Grants and Funding Available for Businesses in Ontario
Unlocking Opportunities with Ontario Government Grants
Ontario offers a wealth of grants and funding opportunities designed to empower businesses, non-profits, and communities. These programs play a pivotal role in fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability across the province.
561 opportunities available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)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
United Way of Greater Simcoe CountySupport 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
United Way of Greater Simcoe CountySupport 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
City of KitchenerSupports 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
Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TOSupport to scale employment social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs
Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TOSupport 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
Ontario HIV Treatment NetworkSupports 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 FundingOpen
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Artist Collective Stream
City of London, London Arts CouncilSupports artistic projects for collectives and groups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Organization Development Grants Program
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming; Ministry of SportFinancial support for heritage education and outreach organizations in Ontario.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,545 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries, United Way of Kitchener Waterloo & AreaFlexible 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
United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries, United Way of Kitchener Waterloo & AreaFunds 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
BCFSupports 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
BCFSupports 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
BCFSupports 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
Eastern Synod Of The Evangelical Lutheran Church In CanadaSupports 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
Tri-Town FoundationSupports 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
Westminster College FoundationSupports 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 FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Tri-Town FoundationSupports 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 FundingClosed
Small Projects Grant
City of MississaugaFunding 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
Indigenous Peoples Resilience FundSupports 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
ShareLifeSupport food access for communities facing food insecurity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Medical research grants
J.P. Bickell FoundationSupports 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
United Communities Credit UnionSupports 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

Other SupportOpen
Libro Credit Union - Sponsorships
United Communities Credit UnionSponsorship for community events and initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
ROOTS Community Fund
Trillium Mutual Insurance CompanySupport for rural Ontario community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Sienna For Seniors Grant
Sienna Senior LivingSupports 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
Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and ParksSupports 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
Accerta Health Access FoundationSupports 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
Enersource CorporationSupports 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
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)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
ArcelorMittal DofascoSupports 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
Hydro OneSupport for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
The Foundation for Black CommunitiesSupports 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
Hamilton Community FoundationSupports community health research and partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Carrot CacheSupports 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
City of TorontoFunding 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
Cultural Careers Council OntarioSupport 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
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)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
GTAA, Toronto Pearson International AirportSponsorship 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
GTAA, Toronto Pearson International AirportSupports 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 FundingClosed
Community Arts Programming Grant
ArtReachSupports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
United Way/Centraide OttawaSupports 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
Invest OttawaSupport 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
The Ottawa 67's FoundationSupport inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
City of Thunder BayProvides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Milton Community Fund
Town of MiltonSupport 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
Longo'sIn-kind support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of SportSupports 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

Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
OTFSupports 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
City of TorontoFinancial 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
Government of OntarioFunding 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
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)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
Innovate NiagaraEstablish 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
The Community Foundation of MississaugaSupports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)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
Community Foundation for Kingston & AreaSupports 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
Niagara Community FoundationSupports 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
Ontario Power Authority (OPA)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
Government of OntarioSupports 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
Government of OntarioSupporting 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

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)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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