LAST PAGE UPDATE: August 20, 2025
The focus of this section is funding for charities, incorporated nonprofits, and unincorporated grassroots nonprofits, including nonprofit social enterprises. For-profit social enterprises and impact-focused businesses may want to explore Government of Canada supports for business.)
- August 22: Tackling Online Misinformation
The federal Digital Citizen Contribution Program is now accepting proposals. Funding supports projects that strengthen democracy by countering online disinformation and harmful digital content. Apply for citizen-focused activities, research, or a mix of both.
- August 31: Carbonzero Opens Community Micro Grant
The Carbonzero Community Micro Grant (CCMG) program provides funding to registered charities and incorporated non-profits undertaking initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create positive community impacts.
- September 17: New Horizons for Seniors Program
The Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program which funds community-based projects that support and engage seniors. Details and the applicant guide are available on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) website.
- September 24: Funding for Cleaner, Greener Communities
Ontario is investing $3M through the Ontario Community Environment Fund (OCEF). Grants are available for projects that protect land, air, and water in eligible regions. Open to nonprofits, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and academic institutions. Apply here.
- September 30: Ontario Power Generation – Power for Change Grants
Offers both province-wide and regional grants (ranging from CA $2,000 to $100,000) focused on strengthening communities across Ontario.
- October 1: Westminster College Foundation
Westminster College Foundation provides grants to registered charitable organizations in London, Middlesex, and Elgin counties which support the following impact areas:
- Youth and Seniors' well-being and mental health
- Youth and Seniors focusing on poverty and isolation issues
- Support of affordable housing
- October 17: Petro-Canada CareMakers Local Grants
Funding available for charities that support family caregivers with services like education, respite care, transportation, meals, financial help, and healthcare navigation.
- Ongoing: National Bank Financial Group Funding
Supports registered nonprofits across Canada in areas like health, education, community development, arts & culture, entrepreneurship, diversity & inclusion, and the environment.
- Ongoing: Save ON Energy Retrofit Program
Get financial incentives to upgrade equipment that will lower energy costs, improve productivity and support your business’s sustainability goals. Join other like-minded businesses who are seeing the benefits the Retrofit Program provides in saving on operational costs and contributing to a brighter future.
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RBC Future Launch - Applications on a rolling basis
RBC Future Launch supports initiatives targeting youth aged 15-29, focusing on work-integrated learning, bridging the skills gap, and leveraging mentorship and social media to guide young Canadians toward career opportunities. -
McLean Foundation - The McLean Foundation supports projects by charities and qualified donees in arts, environment, education, social welfare, and health that show promise of improving the wellbeing of people, communities, and our environment which may initially lack broad public appeal and are unlikely to be funded by others.
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CIBC Championing Inclusive Communities - Applications ongoing
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The Frank J. Flaman Foundation - Funding requests on an ongoing basisThe foundation funds Canadian charities with a specific focus now on the needs of families and children on a more local level in the following areas: food availability, shelter, supporting basic education, water and safety.
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The Trottier Family Foundation - Letters of Intent accepted on an ongoing basis
Funding for projects from registered Canadian charities and qualified donees related to climate and the environment, science, health, education, community, and international. -
Affordable Housing Fund - Applications ongoing. The Affordable Housing Fund provides capital to partnered organizations* for new affordable housing and the renovation and repair of existing affordable and community housing. Funds are provided as low-interest and/or forgivable loans and contributions and are available to organizations that have partnered with another organization or level of government and have secured some funding.
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Ontario Transit Investment Fund - Applications ongoing
The Ministry of Transportation has officially launched the Ontario Transit Investment Fund originally announced in the 2024 Budget. The $5 million fund is slated to address transit service gaps by supporting the start-up and growth of transit services in unserved and underserved communities across the province. Through the fund, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and nonprofit organizations will lead project teams consisting of key partners to develop integrated, coordinated, and sustainable transit services. -
Law Foundation of Ontario - Responsive - Applications on a rolling basis
The Law Foundation of Ontario is accepting applications for its 2024 Responsive program. This grant offers up to $250,000 over two years to nonprofits, charities, and Indigenous groups working to enhance access to justice in Ontario. The funding supports legal education, research, and programs that address gaps in the justice system, particularly for underserved populations. -
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (New Builds/Signature New Builds stream) - Applications ongoing. Up to $10 million to invest in new, transformative community sport and recreation infrastructure, including assets that do not currently exist in a community or the replacement of existing assets that have reached the end of their lifespan.
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Tenaquip Foundation - Ongoing, next application review in OctoberGrants to Canadian charities to provide relief primarily in the areas of medical research, hospitals, children's welfare and humanitarian causes.
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The Peter Gilgan Foundation’s Children, Youth & Families grant - Applications ongoing. Single-year and multi-year grants to support work in the areas ofchildren, youth & families; Indigenous youth; climate change; and international development.
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Farm Credit Canada Community Funding – Applications ongoing
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Power Corporation of Canada - Applications ongoing
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Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations - ongoingThe Government of Canada is accepting applications to the Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations stream. Funding is available for the restructuring of an arts organization, so it can continue to contribute to the community it is serving.
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RBC Future Launch - ongoing. RBC Foundation is accepting applications to their RBC Future Launch program, which supports charitable programs that target young people in their transitional years, specifically ages 15-29 that are focusing on one or more of their “solution areas”. Applications of $10,000 or more are accepted on a rolling basis, applications for grants greater than $100,000 should be discussed with the donations manager.
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Events — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Applications on a rolling basis. The Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program aims to support Canadian communities in combating racism and discrimination while promoting diversity and inclusion. The Events component is to provide funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, or celebrate a community's history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament.
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ONPHA STEP Grant - As part of the Ontario Non Profit Housing Association's Community Housing Transformation Initiative, the STEP program offers professional services to help all housing providers in Ontario prepare for End of Mortgage and/or Operating Agreement (EOM/EOA) negotiations with their service manager. This grant is designed to assist in using pre-qualified vendors within the STEP program and offers up to $15,000 for one community housing provider in each service manager area.
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Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) - Boost Your Business Technology grant gives you: up to $15,000 to develop a Digital Adoption Plan; up to $100,000 in 0% interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to implement your plan; and/or up to $7,300 to hire a skilled youth to implement the technologies that can propel your business forward.
- Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Applications ongoing - The Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program aims to support Canadian communities in combating racism and discrimination while promoting diversity and inclusion. The program includes three funding components: Events, Projects, and Community Capacity Building, as well as the Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism. The program will provide grants of $250, $500, and $1,000 to support youth-led projects that address issues of racism and discrimination in local communities.
- Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Apply by April 1 for projects starting between April 1st and June 30th of the following year. The Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters sub-component of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) supports existing professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters to offer activities that connect artists with Canadians in their communities.
- Maytree Foundation Grants - Apply anytime. Maytree welcomes proposals at any time of year from registered charities and community-based nonprofits that have an explicit mandate to reduce poverty and build strong civic communities by advancing economic and social rights in Canada.
- Green Cities Foundation - Applications ongoing.The #GreenMyCity program seeks to help communities across Canada create or improve public green spaces in cities for recreation, education and enjoyment.
- Janssen Canada makes charitable contributions and community support donations to support nonprofit organizations that benefit patients and/or have a meaningful impact in local communities and the Canadian healthcare ecosystem.
- CN Stronger Communities Fund Canadian National Railway is now accepting applications for investment in the focus areas of Health and Safety; Environmental Sustainability; Diversity and Inclusion; Innovation; and Civic Engagement. CN provides funding for event sponsorships, donations toward community projects and initiatives, and annual memberships.
- National Emergency Survivor Support Fund - Applications ongoing. YMCA Canada has launched Canada's first National Emergency Survivor Support Fund (NESS Fund) to provide women, gender-diverse people, and their families with financial support to leave unsafe homes or emergency shelters/precarious housing situations and begin their healing journeys. YMCA's NESS Fund provides one-time financial support of up to $2,000 to survivors of gender-based violence.
- GreenShield Canada - Ongoing, for projects focused on mental health and oral health
- CIBC Foundation - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- The Cogir Foundation - Applications accepted on rolling basis
- The Trottier Family Foundation - Applications accepted on rolling basis
- McConnell Foundation – Applications accepted on a rolling basis (Focus areas: Climate, Reconciliation, and Communities)
- The Public Voice Fund's support for environmental charities to hire Government Relations help - accepting pitches
- Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund - now accepting loan applications
- The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- NBA Foundation Grants - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- The Public Voice Fund - Applications are open and letters of intent can be filed any time
- R. Howard Webster Foundation - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- Molson Foundation Grants - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- SkipTheDishes "Partner with us" - Applications on a rolling basis
- BuySocial Canada Seal the Deal Fund
- Also from FedDev
- Business Scale-up and Productivity (supporting businesses to scale-up, expand and adopt innovative goods, services or technologies);
- Community Economic Development and Diversification (nonprofits and businesses generating inclusive growth and helping small and rural communities in SWO);
- Regional Innovation Ecosystem (nonprofits to fuel an entrepreneurial environment conducive to business innovation and growth); and
- Black Entrepreneurship Program (helping Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses).
- First Nations Infrastructure Fund
- Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative
- Small Business Lighting Incentive from Save ON Energy
- Tourism Economic Development and Recovery Fund (Ontario) - Applications Open
- Alterna Savings Collaborative Not-For-Profit Loan Fund
- Environmental Employability Pathways - New Job Funding from ECO-Canada
- Desjardins GoodSpark Fund Supporting Community Priorites
- Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program - Open
- Home Depot Canada Foundation Community Impact Grant Program - Open
- London Community Foundation (LCF) Funding Needs Registry (NB: not a grant, but a space to record funding needs for consideration by LCF donors
- OTF grant application deadlines for 2025-2026
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- Seed grant - Application period July 23–August 20, 2025, 5pm EDT
- Grow grant - Application period October 8–November 5, 2025, 5pm EST
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