615 Ontario Grants for Individuals

615 Individual Grants for Ontario

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Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Artists and Artist Collectives fo...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists and artist collectives for innovative art projects involving new and developing technology. Along with funding, recipients may have access to coaching and mentoring and be expose...

GrantWatch ID#: 227593
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Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147
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Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148
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Grants to Ontario Commercial Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Property Façades

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements to property façades. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include exterior painting, lighting, awnings, and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 220037
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Grants to Ontario Commercial Property Owners to Upgrade Storefront Signage

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners in eligible regions to upgrade storefront signage. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is available to create new signs or refurbish existing ones. Eligible types of signage includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220038
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Grants to Ontario Tenants and Owners of Agricultural Property for Business Expansion

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario tenants and owners of agricultural property in eligible regions for business expansion initiatives. Applicants must consult with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements in the are...

GrantWatch ID#: 220039
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Grants to Ontario Property Owners to Revitalize Unused Properties

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Ontario property owners in eligible regions to revitalize unused properties. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for institutional, industrial, agricultural, and commercial property...

GrantWatch ID#: 220040
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Grants to Ontario Commercial Property Owners and Merchants to Improve Facility Accessibility

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners and merchants in eligible regions to improve accessibility for their facilities. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include ramps, guardrails, handrails,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220041
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Grants to Ontario Commercial Property Owners to Increase the Number of Residential Units

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners to increase the number of residential units in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to repurpose unused buildings or renovate existing units to add re...

GrantWatch ID#: 228310
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Psychologists for Research on Children A...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists to support research addressing children with serious emotional disturbance. Funding is intended for research in the areas of early intervention and treatment. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178476
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Residency to a Canada Playwright to Focus on Their Work and Assist Emerging Playwrights

Deadline: 04/26/26

Residency to a Canada professional playwright to focus on their work while contributing to the education of emerging playwrights at an eligible university. The playwright is expected to divide their time equally between their own work and assisting the university ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213270
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for a Design and Engineering Conference

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students at institutions of higher education to participate in workshops and conferences related to design and engineering. Funding is intended to support registration fees and help with travel an...

GrantWatch ID#: 192237
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Scholarships to Ontario Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to Enroll in Personal Inter...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Scholarships to Ontario individuals with intellectual disabilities to enroll in personal interest and academic courses. Funding is intended to provide Ontario residents aged 18 and older with opportunities for professional development and community inclusion. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203488
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Opportunity for Ontario Youth to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible locations to participate in an entrepreneurial program. The program provides start-up funding of up to $3,000 and offers hands-on training and mentoring to launch and run a company over the summer. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 213956
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to participate in a conference about design and engineering. Funding is intended for travel expenses and conference registration for individuals who face financial barriers to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 219676
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Cyclists

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, cycling clubs, individuals, and trail associations for projects to benefit cyclists. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to developing new miles of trails, attracting ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 220488

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Studies to Ensure the Health of Ass...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for studies to ensure the health of assistance dogs. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and receive approval prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to safeguard the emotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 225778

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Universities and Research Institutes, and Scholarship...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International universities and research institutes, and scholarships to PhD scholars for research projects related to forced migration. Funding is intended to support internationally-oriented projects that address questions that have not...

GrantWatch ID#: 225801

Grants to Canada Doctoral Students for Cancer-Related Research

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of $35,000 per year to Canada doctoral students for cancer-related research. Research must be conducted in a Canadian university or a qualifying research institute. Eligible topics for research include preclinical research, environmental causes of cancer, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227737

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grants to Ontario Music Promoters, Presenters, and Agents to Promote Entrepreneurship and Deve...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs so that they can increase access, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184158

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits and Agencies for Research...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 202662

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Opportunity for Canada and International Children and Youth to Participate in an Essay-Writing...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for Canada and International children and youth in eligible regions to participate in an essay-writing contest. Applicants are required to address the similarities among people from diverse backgrounds and locations. Winning entrants will be awarded a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220842

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Submit Sketches for Publication

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to submit sketches as political commentary, historical reflections, or cultural happenings. Winning individuals will receive $500 towards project-related expenses. Entries will be judged based on alignment...

GrantWatch ID#: 221324

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Outstanding Volunt...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Science Journalists for Impactful...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International science journalists for impactful reporting projects. Eligible applicants are mid-career journalists with significant experience who have an idea for a novel and viable research article. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 226260

Award to an Ontario Student to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award to an Ontario student to pursue higher education. Applicants must be 16 or older and must show an interest in agriculture, a variety of hobbies or personal interests, and strong community involvement. The award will be used to support post-secondary educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 227108

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Fellowship or R...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a fellowship or receive a grant to further their innovative ideas. Eligible applicants are pursuing projects in any area, including technology, filmmaking, engineering, languages, biology...

GrantWatch ID#: 227149

Opportunity for USA Students to Join a Competition to Improve the World

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA students to join a competition to improve the world. Students from grades five to eight are invited to submit original innovative proposals. Entry topics include robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate tech. Finalists...

GrantWatch ID#: 227258

Commission to a Canada Artist or Art Team to Design an Outdoor Art Project in Ontario

Deadline: 04/30/26

Commission to a Canada artist or team of artists to design and install an outdoor art project in a public park in Ontario. All project expenses will be covered by the budget, including materials, fabrication, artist fees, transportation, installation, designs, per...

GrantWatch ID#: 227412

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Postgraduates to Travel for Res...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and those with a Master's or doctoral degree to offset the cost of travel to conduct research at a library in the US. The purpose of the grant is to undertake research related to children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 228272

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Participate in an Art Exhibition

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in an art exhibition. Eligible creative works must be original and respond to the exhibition themes. Eligible art pieces must be in craft media including but not limited to: wood, metal, fiber, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228278

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators for Outstanding Works of Literature

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility before applying. The purpose of this program is to recognize exempla...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Scholars for Research and Projects to ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual scholars for research, projects, and other activities that promote animal welfare. Previously funded projects include adoption programs, animal rescue training, public awareness campai...

GrantWatch ID#: 170513

Grants to Ontario Visual Artists to Support The Creation of New Work

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000 to Ontario individual artists at any stage in their career for the creation or continuation of artistic works. Funding is intended to support a broad range of visual arts practices and to promote excellence and diversity among...

GrantWatch ID#: 180882

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Humanities and Social Science Research ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Nonprofit applicants must contact staff in advance of the deadline to begin the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Anthropology Research

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthrop...

GrantWatch ID#: 195165

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Educator for Contributions to the Field of Language A...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International educator to recognize contributions to the field of elementary language arts education. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who has had a significant impact on the field of literacy, enhanced classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Recognize an Outstanding Work in the Field...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize contributions to the field of Jewish thought. The award recipient will be honored for an outstanding work of nonfiction that explores modern Jewish thought and increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 202025

Grants to Canada Investigators Affiliated With Eligible Universities for Community Projects Re...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207257

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Registered Nurse to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Evide...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse to evaluate the efficacy of an evidence-based practice model in clinical settings. Funding is intended to support projects that are nurse-led but may be inter-professional in design. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 215421

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Foster Diversity in the F...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Pursue Projects in the Field of ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222488

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors of Works Related to Catholicism

Deadline: 05/01/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors of works related to Catholicism. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and promote the works of scholars in vernacular Catholicism. Eligible nominated works should be interdisciplinary, with a focus on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222531