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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Funding for community and economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
Grant and FundingClosed
Guelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge
Supports community food resilience and circular economy initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
ELRL Community Grant Program
Support for community-building local initiatives in Elliot Lake
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Supports capacity building in autism service delivery in Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Community Group Affiliation Policy
Municipal support for eligible community groups
Grant and FundingClosed
InTO the Ravines Grant
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
Grant and FundingClosed
London Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Financial support for land, building, and construction projects in London.
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingOpen
Burlington Arts and Culture Fund
Grants for local artists and arts organizations in Burlington
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Supports family-friendly community events in Ottawa neighborhoods
Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
Grant and FundingClosed
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
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Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
Grant and FundingOpen
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Supports artistic projects for collectives and groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Leadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Support for building community rental housing units in York Region
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Grant and FundingClosed
Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Mission Support Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Grant and FundingClosed
Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
P
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Funding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Grants and Contributions
Community funding for local nonprofit projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Region of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Community funding for Waterloo Region initiatives
C
Grant and FundingOpen
Mission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Arts Programming Grant
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
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Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
C
Grant and FundingClosed
County of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme
Local funding for community groups and students
P
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Guidelines for Non-Registered Entities and their Projects
Funding for charitable projects led by non-registered entities
T
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
C
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Cornwall Transit Pass Programs
Discounted and free transit pass options
T
Grant and FundingClosed
Tay Township Grants and Donations Program
Modest funding for community initiatives in Tay Township
N
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Grant and FundingClosed
Township Donation Policy
Municipal support for community organizations and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Scale a proven community project for families
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses
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Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce
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Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
B
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Grants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
C
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. Mid-term Update
Funding for BWXT public meeting participation
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Operating support for Francophone publishers
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations
P
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property conservation
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on Uranium Processing and Nuclear Processing Facilities in Canada: 2017
Funding to support review and written submissions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Child Care Service Management Agreement
Support for licensed child care operators
D
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Discretionary Residency Benefit
Housing support for eligible recipients
Grant and FundingArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Supports consultation capacity for Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Support for forest innovation studies
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
HSR Fare Assist
Discounted transit fares for eligible Hamilton residents
G
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
French-language media arts support for Ontario artists
C
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Cat Spay & Neuter Voucher Program and Cat Intake Program
Support for cat sterilization and intake services
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