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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.

561 opportunities available
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

Government of Ontario
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Expert AdviceOpen

Digital Main Street – ShopHere

Digital Main Street
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen

Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation

TechAlliance
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario credit union tax reduction
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario credit union tax reduction

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Income tax reduction for eligible Ontario-based credit unions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

INOVAIT Pilot Fund

INOVAIT Canada
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 3333% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants

Dufferin Community Foundation
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Collective Bargaining Information Services

Government of Ontario
Collective bargaining resources in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports growth through agri-food innovation and efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Cinespace Technician Roster
Grant and FundingOpen

Cinespace Technician Roster

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Trade Accelerator Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Trade Accelerator Program

World Trade Centre (WTC)
Export support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Grant and FundingArchived

INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage

Government of Ontario
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
EV ChargeON Program
Grant and FundingClosed

EV ChargeON Program

Government of Ontario
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — French-language edition – how it works

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovator Membership Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovator Membership Program

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business assistance for innovators in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Government of Ontario
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

City of Ottawa
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects

Government of Ontario
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Senior Care Micro Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Senior Care Micro Grant

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation
Support for senior-focused programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Agricorp
Provides reduced property tax rates for eligible Ontario farmland owners
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)

Digital Main Street
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence

Government of Ontario
Funding for strategic scientific research in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

Government of Ontario
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Early Stage Startup Stream
Expert AdviceOpen

Early Stage Startup Stream

Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Support for early stage innovation entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)

Government of Ontario
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario Export Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Ontario Export Services

Government of Ontario
Expert help to expand into global markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Youth Job Connection
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Government of Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Christmas Cheer Foundation

The Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
STEP Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

STEP Program

City of Toronto
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway

Government of Ontario
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
ELLA Altitude
Expert AdviceClosed

ELLA Altitude

York University
Accelerator program for women-led organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario political contributions tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario political contributions tax credit

Government of Canada
Tax credit for individual Ontario political contributions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Grant and FundingArchived

OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for professional French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Expert AdviceOpen

MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NGen — Pilot Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Pilot Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)

Government of Ontario
Funding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Government of Ontario
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
OTF — Grow Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Grow Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

Government of Ontario
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

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SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Employment and training services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream

Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous communities in mineral development consultation.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
Grant and FundingClosed

IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development

Department of National Defence (DND)
Get funding for your CUAS concept development solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
VQA Wine Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

VQA Wine Support Program

Agricorp
Supports Ontario wineries in growing sales and tourism activities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program

City of Ottawa
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Site Readiness Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Site Readiness Program

Government of Ontario
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program

Innovation Guelph
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program

Government of Ontario
Money for Indigenous community capital projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative

Government of Ontario
The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

ventureLAB
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NADF — Client Support & Advisory Services
Expert AdviceOpen

NADF — Client Support & Advisory Services

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Business advice for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $90,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Grant and FundingArchived

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects

Government of Ontario
Supports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Business tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
OMIF — Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Live Music

Government of Ontario
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Ontario Genomics
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
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports creation, presentation, and development of northern Ontario arts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated
Support to scale proven community programs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Expert AdviceOpen

FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
In-person business information across Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream

Government of Ontario
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 52,500 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Government of Ontario
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

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ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup

ACCFutures
Customized financing for startups in Akwesasne, Cornwall, and SDG
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Northwestern Ontario IT Connect
Expert AdviceClosed

Northwestern Ontario IT Connect

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Find technology skilled people and organizations in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports ongoing operations of Ontario media arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business and Community Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Business and Community Services

Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MaRS Momentum
Expert AdviceOpen

MaRS Momentum

MaRS Discovery District
Support for high-growth science and technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

Government of Ontario
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

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

ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

Innovation Factory
Support for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Musagetes Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Musagetes Grant Program

The Guelph Community Foundation
Funding for arts excellence and community-building projects in Guelph
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Community Funding - Project Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Project Funding

City of Ottawa
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Community Funding - Emergency Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Funding - Emergency Funding

City of Ottawa
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Civic Events Funding

City of Ottawa
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding

City of Ottawa
Supports community initiatives addressing urgent, emerging social needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)

Government of Ontario
Supports the creation and expansion of sustainable transit services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Funding - Snow Go Programs
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Snow Go Programs

City of Ottawa
Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Corporate tax credit for eligible large Ontario corporations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Community Funding - Sustainability Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Sustainability Funding

City of Ottawa
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Funding - Capital Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Capital Funding

City of Ottawa
Supports capital improvements for Ottawa non-profit social services organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
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
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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