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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.

574 opportunities available
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Tax credit for film and television production in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 21.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ventures at Coralus
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ventures at Coralus

Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

Elevate Talent
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Media Artists Program : Creation
Grant and FundingClosed

Media Artists Program : Creation

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Black Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Black Arts Projects

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Indigenous visual artists' materials and supplies
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Music Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports ongoing operations of Ontario-based not-for-profit music organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Language Interpreter Grants
Grant and FundingArchived

Language Interpreter Grants

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Grant and FundingArchived

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Newcomer Settlement Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Newcomer Settlement Program

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports social and economic integration for newcomers in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Next Generation of Jobs Fund

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

City of Toronto
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)

City of Ottawa
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Heritage Organization Development Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Organization Development Grants Program

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Financial support for heritage education and outreach organizations in Ontario.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,545 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Greening Partnership Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Greening Partnership Grant

City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports AI adoption for regional business productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports commercialization of AI-driven solutions with funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Youth Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant

Government of Ontario (ON), Immigration, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Grants to train apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Support for Aboriginal business growth and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 249,999 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Supports innovative tourism development and investment projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Experience Ontario 2024
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2024

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Support for Ontario's tourism festivals and events.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)
Grant and FundingOpen

Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Supports major events boosting tourism and economic impact in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Investing in Women's Futures
Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Women's Futures

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream

Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Supports Franco-Ontarian cultural and socio-economic projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream

Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Supports projects promoting Francophone community development and vitality in Ontario.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
PollinateTO
Grant and FundingClosed

PollinateTO

City of Toronto
Funding for community-led pollinator habitat projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant

Tri-Town Foundation
Funding for local community projects and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Expert AdviceOpen

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

ventureLAB
Hardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education 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
AC:Incubate
Expert AdviceOpen

AC:Incubate

The Accelerator Centre
Assistance to build a start-up business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operational activities of Ontario Francophone arts service organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream

City of London, London Arts Council
Supports artistic organizations in London for annual activities
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports French-language music projects for professional Ontario artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD)
Grant and FundingOpen

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Financial support for families caring for children with severe disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • From $25 to $665
  • Up to 28% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Tax credit for Ontario film and television content
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Boost Toronto's climate resilience by funding green and cool roof installations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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Community Futures Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Program

Nventure, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Provides business loans and support for economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NADF Financing
Grant and FundingOpen

NADF Financing

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)

City of Toronto
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — Content Partnerships Program

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
The OVIN Content Partnerships Program funds Ontario-based institutions up to $50,000 to develop micro-credentials for the automotive and mobility workforce.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants

Government of Ontario (ON)
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)

City of Toronto
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
Expert AdviceOpen

My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator

My Main Street, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Business advice in Southern Ontario communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Home Energy Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Home Energy Loan Program

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for Toronto homeowners' energy-efficient home upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program

Epson Canada, Limited
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grassroots Growth Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grassroots Growth Program

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Regional Tile Drainage Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tile Drainage Initiative

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports tile drainage installation for agricultural land improvement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Grant and FundingOpen

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Tax credit for book publishing in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Expert AdviceOpen

FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
In-person business information across Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports collaborative projects addressing local labour market challenges
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program

Agricorp, Government of Ontario (ON)
Recover livestock sales losses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports scaling proven projects for parents, guardians, and caregivers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
thriveFORWARD
Grant and FundingClosed

thriveFORWARD

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs

Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Honey Bee Health Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Honey Bee Health Initiative

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Funding for beekeepers in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants

Dufferin Community Foundation
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Seniors Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Seniors Community Grant Program

Government of Ontario (ON), The Town of Deep River, Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund

Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Supports community recreation activities for children and youth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Musagetes Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Musagetes Grant Program

The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF)
Funding for arts excellence and community-building projects in Guelph
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
SVP Teens Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

SVP Teens Grant

SVP Teens Waterloo Region (SVPWR)
Supports youth-serving charitable programs in Waterloo Region
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Rise — Small Business Lending
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rise — Small Business Lending

Rise
Business loans for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Tax credit for animation and special effects work in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Grant and FundingArchived

OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating costs of Ontario public art galleries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Grant and FundingClosed

Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds

Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
  • From $50 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Employment Ontario
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Ontario

Government of Ontario (ON)
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services

Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

Innovation Guelph
National accelerator supporting women-led businesses to scale sustainably
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Prince's Operation Entrepreneur
Grant and FundingOpen

Prince's Operation Entrepreneur

Prince's Trust Canada (FPA2)
Entrepreneurship workshops for transitioning and serving military personnel
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 390,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Together — Help fight COVID-19
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Together — Help fight COVID-19

Government of Ontario (ON)
Rapid tests, PPE, N95 fit testing in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)

Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Supported Employment
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Supported Employment

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for grassroots, caregiver-led projects supporting Ontario families
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program

BCF
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Community Boost
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Boost

CAA Niagara
Funding and partnership support for local non-profits
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

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