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Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario

Ontario offers a wealth of grants and funding opportunities designed to empower businesses, non-profits, and communities. These programs play a pivotal role in fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability across the province.

2767 programs
  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ventureLAB — Canada Catalyst

    Market entry support for international DeepTech firms
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    ventureLAB — Investment Readiness

    Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

    Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

    Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Financial support for Havelock property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    NB, Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Visual Arts Projects

    Funding for Ontario visual arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 28, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of South Huron logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Vitality Fund

    Funding for South Huron community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Volunteer and Employee Recruiting

    Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waiver of Fees Program

    Fee waivers for eligible community events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award

    Scholarship for clean water careers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Warwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants

    CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water and Wastewater Bill Adjustment Policy

    Leak forgiveness for high Orangeville water bills
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford County logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water Capacity Buy-Back Program

    Funding for water-saving upgrades and retrofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Loyalist Township logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Water Conservation Incentives

    Water-saving fixture credit for property owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Odessa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Oxford County logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water Efficiency Rebate Program

    Rebates for water-saving home upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $50 to $100
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2016
    Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Water Efficient Technology (WET) Program

    Water-saving support for Waterloo Region businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of St. Marys logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Water Leak Forgiveness Program

    Financial relief for accidental water leaks
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $1,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Sarnia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water Leak Relief Program

    Relief for homeowners after an unexpected water leak
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
  • Tay Township logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Water Rebates

    Water-saving rebates for Tay Township property owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Water Savings for Multi-Residential Properties

    Water-saving support for multi-residential properties
    Eligible Funding
    From $15 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Waterloo logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Water Softener Plumbing Rebate Program

    Hot-water softener rebate for homeowners
    Eligible Funding
    From $50 to $50
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water Softener Rebate Program

    Rebate for replacing residential water softeners
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $250
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waterloo Accessibility Enhancement Grant

    Support for Uptown Waterloo property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waterloo Commercial and Heritage Façade Improvement Grant

    Supports Uptown property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waterloo Commercial Interior and Vacancy Improvement Grant

    Supports Uptown property improvement applications
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Waterloo Fee and Study Grant

    Supports Uptown improvement fees and studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waterloo Major Activity Grant

    Supports major Uptown Waterloo redevelopment projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waterloo Sustainability and Climate Resilience Grant

    Supports projects in the Uptown CIP area
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wellness For All

    Financial assistance for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Welland, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wildlife Damage Program

    Wildlife damage compensation for livestock and poultry producers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Willi Fida Culinary Bursary

    Funding for young culinary students in Prince Edward County
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women in Business Program

    Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 21, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Workplace screening of employees

    Free rapid tests for workplace screening
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
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  • Town of Tillsonburg logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth Leadership Grant

    Financial support for youth leadership opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Town of Halton Hills logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Youth Taxi Scrip Program

    Discounted taxi rides for registered youth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
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  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Black Arts Projects

    Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Artists in the Library

    Arts programming in Toronto library branches
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 6, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Quinte West logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Fund Grant

    Support for community initiatives and programming
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal

    Supports private property and public realm improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Housing Development

    Supports attainable and affordable housing development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Public Art

    Supports private sector public art improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund

    Funding for local affordable housing development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Harold Crabtree Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Crabtree Foundation

    Supports charities in Ontario and New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NB, Ontario, Canada
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  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    CWB John Marinucci Bursary

    Bursary for Mohawk College welding students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,250 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Meridian Credit Union logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Good Neighbour Program

    Funding for community-focused initiatives and local causes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    IP Fund – Interactive Content Stream

    Funding for interactive screen content development
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 14, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    IP Fund – Linear Content stream

    Ontario screen content development and production support
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $400,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 22, 2026
    Ontario, Canada