Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Ontario
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Government of Ontario supports economic and social development through various grants and funding programs for businesses and non-profit organizations. These initiatives aim to enhance community vitality, encourage innovation, and foster sustainable growth across the province.
130 opportunities available

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceNon-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Government of OntarioFunding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Government of OntarioFood and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of OntarioFinancial support for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Government of OntarioMoney for accessibility awareness and support projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of OntarioGrants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Government of OntarioMoney for Ontario magazine publishers and diversity enhancement
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Government of OntarioMoney for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Government of OntarioFunding for international activities for Ontario production companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Government of OntarioCost-share funding for rural economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Government of OntarioMoney for music management companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Government of OntarioFunding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Government of OntarioLoans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Government of OntarioSupports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Government of OntarioSupport for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of OntarioFinancial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of OntarioGrants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of OntarioMoney to support Ontario music creators
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Government of OntarioHelping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Government of OntarioMoney for digital media projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of OntarioFunding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $35,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Summer Company
Government of OntarioMoney for Ontario students to start a summer business
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Starter Company Plus
Government of OntarioMoney and advice for Ontario small businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Ontario, Canada

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

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Government of OntarioTax credit for film and television production in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Min. $1,000,000
- Up to 21.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative
Government of OntarioFunding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Government of OntarioSupports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of FinanceSupports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of OntarioFunding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of OntarioGrants to train apprentices
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $17,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Government of OntarioFunding for community infrastructure projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Government of OntarioFunding for music service organizations in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Government of OntarioTax credit for Ontario film and television content
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Government of OntarioLoans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of OntarioSupports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building
Government of OntarioEnhancing Aboriginal knowledge and relationships in the mineral sector
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Export Services
Government of OntarioExpert help to expand into global markets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Government of OntarioFunding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Other SupportOpen
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
AgricorpRecover livestock sales losses in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Government of OntarioSkills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of OntarioMoney to establish and enhance research capacity
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Government of OntarioModernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceTax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $90,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of OntarioSupports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of OntarioFunding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of OntarioFunding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Workforce Planning Boards
Government of OntarioLabour marketing information in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of OntarioLoans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Other SupportOpen
Ontario Together — Help fight COVID-19
Government of OntarioRapid tests, PPE, N95 fit testing in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of OntarioSupports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Government of OntarioSupport for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Government of OntarioTrain youth apprentices in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Grassroots Growth Program
Government of OntarioFunding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Government of OntarioMoney for community economic development in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD)
Government of OntarioFinancial support for families caring for children with severe disabilities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25 to $665
- Up to 28% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of FinanceCorporate tax credit for eligible large Ontario corporations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Government of OntarioGrants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Government of OntarioFunding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Government of OntarioSupports rural community economic development in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Ministry of AgricultureFunding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Government of OntarioEnhance meat processing capacity through equipment upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceReduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of OntarioWorkplace safety advice in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Government of OntarioTax credit for animation and special effects work in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Min. $25,000
- Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Government of OntarioSupports Boreal Caribou conservation through habitat restoration and research
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Government of OntarioSupporting Aboriginal communities in advanced exploration and mine development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Government of OntarioSupports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Government of OntarioGrants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of FinanceOntario co-op student tax credit
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Government of OntarioFunds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Government of OntarioTax credit for book publishing in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of OntarioExperience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $125,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Government of OntarioSupports Indigenous communities in mineral development consultation.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Government of OntarioFunding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,741
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of OntarioMoney for Indigenous community capital projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Government of OntarioFunding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of OntarioWage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Government of OntarioWage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $52,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Ontario
Government of OntarioSupport employers to find employees in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Seniors Community Grant Program
Government of OntarioSeniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Government of OntarioSupports the creation and expansion of sustainable transit services
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of OntarioFunds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Government of OntarioFunding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Government of OntarioMoney for Ontario magazine publishers
Toronto, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Max. $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Toronto, Ontario

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiesFunding for partnerships among Ontario employers, employees and communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Government of OntarioThe Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Government of OntarioFunds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Ontario Ministry of FinanceTax credit for Ontario farmers donating food to communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario credit union tax reduction
Ontario Ministry of FinanceIncome tax reduction for eligible Ontario-based credit unions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Government of OntarioFunding for enhancing biosecurity in non-supply poultry operations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of OntarioFunding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of OntarioMoney for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Supported Employment
Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiesFunding to hire employees with disabilities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Government of OntarioSupports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceOntario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Government of OntarioRebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Sudbury, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Sudbury, Ontario

Expert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Government of OntarioCollective bargaining resources in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Emissions Performance Standards program
Government of OntarioOntario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Live Music
Government of OntarioFunding to support live music experiences in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Min. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Job Connection
Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiesFinancial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of OntarioFunding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Resilient Communities Fund
Government of OntarioFunding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Min. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Government of OntarioTax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Government of OntarioSupports Indigenous participation in Ontario mining conferences
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Government of OntarioLoans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of OntarioFunding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Government of OntarioSupports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolutionOpportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of OntarioOntario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Government of OntarioSupport for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of OntarioSupports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of OntarioGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceBusiness tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Government of OntarioFinancial assistance for Ontario community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of OntarioSupports innovative tourism development and investment projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiesEmployment and training services
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of OntarioAdvisory services for Ontario SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Government of OntarioMoney for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Government of OntarioMoney to improve community facilities in rural communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of OntarioOntario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $130,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Government of OntarioFind health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada