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.

2712 programs

Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Waterloo
Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Civic Events Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Funding for family-friendly community events in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Remedies Grant Program
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Funding for victim support and crime prevention
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 17, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 15, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 15, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Government of Ontario
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
London Arts Council
Funding for artist collective projects in London
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
London Arts Council
Annual arts operating support for London organizations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Business Improvement Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Funding for local business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Crisis Response Fund
City of Toronto
Support for Toronto communities after violent incidents
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Community Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Township of Wellington North
Funding for community events and cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Wellington North, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Development Funds - Performing Arts Community Development Fund
Town of Whitby
Funding for Whitby performing arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Funding for Ottawa community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports community economic development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 11, 2021
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Environmental Fund
Region of Waterloo
Funding for community environmental projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding - Emergency Funding
City of Ottawa
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Capital Funding
City of Ottawa
Funding for food security capital improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Emergency Funding
City of Ottawa
Addresses unexpected, essential expenses for agencies in receipt of funding
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
City of Ottawa
Funding for emerging community needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Project Funding
City of Ottawa
Funding for social service capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures Network of Canada (CFNC), Orillia Area Community Development Corporation
Business financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Repayable financing for small businesses and social enterprises
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Business services for Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Nventure
Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grant and Vibrancy Fund
Municipality of Lambton Shores
Funding for local community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund
Municipality of Lambton Shores
Community funding for local projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grants
County of Wellington
Supports community initiatives that improve residents’ quality of life
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grants Committee - Township of Scugog
Township of Scugog
Funding for community programs and events in Scugog
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Scugog, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Supports community health research in Hamilton
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $35,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Heritage Investment Program
London Heritage Council (LHC)
Funding for London heritage sector initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
City of St. Catharines
Support for local redevelopment and improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private property and public realm improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Expansion and Diversification of Existing Businesses
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private-sector property improvements and business expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Housing Development
Lake of Bays Township
Supports attainable and affordable housing development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private-sector property improvements and redevelopment
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Public Art
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private sector public art improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Lake of Bays Township
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Living Thunder Bay Foundation — Grants for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Community Living Thunder Bay Foundation (CLTB)
Funding for developmental disability support needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program
City of Ottawa
Capital support for parks and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program
City of Ottawa
Supports minor park and facility improvements
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Response Grants
United Way of Sarnia-Lambton
Emergency funding for urgent one-time needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Regional Municipality of Durham
Funding for sustainable food security projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tree Initiative
Loyalist Township
Reduced-cost native trees for Loyalist residents
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : March 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Vitality Grant
London Community Foundation (LCF)
Funding for collaborative community impact projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $350,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Funding for wildland fire protection planning
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
City of Thunder Bay
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund
County of Wellington
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CRC Office of Business Development
Communications Research Centre Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Service Grant Program
United Way of Sarnia-Lambton
Funding for community service programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant
City of Kawartha Lakes
Operational support for cultural non-profits in Kawartha Lakes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant
Recreation & Culture Division - City of Mississauga, City of Mississauga
Funding for cultural festivals in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
City of Ottawa
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports community events in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
David S. Howes Fund Grants Program
Niagara Community Foundation (NHF)
Support for Niagara-based charitable projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DELIA
Nventure
Funding program supporting women-owned businesses in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Discretionary Grants
Municipality of West Nipissing
Community funding for local projects and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Donor-Advised Grants
Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF)
Support for charitable community projects and programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation Grants
Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation (DRCF)
Supports charitable and non-profit community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Support for Francophone economic growth in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Els for Autism Canada — Grants
Els for Autism Canada (E4A)
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2026
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employment Ontario
Government of Ontario
Help employers train workers in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 375,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Environment and Sustainability Fund
Bruce Power
Support for local environmental and sustainability initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Evans Tree Grants
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Tree planting support in Elgin County and St. Thomas
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment
The Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation (PTCC)
Funding for major church redevelopment projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
Agricorp
Reduced property tax for eligible farmland
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Business support network across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
Local funding for community and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Flavelle Family Foundation
Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation
Supports charitable initiatives in arts, environment, and family services
Eligible Funding
From $50 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion
Township of Terrace Bay
Subsidized home food waste diversion pilot
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Government of Ontario
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario forest biomass initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Funding for Ontario forest sector innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Funding for Ontario Francophone community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Funding for Franco-Ontarian economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
French River FoodCycler Pilot Program
Municipality of French River
Discounted food waste diversion pilot for residents
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $300
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 7, 2025
French River / Riviere des Francais, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
General Charities Grants
J.P. Bickell Foundation
Funding for Ontario registered charities
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $450,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
General Community Crisis Response Fund
City of Toronto
One-time support for Toronto communities affected by violence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario Genomics, Genome Canada
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $6,000,000
Up to 1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
GoodLife Kids Foundation
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 3, 2026
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation Grants
Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation
Supports innovative youth-focused projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
Agricorp
Ontario grain dealer and elevator protection
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant funding
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Supports financial literacy and sector knowledge projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 26, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants & Funding
City of Brampton
Funding for Brampton arts and culture spaces
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants to Organizations and Groups
City of Timmins
Funding for community organizations and groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grassroots Growth Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Support for Ontario agri-food and rural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2021
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
GTAA, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Community funding for local employment initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $200,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
GTAA, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Community sponsorship support for local initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN)
Funding for greenhouse technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario

City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Civic Events Funding Program

Civil Remedies Grant Program

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

Collective Bargaining Information Services

Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream

Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream

Community Business Improvement Grant Program

Community Crisis Response Fund

Community Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship

Community Development Funds - Performing Arts Community Development Fund

Community Economic Development Funding Program

Community Economic Development Program

Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects

Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream

Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream

Community Environmental Fund

Community Funding - Emergency Funding

Community Funding Program - Capital Funding

Community Funding Program - Emergency Funding

Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding

Community Funding Program - Project Funding

Community Futures Network of Canada

Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital

Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services

Community Futures Program

Community Grant and Vibrancy Fund

Community Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund

Community Grants

Community Grants Committee - Township of Scugog

Community Health, Education & Research Fund

Community Heritage Investment Program

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Expansion and Diversification of Existing Businesses

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Housing Development

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Public Art

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

Community Living Thunder Bay Foundation — Grants for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program

Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program

Community Response Grants

Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund

Community Tree Initiative

Community Vitality Grant

Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant

Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program

Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund

CRC Office of Business Development

Critical Service Grant Program

Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant

Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant

Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream

David S. Howes Fund Grants Program

DELIA

Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)

Discretionary Grants

Donor-Advised Grants

Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation Grants

Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario

Els for Autism Canada — Grants

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)

Employment Ontario

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities

Environment and Sustainability Fund

Evans Tree Grants

Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners

Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)

Flavelle Family Foundation

FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion

Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream