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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.

359 opportunities available
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 130,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation

Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) Foundation
Supports shelter-related charitable causes in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Grant and FundingArchived

Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral

City of Ottawa
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
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
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation through habitat restoration and research
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

INOVAIT Pilot Fund

INOVAIT Canada
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 3333% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund

Regional Municipality of Durham
Supports sustainable solutions for local food security
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program

Pillar Nonprofit Network
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Together CK - Core Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Together CK - Core Grant Program

Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Supports community initiatives through operational and program funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

OCLF — Small Business Loans

Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous-led mineral development participation and capacity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Grant and FundingArchived

INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
EV ChargeON Program
Grant and FundingClosed

EV ChargeON Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Advance Brampton Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Advance Brampton Fund

City of Brampton
Provides financial support for community projects in Brampton
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

City of Ottawa
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream

City of London, London Arts Council
Support for innovative community initiatives and collaborations in London
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Senior Care Micro Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Senior Care Micro Grant

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation
Support for senior-focused programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program

Ontario Creates, Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Ontario Creates supports cultural media industry business intelligence initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)

Digital Main Street
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Workforce Planning Boards
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Planning Boards

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario network of 25 local boards providing labour market research and workforce planning support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant

Dufferin Community Foundation
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

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Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Funding for strategic scientific research in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Funding for community organizations supporting vulnerable populations in Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Grant and FundingClosed

Black-Mandated Funding Framework

City of Toronto
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Funding for grassroots community initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund

Town of Whitby
Funding for community initiatives in Whitby
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)

United Way of Quinte Inc.
Supports organizational capacity and collaboration projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Support for Indigenous communities to review early exploration projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream

City of London, London Arts Council
Supports multi-year community development projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HALO Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

HALO Fund

Minto Foundation Inc.
Supports projects in community development and essential needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Youth Job Connection
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Christmas Cheer Foundation

The Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund

The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Milton Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Milton Community Fund

Town of Milton
Support for local nonprofit initiatives improving Milton community
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
STEP Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

STEP Program

City of Toronto
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program

Brain Canada Foundation
Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 165,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Indigenous Participation Fund - Mining conferences funding stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Participation Fund - Mining conferences funding stream

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Financial support for Indigenous communities attending mining conferences
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance

City of Richmond Hill
Supports arts and culture organizations for projects in Richmond
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway

Government of Ontario (ON)
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Community Investment Program - Small Capital Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Program - Small Capital Fund

Region of Peel
Supports core operating and small facility expenses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Bright Futures Barrie Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Bright Futures Barrie Grant

City of Barrie
Supports community youth initiatives in Barrie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
StART Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

StART Partnership Program

City of Toronto
Support for community mural and street art projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Plug In Thunder Bay
Grant and FundingClosed

Plug In Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Supports installation of EV charging stations on properties
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Supports initiatives to combat human trafficking and aid survivors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Renewable Recreation Funding Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Renewable Recreation Funding Program

City of Ottawa
Funding for non-profit recreation organizations in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants

OTF
Support for organizational and program development
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Green Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Green Stream

Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Funding for water infrastructure in small Ontario communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ELLA Altitude
Expert AdviceClosed

ELLA Altitude

York University
Accelerator program for women-led organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant

City of Ottawa
Supports projects for equity-seeking communities and Indigenous groups
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Impact Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Impact Funding

United Way of Thunder Bay
Supports community projects addressing poverty causes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MYAC Youth Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MYAC Youth Fund

City of Sault Ste. Marie
Financial support for youth programs and initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Region of Waterloo Arts Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Region of Waterloo Arts Funding

Region of Waterloo
Funding for innovative art projects in Waterloo Region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Dufferin Vision Fund Grants

Dufferin Community Foundation
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Guelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

Guelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge

Our Food Future Guelph-Wellington, City of Guelph
Supports community food resilience and circular economy initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ELRL Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

ELRL Community Grant Program

Elliot Lake Retirement Living
Support for community-building local initiatives in Elliot Lake
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Mississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund

The Community Foundation of Mississauga
Grants for chronic disease prevention and management in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports capacity building in autism service delivery in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $400,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InTO the Ravines Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

InTO the Ravines Grant

Park People
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Grant and FundingOpen

Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Community Foundation of Mississauga
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
London Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

London Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream

City of London, London Arts Council
Financial support for land, building, and construction projects in London.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Burlington Arts and Culture Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Burlington Arts and Culture Fund

City of Burlington
Grants for local artists and arts organizations in Burlington
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)

City of Ottawa
Financial support for rural water protection projects in Ottawa.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Pilot Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Pilot Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding

City of Ottawa
Supports family-friendly community events in Ottawa neighborhoods
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund

The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Grow Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Grow Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

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Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program

City of Ottawa
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream

City of London, London Arts Council
Supports artistic projects for collectives and groups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
Employment and training services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program

The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Support for building community rental housing units in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program

City of Ottawa
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Site Readiness Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Site Readiness Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Arts Programming Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Arts Programming Grant

ArtReach, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Investment Program - Change Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Program - Change Fund

Region of Peel
Empowering communities and not-for-profits to address grassroots issues
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous community capital infrastructure across Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants

City of Thunder Bay
Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
McGregor Morris Fund
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

McGregor Morris Fund

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Support for permanent public art purchases
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects

Government of Ontario (ON)
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Collective Bargaining Information Services

Government of Ontario (ON)
Collective bargaining resources in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OMIF — Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Live Music

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)

Government of Ontario (ON), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated
Support to scale proven community programs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 52,500 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business and Community Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Business and Community Services

Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities

ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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