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.
623 opportunities available
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Youth Climate Action Grants
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
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Greening Partnership Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
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CME’s Technology Investment Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Assists Ontario manufacturers with technology investment grants
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Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
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Community Funding - Snow Go Programs
Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
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Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Supports collaborative projects addressing local labour market challenges
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Corporate tax credit for eligible large Ontario corporations
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Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Support for agriculture and food producers
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
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OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Supports operations of French-speaking self-managed arts organizations in Ontario
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Regina Rosen Food First Fund
Supports community food security organizations with funding for food activities
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Other SupportOpen
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program
In-kind support for local community initiatives
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Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
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Advance Brampton Fund
Provides financial support for community projects in Brampton
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Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs
Support to scale employment social enterprises
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
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Together CK - Core Grant Program
Supports community initiatives through operational and program funding
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Intellectual Property Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
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Heritage Organization Development Grants Program
Financial support for heritage education and outreach organizations in Ontario.
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Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Funding to diversify and strengthen domestic and international market access
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The Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
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Medical research grants
Supports biomedical research projects at Ontario institutions
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Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
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The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
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Seniors Community Grant Program
Government of Ontario (ON), The Town of Deep River, Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA)
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
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Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Supports community recreation activities for children and youth
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FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Expert AdviceOpen
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
Business advice in Southern Ontario communities
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Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Supports agri-food growth through innovation and energy efficiency
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Musagetes Grant Program
Funding for arts excellence and community-building projects in Guelph
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Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
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Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
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Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
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Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
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The Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
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Sienna For Seniors Grant
Supports innovative programs for seniors and caregivers
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OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Ontario
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
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The Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Supports local initiatives reducing older adult social isolation
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Grassroots Growth Program
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD)
Financial support for families caring for children with severe disabilities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Provides business loans and support for economic development
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OTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
National accelerator supporting women-led businesses to scale sustainably
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OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Supports operational activities of Ontario Francophone arts service organizations
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OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
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Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Sound Design Program
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
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AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
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Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
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OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Supports scaling proven projects for parents, guardians, and caregivers
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Funding for local community projects and organizations
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs of Ontario public art galleries
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Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Supported Employment
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
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OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Funding for grassroots, caregiver-led projects supporting Ontario families
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Home Energy Loan Program
Low-interest financing for Toronto homeowners' energy-efficient home upgrades
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BioCreate Program
Supports southern Ontario biotech SMEs advancing genomics innovations
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OTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
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Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
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Emissions Performance Standards program
Ontario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
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Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
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Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
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Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Expert AdviceOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
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United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
Supports community projects within Cooksville to address local priorities
Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
In-person business information across Ontario
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Community Investment Program - Change Fund
Empowering communities and not-for-profits to address grassroots issues
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Milton Community Connections Grant
Supports community initiatives enhancing Milton residents' well-being
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Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
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Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Enhance meat processing capacity through equipment upgrades
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Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
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Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
Supports shelter-related charitable causes in Ontario
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