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.
592 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
Supports community projects within Cooksville to address local priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Street Outreach
Matching support for youth-focused community projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
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
Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Supports Indigenous youth-led projects in land, culture, and environmental communities.
Grant and FundingClosed
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 FundingOpen
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
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
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)
Funding for literary works created for performance
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Community Events Program
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
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 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
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with grants!
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.
G
Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
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
E
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
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
Family Directed Respite (FDR)
Reimbursement support for autism respite planning
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
Flexible funding to strengthen organizational systems
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
Modest support for local community initiatives
Other SupportOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Program / Project Grants
Supports community well-being and affordable housing initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
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 FundingOpen
Community Response Grants
Supports urgent, small-scale emergency needs for agencies
Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
Try the helloDarwin platform today and find programs that fit your needs
The helloDarwin application makes it easy to unlock grants so your business can grow faster—with less hassle and more impact.
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Funding for northern Ontario arts projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
Grant and FundingClosed
London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream
Support for innovative community initiatives and collaborations in London
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Supports AI adoption for regional business productivity
U
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund
Grants for chronic disease prevention and management in Mississauga
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Equity Accelerator
Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Supports projects promoting Francophone community development and vitality in Ontario.
Grant and FundingClosed
York Region Community Investment Fund
Supports housing stability initiatives for local communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Investment Program
Supports arts organizations in Barrie with project and capacity-building funding.
Grant and FundingClosed
Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
7.4 Employment and participation benefits
Employment and participation support for Ontario Works recipients
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipal Community Grants Program
Support for community projects and events enhancing local quality of life.
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Funding for community organizations supporting vulnerable populations in Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Funding for grassroots community initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for community initiatives in Whitby
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Supports organizational capacity and collaboration projects
Grant and FundingClosed
London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Supports multi-year community development projects
Find tailored funding for your business
Discover more grants on the helloDarwin platform
Look through over 4,000 grants, tax credits, loans and more financial aid on the helloDarwin application.
Grant and FundingClosed
Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Grant and FundingClosed
The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
STEP Program
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Grant and FundingOpen
Milton Community Fund
Support for local nonprofit initiatives improving Milton community
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance
Supports arts and culture organizations for projects in Richmond
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Support for new literary works in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Plug In Thunder Bay
Supports installation of EV charging stations on properties
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Supports initiatives to combat human trafficking and aid survivors
Grant and FundingOpen
Renewable Recreation Funding Program
Funding for non-profit recreation organizations in Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants
Support for organizational and program development
Grant and FundingClosed
Initiative #8 – Funding for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) – ARU Incentive Programs
Funding for new or upgraded ARUs
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant
Supports projects for equity-seeking communities and Indigenous groups
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
General Operating Grant
Operating support for licensed child care programs
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Impact Funding
Supports community projects addressing poverty causes
Explore related grant directories
By Funding Type
By Business Size
By Service
By Industry
Culture Grants and Funding in Ontario
Education Grants in Ontario
Grants and Funding for Financial Services in Ontario
Grants and Funding for Green Manufacturing and Decarbonization in Ontario