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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Community Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Safer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Grant and FundingClosed
Activating Community Micro-Grant
Financial support for community-centered projects fostering social equity and inclusion.
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
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Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Relief Application for Registered Charitable Organizations
Tax relief for registered charitable organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Catalogue of Community Needs Grants
Unrestricted funding for community organizations in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Pendle Fund
Support for community projects in diverse focus areas
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Grant and FundingOpen
Halton Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for community projects enhancing residents' health and safety in Halton
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
The Musagetes Fund Grants
Support for community arts projects and operational funding in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo Arts Funding
Funding for innovative art projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpen
The Woolwich Community Fund Grants
Financial support for youth-focused community projects in Woolwich
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Sponsorships
Funding for community education and skill-building events
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
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Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
Funding for heritage projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpen
Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Festivals Program
Supports local arts and cultural festivals in Ottawa
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Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Grants for non-profit child care providers in Richmond
Grant and FundingClosed
Lake Ecosystem Grant Program
Supports projects to protect and improve lake ecosystems
Grant and FundingOpen
Pay It Forward (PIF) Muskoka Program
Supports community-driven projects and events
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Faithful Footprints Grant Program
Funding for United Church decarbonization upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Grant and FundingClosed
Greening Partnership Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Economic Development Support Grant
Operational funding for community-driven initiatives in Kawartha Lakes.
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant
Financial support for arts and cultural festivals in Mississauga.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Snow Go Programs
Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
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OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Regina Rosen Food First Fund
Supports community food security organizations with funding for food activities
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties
40% property tax rebate for registered charities
Other SupportOpen
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program
In-kind support for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Advance Brampton Fund
Provides financial support for community projects in Brampton
Grant and FundingOpen
KLF Project Funding Program
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Together CK - Core Grant Program
Supports community initiatives through operational and program funding
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
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Heritage Organization Development Grants Program
Financial support for heritage education and outreach organizations in Ontario.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Grant and FundingOpen
The Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Medical research grants
Supports biomedical research projects at Ontario institutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Grant and FundingOpen
The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Community Grant Program
Government of Ontario (ON), The Town of Deep River, Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA)
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Supports community recreation activities for children and youth
Grant and FundingClosed
Grimsby Community Development Grant (GCDG) Program
Funding for community-based projects in Grimsby
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Grant and FundingClosed
Musagetes Grant Program
Funding for arts excellence and community-building projects in Guelph
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Support for francophone literary projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
The Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Grant and FundingClosed
Sienna For Seniors Grant
Supports innovative programs for seniors and caregivers
Grant and FundingOpen
The Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Supports local initiatives reducing older adult social isolation
Grant and FundingClosed
Scugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
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OTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Individual Employment/ Training Program
Employment and training support for Treaty #3 members
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts and Culture Grant
Supports cultural organizations with operational funding in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Funding for local community projects and organizations
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Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Supported Employment
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Pressure Tubes Application
Participant funding for nuclear hearing participation
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education
Recognition for outstanding medical education leadership
Grant and FundingOpen
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Grant and FundingOpen
David S. Howes Fund Grants Program
Financial support for community and education projects in Niagara
Grant and FundingClosed
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (By-law No. 2022-23)
Property tax relief for eligible charities
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
Expert AdviceOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
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