Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Program - Community Hub Development Fund
Supports community hub planning and feasibility studies
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 FundingOpen
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
Funding for heritage projects in Waterloo Region 
Grant and FundingClosedWSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Grant and FundingOpenPetrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants & Subsidy Policy (for all non-profit organizations)
Municipal support for local non-profit projects
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program
Support for incremental community economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosedFlood Alleviation Program (FLAP) Rebate
Rebates for home flood protection upgrades
Grant and FundingOpenGrant funding
Supports financial literacy and sector knowledge projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Bruce Power Pressure Tubes Application
Participant funding for nuclear hearing participation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAccidental Water Leak Adjustment Policy
Water bill relief for accidental leaks
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project
Funding for nuclear project participation - Grant and FundingClosed
Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship
Annual support for landscape architecture students 
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Safer Communities in Halton Grant
Funding for youth violence prevention initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSimcoe County Tourism Development Fund
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Grant and FundingClosedPolicy Dialogue Guidelines — Engagement with Indigenous Rights holders and organizations on Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework
Supports Indigenous participation in policy development
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Access to Recreation & Transit
Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern OntarioEligible Funding- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations 
Grant and FundingOpenForest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Grant and FundingOpenBurlington Arts and Culture Fund
Funding for Burlington arts and culture projects
Grant and FundingClosedEquity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory reviews 
Grant and FundingClosedAlectraCARES Community Support Program
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedOMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment
Funding for public participation in a CNSC hearing 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Funding for community safety initiatives in Durham Region
Grant and FundingClosedArmstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenHIV Endgame Funding Program
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFarm 9-1-1: The Emily Project
Emergency address signs for rural properties- Grant and FundingClosed
Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant
Funding for equity-focused community projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
Funding for innovative adult literacy programs 
Grant and FundingClosedDufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Affiliation Policy
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Grant and FundingClosedChristian Cultural Association of South Asians — Pakistani Youth Education Fund
Educational bursaries for students in Pakistan
Other SupportClosedMunicipal Grant Application Form – In Kind Assistance
In-kind support for community events
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGreat Lakes Protection Initiative
Supports projects protecting and restoring the Great Lakes- Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries 
Grant and FundingClosedWenda Li Ontario Tree Climbing Championship Bursary
Support for first-time women tree climbing competitors- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020
Funding for public participation in nuclear reviews 
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingClosedReligious Freedom Fellowship
Remote fellowship for young religious freedom advocates
Tax CreditsClosedApplication for Property Tax Interest Relief
Tax interest relief for eligible homeowners
Grant and FundingClosedBreast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program
Financial aid for breast cancer patients
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCWB Association Chapter Awards
Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenForest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program
Permit fee support for home flood prevention 
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2017
Funding for written submissions on uranium oversight report 
Grant and FundingClosedElgin County’s Grants & Sponsorship Program
Funding for Elgin County community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenTAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part D: One-Time EV105 Grant
Funding for EV105 course improvements Find tailored funding for your business
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- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
7.4 Employment and participation benefits
Employment and participation support for Ontario Works recipients 
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Supports clean technology innovation in agricultureEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)
Funding for public participation in CNSC hearings 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Activation Grant (CAG) program
Support for small community initiatives in Oakville
Grant and FundingOpenGenomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projectsEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Community Events Program
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
Grant and FundingClosedPort Dover Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Scholarship for community-minded students- Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being 
Grant and FundingClosedFood Security and Supply Chain Fund
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationSupports Indigenous-led mineral development participation and capacity- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding
Supports community initiatives addressing urgent, emerging social needs 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel 
Grant and FundingOpenGreater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Ryerson Donation Policy
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHomelessness Prevention Fund
Housing support to prevent homelessness
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland — Community Grants
Supports community projects in Sarnia-Lambton- Grant and FundingClosed
Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists
Materials funding for Ontario visual artists 
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Nipigon - Donation Policy
Donation support for local community initiatives