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

Tax CreditsOpen
Time-limited relief on taxes pertaining to transfers of electricity assets
Government of Ontario
Temporary tax relief for electricity asset transfers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Transition Child Benefit (TCB)
Government of Ontario
Mandatory support for families with dependent children
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 230 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN)
Government of Ontario
Tuition reimbursement for nurses in underserved communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Veterinary Assistance Program
Government of Ontario
Veterinary support for underserved animal practices
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)
Government of Ontario
Funding for victim support services in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Visual Artists Program: Creation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for visual artists creating new work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Government of Ontario
Funding for winter road bridge and culvert projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous women’s leadership development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Job Connection
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Government of Ontario
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of Ontario
Support for regional economic growth in Eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for rural economic growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
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
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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 FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money to support Ontario music creators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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 FundingClosed
Summer Company
Government of Ontario
Student summer business support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2023–2024 Services delivered: Mental Health Program
Government of Ontario
Indigenous mental health services and wellness support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program
Government of Ontario
Support for shelter and family healing services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025–2026 Ontario Works administration and employment assistance: program delivery funding
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario Works service delivery
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
7.4 Employment and participation benefits
Government of Ontario
Employment support for Ontario Works participants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Support for Indigenous mining consultation capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Supports consultation capacity for Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Government of Ontario, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Energy efficiency funding for agri-food processors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous-led anti-trafficking services in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)
Government of Ontario
Monthly housing support for eligible renters
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Government of Ontario
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
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
Tax CreditsClosed
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF), Government of Ontario
Property tax relief for conservation lands
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Creative Enquiry Lab
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Technology Initiatives
Government of Ontario
Supports critical technology adoption and commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $60,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports film and TV production in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Development Charges Reduction Program
Government of Ontario, Government of Canada
Supports housing growth through municipal infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario
Support for economic growth in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA), Government of Ontario
Funding for accessible spaces in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Government of Ontario, London Arts Council
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
Eligible Funding
From $700 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
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
Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Government of Ontario
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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 FundingClosed
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Market expansion support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
Up to 73% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream
Government of Ontario
Funding for municipal road and bridge infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)
Funding for housing-enabling water infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000,000 $
Up to 73% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous community capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 900,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Government of Ontario, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Ontario

Time-limited relief on taxes pertaining to transfers of electricity assets

Transition Child Benefit (TCB)

Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN)

VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

Veterinary Assistance Program

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)

Visual Artists Program: Creation

Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream

Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development

Youth Job Connection

EnAbling Change Program

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)

Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

OMIF — Music Creation

Summer Company

2023–2024 Services delivered: Mental Health Program

2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program

2025–2026 Ontario Works administration and employment assistance: program delivery funding

7.4 Employment and participation benefits

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative

Animating Historic Sites

Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)

Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)

Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program

Creative Enquiry Lab

Critical Technology Initiatives

Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream

Development Charges Reduction Program

EV ChargeON Program

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects

Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program

Experience Ontario 2025

Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream

Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF)

INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage

Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program

International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)