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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Ontario

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. View Government of Ontario's website for more information.

241 programs
  • Eligible Funding
    From $150,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 17, 2026 · Closing date : December 22, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

    Financial support after a natural disaster
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 18, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
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    Expert AdviceOpen

    Downtown Revitalization (DR) program

    Supports rural downtown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emissions Performance Standards program

    Regulates greenhouse gas emissions from Ontario facilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employment Ontario

    Help employers train workers in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 375,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employment Transition Benefit

    Lump-sum support for employment transition
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Employment placement with incentives (EPI)

    Employment placements with employer incentives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employment projects funding

    Funding for innovative disability employment projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program

    Financing support for feeder cattle producers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

    Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 130,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

    Supports Ontario forest biomass initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

    Strategic funding for Ontario forest sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

    Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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    Other SupportOpen

    Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

    Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Tax CreditsOpen

    Guide dog benefit

    Monthly support for certified assistance dog care
    Eligible Funding
    From $84 to $84
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Health Workforce Matching Portal

    Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 7, 2020
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Honours and awards: inclusion

    Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Intellectual Property Ontario

    IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Other SupportOpen

    Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

    Support for young parents to study and work
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Medical Liability Protection Reimbursement Program

    Reimbursement for physicians’ liability protection premiums
    Eligible Funding
    From $956 to $67,189
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)

    Funding for municipal energy planning in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Prepare your Government of Ontario funding application

    Share your project context to clarify program fit, required documents, and practical application steps.

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    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Financial support for child care fees
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund

    Formula-based infrastructure support for Ontario communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Get help with Government of Ontario funding applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

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    Expert AdviceOpen

    Ontario Export Services

    Export support for Ontario companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)

    Refundable tax credit for fertility and surrogacy costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada