- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosedOntario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)
Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream
Ontario agri-food research support- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Funding to expand autism service capacity in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $400,000
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, CanadaCompare Government of Ontario funding options for your project
Tell us what you are planning so we can help you identify relevant funding options and practical next steps.
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Community Environment Fund
Funding for local environmental restoration projects- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Supports Ontario creative industry development initiatives- Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $35,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Early mineral exploration funding in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 215,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
Ontario, CanadaExplore funding programs from Government of Ontario
Tell us about your business and project so we can help you assess which Government of Ontario programs may fit and what to do next.
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Funding for strategic Ontario research projects- Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Cost-shared biosecurity support for agriculture businesses- Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Funding for meat processing capacity upgrades- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 60.000004% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative
Funding for agriculture and food career promotion- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, 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.
Grant and FundingClosedResilient Communities Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), Canadian Red Cross (CRC), Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild- Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Resource Revenue Sharing
Revenue-sharing support for Indigenous communities- Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural economic development in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
- Timeline
- Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
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.
- Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
Funding for rural business growth in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
- Timeline
- Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedSeniors Community Grant Program
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives- Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $25,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations- Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,741 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — Implement Market Development and Diversification
Funding for market diversification and product growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada Compare Government of Ontario funding options for your project
Tell us what you are planning so we can help you identify relevant funding options and practical next steps.
- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program
Temporary payment support for eligible nurses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportClosedToronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects- Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Explore funding programs from Government of Ontario
Tell us about your business and project so we can help you assess which Government of Ontario programs may fit and what to do next.
- Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $3,500 · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
NS, Canada- Grant and FundingUnknown
2023–2024 Services delivered: Mental Health Program
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 FundingUnknown
2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program
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 FundingUnknown
7.4 Employment and participation benefits
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 FundingUnknownAchievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grants to train apprentices- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, CanadaPrepare your Government of Ontario funding application
Share your project context to clarify program fit, required documents, and practical application steps.
- Grant and FundingUnknown
ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement
Employment placement support for Ontario clients- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 733 $
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada- Other SupportUnknown
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
School-to-work apprenticeship pathway- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingUnknown
Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE)
Funding for children and youth in care- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingUnknown
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) Program
Merit scholarships for science and technology graduate students- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $15,000
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
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.
- Grant and FundingUnknown
Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program
Support for Ontario agri-tourism wineries- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
