40 Ontario Grants for Women

40 Women Grants for Ontario

Discover grants aimed at empowering women. Funding is available for programs focused on women's and girls' health, wellness, education, entrepreneurship, female leadership, career development, support for mothers, and efforts to combat gender-based discrimination.

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Grant to a Canada Woman Enrolled in an IHE to Pursue a Career in Physical and Health Education

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grant of $1,000 to a Canada woman enrolled in a post-secondary institution to pursue a career in physical or health education. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program related to physical and health education, including Health Sciences...

GrantWatch ID#: 217561

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Women to Support Career Growth in the Areas of Photon...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International post-secondary female students for career development in the areas of photonics or optics. This program is open to women who are enrolled as graduate or undergraduate students. In addition to fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201761

Grants to Canada For-Profit Companies to Produce a Television Program

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants to Canada television production companies to produce a television series. Funding is intended to support the creation of television episodes in the genres of documentary, comedy, drama, reality, and lifestyle. The purpose of this program is to support Canadian m...

GrantWatch ID#: 195072

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Organizations, Research Institutes, and IHEs for Biomedical...

Deadline: 12/04/25

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and IHEs for research projects addressing the biological mechanisms of premature birth. Funding is intended to support studies that explore the causes, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions sur...

GrantWatch ID#: 176023

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Women Journalists to Support Reporting on Worldwide S...

Deadline: 12/07/25

Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, or International women professional journalists to support efforts to report on worldwide subcultures. Funding may be used for reporting-related costs such as logistics, travel, visa fees, insurance, professional stipends, and payments ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185077

Internships for USA, Canada, and International Women to Learn Nonprofit Management Skills

Deadline: 12/15/25

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190925

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Academic Institutions, and A...

Deadline: 12/16/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies for initiatives related to women's health. Funding is intended to improve options for administering medicine to women in low and middle-incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 224454

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Provide Programs that Benefit Individua...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

GrantWatch ID#: 184177

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Catego...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shortlist...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist for Contributions to the Mental Health F...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize contributions to the field of mental health. Eligible recipients are psychologists within the first ten years of their postdoctoral degree. This award is intended to recognize efforts to advocat...

GrantWatch ID#: 191535

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Youth, Companies, and Institutions to Ho...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, youth, institutions, companies, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability. Awards are offered in both an adult and a youth category. The theme of the current award cycle...

GrantWatch ID#: 217793

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Woman Playwright to Recognize Exceptional Creative Ta...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International emerging woman playwright to recognize exceptional creative talent. The award is intended to honor full-length works written for theater production. In addition to a monetary prize, the winner will be given the opportunity to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207001

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American Artists to Develop and Expand Their Art...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studio spa...

GrantWatch ID#: 177372

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for ...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gases. Winning submissions will receive a $50,000 prize. Eligible projects either eliminate or reduce emissions or increase the uptake...

GrantWatch ID#: 187547

Residency to USA, Canada, and International Women Artists for Participation in an Arts-Based R...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Residency to USA, Canada, and International individual women artists for participation in an arts-based residency program. Grantees will receive a weekly stipend, funding for materials and travel, studio access, free onsite housing, production assistance, and technical...

GrantWatch ID#: 190591

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and vari...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cancer det...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities, Athletic Associations, Agencies, and Tribes for Youth ...

Deadline: 02/09/26 LOI Date: 12/01/25

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario registered charities, amateur athletic associations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and housing corporations for sports and recreational programs that benefit local children and youth. Applicants must submit an expression ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163927

Opportunity for USA and Canada Women in Eligible PhD Programs to Gain Tools and Experience to ...

Deadline: 02/13/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada women entering their first or second year of an eligible PhD track to participate in a program that will give them the tools and experience to succeed in their doctorate studies. Women from underrepresented minority groups are particularl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214654

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits f...

Deadline: 02/16/26 LOI Date: 01/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for new research to develop better pharmaceuticals for children and pregnant women. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 192420

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Developmental and Instructional Projec...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communication sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 215883

Grants to Canada Charities to Support Women, Youth, and Children

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada charities to support women, youth, and children. Funding is intended for small to medium-sized charities whose activities focus on helping this demographic attain education, good health, and safety. The purpose of the grant is to help ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215890

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students to Promote Scientific Research Achievements

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge close wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 194368

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Projects that Address the Needs of Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 03/24/26 LOI Date: 01/20/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, such as government agencies, registered charities, and indigenous governing entities, for projects that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 141097
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Epilepsy-Related Studies

Deadline: 03/24/26 LOI Date: 01/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects related to epilepsy prevention, therapy, and treatments. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The goal of the program is to encourage young researchers to develop independent stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 178500

Grants to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Subsidize the Short-Term Hiring of Students

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible provinces to subsidize the short-term hiring of students. Funding is intended for jobs in tech fields, including digital technology, clean tech, and health tech. Eligible roles include marketing, strat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215891

Grant to a Canada Researcher Affiliated with Qualifying Institutions for Research in Improving...

Deadline: 04/09/26 Conference Date: 12/02/25 LOI Date: 01/15/26

Grants to a Canada researcher affiliated with a qualifying institution for research projects related to improving healthcare treatment and diagnosis for women. Applicants must register with the application system prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to enable c...

GrantWatch ID#: 211464

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Participate in a Residency Pro...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from the fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 196389

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Related to Healt...

Deadline: 06/05/26 Conference Date: 12/11/25 LOI Date: 01/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists to recognize outstanding research projects related to health and pollution. All applicants must contact the funding source and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Research projects often a...

GrantWatch ID#: 182924

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students and Individuals in Recognition of Outstandin...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students and individuals in recognition of outstanding writing related to women's folklore. Submissions by undergraduate and graduate students must be a maximum of 30 pages and be part of their degree program. Scholarly submissi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222518

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Attend a Literary Conference

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to attend a literary conference. The award is intended for a folklorist who works in public programming to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of meeting registration, lodging, transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 222522

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Participate in a Literary Conference

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to participate in a literary conference. Funding is intended for a folklorist whose work revolves around women's issues. The award will offset costs related to conference registration, transportation, lodging, and per...

GrantWatch ID#: 222577

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Practice Bookmaking

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International women artists to practice bookmaking. The purpose of the program is to teach students in the studio and the classroom setting and to create a limited series artist's publication by hand. The residency may last up to ten wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 173672

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Investigative Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on systemic issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204815

Opportunity for Canada Women Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Canada women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up. Ideal companies are those that do business within main in...

GrantWatch ID#: 211668

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Initiatives to Support Campaigns an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and initiatives to support campaigns and protests. Funding is intended to support a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to housing rights, climate, workers' rights, antiracism, animal rights, and f...

GrantWatch ID#: 215097

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. The fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760