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.

238 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Immigrant Retention in Rural Ontario (CIRRO)
Government of Ontario
Supports rural communities retaining newcomers and youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Government of Ontario
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports community events in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Government of Ontario
Financial support after a natural disaster
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Discretionary benefit for low-cost energy-conservation measures
Government of Ontario
Support for low-cost home energy-saving measures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Downtown Revitalization (DR) program
Government of Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emissions Performance Standards program
Government of Ontario
Regulates greenhouse gas emissions from Ontario facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario payroll tax and exemption program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employment Ontario
Government of 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employment Transition Benefit
Government of Ontario
Lump-sum support for employment transition
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment placement with incentives (EPI)
Government of Ontario
Employment placements with employer incentives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,500 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employment projects funding
Government of Ontario
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program
Government of Ontario
Financing support for feeder cattle producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario forest biomass initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
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
Timeline
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property
Government of Ontario
Support for certifying industrial properties
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gouvernement de l’Ontario — Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
Government of Ontario
Supports emergency preparedness across Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 19, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grassroots Growth Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Support for Ontario agri-food and rural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Guide dog benefit
Government of Ontario
Monthly support for certified assistance dog care
Eligible Funding
From $84 to $84
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Government of Ontario
Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Honours and awards: inclusion
Government of Ontario
Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous training and economic development in Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling program
Government of Ontario
Short-term counselling for ICE victims and families
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)
Government of Ontario
Support for young parents to study and work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF), Government of Ontario
Property tax reduction for eligible forest landowners
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Medical Liability Protection Reimbursement Program
Government of Ontario
Reimbursement for physicians’ liability protection premiums
Eligible Funding
From $956 to $67,189
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)
Government of Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Government of Ontario
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI)
Government of Ontario
Financial incentives for physicians in rural Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $84,851 to $124,730
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Supports live music events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program
Government of Ontario
Government aid for Ontario students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
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
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy
Government of Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Community Environment Fund
Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Government of Ontario
Funding for local environmental restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
Government of Ontario
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate minimum tax and credit rules
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates, Bell Fund
Supports Ontario creative industry development initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Income and health support for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,408 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit
Government of Ontario
Income support for eligible Ontarians
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program Delivery Funding
Government of Ontario
Funding for ODSP service delivery and administration
Eligible Funding
From $2,159 to $2,159
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
Government of Ontario
Ontario support for energy and property costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,488 $
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Export Services
Government of Ontario
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
Ontario, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Ontario

Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream

Community Immigrant Retention in Rural Ontario (CIRRO)

Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream

Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

Discretionary benefit for low-cost energy-conservation measures

Downtown Revitalization (DR) program

Emissions Performance Standards program

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)

Employment Ontario

Employment Transition Benefit

Employment placement with incentives (EPI)

Employment projects funding

Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property

Gouvernement de l’Ontario — Community Emergency Preparedness Grant

Grassroots Growth Program

Guide dog benefit

Health Workforce Matching Portal

Honours and awards: inclusion

INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program

Intellectual Property Ontario

Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling program

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program

Medical Liability Protection Reimbursement Program

Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)

Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)

Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI)

OMIF — Live Music

OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy

Ontario Community Environment Fund

Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund

Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program Delivery Funding

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)

Ontario Export Services