Other SupportClosed
Community Service Organization Designation
Subsidized facility access for community organizations
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
Grant and FundingClosedOSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU)
Funding for approved microcredentials in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedMillion Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedK-W Foundation for Lutheran Education Grants
Funding for Lutheran education initiatives- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Funding
Top-up funding for community improvement projects 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDoctor Recruitment
Financial incentives to recruit healthcare professionals
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Funding to improve community spaces
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Tax Assistance and Rebates
Property tax assistance for eligible Kingston owners 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Program
Municipal funding for property improvement projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations
Other SupportOpenBasement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Subsidies for basement flood protection work- Grant and FundingClosed
Hendrie Trust (Christina Mary Hendrie Trust)
Support for charities in Scotland and Canada - Tax CreditsClosed
Low Income Seniors/Disabled Persons Tax Rebate
Property tax rebate for eligible low-income residents 
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenKLF Project Funding Program
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedRural Resiliency Grant Program
Funding for rural farm improvements in King Township
Tax CreditsClosedPolitical Contribution Tax Credit for Corporations
Ontario corporate tax credit for political contributions
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Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment and Sustainability Fund
Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Support for francophone literary projects in Ontario 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedRBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program
Fee reduction and rebate for new additional residential units- Grant and FundingClosed
Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program
Funding for building façade and property upgrades - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Activation Fund
In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHeart of the City (HOTC) Community Improvement Plan
Funding for downtown revitalization projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)
Funding for municipal energy planning in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment
Funding for public participation in a nuclear hearing
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMétis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF)
Flexible financing for Ontario Métis businesses
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedLow-Income Financial Assistance
Financial help for essential health and funeral costs
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommercial Upgrade Tax and Fee Rebate Program
Supports commercial property upgrade rebates
Grant and FundingClosedCEF Digital Program – Digital Equity Initiatives Stream
Supports digital equity initiatives in Hamilton
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedC/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Community Hub Development Fund
Supports community hub planning and feasibility studies- Grant and FundingClosed
Chalmers Professional Development Projects
Professional development support for Ontario artists - Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Financial incentives for commercial property improvements 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Research Award
Supports graduate heritage research in Waterloo Region 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedHome Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+)
Home energy rebates for Ontario households
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for business and property improvements 
Other SupportOpenClosing SoonWickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design
Supports inclusive teaching and pedagogical innovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
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Grant and FundingClosedWSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Grant and FundingOpenPetrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRapid Response Challenge
Supports rapid manufacturing solutions for COVID-19 response
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants & Subsidy Policy (for all non-profit organizations)
Municipal support for local non-profit projects
Other SupportClosedWater Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Policy
Water bill credit for qualifying leak repairs- Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program
Financial support for affordable housing projects in Barrie - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program
Support for incremental community economic development projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund
Funding for affordable housing development projects 
Grant and FundingClosedFlood Alleviation Program (FLAP) Rebate
Rebates for home flood protection upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedGreen and Beautiful School Grants Program
Funding for school greening and beautification projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOperating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)
Funding for early-career child health research
Grant and FundingOpenGrant funding
Supports financial literacy and sector knowledge projects in Ontario- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Prices and scholarships
Funding for family medicine education and research 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Pressure Tubes Application
Participant funding for nuclear hearing participation 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenJD Smith "Leaders of Tomorrow" Scholarship
Scholarship for Ontario student leaders
Grant and FundingClosedAFL Bursary for Studies in Mental Health
Bursary for post-secondary mental health studies
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
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Accidental Water Leak Adjustment Policy
Water bill relief for accidental leaks 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project
Funding for nuclear project participation 
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Affordable Housing Rent Program
Affordable rental support for Durham residents- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant
Funding for youth violence prevention initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedSimcoe County Tourism Development Fund
Funding for Simcoe County tourism and culture projects
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipal funding for business and property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedPolicy Dialogue Guidelines — Engagement with Indigenous Rights holders and organizations on Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework
Supports Indigenous participation in policy development- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit
Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern OntarioEligible Funding- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations - Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth - Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Tecumseh Rat Abatement Program
Rebate for residential rat control costs 
Grant and FundingClosedRTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19Eligible Funding- From $1,500 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSouthern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenBurlington Arts and Culture Fund
Funding for Burlington arts and culture projects
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Conservation Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage property restoration- Other SupportClosed
Ontario Works Program – Qualifying for Financial Assistance
Financial help for basement flood prevention - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Business Development Grant Program
Supports investment projects in Windsor 
Grant and FundingClosedEquity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)
Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
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