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
Tax CreditsOpenCity of Belleville Property Tax Rebate & Credit Programs
Property tax rebates and credits for eligible applicants- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Wellington Affordable Homeownership Down Payment Loan Fund
Interest-free down payment support for homebuyers 
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCity of Orillia Per Door Grant Program
Competitive funding for affordable housing development
Grant and FundingClosedShadi Salehian Memorial Model UN Leadership Award
Support for Burlington Model UN student leaders
Grant and FundingClosedLow Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with a Disability – Water Relief Program
Water bill credit for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities
Grant and FundingOpenOntario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Grant and FundingClosedOlympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Grant and FundingClosedPerth Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Façade and Signage Improvement Program
Funding for façade and signage improvements
Grant and FundingClosedReid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for post-secondary students with childhood cancer
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSewer Lateral (pipe) Lining and Repair Subsidy
Funding for sanitary sewer lateral repair
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Sustainability Funding
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity
Grant and FundingOpenUnited Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Funding for school food infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedMyositis Canada — Research Funding
Research support for myositis-related projects- Other SupportOpen
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
Ontario grain dealer and elevator protection 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Vibrancy Fund Large Projects
Funding for community capital projects in Lambton Shores
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDigital Equity Accelerator
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Grant and FundingOpenNADF Financing
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Tax CreditsOpenOntario small business deduction (SBD)
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonVolunteer Recognition Awards
Recognition awards for community volunteers
Grant and FundingClosedSmart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Grant and FundingClosedOTAEF Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships for Ontario students in public post-secondary study
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBusiness Improvement Area Community Improvement Plan of the Municipality of Centre Hastings
Funding for downtown commercial property improvements- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Niagara Renovates Program for Repairs and Accessibility
Funding for home repairs and accessibility improvements 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations- Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
Annual property tax support for Ontario seniors 
Grant and FundingClosedEnhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Funding for accessible spaces in Ontario
- Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Pelham — General Funding
Local funding for Pelham businesses and organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
The Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for missing middle and affordable housing 
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedLicensed Child Care Funding and Wage Enhancement – City of Peterborough
Funding for licensed child care wage support
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Support for Indigenous mining consultation capacity- Grant and FundingClosed
Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary
Supports education in Ontario Eventing 
Grant and FundingOpenHeart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Grant and FundingClosedBarbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Whitewater Region students
Grant and FundingClosedGreat Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Restoring Areas of Concern
Supports restoration projects in Great Lakes Areas of ConcernFind tailored funding for your business
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCentennial Gardens Partnership Fund
Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Grant and FundingClosedScholarships of Queen Elizabeth II
International scholarship support for universities
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grant Funding
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Funding for inclusive community arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedResidential Mice & Rat Removal Rebate Program Pilot
Rebate for residential rodent removal costs
Tax CreditsClosedTax Refund / Cancellation / Reduction - Section 357/358 Application
Municipal property tax relief application
Grant and FundingClosedBluewater Community Improvement Plan – Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program & Heritage Property Improvement Grant Program
Funding for commercial and heritage property upgrades
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – 2023 Intake
Incentives for housing and downtown revitalizationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding
Community-based microfinance and health support 
Grant and FundingClosedAAC Membership FarmFood360 Program
Funding for Ontario agri-food virtual reality tours
Grant and FundingClosedTenant Defence Fund Pilot Program
Support for tenant groups facing housing disputes
Grant and FundingClosedHanover Chamber of Commerce – Grant Opportunities (Accessibility Ramp & Small Business Security Enhancement Grant)
Funding for accessibility and security upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Thunder Bay Housing Community Improvement Plan (Housing CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for new housing development in Thunder Bay- Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Support for Ontario agri-business sales opportunities 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015
Supports public input on nuclear oversight Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPetawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedGreater Toronto Apartment Association Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Funding for homeless-serving community organizations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in Darlington licence review 
Other SupportClosedWater and Wastewater Rebate for Seniors Program
Rebate for eligible seniors’ water and wastewater charges- Grant and FundingClosed
Attainable Housing Rebate Program
Rebates for eligible attainable housing development fees 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Circular Economy Initiatives Fund
Funding for community circular economy projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSocial Housing Application
Support for affordable housing access- Grant and FundingClosed
Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for affordable rental housing development 
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
- Grant and FundingClosed
Hadden Family Foundation — General Funding
Support for youth education and development 
Tax CreditsClosedApplication for Adjustment of Taxes (Section 357 & 358)
Property tax adjustment application form- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Housing Emergency Fund
Housing support for eligible Hamilton households 
Grant and FundingClosedThunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
Supports local charitable programs and community projects
Grant and FundingOpenWinter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Funding for winter road bridge and culvert projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces 
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Other SupportClosedMedical Exemption for Free Garbage Bag Allotment
Free garbage bags for eligible residents
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Industrial Community Improvement Plan
Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Social Investment Program (CSIP)
Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Canopy Collingwood Bees & Trees
Rebates for private-property trees and pollinator gardens 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedStormwater Financing Program
Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
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