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.
787 opportunities available
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City of Port Colborne Grant Program (Grant Allocation Advisory Committee)
Funding for local nonprofit community services
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Refundable tax credit for digital animation work
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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Supports commercialization of AI-driven solutions with funding
Tax CreditsClosed
Seniors Citizens Property Tax Credit & Charity Rebates
Property tax relief for seniors and charities
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Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Support for emerging visual artists' growth
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
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TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
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Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
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Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario
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Cultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Financial support for arts and community engagement projects.
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
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Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
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Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF)
Funding for local climate action projects in Kingston
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Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Development Charges Deferral Program
Defer development charges for qualifying housing projects
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OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
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Investing in Women's Futures
Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
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Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
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Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Funding for strategic scientific research in Ontario
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Tax credit for farm food donations
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses
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Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
Supports local charitable programs and community projects
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ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants
Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
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Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
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Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings
Grant and FundingClosed
Energizing Life Community Fund
Support for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Great Lakes Local Action Fund
Supports community projects for water quality and climate resilience
Tax CreditsClosed
Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program
Property tax relief for eligible senior homeowners
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Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
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Bison Transport Scholarship
Scholarship for community-minded Canadian students
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
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Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
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Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
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Town of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpening Soon
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Uptown Waterloo property improvement projects
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Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
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Township of Rideau Lakes Grant Programs
Municipal funding for local community projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Ontario university students
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Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
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Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund
Funding for affordable housing development projects
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Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
Supports artistic organizations in London for annual activities
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bourses d'études ted rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Operating Grants
Supports community, youth, and cultural organizations in Thunder Bay
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Support for Ontario curatorial exhibitions and mentorship
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Water Capacity Buy-Back Program
Funding for water-saving upgrades and retrofits
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Annual Operating Funding
Supports arts organizations and community artistic activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Safer and Vital Communities Grant
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
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Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
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Activating Community Micro-Grant
Financial support for community-centered projects fostering social equity and inclusion.
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
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Nature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
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Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
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Randhawa Rising Stars Bursary
Bursary support for Ontario commerce and business students
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Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI), York University, Trent University, Shukrana Foundation, Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC), Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan (CIC)
Financial aid for Indigenous students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+)
Home energy rebates for Ontario households
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Catalogue of Community Needs Grants
Unrestricted funding for community organizations in Mississauga
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Pendle Fund
Support for community projects in diverse focus areas
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ACCFutures — ACC Term
Flexible business loans for growth and expansion
Grant and FundingOpen
Halton Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for community projects enhancing residents' health and safety in Halton
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
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OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
The Musagetes Fund Grants
Support for community arts projects and operational funding in Waterloo Region
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Town of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo Arts Funding
Funding for innovative art projects in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpen
The Woolwich Community Fund Grants
Financial support for youth-focused community projects in Woolwich
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Sponsorships
Funding for community education and skill-building events
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