Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario
Unlocking Opportunities with Ontario Government Grants
Ontario offers a wealth of grants and funding opportunities designed to empower businesses, non-profits, and communities. These programs play a pivotal role in fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability across the province.
787 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund
Funding for Ontario publishers to grow discoverability
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Funding for original interactive digital media content
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Friends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
Annual $1,000 arts scholarship support
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Funding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
JD Smith "Leaders of Tomorrow" Scholarship
Scholarship for Ontario student leaders
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program
Supports heritage façade restoration and beautification of Bank Street properties
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Grants and Contributions
Community funding for local nonprofit projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Region of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Community funding for Waterloo Region initiatives
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Payment protection for beef cattle sellers
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Dental Program (Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program – York Region)
Free dental care for eligible Ontario seniors
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Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Grant and FundingOpen
Mission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Arts Programming Grant
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Cost-shared funding for agri-tech upgrades
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Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
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Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Supports Ontario agri-food business development
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
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Grant and FundingClosed
County of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme
Local funding for community groups and students
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Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners
Grant and FundingClosed
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Cost-share funding for poultry biosecurity improvements
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Funding for manufacturing technology investments
Grant and FundingClosed
OTAEF Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships for Ontario students in public post-secondary study
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Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Cornwall Transit Pass Programs
Discounted and free transit pass options
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Grant and FundingClosed
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidized Housing Program
Income-based housing support for eligible households
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tay Township Grants and Donations Program
Modest funding for community initiatives in Tay Township
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Tax CreditsClosed
Water and Wastewater Senior Credit Program
Annual water and wastewater fee relief for seniors
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Trades Bursary
Funding for trades education and apprenticeships
Grant and FundingClosed
Emissions Performance Standards program
Ontario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
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Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Remediation Grant
Funding for environmental remediation projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Real-life testing support for housing innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Energy efficiency funding for agri-food processors
Other SupportOpen
Wickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design
Supports inclusive teaching and pedagogical innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Scale a proven community project for families
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses
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Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Lead Financial Incentive Program
Funding for lead water service replacement
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce
Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Cost-shared support for agri-food energy efficiency
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Grants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Access Program (Recreation Fee Assistance)
Subsidized recreation fees for Whitby residents
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Refillable tax support for regional business investment
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
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Grant and FundingClosed
CIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
South Dundas Community Improvement Plan
Funding for commercial building improvements
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Outdoor Maintenance Subsidy for Residents with Low Income
Financial help for outdoor property maintenance
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
Funding for First Nations emergency preparedness
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Operating support for Francophone publishers
Grant and FundingClosed
ME & Lau Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for financially needy students
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Focused Flow-Through Share Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for Ontario mineral exploration
Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Refundable tax credit for fertility-related medical costs
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property conservation
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Tax CreditsClosed
Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)
Tax relief for brownfield remediation projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
South Stormont Student Bursary
Support for South Stormont students continuing post-secondary studies
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