Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
Supports tax-based incentives for new or redeveloped employment properties
Updated May 2026
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In Toronto, companies have access to a wide range of subsidies designed to stimulate innovation and economic growth. These financial aids, offered by various levels of government and private institutions, are designed to support expansion, R&D and sustainability projects.
92 programs available
- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus
Supports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenArtiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Arts Projects
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedBlack Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenCanada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions- Grant and FundingClosed
Media Artists Program : Creation
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works - Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban Forestry Grants & Incentives
Support for private-property tree planting in Toronto - Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
Funding for commercial façade improvements 
Grant and FundingOpenCinespace Technician Roster
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew- Grant and FundingClosed
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Creative Enquiry Lab
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Career Boost Undergraduate Program
Paid on-campus work opportunities for eligible students - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community - Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems 
Other SupportOpenBasement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Subsidies for basement flood protection work- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Incentives for Toronto eco-roof installations 
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
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- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Identify 'N Impact Grant Program
Funding for youth-led community projects in Toronto - Grant and FundingOpen
General Community Crisis Response Fund
Financial support for community healing projects in Toronto 
Grant and FundingClosedLeadership and Mentorship Grant
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Home Energy Loan Program
Low-interest financing for Toronto homeowners' energy-efficient home upgrades 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOntario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Support for high-impact non-profits and charities in Toronto 
Grant and FundingClosedRay Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation
Grant and FundingClosedInTO the Ravines Grant
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Foundation Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
Support for emerging Toronto jazz artists - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Home Energy Loan Program Incentives
Financing for energy-efficient home upgrades - Grant and FundingOpen
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects - Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Paid media arts training for IBPOC youth 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Youth-led philanthropy in schools- Grant and FundingClosed
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities - Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
STEP Program
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto - Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program
Free restorative dental care for survivors of violence 
Grant and FundingClosedSanitary Sewer Rebate Program
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Animating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto - Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Supports Black and Indigenous community leadership and initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)
Funding for literary works created for performance - Grant and FundingClosed
Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings - Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Crisis Response Fund
Supports community healing after violent incidents in Toronto - Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Funding for Toronto commercial space renovations 
- Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Arts Programming Grant
Supports youth-led community arts programming
Grant and FundingClosedAdaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference- Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Paid training and contracts for Indigenous media artists - Grant and FundingClosed
Angel Foundation for Learning - Bursaries and Awards
Funding for TCDSB students and school literacy projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Grants
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools - Grant and FundingClosed
Greening Partnership Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario First Generation Bursary (OFGB)
Financial support for first-generation students 
Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's Society Toronto — General Funding
One-year funding for Toronto charities- Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Support for community arts projects in Toronto - Grant and FundingClosed
The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding
Support for disability and equity research 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto - Grant and FundingClosed
Family Directed Respite (FDR)
Reimbursement support for autism respite planning - Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto 
Grant and FundingOpenMetcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.- Grant and FundingClosed
The Myron and Berna Garron Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Support for hospital fundraising and giving - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land - Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedStudent Nutrition Program
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)Supports healthy meals and snacks for students