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.
787 opportunities available
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Small business shipping discounts and tools
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Equity Accelerator
Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Grant and FundingClosed
York Region Community Investment Fund
Supports housing stability initiatives for local communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Investment Program
Supports arts organizations in Barrie with project and capacity-building funding.
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Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipal Community Grants Program
Support for community projects and events enhancing local quality of life.
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Health Facilities Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit health infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Funding for community organizations supporting vulnerable populations in Guelph Wellington Dufferin
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Ontario Power Generation - Regional Empowerment Grant Program
Funding for grassroots community initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
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United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for community initiatives in Whitby
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United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Supports organizational capacity and collaboration projects
Grant and FundingClosed
London Community Grants Program - Multi-Year Stream
Supports multi-year community development projects
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Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Grant and FundingClosed
The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
STEP Program
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Grant and FundingOpen
Milton Community Fund
Support for local nonprofit initiatives improving Milton community
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance
Supports arts and culture organizations for projects in Richmond
Grant and FundingClosed
Rotary Club of Dunnville Scholarship
Scholarship for post-secondary students with community service
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Funding for meat processing capacity upgrades
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Plug In Thunder Bay
Supports installation of EV charging stations on properties
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Supports initiatives to combat human trafficking and aid survivors
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Renewable Recreation Funding Program
Funding for non-profit recreation organizations in Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants
Support for organizational and program development
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant
Supports projects for equity-seeking communities and Indigenous groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup
Startup financing for businesses in Eastern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Impact Funding
Supports community projects addressing poverty causes
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario political contributions tax credit
Tax credit for individual Ontario political contributions
Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment
Funding for participation in a nuclear licence hearing
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INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer
Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
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Build Canada Homes – Our investment approach
Federal investment framework prioritizing affordable housing with funding for new construction
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State of Kindness Academic Scholarship
Funding for Ontario students entering post-secondary studies
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Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
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Guelph-Wellington Community Agriculture Challenge
Supports community food resilience and circular economy initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
ELRL Community Grant Program
Support for community-building local initiatives in Elliot Lake
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Supports capacity building in autism service delivery in Ontario
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InTO the Ravines Grant
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
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London Community Grants Program - Capital Grant Stream
Financial support for land, building, and construction projects in London.
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingOpen
Burlington Arts and Culture Fund
Grants for local artists and arts organizations in Burlington
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
Financial support for rural water protection projects in Ottawa.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Supports family-friendly community events in Ottawa neighborhoods
Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Support for Indigenous mining consultation capacity
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
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Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
Funding for commercial façade improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
Grant and FundingOpen
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Refundable support for Ontario book publishers
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
Annual payments for Canadian book creators
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
Supports artistic projects for collectives and groups
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Emergency help for low-income energy bills
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Tax CreditsClosed
Low Income Seniors or Low Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Assistance
Property tax assistance for eligible low-income homeowners
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Water Efficient Technology (WET) Program
Support for business water-efficiency improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Funding for Aboriginal communities in mineral sector participation
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Leadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program
Support for building community rental housing units in York Region
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Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
Grant and FundingClosed
Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
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