Grants, loans, rebates and wage subsidies open to Canadian businesses, non-profits and people.
36 of 720 programs
Up to $10,000
City of Kelowna cultural grants for incorporated non-profits working mainly in Kelowna: project grants (up to 50% of costs, to $10,000), general operating grants up to $10,000, organization development grants up to $5,000, core operating grants for established arts organizations, and an equity micro-grant. Heritage property grants are run separately.
City of London grants for local not-for-profits, through multi-year grants (up to four years; current cycle 2024-2027) and annual Grassroots, Innovation and Capital streams. At least 25% of funds go to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity and inclusion projects. The 2026 application period closed in March 2026.
Research internships with graduate students and postdocs, co-funded by Mitacs. A partner organization (business, not-for-profit, hospital or municipality) contributes from $7,500 per 4- or 6-month internship and Mitacs matches it, for a $15,000 research award. Applications are taken on a rolling basis; talk to a Mitacs advisor first.
Business strategy internships with a post-secondary student: a $10,000 award per 4- or 6-month internship, of which the partner organization pays $5,000 (or a $15,000 model with at least $7,500 from the partner). Businesses, not-for-profits, hospitals and municipalities can apply at any time through the Mitacs portal.
Up to $25,000
Ottawa Community Foundation's Community Grants Program: Community Initiative Grants of up to $25,000 (most $15,000 to $20,000) and Community Sector Leadership Grants of $50,000 to $100,000 a year for five years. Both are closed; Community Initiative Grants reopen in early 2027.
Ontario's Regional Development Program, the umbrella for the Eastern and Southwestern Ontario Development Funds and related funds. It supports small and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training, plus municipalities and economic development organizations. Projects can't be eligible under other provincial programs.
FedNor's main business and innovation program in Northern Ontario, with a stream for growing companies (Business Scale-up and Productivity) and a stream for not-for-profits that build the region's innovation capacity. FedNor says budget is limited because of high demand; talk to a FedNor officer before you apply.
Save on Energy incentives for upgrading equipment such as HVAC and manufacturing equipment in Ontario commercial, industrial, municipal, multi-residential and farm buildings, up to 50% of eligible project costs. Choose set incentives from a list or custom incentives based on verified savings. You need pre-approval before you install.
Toronto Foundation's grants for registered charities and other qualified donees, mainly the Toronto's Vital Signs core grant and occasional responsive programs. Applications for 2026 are closed. Calls stay open for at least three weeks, with about 12 weeks of review.
Vancouver Foundation's grants for B.C. charities, non-profits and neighbours: Transforming Systems Grants of up to $100,000 a year for three years, LEVEL BIPOC operating grants of $150,000 over three years, the Thriving Indigenous Systems Fund (next opens in 2027), Neighbourhood Small Grants up to $500 and Downtown Eastside arts grants up to $1,000. Most streams are closed or under review right now.
Victoria Foundation's Community Grants Program for registered charities and other qualified donees working in the Capital Region, with priority for organizations serving or led by equity-deserving groups. In 2025 the Vital Stream gave $6.19 million to 243 organizations. Dates and amounts are set in each year's guidelines.