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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.

2669 programs available
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Natural Gas Expansion Program

    Government of Ontario
    Supports natural gas expansion in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 4, 2020
    Ontario, Canada
  • WWF Canada (WWF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nature and climate grant program

    WWF Canada (WWF)
    Supports nature-based restoration projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Neighbourhood Activation Fund

    City of Kingston
    In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

    City of Toronto
    Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Neighbourhood Fund

    City of Waterloo
    Support for neighbourhood community-building projects in Waterloo
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 22, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Neighbourhood Planting Program

    City of Toronto
    Community support for tree planting events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 9, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of London logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Neighbourhood Small Events Fund

    City of London
    Funding for small neighbourhood events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • City of London logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Neighbourhood-Managed Ice Rinks

    City of London
    Volunteer-run community ice rinks in London
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Club Opening Grant

    Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC)
    Funding for opening new Kiwanis clubs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives

    Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP)
    Support for high-impact research funding development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Feasibility Studies

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Niagara Falls logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

    City of Niagara Falls
    Funding for Niagara Falls cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2026
    • Closing date : November 28, 2026
    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Niagara Falls logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant

    City of Niagara Falls
    Financial support for major sports events in Niagara Falls
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary

    CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
    Financial support for Ontario welding students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 2, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary

    Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF)
    Support for young Japanese Canadian students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Schreiber logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)

    Township of Schreiber
    Support for Northern Ontario businesses adapting to COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2020
    • Closing date : December 31, 2020
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Non-profit Property Tax Rebate Program

    City of St. Catharines
    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Norfolk County — Community Grant Program

    Norfolk County
    Support for Norfolk County community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Norfolk County Accessibility and Safety Renovation Grant

    Norfolk County
    Funding for commercial building accessibility and safety upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Norfolk County Brownfield Tax Increment Grant

    Norfolk County
    Funding for brownfield property rehabilitation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant

    Norfolk County
    Support for storefront facade improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 11,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of South Frontenac logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    North Frontenac Community Improvement Plan

    Township of South Frontenac
    Funding for township property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Exhibition Assistance

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Funding for confirmed public art exhibitions
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 14, 2026
    • Closing date : April 14, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Media Arts Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Funding for Ontario media arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund

    Town of Oakville
    Youth-led climate action support in Oakville
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2025
    • Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Supports Ontario SMEs with digital modernization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oeno Gallery Arts Scholarship

    The County Foundation
    Fine Arts scholarship for post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Caledon logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Older Adult Assistance Programs

    Town of Caledon
    Support programs and subsidies for older adults
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,050 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Caledon, Ontario, Canada
  • Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund

    Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF)
    Funding for African descent students in business studies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF – Music Futures

    Ontario Creates
    Supports Ontario music companies with growth potential
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Live Music

    Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
    Funding for live music events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $125,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 19, 2024
    • Closing date : October 17, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $300,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On Track to Success

    United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
    Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)

    Government of Ontario
    Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 15, 2024
    • Closing date : January 13, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream

    Government of Ontario
    Ontario agri-food research support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 15, 2024
    • Closing date : January 13, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Government of Ontario
    Financial support for child care fees
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Ontario Child Care Tax Credit

    City of Hamilton
    Refundable tax relief for child care costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,250 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Magazine Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 5, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Supports early-stage project development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 23, 2024
    • Closing date : December 16, 2024
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
    Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 2, 2024
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Service Canada logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports

    Service Canada
    Employment support funding for people with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250 to $6,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)

    Government of Ontario
    Ontario support for energy and property costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,488 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Government of Ontario
    Home energy support programs for Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35 to $127,576
    • Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Junior Exploration Program

    Government of Ontario
    Early mineral exploration funding in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 215,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Made

    Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
    Branding and networking for Ontario-made products
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ontario Renovates

    City of Cornwall
    Funding for essential home repairs and accessibility
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ontario Renovates - Secondary Suite Program

    Region of Waterloo
    Funding for affordable secondary suites
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2023
    Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario