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.
404 opportunities available
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Community Funding - Emergency Funding
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
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Community Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding
Supports community initiatives addressing urgent, emerging social needs
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Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Supports the creation and expansion of sustainable transit services
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Community Funding - Sustainability Funding
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity
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Community Funding - Capital Funding
Supports capital improvements for Ottawa non-profit social services organizations
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Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
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Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
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Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
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Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
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INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
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High Volume User Program
Provides rebates for installing water-efficient commercial fixtures and appliances
Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
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Rural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
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Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario
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Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
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Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
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Programs for major arts, cultural festivals and agricultural fairs – Program for fairs
Operating support for major local agricultural fairs
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Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
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Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
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Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability
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Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
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OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
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Resilient Communities Fund
Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
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The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
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OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
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Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
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OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
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OAC — Market Development Travel
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
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The Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation
Supports social welfare projects and enduring needs
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OAC — Music Recording Projects
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
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OAC — Dance Projects
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
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Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
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Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
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OTF — System Innovations Grant
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
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Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Tax credit for R&D
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Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
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Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
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Climate and Equity Lab Grants
Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program
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Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
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The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
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The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Emergency support for students facing urgent needs
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OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
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OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
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Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program
Supports energy projects and capacity building for Indigenous communities in Ontario.
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Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
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Environment Fund Grant
Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
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Brockville and Area Community Foundation
Supports community projects led by non-profits
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Job Opportunity for Youth Grant
Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
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The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
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Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
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Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
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Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
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Scugog Youth Initiative Grant
Provides funding to support youth infrastructure, participation, and education in Scugog
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Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
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Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Funding for quick-start COVID-19 resilient infrastructure
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
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Community Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program
Support for incremental community economic development projects
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OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Casino Rama Cares Community Program
Community contributions for local education and wellness initiatives
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Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF)
Supports community arts, culture, and heritage projects in Windsor
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Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
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Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Funding for forest sector studies
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United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects
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Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
Supports conservation and restoration of designated heritage properties.
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United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants
Funds specific organizational programs or projects
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
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Small Projects Grant
Funding to support community programs and activities in Mississauga
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Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
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Environment and Sustainability Fund
Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives
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Corporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
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Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
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Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Supports community health research and partnerships
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OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
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Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
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United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
Support for neighborhood-focused community initiatives
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Community Investment Program - Community Hub Development Fund
Supports community organizations in planning development initiatives
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Community Economic Development Program
Supports community economic development initiatives
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Community Crisis Response Fund
Supports community healing after violent incidents in Toronto
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United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch
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Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
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Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Supports internships to strengthen the workforce in Northern Ontario communities.
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Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
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Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
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