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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
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports agri-food growth through innovation and energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 49,999 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund

Regional Municipality of Durham
Supports sustainable solutions for local food security
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Women in Business Program
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women in Business Program

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Support and financing for Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for Ontario farmers donating food to communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Music Creation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists in creating new, original musical works
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
AgriStability — Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriStability — Ontario

Agricorp
Insurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating funding for Ontario multi- and inter-arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Tenders Portal
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Tenders Portal

BravoSolution
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Literature – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports French-language literary projects for Ontario artists and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Market Development Travel
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Market Development Travel

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
The Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation

Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Charitable Trust
Supports social welfare projects and enduring needs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Music Recording Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music Recording Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition

Government of Ontario
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Dance Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Dance Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Government of Ontario
Funding to diversify and strengthen domestic and international market access
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Trail Blazer
Expert AdviceOpen

Trail Blazer

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports accessibility for Deaf and disabled project recipients
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Export Marketing Assistance Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Awards & Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Awards & Grants

The Davies Charitable Foundation
Charitable support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Workforce Planning Boards
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Workforce Planning Boards

Government of Ontario
Labour marketing information in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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OTF — System Innovations Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — System Innovations Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
General Business Loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

General Business Loans

Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
YWCA Hamilton
Other SupportOpen

YWCA Hamilton

YWCA Hamilton
Advice and mentoring for business women
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Tax credit for R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Expert AdviceOpen

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses

Government of Ontario
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant

City of Ottawa
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Seed Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Seed Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Government of Ontario
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream

Government of Ontario
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program

City of Toronto
Support inclusive, community-building festivals in Toronto with significant free cultural programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

City of Toronto
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Climate and Equity Lab Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Climate and Equity Lab Grants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation
Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $52,500
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Spring Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Spring Grants

The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
Supports community programs and youth recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Property Tax Subclass

City of Toronto
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund

Thames Valley District School Board
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund

Thames Valley District School Board
Emergency support for students facing urgent needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program

Ontario Power Authority (OPA)
Supports energy projects and capacity building for Indigenous communities in Ontario.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant

Dufferin Community Foundation
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Dufferin Vision Fund Grants

Dufferin Community Foundation
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

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INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Environment Fund Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Environment Fund Grant

Dufferin Community Foundation
Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Brockville and Area Community Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Brockville and Area Community Foundation

The Brockville Community Foundation
Supports community projects led by non-profits
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $11,800
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operations of French-speaking self-managed arts organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 8.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Grant and FundingClosed

Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
DELIA
Grant and FundingOpen

DELIA

Nventure
Funding program supporting women-owned businesses in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Experience Ontario 2024
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2024

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)
Support for Ontario's tourism festivals and events.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario-based media artists' production and post-production projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Mini Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Mini Grants

Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland
Support for local arts, environment, social, and youth projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Job Opportunity for Youth Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Job Opportunity for Youth Grant

Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland
Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs

Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Trade Mission Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Trade Mission Support Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs

Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation

Abitibi Consolidated Thorold Foundation
Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Great-EST Needs Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Great-EST Needs Grants

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation
Support for community priority needs initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream

Government of Ontario
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

City of Toronto
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream

Government of Ontario
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

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PARO Services
Expert AdviceOpen

PARO Services

PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario

Tourism Innovation Lab
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Articipate
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Scugog Youth Initiative Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Scugog Youth Initiative Grant

Township of Scugog
Provides funding to support youth infrastructure, participation, and education in Scugog
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grants

OTF
Support for organizational and program development
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Social Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Grants

The K M Hunter Charitable Foundation
Support for smaller institutions and community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

Durham Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Regional Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Grants

Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation
Support for food insecurity charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
E
Grant and FundingClosed

Event Funding Program

Ontario Brain Institute
Financial assistance for brain health events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1

Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Community Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program

Trenval Business Development Corporation
Support for incremental community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Regional Tourism Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tourism Grant

Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Increase visitation to regional tourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Pre-seed co-investment for Ontario academic spinout technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Casino Rama Cares Community Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Casino Rama Cares Community Program

Casino Rama
Community contributions for local education and wellness initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Safer and Vital Communities Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Safer and Vital Communities Grant

Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
Community collaboration to prevent hate motivated crime
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF)

City of Windsor
Supports community arts, culture, and heritage projects in Windsor
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants

Thunder Bay Community Foundation
Supports local charitable programs and community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Leflar Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Leflar Foundation

The Eva Leflar Foundation
Support for children and youth opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
General Fall Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

General Fall Grants

Oxford Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting local residents
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
SCF Micro Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

SCF Micro Grants

Sarnia Community Foundation
Support for time-limited community projects and events
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $500
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Sifton Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Sifton Family Foundation

The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Petrolia Community Fund Grants

Sarnia Community Foundation
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Donor-Advised Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Donor-Advised Grants

Sarnia Community Foundation
Support for charitable community projects and programs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for forest sector studies
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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