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.
623 opportunities available
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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
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Programs for major arts, cultural festivals and agricultural fairs – Program for fairs
Operating support for major local agricultural fairs
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Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
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Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
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Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Supports high school students in skilled trades apprenticeships
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
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OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
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Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Support for technology companies ready to scale
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Resilient Communities Fund
Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Supports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
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The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
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Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Toronto commercial rehab grant for vacant storefront renovations
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Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agri-Tech Initiative supports innovation and energy efficiency investments
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Wage subsidies for health sciences companies to hire women
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
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OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
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Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Expert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
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Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Incentivizes veterinarians to practice in underserved Ontario areas
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OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women in Business Program
Support and financing for Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
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OAC — Market Development Travel
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
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The Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation
Supports social welfare projects and enduring needs
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OAC — Music Recording Projects
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
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Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
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OAC — Dance Projects
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
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Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
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Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
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OTF — System Innovations Grant
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Tax credit for R&D
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
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Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
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Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
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Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
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Climate and Equity Lab Grants
Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
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Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program
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Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
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The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
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The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Emergency support for students facing urgent needs
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OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
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OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
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Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Indigenous Energy Support Program
Supports energy projects and capacity building for Indigenous communities in Ontario.
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Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
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Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
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INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
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Environment Fund Grant
Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
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Brockville and Area Community Foundation
Supports community projects led by non-profits
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
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Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
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Job Opportunity for Youth Grant
Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
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The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Support for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
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Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
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Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
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Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
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Scugog Youth Initiative Grant
Provides funding to support youth infrastructure, participation, and education in Scugog
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Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
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Community Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program
Support for incremental community economic development projects
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OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Casino Rama Cares Community Program
Community contributions for local education and wellness initiatives
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Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF)
Supports community arts, culture, and heritage projects in Windsor
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Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
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Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Funding for forest sector studies
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United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home
Support homelessness interventions and related capital projects
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Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
Supports conservation and restoration of designated heritage properties.
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Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs
Support feasibility studies and business planning for ESEs
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United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants
Funds specific organizational programs or projects
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
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Small Projects Grant
Funding to support community programs and activities in Mississauga
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Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
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Environment and Sustainability Fund
Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives
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Corporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
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