Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Updated May 2026
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.
1109 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedFoodCycler At-Home Organic Waste Diversion Pilot Program
At-home organic waste diversion pilot- Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
9.1 — Employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs
Support for work and child care start-up costs 
Other SupportClosedRecreation and Cultural Programs Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursement for municipal recreation and cultural programs
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Funding for artist collective projects in London
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding
Support for youth and senior community projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Greater Peterborough Grants (Participatory Grantmaking)
Participatory funding for community organizations- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian TREE Fund - Multiple Grant Programs
Funding for Canadian arboriculture projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund
Funding for Durham poverty-reduction initiatives
Other SupportClosedFacility Fee Waiver Request Form
Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Group Affiliation Policy
Municipal support for eligible community groups
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
Grant and FundingClosedRegion of Waterloo Arts Funding
Funding for innovative arts projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpenPride London Festival Endowment Fund
Funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and education
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges- Grant and FundingClosed
Waterloo Region Energy Assistance Program (WREAP)
One-time electricity bill assistance for eligible households 
Grant and FundingClosedService Leadership — New Club Opening Grant
Funding for opening new S.L.P. clubs
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund
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Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - RMC SLOWPOKE-2 Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licensing hearing- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Participant funding for regulatory review participation - Other SupportClosed
9.12 — Mandatory special necessities
Medical necessities coverage for eligible recipients 
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOntario Disability Support Program employment supports
Employment support funding for people with disabilities
Grant and FundingClosedTerrequity Children's Foundation — General Funding
Support for charities helping children in need
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenTeam Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub
Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Street Outreach
Matching support for youth-focused community projects 
Grant and FundingOpenFrancophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Funding for Ontario Francophone community projects- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lupus Canada William Birchall Foundation Scholarship | 2026 Applications
Scholarship support for Canadian students with lupus 
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief funding for Ontario sport groups- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring 
Expert AdviceOpenBusiness and Community Services
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedHomer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship
Paid internships for Sheridan College students
Other SupportClosedCity of Pickering Sterilization Program (DR SNAP)
Low-cost cat sterilization support for eligible residents
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Visram Foundation — REACH Institute Sponsorship
Supports girls’ education and welfare in India- Grant and FundingClosed
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Recognition for outstanding medical education leadership Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedWellington County Community Grants Programme
Funding for local community initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation 
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Water Savings for Multi-Residential Properties
Water-saving support for multi-residential properties - Grant and FundingClosed
Matching Scholarship Program
Matching scholarship support for Canadian Kiwanis clubs - Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016
Funding for CNSC review participation - Grant and FundingClosed
Rising Youth Community Service Grants
Youth-led community service funding for Canadian projects 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding
Funding for culturally significant community events
- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects 
Expert AdviceOpenOBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
The Royal Conservatory of Music - Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarship support for music educators 
Grant and FundingOpenToronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Support for high-impact non-profits and charities in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedRay Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation
Grant and FundingClosedSeniors Community Grant Program
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenAboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Support for Aboriginal business growth and competitiveness- Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo History Prize
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage 
Grant and FundingClosed2024 Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Annual funding for Gravenhurst community groups- Grant and FundingClosed
PayPal Giving Fund Canada — Charity Digital Fundraising
Digital fundraising support for charities 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund (ISCF)
Funding for Indigenous and public participation 
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing incentive (pilot)
Funding for new affordable housing projects 
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
Flexible funding to strengthen organizational systems- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedInTO the Ravines Grant
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events- Grant and FundingClosed
Théâtre – projets francophones
Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program
Fee support for eligible recreation participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report 2015
Funding for nuclear oversight participation - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project
Support for project review and participation 
Grant and FundingClosedSikh Welfare Organization — Scholarship Fund
Financial support for Sikh students pursuing higher education
Grant and FundingClosedSummer Tourism Experience Program
Supports summer tourism visitor experience in Kawartha Lakes
Grant and FundingClosedAnti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Funding for anti-human trafficking community supports
Grant and FundingClosedTownship Donation Policy
Municipal support for community organizations and events
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties
40% property tax rebate for registered charities
Other SupportClosedCommunity Housing Access Centre (CHAC)
Centralized access to affordable housing in Waterloo Region
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport and Recreation Programs for Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation programs
Grant and FundingClosedThe Elizabeth Kelly Library Foundation Inc funding
Funding for literacy and learning initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Sarnia Action Grants
Community funding for local impact in Sarnia-Lambton- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023
Support for reviewing a CNSC oversight report 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedLanark County — General Funding
Funding for Lanark County community projects- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects 