey Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Zoey Cares Foundation — Music Therapy Funding

    Music therapy support for hospitalized children
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Théâtre – projets francophones

    Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Therapy Grants

    Therapy support for Asian Canadians in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Together CK - Core Grant Program

    Matching funds for local community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2025
    Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Together CK Municipal Grant

    Matching municipal funding for local community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

    Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $35,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program

    Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 650,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 13, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Foundation (TF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Foundation - Free Play

    Funding for creative outdoor play projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $150,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 24, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Foundation (TF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

    Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    • non-profit business
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 22, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada