
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.
Grant and FundingOpenAnnual arts operating support for London organizations
Grant and FundingOpenOAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedPerformance Boat Club Events Inc. — Charitable Fundraising Support
Charitable fundraising support through boating events
Grant and FundingClosedTransit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for transit construction impact mitigation
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Emergency Preparedness Grant
Supports emergency readiness across Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenOttawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
Water quality funding for Ottawa rural projects
Grant and FundingClosedResilient Communities Fund
Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Central Elgin – Community Grant and Sponsorship Program
Municipal support for community projects and services
Grant and FundingClosedWilderness Discovery Grant 2026
Free accessible camping experience for selected clients
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Funding for sustainable food security projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Housing Targets Program
Incentives for affordable housing development
Grant and FundingOpenOttawa Community Foundation - Community Initiative Grants
Funding for Ottawa community projects
Grant and FundingClosedKidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers- Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Port Hope Donation Program
Municipal support for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Development Programs
Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedGeneral Operating Grant
Operating support for licensed child care programs
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Clarence-Rockland Subsidies Powered by Their Opportunity
Support for sport and recreation program fees
Expert AdviceClosedELLA Ascend
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Grant and FundingClosedTown of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation Fee Assistance (P2P)
90% fee support for eligible recreation programs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Grant
Funding for local community projects and programs
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Support for participation in a licence renewal review
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)
Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities

Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Relief Program
Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA), Dr. Ainsley E. Moore Foundation (DRAEM), Government of Québec, Fondation GraciaFinancial relief for autism service fees
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - County of Brant Community Grant Program
Supports community operating event and capital projects
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — French-language edition – how it works
Operating support for Francophone publishers
Grant and FundingOpenThe Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Emergency support for students facing urgent needs
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Rideau Lakes Grant Programs
Municipal funding for local community projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043)
Fee waivers for eligible community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedInitiative #8 – Funding for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) – ARU Incentive Programs
Funding for new or upgraded ARUs
Grant and FundingClosedLondon Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Support for London community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedThe Lewis & Ruth Sherman Foundation — General Funding
Invitation-only funding for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan – Community Improvement Incentive Programs
Financial support for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedEvent Development Fund
Funding for community events and initiatives in Hanover
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce
Grant and FundingClosedCentennial Legacy Projects Fund
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Port Colborne Grant Program (Grant Allocation Advisory Committee)
Funding for local nonprofit community services- Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency support for Holocaust survivors
Emergency aid for Holocaust survivors in Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Grant and FundingOpenHalton Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for Halton community service initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedFunding Opportunities for Child Care Operators
Financial support for Hamilton child care operators
Grant and FundingClosedThe Bennett Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for local nonprofit operating needs
Grant and FundingClosedGrow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
- Grant and FundingClosed
Township of Oro-Medonte - Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Financial help for local recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedLabour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenToronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Support for Indigenous-led justice initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2015
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews
Grant and FundingOpenMission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
- Grant and FundingClosed
Women United Community Action Grants
Funding for women-led community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSite Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosedDesignated Heritage Property Grant Program
Funding for designated heritage property conservation
Grant and FundingOpenToronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Supports Black and Indigenous community leadership and initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
Grant and FundingClosedLiterary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)
Funding for literary works created for performance
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Funding for local community projects and organizations
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Creates Business Intelligence Program
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHousing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation
Housing funding for St. Catharines projects
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedChild Care Service Management Agreement
Support for licensed child care operators
- Grant and FundingClosed
Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
Grant and FundingClosedLiterary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Support for new literary works in Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Capital Funding
Supports capital improvements for Ottawa non-profit social services organizations
Grant and FundingClosedDavid Gregory MacKinnon Memorial Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, health, and community aid
Grant and FundingClosedMemorial scholarships for Flight 302
Scholarships for Canada-linked studies and causes
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Operational Stream
Operational support for local nonprofits
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF)
Funding for local climate action projects in Kingston - Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada — General Funding
Supports women’s health and safety initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Funding for Northern Ontario internship placements
Grant and FundingClosedAccess to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grants Program – Town of Plympton-Wyoming
Municipal support for local organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Incentive for Rental and Affordable Housing Program
Building permit rebate for eligible housing projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families

