Nonprofit Grants and Funding in Canada

Canadian nonprofit funding can support defined projects, service delivery, organizational capacity, facilities, workforce development, research, and community outcomes. Applicant rules may distinguish incorporated nonprofits, registered charities, associations, cooperatives, public bodies, and community partners, so legal status must be confirmed before project fit. Compare eligible activities and costs, the funding mechanism, governance requirements, partner roles, reporting obligations, and the evidence used to demonstrate need and measurable benefit.

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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research partnerships for transportation innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Construction Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on construction R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI and data analytics support for organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Fire safety testing and research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale hydrodynamic testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Medical device research and collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Support for screen-based content development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Nunavut, Canada
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Nunavut Toponomy Program
Government of Nunavut
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Nutrition North Canada
Helps isolated northern communities access affordable food and essentials
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NWT Sport Fund Project Application
Sport North Federation
Support for amateur sport projects in the NWT
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Accessibility support for project recipients
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Oak Lake and Area Foundation Scholarships
Oak Lake and Area Foundation
Local scholarships and community grant support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Real-world evaluation for Canadian health technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Support for offshore wind community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NL, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Oil Spill Response Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Impact Canada
Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Onanole Foundation Grant Program
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
Funding for local community capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
One-Off Financial Request
Town of Hinton
Support for one-time community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,333 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOther SupportOpen
Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports
Service Canada
Employment support funding for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $6,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Government of Ontario
Ontario home energy support to lower utility bills
Eligible Funding
From $20 to $12,000 · Up to 23% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Funding for Ontario work experience projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Partnership support for local labour market issues
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Ontario Made
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Branding and networking for Ontario-made products
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Funding to support community, environmental, and reconciliation projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax credit for seniors’ home care costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario State Chaplains Bursary program
Knights of Columbus Ontario State Council
Bursaries for first-year post-secondary studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolution, Government of Ontario
Ontario procurement training webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Government of Ontario
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Community-led youth and family support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : October 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 17, 2027
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Wildlife Foundation Conservation Grants
Ontario Wildlife Foundation
Support for Ontario conservation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Works – Education Supports
City of St. Thomas
Education and employment support through Ontario Works
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Works – Financial Assistance
City of St. Thomas
Income support for people in financial need
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 733 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Operate - Sustain
Arts Nova Scotia
Sustains established arts organizations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 550,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2028
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Operating Grant Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NL)
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NL, Canada
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Operation Grant
Petfinder Foundation
Funding for adoption group operations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Organic Waste-to-Energy
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Funding for organic waste-to-energy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organism financing - humanism
Fondation Humaniste du Québec
Funding for organizations advancing humanism education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organisme d'aide financière
FRAS
Support for time-limited community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Organization Sponsorship Program
Sea to Tree Foundation
Support for organizations seeking counselling assistance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
Organization Support Program
Town of Hawkesbury
Support for recognized community organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Organizational Development Program
Black to the Future
Capacity-building support for Black-led organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organized Youth Program Grant
Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC)
Annual support for Kiwanis youth donations
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Reconciliation Action Grants
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF)
Funding for reconciliation initiatives and cultural revitalization
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Oslo International Summer School Bursary
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada (SONFIC)
Financial support for Oslo Summer School students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Osmow's Hope Fund — General Funding
Osmow's Hope Fund
Supports school meals and community infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Animals
Petfinder Foundation
Funding for adoptable pets other than dogs and cats
Eligible Funding
From $100 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Community support for urgent Alberta projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Community Foundation - Support for Urgent & Emerging Needs
Community Foundation of Ottawa (OCF)
Rapid funding for urgent community needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)
City of Ottawa
Water quality funding for Ottawa rural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
City of Ottawa
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund
Ottawa Tourism (OT)
Visitor-focused funding for Ottawa tourism projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Our Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding
Our Land for the Future Trust (OLF)
Long-term Indigenous-led conservation funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Outdoor Play
The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF)
Supports outdoor play and child development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for science and innovation outreach initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Ovintiv Community Investment Program
Encana Corporation
Community support for resilient local communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PAC and DPAC Grants - for Parent Advisory Councils
British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
Funding for PAC and DPAC school community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports business recovery in Lytton, BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Lytton, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Paint Love Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports art programs for children facing trauma
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Pairing program
World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
Supports twinning partnerships in bleeding disorders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Panel Innovation Platform (PIP)
CIFQ (CIFQ), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s panel and engineered wood composites industry
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Papa George Foundation — General Funding
Papa George Foundation (PGF)
Support for youth-focused community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Employment Supports
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc.
Employment support funding for participants
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : August 23, 2026
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
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Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC public participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : August 12, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC process participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Curve Lake First Nation Decision
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 34,252 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participation aux cours intensifs du csbq
Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
Support for graduate students in intensive courses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participatory Action Research Grants
Vancouver Foundation, Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF)
Funding for participatory health research in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Partnered Initiatives
Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)
Support for Pacific salmon conservation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience Program - Basic Energy Saving Measures
BC Hydro (BCH)
Indigenous energy efficiency and resilience support
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
Partners in scholarships Canada
Universities Canada
Scholarship program administration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Partners With Paws Inc. — Service Dog Program
Partners With Paws Inc.
Psychiatric service dogs at no cost
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Partnership (Grant) Applications
DivaCup
Partnership support for community impact organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Partnership Bursary
Christian School Foundation (CSF)
Tuition assistance support for member schools
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Partnership Funding - Servus Feel Good Fund
Servus Credit Union
Support for community impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Partnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
City of Orillia
Funding for cultural festivals and events
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Paso Por Paso — General Funding
Paso Por Paso
Support for women’s skills and business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pastoral Mission Fund
Archdiocese of Toronto
Supports small faith-based pastoral projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Patent
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Provides exclusive rights for inventions through patent applications
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums — General Funding
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums (PAVM)
Supports Vatican Museums restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Pauw Foundation True Sport Youth Fund
Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation
Funding for inclusive youth sports in Bow Valley
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PayPal Giving Fund Canada — Charity Digital Fundraising
PayPal Giving Fund Canada
Digital fundraising support for charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Rapid peace and stabilization support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Peacebuilding Program
Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF)
Supports peacebuilding and conflict transformation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pebbles to Pearls Foundation — Education Grants
Pebbles to Pearls Foundation (P2PF)
College scholarships for higher education access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada

Nonprofit Grants and Funding in Canada

NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre

NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities

NRC — Construction Research Centre

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NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility

NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre

NRC — Fire safety testing facility

NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy

NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility

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NRC — Medical device facilities

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

NRC — Plant growth research facilities

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund

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Nunavut Toponomy Program

Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program

NWT Sport Fund Project Application

OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support

Oak Lake and Area Foundation Scholarships

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OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

OCLF — Small Business Loans

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit

Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)

Oil Spill Response Challenge

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Onanole Foundation Grant Program

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Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports

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Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Ontario Made

Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program

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Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit

Ontario State Chaplains Bursary program

Ontario Tenders Portal

Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund

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Ontario Wildlife Foundation Conservation Grants

Ontario Works – Education Supports

Ontario Works – Financial Assistance

Operate - Sustain

Operating Grant Program

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Operation Grant

Organic Waste-to-Energy

Organism financing - humanism

Organisme d'aide financière

Organization Sponsorship Program

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Organization Support Program

Organizational Development Program

Organized Youth Program Grant

Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Reconciliation Action Grants

Oslo International Summer School Bursary

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Osmow's Hope Fund — General Funding

Other Animals

Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

Ottawa Community Foundation - Support for Urgent & Emerging Needs

Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program (ORCWGP)

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Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund

Our Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding

Outdoor Play

Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program

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Ovintiv Community Investment Program