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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.

341 opportunities available
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

United Communities Credit Union
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Libro Credit Union - Sponsorships
Other SupportOpen

Libro Credit Union - Sponsorships

United Communities Credit Union
Sponsorship for community events and initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ROOTS Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ROOTS Community Fund

Trillium Mutual Insurance Company
Support for rural Ontario community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sienna For Seniors Grant
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Sienna For Seniors Grant

Sienna Senior Living
Supports innovative programs for seniors and caregivers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Species at Risk Stewardship Fund

Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

The Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant

Accerta Health Access Foundation
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

AlectraCARES Community Support Program

Enersource Corporation
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

WSIB Research and Grants Program

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Corporate Community Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Corporate Community Investment Fund

ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Energizing Life Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Energizing Life Community Fund

Hydro One
Support for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
O
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Youth Wellness Grant

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Health, Education & Research Fund

Hamilton Community Foundation
Supports community health research and partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Carrot Cache Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Carrot Cache Fund

Carrot Cache
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program

City of Toronto
Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed

Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund

Cultural Careers Council Ontario
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Capital Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Capital Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Other SupportOpen

Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship

GTAA, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Grant and FundingOpen

Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project

GTAA, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Community Arts Programming Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Arts Programming Grant

ArtReach
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund

United Way/Centraide Ottawa
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant

The Ottawa 67's Foundation
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants

City of Thunder Bay
Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Milton Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Milton Community Fund

Town of Milton
Support for local nonprofit initiatives improving Milton community
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program
Other SupportOpen

Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program

Longo's
In-kind support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund

OTF
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects

City of Toronto
Financial support for arts and community engagement projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Great-EST Needs Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Great-EST Needs Grants

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation
Support for community priority needs initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Evans Tree Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Evans Tree Grants

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation
Supports tree planting projects with environmental benefits
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream

Government of Ontario
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports internships to strengthen the workforce in Northern Ontario communities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Grant and FundingOpen

Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth

The Community Foundation of Mississauga
Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants

Waterloo Region Community Foundation
Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
The Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

The Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream

Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Supports local initiatives reducing older adult social isolation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Summer Camp Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Summer Camp Grant Program

Niagara Community Foundation
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund

Ontario Power Authority (OPA)
Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
McGregor Morris Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

McGregor Morris Fund

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation
Support for permanent public art purchases
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants

Tri-Town Foundation
Supports charitable community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Community Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Grants

Our Food Future Guelph-Wellington, City of Guelph
Supports community initiatives that improve residents’ quality of life
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant

The Provincial Sport Organizations Council
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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