Community projects: grants and funding in Canada

Non-repayable funding for not-for-profits (incorporated, operating at least three years) that run business support services for women entrepreneurs. Projects of $250,000 to $6 million, from a total of up to $80 million. Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST; late ones aren't considered.

Canadian Heritage funding for renovating arts and heritage spaces and buying specialized equipment, for not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations active for over two years, provincial and municipal governments and Indigenous governing bodies. New construction and planning studies are no longer accepted. Applications are taken on an ongoing basis for expenses between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, while funds last.

Up to $35,000

Hamilton Community Foundation grants for registered charities (or sponsored groups) whose work benefits Hamilton residents. The main Fund Finding Program gives up to $35,000 for programs in health and human services, recreation, education and the environment; it closed October 15, 2026. The Hamilton Spectator Summer Camp Fund ($1,000 to $10,000) opens January 13, 2027.

Up to $250,000

B.C. gaming grants for not-for-profits that run programs serving the broader community: up to $125,000 a year for local groups and $250,000 for regional or provincial groups. Programs must already be running (no start-up money). One program grant application per calendar year, online only; intake dates depend on your sector.

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.

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.

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.