Updated June 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.

2455 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to improve community spaces
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for established programs to grow
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship
Vittoria & District Foundation Inc.
Supports students entering post-secondary education
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Sifton Family Foundation
The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation (SFF)
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA)
Supports older adults’ connection and belonging
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Tri-Town Foundation (TTF), The Temiskaming Foundation
Supports charitable community programs and services
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Tri-Town Foundation (TTF)
Funding for community projects in Central Temiskaming
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Tri-Town Foundation (TTF)
Funding for Cobalt heritage and community projects
Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Thames Valley District School Board (TVEF)
Emergency support for students in need
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Funding for camp access for Waterloo Region youth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Woolwich Community Fund Grants
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Funding for youth-focused community projects
Woolwich, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Woolwich, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toilet Rebate Program
Township of Centre Wellington, City of Barrie
Rebate for water-efficient toilet replacements
Barrie, Centre Wellington, Cornwall, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $50 to $75
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Barrie, Centre Wellington, Cornwall, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
City of Toronto
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs
Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO (UWGT)
Funding for new employment social enterprises
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs
Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO (UWGT)
Support to scale employment social enterprises
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Toronto Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation (TF)
Supports Black and Indigenous community-led initiatives
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Toronto Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation (TF)
Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Township of Alfred and Plantagenet — Washable Diaper Grants
Township of Alfred and Plantagenet
Funding for families using washable diapers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $200
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trade Accelerator Program
World Trade Centre (WTC), World Trade Centre Toronto
Export readiness program for Canadian SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trail Blazer
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
United Way/Centraide Ottawa (UWEO)
Funding for school food infrastructure projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants
The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Funding for evidence-based community programs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Funding for Cooksville community-led initiatives
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Funding for South Markham community initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
United Way of Quinte Inc.
Funding for collaboration and capacity-building projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation
TechAlliance
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports veterinarians serving underserviced Ontario areas
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Visual Artists Program: Creation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for visual artists creating new work
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Washable Diaper Grants
Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, Township of Russell
Support for families using washable diapers
Alfred and Plantagenet, Russell, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $200
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alfred and Plantagenet, Russell, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Efficiency Rebate Program
Oxford County
Rebates for water-saving home upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50 to $100
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Funding for community agriculture, health, and education projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Government of Ontario
Funding for winter road bridge and culvert projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario internship opportunities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Workforce Planning Boards
Government of Ontario
Local labour market research and planning support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Leadership program for AI transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Job Connection
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Government of Ontario
Loans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Government of Ontario, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), RSM US Foundation (RSM)
Funding for Ontario advanced manufacturing competitiveness
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus
City of Toronto
Training and funding for Toronto entrepreneurs
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Government of Ontario
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding to recover Northern Ontario’s aerospace sector
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of Ontario
Funding for business growth in eastern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports international market development for Ontario IDM companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario music managers’ market expansion
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Ontario Creates
Supports international market development for book publishers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Ontario Creates
Funding for international market development activities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream
Government of Canada
Funding for critical minerals infrastructure development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for rural economic growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CANtrade™
Nventure, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario-based book publishers in business and marketing development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Funding for employer-led employee training
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for health science companies raising capital
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Customized export training for Northern Ontario firms
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Ontario Creates
Archived support for interactive digital media projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money to support Ontario music creators
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Accessible workplace and community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grid Innovation Fund
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Supports Ontario electrification projects for grid flexibility
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
iRAPID
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Support for innovative company growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Triple-P
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,450 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO), Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Media Artists Program : Creation
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Ontario Arts Council (OAC), Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Indigenous artists’ materials and supplies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Ongoing support for Ontario music organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Summer Company
Huron County Economic Development, Invest Ottawa (IO)
Summer funding and mentorship for student entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
“Can I Play, Too?” / “Play It Forward” Subsidy Program
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Financial support for children’s sports participation
Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion (1CPB) Bursary
Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC)
Support for post-secondary studies after parachute training
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
2.3 Emergency assistance
Government of Ontario
Immediate financial help in crisis situations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Kingston
Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
2019 Homeownership Downpayment Assistance Program
City of Windsor
Downpayment assistance for eligible homebuyers
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,520 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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