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.
574 opportunities available

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

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

Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $500
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
The 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
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

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Northern Ontario Angels
Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
Support initiatives for women and children’s wellbeing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
Supports conservation and restoration of designated heritage properties.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs
Support to scale employment social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
T
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs
Support feasibility studies and business planning for ESEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
HIV Endgame Funding Program
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
Flexible funding to strengthen organizational systems
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $160,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants
Funds specific organizational programs or projects
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $160,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - County of Brant Community Grant Program
Supports community operating event and capital projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Mission Grant
Supports experimental outreach initiatives that build community relationships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Program / Project Grants
Supports community well-being and affordable housing initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Small Projects Grant
Funding to support community programs and activities in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security Grants
Support food access for communities facing food insecurity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
Medical research grants
Supports biomedical research projects at Ontario institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Sienna For Seniors Grant
Supports innovative programs for seniors and caregivers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
The Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Supports equitable access to healthcare services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Supports sustainable community programs and local charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Energizing Life Community Fund
Support for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
O
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Supports community health research and partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program
Funding for community initiatives to mitigate construction impacts
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
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

Other SupportOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
Support for neighborhood-focused community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Milton Community Fund
Support for local nonprofit initiatives improving Milton community
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. - Store Community Giving Program
In-kind support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Great-EST Needs Grants
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

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Financial support for arts and community engagement projects.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Supports internships to strengthen the workforce in Northern Ontario communities.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
The Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - Older Adults Connecting & Belonging (OACB) Stream
Supports local initiatives reducing older adult social isolation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Summer Camp Grant Program
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Supports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Supporting Aboriginal communities in advanced exploration and mine development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grants
Our Food Future Guelph-Wellington, City of Guelph, City of Woodstock, City of Peterborough, Norfolk County, Municipality of West Grey, Loyalist Township, Township of Rideau Lakes, AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo), Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation (PFPF), Municipality of North Cowichan
Supports community initiatives that improve residents’ quality of life
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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