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.
- Grant and FundingOpenFunding for developmental disability support needs
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight review

Grant and FundingClosedParticipant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal
Funding for participation in a nuclear licence review
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support- Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals - Grant and FundingClosed
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Emergency Bursary
One-time support for urgent student financial crises
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSummer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed2026 Richmond Hill Heritage Grant Application Form
Funding for designated heritage property work
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to Volunteer Organizations & Groups
Funding for Timmins volunteer organizations
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingClosedCulture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Grant and FundingClosedChristine Karcza Disability Leadership Award
Cash award for disability arts leadership
Grant and FundingClosedSkills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Support for Ontario arts professionals- Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities 


Grant and FundingClosedStrathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Funding Programs
Municipal funding for local improvement projects
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Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
Grant and FundingClosedFedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses
Grant and FundingClosedIdentify 'N Impact Grant Program
Funding for youth-led community projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingArchivedOAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Other SupportClosedApplication for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedOttawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Grant and FundingClosedAamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Grant and FundingOpenGeneral Community Crisis Response Fund
Financial support for community healing projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedAttainable Rental Housing Program
Funding for attainable rental housing development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenKnowledge Sharing Event Partnership
Funding for farmer knowledge-sharing events
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFree Home Energy Upgrades for Ontario Residents | EnviroCentre Affordability
Free home energy upgrades for eligible Ontario households- Grant and FundingClosed
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding
Support for bold charitable initiatives across Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMunicipality of North Perth — Housing Stability Programs
Financial housing support for households in need
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program (PFP)
Support for participation in CNSC engagement activities
Grant and FundingOpenThe Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Support for existing successful community programs and services
Grant and FundingOpenThe Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
Grant and FundingClosedLeadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonForest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndividual Employment/ Training Program
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Grant and FundingOpenDavid S. Howes Fund Grants Program
Support for Niagara-based charitable projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMind Over Metal™ Camps
Hands-on welding camps for youth
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Grant and FundingClosedSnow Removal Financial Assistance Program
Financial support for winter snow removal costs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project
Funding for public participation in a nuclear project review
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Endowment Fund
Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene



Grant and FundingClosedOntario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedLondon Community Grants Program - Innovation Grant Stream
Supports emerging social innovation initiatives in London
Other SupportClosedThe Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services
Memorial fund management for bereaved families
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBarrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units
Support for affordable additional residential units
Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Media arts – French-language projects
French-language media arts support for Ontario artists
Grant and FundingClosedJully Black Family Foundation Scholarship
Financial support for young women’s education
Grant and FundingOpenCapital Grants for Church Development/Redevelopment
Support church development and community-serving redevelopment
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Other SupportClosedChild Care Fee Subsidy Program
Supports reduced child care fees for eligible families
Grant and FundingClosedScugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Organization Development Grants Program
Annual operating support for Ontario heritage organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - B3 Fund
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Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Investment Program
Funding for Barrie arts and culture organizations
Tax CreditsClosedTax Rebates for Charitable Organizations – Norfolk County Policy FS-18
Annual property tax rebate for charities
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Road Grant - Maintenance Activities
Funding for private road maintenance costs
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedApply for Affordable Housing
Subsidized housing applications in Grey County
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Food Security Fund
Funding for food security initiatives in Peel
Grant and FundingOpenSickKids Foundation - SickKids WomenPowered
Funding for children’s health in the GTA
Grant and FundingClosedSt. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)
Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
Other SupportOpenLongo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program
In-kind support for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedNature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
Grant and FundingClosedRefugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Scale a proven community project for families
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonForest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonGrant Application Information
Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants and Contributions
Community funding for local nonprofit projects

Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Brampton Community Charity — General Funding
Funding for Brampton community charitable projects
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects

Grant and FundingClosedConvergence 2025 Juried Art Exhibition
Juried exhibition for environment-themed artwork