Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario

Ontario offers a wealth of grants and funding opportunities designed to empower businesses, non-profits, and communities. These programs play a pivotal role in fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability across the province.

2712 programs

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Agricultural Stewardship Initiative
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Cost-share support for Ontario farmers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpenClosing Soon
City of Belleville Property Tax Rebate & Credit Programs
City of Belleville
Belleville property tax relief for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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City of Woodstock — Community Grants
City of Woodstock
Support for community-focused local organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Community Partnership Grant
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for major capital projects in Thunder Bay
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
City of Toronto
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : August 13, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Community Recreation Grant
City of Pembroke
Funding for recreation and sport initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
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Creative Communities Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for community-engaged arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Creative Enquiry Lab
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Dance Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for professional dance projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program
Ontario Arts Foundation
Funding for Ontario public art collections
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Enterprise Fund
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Business development support for Ontario publishers and screen companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Leisure Access (fee assistance)
City of Kitchener
Fee assistance for local recreation programs
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $400
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 16, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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Literary Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto literary projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Municipal Grants
City of Sarnia
Funding for community projects in Sarnia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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Music Creation and Audio Recording
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for Toronto artists creating original music
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 3, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Music Projects
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto music projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funds digital technology adoption for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports growth in Ontario’s publishing and screen sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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OTF — Seed Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports community-based program development
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 22, 2026
Closing date : August 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Partners in Art Funding Programs
Partners in Art (PIA)
Support for artists with confirmed Canadian exhibitions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Ontario co-investment for automotive technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2026
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Scugog Youth Initiative Grant
Township of Scugog
Funding for youth initiatives in Scugog
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus - Markham
City of Markham
Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Markham, Ontario, Canada
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Starter Company Plus - Peterborough
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Entrepreneur training with mentorship and micro-grant support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : August 5, 2026
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines
City of St. Catharines
Training and mentorship for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : August 6, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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TAC — Theatre Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for professional theatre projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The Christmas Cheer Foundation
The Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpening Soon
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur Advantage
Hybrid scale-up support for food businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpening Soon
Career Boost Graduate & Law Program
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Paid student jobs for eligible graduate and law students
Eligible Funding
From $100 to $3,500
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 21, 2026
Closing date : January 29, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpening Soon
Career Boost Undergraduate Program
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Paid on-campus work opportunities for eligible students
Eligible Funding
From $100 to $2,500
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : August 21, 2026
Closing date : January 29, 2027
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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CKAF Project Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Supports Kingston arts projects and creative activities
Eligible Funding
From $4,600 to $8,500
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
King, Kingston, Ontario
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Musagetes Grant Program
The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF)
Arts funding for community-focused projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF)
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant
City of Quinte West
Funding for accessibility upgrades in eligible properties
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Quinte West Building and Property Renovation Grant
City of Quinte West
Funding for commercial property improvements in Quinte West
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 12, 2026
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant
City of Quinte West
Financial support for commercial property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 12, 2026
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant
City of Quinte West
Funding for commercial property improvements in Quinte West
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
City of Kitchener
Equity support for community-led initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2026
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural community development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Closing date : December 15, 2026
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Support for business scale-up and productivity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : June 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Government of Ontario
Support for regional business and community growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - 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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2025
Closing date : August 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Government of Ontario
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 24, 2023
Closing date : June 29, 2023
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of Ontario
Support for regional economic growth in Eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports defence sector growth in southern Ontario
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
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : June 5, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports international market development for interactive media companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Ontario Creates
Market expansion support for music managers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : June 18, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Ontario Creates
Supports international market development for book publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Ontario Creates
Funding for international market development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 5, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
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
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 11, 2025
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 21, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CANtrade™
Nventure, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 2, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 8, 2026
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Customized export training for Northern Ontario firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 21,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2023
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 21, 2024
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Ontario Creates
Archived support for interactive digital media projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 29, 2024
Closing date : December 18, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money to support Ontario music creators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : January 15, 2026
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : September 7, 2022
Closing date : February 9, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Accessible projects for workplaces and communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 28, 2024
Closing date : July 23, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grid Innovation Fund
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Supports electrification and demand management projects
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
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
iRAPID
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Support for innovative company growth projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : December 15, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Triple-P
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : July 8, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Accelerated Growth Program
ventureLAB
Support for technology startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conducts research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,450 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
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
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 1, 2025
Closing date : February 13, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports Indigenous arts projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Media Artists Program : Creation
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2025
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
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
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for professional music organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : November 5, 2025
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
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 15, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2025
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Retrofit Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Pillar Nonprofit Network, Save on Energy (SOE)
Energy-saving equipment upgrades for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Company
Huron County Economic Development, Invest Ottawa (IO)
Summer support for student entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
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
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
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
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
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

Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

City of Belleville Property Tax Rebate & Credit Programs

City of Woodstock — Community Grants

Community Partnership Grant

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

Community Recreation Grant

Creative Communities Projects

Creative Enquiry Lab

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Dance Projects

Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program

Enterprise Fund

Leisure Access (fee assistance)

Literary Projects

Municipal Grants

Music Creation and Audio Recording

Music Projects

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund

Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program

OTF — Seed Grant

Partners in Art Funding Programs

Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)

Scugog Youth Initiative Grant

Starter Company Plus - Markham

Starter Company Plus - Peterborough

Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines

TAC — Theatre Projects

The Christmas Cheer Foundation

The Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation

Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation

The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

Career Boost Graduate & Law Program

Career Boost Undergraduate Program

CKAF Project Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)

Musagetes Grant Program

OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects

Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund

Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant

Quinte West Building and Property Renovation Grant

Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant

Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant

RISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity

Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans

Innovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

EnAbling Change Program

FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream

Global Market Development — IDM Fund

Global Market Development for Music Managers

Global Market Development Fund – Book

Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television

INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream

Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)

Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario

Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream

AcceleratiON Program

CANtrade™

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects

Ontario Creates Book Fund

OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream

OTF — Organizational Mentors

Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies

Customized Export Development Training Program

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production

OMIF — Music Creation

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects

Grid Innovation Fund

iRAPID

Triple-P

Accelerated Growth Program