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

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale coastal testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Testing facility for maritime structures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Rail vehicle testing and certification facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace structural testing support for certification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Railway component testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Dance Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario dance projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2026
Closing date : September 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Francophone literary project support in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Market Development Travel
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Travel support for promoting Ontario artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 8, 2026
Closing date : October 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Media arts projects in French
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for French-language music projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : December 4, 2025
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for original music creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Recording Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario music recording projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for northern Ontario arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Real-world evaluation for Canadian health technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OEA Official's Bursary
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for officials’ training and education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Agricorp
Payment protection for beef cattle sellers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $320,000
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Ontario Creates, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax credit for Ontario publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario capital gains refund
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax refund for Ontario corporations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Community Environment Fund
Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Government of Ontario
Funding for local environmental restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Tax credit for farm food donations
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Ontario Creates
Refundable Ontario tax credit for animation and special effects
Eligible Funding
Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate minimum tax and credit rules
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates, Bell Fund
Supports Ontario creative industry development initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario credit union tax reduction
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax reduction for eligible Ontario credit unions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Recreation funding for children and youth in Waterloo Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Export Services
Government of Ontario
Export support for Ontario companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Ontario Creates
Refundable tax credit for Ontario productions
Eligible Funding
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario foreign tax credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Provincial corporate tax relief for Ontario corporations with foreign investment income
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program
Government of Ontario
Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates, RSM US Foundation (RSM)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Funding for Ontario work experience projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Music Investment Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario music business growth
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario
Free confidential employer legal support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario political contributions tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Historical credit for Ontario political contributions
Eligible Funding
Up to 14% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Funding to support community, environmental, and reconciliation projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario qualifying environmental trust tax credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable Ontario corporate tax credit for trust beneficiaries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) Foundation (ORCF)
Supports shelter-related causes in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax credit for regional business investment
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $45,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Closing date : January 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax credit for seniors’ home care costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit
Government of Ontario
Temporary tax credit for Ontario shortline railways
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 15, 2025
Closing date : January 1, 2030
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolution, Government of Ontario
Ontario procurement training webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of Ontario
Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Wildlife Foundation Conservation Grants
Ontario Wildlife Foundation
Support for Ontario conservation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OpenRoad Foundation 2026 Community Grant Program
Openroad Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $30,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : September 17, 2026
BC, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Support existing family-focused projects in Ontario
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
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Community Foundation - Community Initiative Grants
Community Foundation of Ottawa (OCF)
Funding for Ottawa community projects
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
City of Ottawa
Water quality funding for Ottawa rural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $70,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pay It Forward (PIF) Muskoka Program
District Municipality of Muskoka
Community funding for grassroots local initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports internships for Indigenous job seekers and employers.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants
The Perth and District Community Foundation (PDCF)
Community funding for local charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $1,800 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Perth County
Funding for stewardship and tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : November 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF)
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PollinateTO Community Grants
City of Toronto
Toronto pollinator habitat funding for community groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Port Colborne Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for environmental site assessments on brownfield properties
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Port Colborne Facade and Property Improvement Grant Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for commercial facade improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 12, 2026
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Port Colborne Tax Increment Grant Program
City of Port Colborne
Tax support for redevelopment projects in Port Colborne
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pride London Festival Endowment Fund
London Community Foundation (LCF)
Support for inclusion and awareness activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Prince's Operation Entrepreneur
Prince's Trust Canada (FPA2)
Entrepreneurship workshops for transitioning and serving military personnel
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 390,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Private Plumbing Protection Rebate Program
City of Markham
Rebates for flood protection plumbing upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2027
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Privately Maintained Road Grant
Township of Georgian Bluffs
Funding for privately maintained road upkeep
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Production Insurance — New forage seeding
Agricorp
Crop insurance for new forage establishment
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Professional Development Grant
Access Copyright Foundation (ACF), Mathematics Endowment Fund (MEF)
Professional development support for arts professionals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program / Project Grants
Westminster College Foundation (WCF)
Supports community well-being and affordable housing initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program Funds
The Presbyterian Church In Canada (PCC)
Church funding for ministry and education initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Public Interest Articling Fellowship
The Law Foundation of Ontario
Funding for nonprofit articling placements
Eligible Funding
From $69,500 to $69,500
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant
City of Quinte West
Financial support for commercial property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Racial Equity Fund
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Racial equity and social infrastructure funding
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rain Ready Ottawa
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa residents with sustainable rainwater management solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Fast market access support for Ontario agri-businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regina Rosen Food First Fund
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA)
Funding for food security organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tile Drainage Initiative
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports tile drainage projects in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Renewable Recreation Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Supports nonprofit recreation programming in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Responsive
The Law Foundation of Ontario
Supports community-led access to justice initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program Participant Agreement
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Energy-saving upgrade support for facilities
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario

NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility

NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities

NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility

OAC — Dance Projects

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

OAC — Literature – French-language projects

OAC — Market Development Travel

OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects

OAC — Media arts – French-language projects

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

OAC — Music – French-language projects

OAC — Music Creation Projects

OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects

OAC — Music Recording Projects

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

OCLF — Small Business Loans

OEA Official's Bursary

Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program

Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario capital gains refund

Ontario Community Environment Fund

Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers

Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)

Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program

Ontario credit union tax reduction

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund

Ontario Export Services

Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Ontario foreign tax credit

Ontario Forest Biomass Program

Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program

Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Ontario Music Investment Fund

Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser

Ontario political contributions tax credit

Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program

Ontario qualifying environmental trust tax credit

Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation

Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)

Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit

Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing

Ontario Tenders Portal

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Ontario Wildlife Foundation Conservation Grants

OpenRoad Foundation 2026 Community Grant Program

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Ottawa Community Foundation - Community Initiative Grants

Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

PARO Services

Pay It Forward (PIF) Muskoka Program

People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream

People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream

Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants

Perth County Stewardship Program

Petrolia Community Fund Grants

PollinateTO Community Grants

Port Colborne Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program

Port Colborne Facade and Property Improvement Grant Program