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Long-Term Care Rate Reduction Program
Reduces long-term care accommodation costs for eligible residents 
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2017
Funding for written submissions on nuclear substance oversight
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFellowship Program
Career and entrepreneurship training for recent graduates
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenCollaborate 2 Commercialize
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Grant and FundingClosedPrograms for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Housing
Affordable housing support for eligible households - Grant and FundingClosed
St. Marys Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
Funding for heritage property conservation in St. Marys 
Grant and FundingClosedPhysician Recruitment Incentive Program
Incentive funding for new physicians in Selwyn
Other SupportClosedProvincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)
Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Funding for Toronto commercial space renovations
Grant and FundingOpenAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Funding for Aboriginal communities in mineral sector participation
Grant and FundingClosedYork Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for local housing stability initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization
Funding for office growth and village renewal
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedIndigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationFunding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project
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Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Capital Project
Funding for local capital projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonRegion of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Community funding for Waterloo Region initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAstley Family Foundation - Community Grants
Funding for youth-focused community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants
Funding for evidence-based community programs- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects - Grant and FundingClosed
2024–2025 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Expenditure-based funding for disability employment services 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan
Municipal incentives for property improvement projects- Tax CreditsClosed
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program
Property tax rebate for designated heritage properties - Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals
Support for early-career museum professional development 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenNADF — Client Support & Advisory Services
Business advisory support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Tax CreditsClosedTax Adjustment Application (Municipal Act Sections 357 & 358)
Realty tax adjustment for eligible property cases
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenInvest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenNRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Funding for collaboration and capacity-building projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Factory — Support for Startups
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Tile Drainage Initiative
Supports tile drainage projects in Northern OntarioFind tailored funding for your business
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPartnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
Funding for cultural festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosedInteractive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Funding for original interactive digital media content
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedBrantford-Brant Homeownership Program
Down payment support for first-time homebuyers
Grant and FundingClosedThe Lupina Foundation — General Funding
Support for health and societal research- Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program - Grant and FundingClosed
Little Spark, Big Difference (2026 Pilot) Grants
Small grants for local mental wellness initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Parry Sound Façade Improvement Program
Funding for business façade upgrades in Parry Sound
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Community Environment Fund
Funding for local environmental restoration projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency 
Grant and FundingClosedMain Street Unionville Public Art Competition
Public art competition for professional artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Programs for major arts, cultural festivals and agricultural fairs – Program for fairs
Operating support for major local agricultural fairs - Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Cancellation, Reduction and Refund Policy
Municipal property tax relief policy - Grant and FundingClosed
Termite Management Subsidy Program
Subsidy for termite control on eligible properties 
Grant and FundingClosedWater Service and Sewer Lateral Replacement Grants
Funding for private water and sewer line replacement- Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Green Building Council Stock Exchange
Financial support for emerging architects 
Tax CreditsClosedLow-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Reduction Program
Property tax relief for eligible low-income homeowners
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedThe Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Grant and FundingClosedSienna For Seniors Grant
Supports innovative programs for seniors and caregivers- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review - Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity 
Other SupportClosedMinor Sport Non-Resident Fee Subsidy
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Access Program
Reduced access to city recreation and transit
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenEnterprise Fund
Business development funding for Ontario creative companies- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Suites at Slush Puppie Place
Free game access for eligible community groups - Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Greater Napanee — Community Initiatives Fund
Funding for local community projects 
Tax CreditsClosedConservation Land Tax Incentive Program
Property tax relief for protected natural lands- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development 
Tax CreditsOpenEmployer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities- Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
Lower-cost access to city services for Kingston residents 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBuild Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Federal support for affordable housing projects
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program
Funding for essential home repairs and accessibility upgrades 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in a CNSC licence renewal hearing 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Arts Programming Grant
Supports youth-led community arts programming
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Competition for policing technology innovators- Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund
Funding for measurable community programs 
Grant and FundingOpenBuilding Safer Communities Grant
Multi-year support for youth safety initiatives
Tax CreditsClosedDowntown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Municipal Tax Increment Rebate Program
Municipal tax rebate for Downtown Perth property upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming 
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