Funding programs

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.

Up to $5,000

Training, mentoring and a grant of up to $5,000 for Ontario residents 18 and older (Canadian citizens or permanent residents, not in school full-time) who are starting, expanding or buying a small business. You must put in cash or in-kind equal to at least 25% of the grant. Apply through your local Small Business Advisory Centre.

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.