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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C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Supports operating funding for professional dance organizations in Ontario
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Region of Waterloo Arts Funding
Funding for innovative art projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Boost Toronto's climate resilience by funding green and cool roof installations
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
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
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Community Funding - Snow Go Programs
Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Supports collaborative projects addressing local labour market challenges
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Supports operations of French-speaking self-managed arts organizations in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Regina Rosen Food First Fund
Supports community food security organizations with funding for food activities
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Other SupportOpen
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program
In-kind support for local community initiatives
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Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
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Advance Brampton Fund
Provides financial support for community projects in Brampton
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Together CK - Core Grant Program
Supports community initiatives through operational and program funding
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Heritage Organization Development Grants Program
Financial support for heritage education and outreach organizations in Ontario.
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
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Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
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The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
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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
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FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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 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
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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 FundingOpen
Grassroots Growth Program
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
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OTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Supports operational activities of Ontario Francophone arts service organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
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
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AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
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Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
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OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Supports scaling proven projects for parents, guardians, and caregivers
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Funding for local community projects and organizations
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs of Ontario public art galleries
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
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 FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Funding for grassroots, caregiver-led projects supporting Ontario families
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
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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
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 FundingClosed
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
Expert AdviceOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
Supports community projects within Cooksville to address local priorities
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Program - Change Fund
Empowering communities and not-for-profits to address grassroots issues
Grant and FundingOpen
Milton Community Connections Grant
Supports community initiatives enhancing Milton residents' well-being
Grant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
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Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
Supports shelter-related charitable causes in Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
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Grant and FundingOpen
Summer Camp Grant Program
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants
Financial support for programs addressing poverty-related issues.
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation through habitat restoration and research
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
Support initiatives for women and children’s wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
HIV Endgame Funding Program
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario
Supports economic growth in Francophone communities
Grant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Supports sustainable solutions for local food security
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Program - Small Capital Fund
Supports core operating and small facility expenses
Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosed
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tile Drainage Initiative
Supports tile drainage installation for agricultural land improvement
Grant and FundingOpen
Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Grant and FundingArchived
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security Grants
Support food access for communities facing food insecurity
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - County of Brant Community Grant Program
Supports community operating event and capital projects
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