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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFCCP Ont. Education Foundation — Student Funding
Education support for students and achievers
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Foundation Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
Support for emerging Toronto jazz artists 
Grant and FundingOpenLakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant
Funding for local community capital projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHomelessness Prevention Program
Funding for homelessness prevention projects in Oxford County
Grant and FundingClosedPhil McNamee Charitable Foundation — Scholarships and Environmental Initiatives
Scholarships and nature-focused community support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFunding Agreements with Child Care Operators
Funding support for licensed child care operators
Grant and FundingClosedLondon Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Capital funding for buildings and construction
Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Tax CreditsClosedTax Relief Application for Registered Charitable Organizations
Tax relief for registered charitable organizations
Grant and FundingClosedMeridian Centre Community Use Program
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
Grant and FundingClosedTogether CK - Core Grant Program
Matching funds for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenWaterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Funding for community agriculture, health, and education projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLibro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Grant and FundingClosedSports and Cultural Events Funding
Funding for sports and cultural event participation
Grant and FundingOpenThe Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation
Supports social welfare projects and enduring needs
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Economic Development Program
Supports community economic development initiatives
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedTax Relief and Rebates
Property tax relief for eligible Markham properties
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Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Funding - Emergency Funding
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of West Lincoln Community Grants
Municipal funding for community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Grant and FundingClosedOCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Funding for strategic Ontario research projects- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Backyard Tree Planting Program
Subsidized native trees for sustainable yards - Grant and FundingClosed
Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living — General Funding
Matching donations for charitable community support 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award
Funding for public nutrition and consumer information projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Initiatives Fund
Municipal funding for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedSpecies Conservation Program
Funding for species at risk conservation in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedFood Security Grants
Support food access for communities facing food insecurity
- Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part C: Annual Improvements
Funding for annual competition safety improvements - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
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Grant and FundingClosedMoffat Family Fund
Support for community projects benefiting children and families- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Funding for community and economic development projects- Grant and FundingClosed
SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
Funding for local arts and community cultural projects 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Funding to expand autism service capacity in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenVisual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Conservation and Celebration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property conservation- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019
Funding for comments on uranium mine oversight 
Grant and FundingClosedUnited Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch- Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Algonquins of Ontario IKLUOS Decision
Support for Indigenous knowledge studies - Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Paid media arts training for IBPOC youth 
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme
Local funding for community groups and students
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity grants (tier 2)
Funding for community-serving organizations in Kitchener- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities 
Grant and FundingClosedPEC Syria Funds – Education Fund
Funding for former refugees pursuing education
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018
Supports participation in CNSC regulatory proceedings - Grant and FundingOpen
Civic Events Funding Program
Funding for family-friendly community events in Ottawa - Grant and FundingClosed
Kiwanis Environmental Project Grant
Funding for Canadian environmental community projects 
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Grant and FundingClosedCooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Assistance Grant Program
Funding for Parry Sound community initiatives
Tax CreditsClosedTax Rebate Programs – Township of Central Frontenac
Property tax relief for eligible local properties
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Youth-led philanthropy in schools- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. Mid-term Update
Funding for BWXT public meeting participation 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenOCLF — Small Business Loans
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Grant and FundingClosedAdditional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant
Funding for legal additional dwelling units
Grant and FundingClosedDevelopment Charge Grants for Eligible Non-Profit Developments
Funding for eligible non-profit developments
Grant and FundingClosedMay Court Club of St. Catharines Funding Program
Funding for local community programs and charitable projects
Grant and FundingClosedBrockville and Area Community Foundation
Supports community projects led by non-profits
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Health, Education & Research Fund
Supports community health research in Hamilton- Grant and FundingClosed
Together CK Municipal Grant
Matching municipal funding for local community initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedRRPC Innovation Foundation — Community Funding
Community funding for local innovation
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight review 
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenSTEP Program
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
