Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
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.
1109 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program (PFP) - Curve Lake First Nation Decision
Support for participation in CNSC regulatory processes- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
JUEL Foundation Grants and Player Assist Program (PAP)
Funding for elite female student-athletes 
Grant and FundingClosedJob Opportunity for Youth Grant
Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
Grant and FundingClosedYRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program
Scholarships for Christian private school students
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHSR Fare Assist
Discounted transit fares for eligible Hamilton residents
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenEpson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Change Fund
Supports collaborative community initiatives in Peel
Grant and FundingOpenArts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF)
Support for Windsor arts and heritage projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Project Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
Grant and FundingClosedSpecial Event Permit Fee Assistance Program
Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
AI adoption support for southern Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingClosedBlack-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedLearning, Earning and Parenting Program
Support for young parents completing high school
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedEnergy affordability programs
Free home energy upgrades for Ontario households
Tax CreditsClosedApplication for Property Tax Relief (Sections 357/358, Municipal Act, 2001)
Property tax relief for eligible cases
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
Support initiatives for women and children’s wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosedCKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)
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Grant and FundingClosedEnvironment Fund Grant
Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Assistance Grant and Sponsorship Program
Funding for local community organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCreative Enquiry Lab
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations- Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Works – Financial Assistance
Monthly support for basic needs and shelter
Grant and FundingOpenFrancophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Funding for Franco-Ontarian economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpenThe Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Lambda Foundation Emerging 2SLGBTQ+ Francophone Writer Award
Annual support for emerging queer Francophone writers 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation, Arts and Culture Grant / Tourism and Economic Development Grant
Funding for community and local development projects
Grant and FundingClosedCarrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Grant and FundingClosedInvestments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Support for forest innovation studies
Other SupportClosedCharitable Organizations Rebate Application for Property Taxes
Property tax rebate for charities- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community 
Other SupportClosedMunicipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees
Waived facility fees for community events
Grant and FundingClosedELRL Community Grant Program
Support for community-building local initiatives in Elliot Lake
Grant and FundingClosedBrownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use- Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation Assistance Program (RAP)
Subsidized recreation access for Hamilton residents Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Tax CreditsClosed
Provincial Land Tax rebate program for registered charities
Tax rebate for eligible registered charities 
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Catalogue of Community Needs Grants
Unrestricted funding for community organizations in Mississauga
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Capital funding for community housing development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Financial Support Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Support for COVID-19 community services
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenCasino Rama Cares Community Program
Community contributions for local education and wellness initiatives
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCity of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs
Funding support for licensed child care providers- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedINOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy fundingEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Community Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Port Hope- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2018
Support for reviewing a uranium oversight report 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Supports older adults’ connection and belonging- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities - Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant
Support for environmental and food security initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
- Grant and FundingClosed
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation - Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant
Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonThe Agape Foundation of London Grant Program
Funding for London community non-profits- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding
Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenDiscounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)
Municipal tax and water relief programs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHomelessness Prevention Program (HPP)
Financial help to prevent eviction and homelessness
- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits Find tailored funding for your business
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INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario 
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Funding for youth recreation in Waterloo Region- Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities - Other SupportClosed
Corporate Land-Related Financial Assistance
Financial assistance for non-profit land purchases 
Grant and FundingClosedCanada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Grant and FundingOpenArt and Culture Grants
Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
Other SupportClosedCommunity Service Organization Designation
Subsidized facility access for community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedThe Healing Cycle Foundation — Hospice Palliative Care Funding
Support for hospice palliative care in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedK-W Foundation for Lutheran Education Grants
Funding for Lutheran education initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario 
Other SupportClosedCanadian Aniridia Foundation — Patient Support Programs
Support initiatives for people affected by Aniridia
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Funding to improve community spaces
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Hendrie Trust (Christina Mary Hendrie Trust)
Support for charities in Scotland and Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenKLF Project Funding Program
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment and Sustainability Fund
Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Support for francophone literary projects in Ontario 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedRBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Activation Fund
In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events- Grant and FundingClosed
CEF Digital Program – Digital Equity Initiatives Stream
Supports digital equity initiatives in Hamilton