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
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Acoustic testing for full-scale aerospace components
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Co-investment for smart mobility technology development
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Grant and FundingArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Supports consultation capacity for Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Support for forest innovation studies
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Government of Ontario (ON), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BioCreate Program
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
French-language media arts support for Ontario artists
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Support to scale proven community programs
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario media arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Lakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant
Supports community projects benefiting Lakeshore residents
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Project Funding
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding - Emergency Funding
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding
Supports community initiatives addressing urgent, emerging social needs
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Funding for Indigenous mining conference attendance
Grant and FundingOpen
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD)
Monthly support for families caring for severely disabled children
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Sustainability Funding
Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Capital Funding
Supports capital improvements for Ottawa non-profit social services organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Support for women in health science
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Supports Indigenous forest biomass partnerships
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building
Funding for Indigenous mining-sector learning
Grant and FundingClosed
Bursary Assistance Program
Post-secondary bursary support for eligible students
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
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Grant and FundingClosed
River Dali Foundation
Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpen
High Volume User Program
Provides rebates for installing water-efficient commercial fixtures and appliances
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Adjustment Program
Property tax relief for eligible Mississauga properties
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Better Homes Ottawa
Offers low-interest, long-term loans for energy-efficient home upgrades
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Grant and FundingClosed
Urban Forest Enhancement Rebate Program
Rebates for private tree care and planting
Grant and FundingOpen
Rain Ready Ottawa
Supports Ottawa residents with sustainable rainwater management solutions
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism initiatives in SDG
Grant and FundingOpen
County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program
Financial support for Simcoe County students
Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Lead Pipe Replacement Program
Supports partial or full replacement of residential lead water pipes
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
Grant and FundingOpen
The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
North Frontenac Community Improvement Plan
Funding for commercial property improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Grant and FundingClosed
Programs for major arts, cultural festivals and agricultural fairs – Program for fairs
Operating support for major local agricultural fairs
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Remedies Grant Program
Funding to support victims and prevent unlawful activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Donations
Supports community projects improving wellbeing and inclusion
Grant and FundingClosed
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 FundingClosed
Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents
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Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund
Funding for community-focused social impact projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Indoor environment testing for new technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Funding for Toronto commercial space renovations
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Supports agri-food innovation and efficiency
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 FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Incentivizes veterinarians to practice in underserved Ontario areas
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Grant and FundingClosed
Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund
Supports community projects to address food insecurity in Peel
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Program - B3 Fund
Supports capacity building for Black community organizations.
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Aerospace manufacturing research support facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance
Grant and FundingOpen
The Marion Ethel Kamm and Frederick John Kamm Foundation
Supports social welfare projects and enduring needs
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