Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario
Unlocking Opportunities with Ontario Government Grants
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.
2164 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenDigital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown & Core Area Improvement Grants
Funding for downtown and core area property improvements
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Funding for housing-enabling infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedSolicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Funding for social survey analysis and dissemination
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program
Funding for Downtown Perth façade improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Les bourses de la fondation club avenir
Scholarships for Maghreb community research 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOperations Implementation Program (OIP)
Social media support for tourism operators
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Cost-share funding for poultry biosecurity improvements 
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Event Stream
Funding for community events in Brant
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Participant funding for a licence renewal hearing
Grant and FundingClosedMay Court Club of St. Catharines Annual Grants
Annual community funding for Niagara nonprofits- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Well-being Bursary Program
Funding for community well-being projects 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenSupported Employment
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedA-Team Believe Initiative
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
Grant and FundingOpenThe Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
- Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art & Interim Use Program
Funding for public art and interim use projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton- Grant and FundingClosed
Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedDowntown Wawa Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for downtown property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedFriends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
Annual $1,000 arts scholarship support
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Small Capital Fund
Funding for small capital upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Dunnville Scholarship
Scholarship for post-secondary students with community service
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
Funding for office and village improvements
- Other SupportClosed
Ontario Works or emergency assistance
Monthly support for basic needs and employment - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Part-Time OSAP
Support for part-time postsecondary studies - Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario 
Tax CreditsClosedApplication for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property
Property tax rebate for eligible charities
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedSioux Lookout Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for property and building improvements
Grant and FundingClosedThe Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Grant and FundingClosedDr. Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Scholarship
Annual scholarship for choral directors
Grant and FundingOpenAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Funding for Indigenous mining conference attendance
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOwen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development
Grant and FundingClosedTax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) Program
Tax relief for major development projects
Grant and FundingClosedPort Perry Employment Area Community Improvement Plan
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectorsEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology 
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Brantford Grants Program
Funding for local nonprofit community projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenREGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenFoodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Learn. Grow. Get Hired program
Discounted aquatic certification training for future careers 
Grant and FundingClosedClean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program
Funding for habitat restoration projects
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Funding for grassroots community initiatives- Other SupportClosed
Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program
Subsidized housing based on household income - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)
Community funding for local projects and initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedCommemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy
Funding for commemorative scholarships and projects
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedLow-Flow Toilet Replacement Rebate Program
Rebate for replacing old toilets with efficient models
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedToronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth- Grant and FundingClosed
Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026
Tree planting support for private landowners - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Financial Incentives
Financial incentives for Downtown Wawa property improvements 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEnbridge Gas Business & Industrial Energy Incentives
Incentives for energy efficiency upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Fergus Illumination Grant Program
Funding for downtown building lighting improvements 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
Supports local student nutrition programs
Grant and FundingOpenSump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program
Funding for home sewage backup prevention- Grant and FundingClosed
Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary
Bursary for Lake of Bays students pursuing post-secondary studies - Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
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- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
North Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Financial support for youth sports participation 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedRegion of Waterloo Property Tax Exemption Program
Property tax relief for affordable housing providers- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Supports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Grant and FundingClosedResidential Care Facilities Subsidy Program
Support for affordable residential care housing
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects
Tax CreditsClosedAPPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
Property tax relief for specific assessment changes
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMillion Dollar Makeover
Funding for commercial property improvements in Kawartha Lakes- Tax CreditsClosed
Low Income Seniors or Low Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Assistance
Property tax assistance for eligible low-income homeowners 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedSault Ste. Marie Property Tax Financial Assistance Programs
Property tax relief for eligible residents- Grant and FundingClosed
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidized Housing Program
Income-based housing support for eligible households 
Grant and FundingClosedTransportation Demand Management Community Grant Program
Funding for community-based transportation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSafer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime- Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in nuclear licence review - Grant and FundingClosed
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties - Grant and FundingClosed
Honours and awards: inclusion
Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grants Committee - Township of Scugog
Funding for community programs and events in Scugog 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Accessibility Fund
Funding for accessibility upgrades to business properties- Grant and FundingClosed
Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program
Tax rebate for qualifying redevelopment projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Sewer Lateral Management Program
Support for sewer lateral repairs and investigations
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