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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.

1226 programs available
  • George Jeffrey Children's Foundation (GJCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wilderness Discovery Grant 2026

    Free accessible camping experience for selected clients
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : April 3, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : April 3, 2026
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Women United Community Action Grants

    Funding for women-led community initiatives
    Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : March 2, 2026
    Closing date : April 17, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : March 2, 2026
    Closing date : April 17, 2026
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    WSIB Research and Grants Program

    Supports research and training for workplace safety
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : October 11, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : October 11, 2024
  • Town of Plympton-Wyoming logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wyoming Community Foundation Grants

    Funding for community projects in Wyoming
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    York Region Community Investment Fund

    Funding for local housing stability initiatives
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : June 28, 2023
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : June 28, 2023
  • Town of Penetanguishene logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Endowment Fund

    Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : March 1, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : March 1, 2024
  • Town of Tillsonburg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Leadership Grant

    Financial support for youth leadership opportunities
    Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Yehoah Rapha Prayer House (YRPH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    YRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program

    Scholarships for Christian private school students
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream

    Supports capital improvements through construction, fixed equipment, and development
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund

    Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    HomeEnergySaver Program

    Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

    Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

    Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral

    Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

    Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2025
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating

    Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

    Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 11, 2015
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 11, 2015
  • Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation (WRHF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    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
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub

    Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
    BC, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : July 14, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : July 14, 2026