223 Ontario Small Business Grants

223 Small Business Grants for Ontario

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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Businesses to Serve French-Speaking Communities

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and businesses to promote culture, community, and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183696
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Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184159
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Grants to Canada Women-Owned Businesses for Efforts to Expand Their Companies

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants and in-kind support to Canada women-owned businesses for efforts to expand their companies. Funding is intended to provide supplemental financial support to women-owned businesses. Applicants will be asked to describe their expansion plans, how they will ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 197461
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Grants for Parkinson's Disease Research Projects to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits,...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024
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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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In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 04/24/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247
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Grants to Ontario Content Production Companies for Activities to Promote Company Growth and Bu...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario digital content production companies for activities to promote company growth and business development. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of networking ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189199
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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

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 Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to Ontario Production Companies for Television and Film Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to in...

GrantWatch ID#: 183504

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants 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, advance competiti...

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 Ontario Businesses for Technology and Manufacturing Projects in the Automotive Indus...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario businesses for projects related to technology adoption and manufacturing efficiency in the automotive industry. Funding is intended to help businesses deliver quality goods to customers in the most cost-effective and timely manner and to reduce w...

GrantWatch ID#: 191860

Conditional Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses to Expand Operations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Conditional grants and loans to Ontario businesses in eligible locations to expand operations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to used or new equipment, capital construction, leasehold improvements, information and communications technology (ICT) inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 197539

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946

Opportunity for Ontario Individuals in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible regions to participate in a business development program for young people. The purpose of the program is to help young student entrepreneurs establish new summer businesses. Participants receive grant funding, hands-...

GrantWatch ID#: 215795

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

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 Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario book publishers for activities that contribute to company growth. First-time applicants and new companies must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the company's bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188933

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits and Canada Agencies to Com...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and Canada municipalities, territories, and provinces for community engagement activities that commemorate the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227781

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Early-Stage Businesses to Attend a Training Pro...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage businesses to attend a training program in business development and receive a monetary investment and in-kind support. Most awardees will be software or software-related companies. Participants will join a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225334

Grants to Ontario Television and Film Companies to Develop International Markets

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario media companies for projects and activities that help to develop business across the globe. Funding is primarily intended to promote market event attendance and specialized sales trips to foster corporate advancement and yield ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 188439

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

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Advance E-Commerce Sustainability ...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International climate tech startups to participate in a contest to facilitate the environmental sustainability of a global e-commerce and technology company. Funding areas of interest include lower-carbon fuel solutions, waste opti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228079

Contract to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Driver Licensing Delay Research

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or qualifying IHE to conduct research related to driver licensing delays. The selected contractor will determine relevant age-related factors, identify related liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 228548

Contract to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Aggressive Driving Research

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or qualifying IHE to conduct research related to aggressive driving. The selected contractor will explore awareness and attitudes toward various laws related to aggr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228549

Contract to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Drunk Driving Technology Research

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or qualifying IHE to conduct research related to alcohol-impaired driving prevention technologies. The selected contractor will review related literature; compile ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 228550
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In-Kind Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Creative and Mark...

Deadline: 05/08/26

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, educational, and service organizations and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the...

GrantWatch ID#: 174265

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Events and Productions

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Grants to Canada Musicians and Record Labels to Support New Recordings

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada musicians and record labels to support new recordings. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to marketing, video, sound re...

GrantWatch ID#: 208860

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Grants to Canada Indigenous Nonprofits, Artists, and For-Profits for Production and Transmissi...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, and cultural carriers to support the production, presentation, and transmission of Indigenous art and culture. Funding is intended for projects that include, but are not limited to, the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177877

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for E...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for the research and development of devices for disorders of the nervous system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Grants to Canada Businesses to Pursue Global Marketing Opportunities

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 191178

Grants to Ontario Small Businesses to Scale and Commercialize Their Products and Services

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario small businesses in eligible regions to help scale and commercialize their product or service. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible businesses are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 216904

Opportunity for USA and Canada Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations to Join a Business Accelera...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada entrepreneurs in eligible locations to join a business accelerator program. Funding is intended to advance water technology in the Great Lakes area. The goal of the program is to support startups working on innovative water technolog...

GrantWatch ID#: 219506

Grants to Canada Businesses, Groups, and Individuals for the Creation of New Musical Works

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Canada businesses, groups, and individuals to support members of the funding source as they create new classical and concert musical works. The purpose of this program is to encourage community members to commission new musical works, which will be prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 185306

Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development and Marketing Support

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario book publishers for business development support. Funding is intended to assist with capacity-building projects and marketing activities that promote publications by Canadian authors in local and international markets. The program aims to create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189200

Grants to Canada Independent Production Companies to Develop Original Content

Deadline: 06/02/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants to Canada independent production companies to develop original content and intellectual property. Funding is intended to help companies create materials for commercial distribution. Priority will be given to applications that support multiple projects (at l...

GrantWatch ID#: 182878

Grants to Ontario Music Management Businesses to Benefit the Local Music Industry

Deadline: 06/04/26 Conference Date: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $12,500 to Ontario music management businesses to benefit the local music industry. Funding is intended for travel and marketing activities that are part of a comprehensive export development plan. Program goals include maximizing return on investm...

GrantWatch ID#: 190760