Directory of Funding Resources

LAST PAGE UPDATE: April 1, 2026

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.)

  • April 14, 2026: The Daylight Fund
    The Daylight Fund provides grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 with a goal of supporting a range of work in communities across the country, particularly those in rural or remote communities or whose work has been otherwise historically under-resourced. Organizations that are doing work that has been designed to address the particular safety needs of women, trans and gender non-binary people are encouraged to apply. 
  • April 19, 2026: Seed Grant (OTF)
    Seed grants help organizations, municipalities, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on: Organizational planning, piloting a new program, and building their capacity to plan for future programs and services
  • April 20, 2026: The Eric S. Margolis Family Foundation
    Supports Canadian registered charities focused on the rescue, protection, and rehabilitation of domestic and wild animals, with a particular emphasis on providing natural sanctuaries, advocating for stricter animal cruelty laws, and assisting animals in immediate distress.
  • April 23, 2026: Francophone Community Grants Program (Ontario) 
    The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French‑language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture.
  • April 30, 2026: The George Lunan Foundation
    The George Lunan Foundation awards grants to Arts and Cultural, Educational, Environmental, Health and Welfare, Social Services and Religious organizations operating within the Province of Ontario. Grants, which do not normally exceed $5,000, are generally made for special projects, operating funds, equipment funds and seed money.
  • May 7, 2026: Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
    The Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and older adults by supporting them to live active, healthy, safe, and socially connected lives through small capital projects/retrofits to improve accessibility of outdoor spaces or housing in Ontario. Maximum grant is $60,000. Offered by Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, Government of Ontario. Deadline: May 7, 2026 at 5 PM EDT.  

  • Ongoing: The Keg Spirit Foundation
    The Keg Spirit Foundation will make grants to successful applicants; typically, in the range of $2,000 to $5,000. The application has two stages: an initial Letter of Interest, which if invited, is followed by a full proposal. Letters of Interest may be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If chosen for further consideration, you will be invited to submit a full proposal and a more detailed application.
  • Ongoing: The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation
    The K. M. Foundation supports three main areas, Social Services, The Arts and the Environment. Within all three portfolios, they are committed to supporting organizations dedicated to helping those who are marginalized, including the homeless, disadvantaged youth, women, aboriginal voices, the LGBTQ community, and preserving and protecting habitats for endangered species in Ontario.
  • Ongoing: Heidelberg Materials
    The company supports organizations in three main categories: Arts & Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being. Contributions within these categories are made to benefit public welfare and support charitable, scientific, educational, environmental, and safety purposes.
  • Ongoing: Social Finance Loans
    London Community Foundation’s Social Finance Loans are another source of financing open to anyone looking to support their community in London, Middlesex County, and the neighbouring First Nations. Previous loan recipients have used funds to support social enterprises, fund land purchases, and as bridge funding for supportive housing.
  • 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.
  • Ongoing: Music for Good
    Do you want music at your non-profit event? Enables London-based charities, non-profits, and community groups to have live music at their events. Up to a maximum of $2,000 is available per event and is paid directly to the performers and technicians. Apply 4-18 weeks before event date
  • Ongoing: Musical Performances by Charitable Ensembles
    Are you a group that performs music? This fund supports ensembles – such as choirs, bands, and chamber groups – with registered charitable status with performance costs.
        • 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.
        • CIBC Championing Inclusive Communities - Applications ongoing
          CIBC Foundation funds Canadian charities and organizations that focus on inclusive education and employment initiatives for underserved communities.
        • 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. 
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • Farm Credit Canada Community Funding – Applications ongoing
        • Power Corporation of Canada - Applications ongoing
        • 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. 
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • 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.