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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenKenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedCornwall Transit Pass Programs
Discounted and free transit pass options
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Planting and Stewardship Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Grant and FundingOpenGrants and Donations
Support for medical education and social impact initiatives
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenDARC Indigenous Residency Program
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan for Villages
Funding for village property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedRecommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Support for new theatre work development- Grant and FundingClosed
Basement Isolation and Weeping Tile Sump Pump Subsidy Program
Subsidy for basement flood protection work - Grant and FundingClosed
City of Cornwall Medical Scholarship
Funding for future family doctors in Cornwall 
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Emergency and Transformation Funding
Support for child care emergency and transformation costs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Grant and FundingClosedAlgonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – 2026 Municipal Funding Policy
Local funding for community-focused projects
Grant and FundingClosedInternet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling program
Short-term counselling for ICE victims and families
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Renovates Program—Accessibility
Funding for home accessibility upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions 
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
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Grant and FundingOpenRain Ready Ottawa
Supports Ottawa residents with sustainable rainwater management solutions
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design
Funding for affordable, sustainable rental housing- Grant and FundingClosed
Campaign Contribution Rebate Program
Rebate program for eligible municipal campaign contributions 
Grant and FundingClosedRural Water Financial Assistance Program
Cost-share funding for rural water quality projects- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Funding for Bracebridge community and property improvements 
Grant and FundingOpenMississauga Foundation - Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund
Funding for chronic disease prevention in Mississauga
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Tax CreditsOpenOntario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for seniors’ home care costs
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism
Expert AdviceOpenFedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
In-person business information across Ontario
- Tax CreditsClosed
Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program
Property tax relief for eligible senior homeowners 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedStudent Nutrition Program
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)Supports healthy meals and snacks for students
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedOntario Renovates Programs – Homeowner & Person with a Disability Program
Financial support for essential home repairs
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Elizabethtown-Kitley Trades Bursary
Funding for trades education and apprenticeships
Grant and FundingOpenIntellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
- Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Deferral Program
Property tax relief for eligible residents 
Grant and FundingOpenLocal Economic Development Support Grant
Operational funding for local economic development
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedTax Incentive and Rebate Programs
Property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners
Grant and FundingClosedWolf and Coyote Control By-law and Nuisance Beaver By-law
Compensation for wildlife control services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development- Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Seniors & Low-Income Disabled Persons Property Tax Deferral Program
Property tax deferral for eligible homeowners 
Tax CreditsClosedApplication under section 357 of the Municipal Act – Cancellation, reduction, refund of taxes
Property tax relief after demolition or damage
Grant and FundingClosedProperty Tax Relief – Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons
Property tax relief for eligible low-income residents
Grant and FundingOpenThe Tony DiGiovanni Scholarship
Supports horticulture students with a $1,000 award
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Funding for eligible property improvements in Laurentian Valley- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups 
Grant and FundingClosedPort Dover Foundation Grant Program
Funding support for charitable community projects
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedJohn Andrews Foundation Grant Program
Funding for charitable projects in Northwestern Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedOntario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
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