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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Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
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Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
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Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
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United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
Flexible funding to strengthen organizational systems
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
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OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
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Community Response Grants
Supports urgent, small-scale emergency needs for agencies
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Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
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London Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream
Support for innovative community initiatives and collaborations in London
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Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Supports AI adoption for regional business productivity
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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
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Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates supports cultural media industry business intelligence initiatives
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Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Supports projects promoting Francophone community development and vitality in Ontario.
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Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
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Workforce Planning Boards
Ontario network of 25 local boards providing labour market research and workforce planning support
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Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
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United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Funding for community organizations supporting vulnerable populations in Guelph Wellington Dufferin
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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
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Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Funding for grassroots community initiatives in Ontario
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Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
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OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
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United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
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Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for community initiatives in Whitby
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United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Supports organizational capacity and collaboration projects
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London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Supports multi-year community development projects
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Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
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Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
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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
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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
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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
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City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance
Supports arts and culture organizations for projects in Richmond
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OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Operating support for professional French-language arts presenters in Ontario
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Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
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Plug In Thunder Bay
Supports installation of EV charging stations on properties
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Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Supports initiatives to combat human trafficking and aid survivors
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Renewable Recreation Funding Program
Funding for non-profit recreation organizations in Ottawa
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants
Support for organizational and program development
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Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant
Supports projects for equity-seeking communities and Indigenous groups
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Community Impact Funding
Supports community projects addressing poverty causes
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Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
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Guelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge
Supports community food resilience and circular economy initiatives
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ELRL Community Grant Program
Support for community-building local initiatives in Elliot Lake
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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
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Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Supports capacity building in autism service delivery in Ontario
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InTO the Ravines Grant
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events
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Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
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London Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Financial support for land, building, and construction projects in London.
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Burlington Arts and Culture Fund
Grants for local artists and arts organizations in Burlington
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Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
Financial support for rural water protection projects in Ottawa.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
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Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Supports family-friendly community events in Ottawa neighborhoods
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Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
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Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
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Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Supports Indigenous participation in Ontario mining conferences
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Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
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Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Supports artistic projects for collectives and groups
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OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Supports creation, presentation, and development of northern Ontario arts
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Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
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Leadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
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Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Support for building community rental housing units in York Region
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Trade Mission Support Program
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
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Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
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Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
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WinterTech Development
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
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Mission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
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Community Arts Programming Grant
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
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Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous community capital infrastructure across Ontario
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OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Supports French-language literary projects for Ontario artists and organizations
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OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
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Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Expert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining resources in Ontario
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Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Funding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Support to scale proven community programs
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OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Supports ongoing operations of Ontario media arts organizations
Expert AdviceOpen
Business and Community Services
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
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Community Funding - Project Funding
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations
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OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists
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