84 Ontario Disability Grants

84 Disabilities Grants for Ontario

Discover grants to benefit individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities, including and mental health conditions. Funding support services, advocacy, education, and accessible programming for children and adults with disabilities.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884
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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 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 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 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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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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Wage Subsidies to Canada Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Sector Organizations that Emplo...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Wage subsidies to Canada nonprofit organizations, local governments, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other organizations that offer outdoor jobs to local youth. Funding is intended to engage high school and post-high school youth in a variety...

GrantWatch ID#: 184125

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 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 Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

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 Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Indigenous Agencies for Accessibility Projec...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous governing entities for capital projects to benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for small renovation and construction projects to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 222257

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Educational Programs to Benefit People...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome. Funding is intended to support workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. Audiences for these programs and activities can be i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185625

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for a Broad Range of Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs to benefit local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 196295

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861

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 Canada Nonprofits to Support Minority Groups in the Screen Sector

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to support minority groups in the screen sector. Funding is intended for career advancement activities for Indigenous people, people with disabilities, women, BIPOC individuals, 2SLGBTQ+, and official language minority comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 228442

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists or Artists of Color for Career Growth Activities

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario Indigenous artists or artists of color, artist collectives, and ad hoc groups for career growth activities. Funding is intended to support both traditional and contemporary arts practices. Eligible projects include study and trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 158914

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 165194

Grants to Ontario Emerging and Established Writers to Support Literary Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario emerging and established writers in eligible regions to support new literary projects and projects in progress. Eligible genres include children's literature, poetry, short stories, and graphic novels. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167062

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists Who are Deaf or Have a Disability to Purchase Art-Relat...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of $500 to Ontario professional artists who are deaf or have a disability to purchase tools, materials, and software related to the craft or visual art disciplines. Funding is intended to assist artists working in practices such as carving, beading, basketr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164733

Grants to Ontario Artists, Arts Professionals, and Nonprofits for Works by Artists Who are Dea...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to Ontario individuals, nonprofit arts organizations, and groups and collectives to promote the production of artistic works by artists who are deaf or have disabilities. Funding is intended for professional development and the creation and production of wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165448

Grants to Ontario Playwrights for Professional Development

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to Ontario individual playwrights in eligible locations to support activities that enhance and develop professional careers. Funding is intended to provide assistance to new, emerging, mid-career, or senior playwrights for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 167065

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972
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Awards to Canada Emerging Theater Directors in Recognition of Exceptional Talent and to Assist...

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards to Canada emerging theater directors in recognition of exceptional talent and to assist with future successes. An award will be given to an English-language and a French-language nominee. Applications are encouraged from culturally diverse, deaf, disability...

GrantWatch ID#: 219292

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Promoting Diversity in Science and En...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for promoting diversity in STEM fields. The purpose of this program is to recognize those who have mentored students in USA IHEs from underrepresented groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Ameri...

GrantWatch ID#: 171301

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that meet the social and economic needs of local residents. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 164299

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Medical Research and Fellowships

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to spinal cord injuries and diseases. Funding areas include laboratory and clinical research, design and development of technology, and fellowships for postdoctoral res...

GrantWatch ID#: 173555

Grants to Ontario Charities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/03/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for new and expanded activities and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to primarily support organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210762

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in the Screen-Based Industry to Support Equity-Deserving Communiti...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations in the screen-based industry to support equity-deserving, Indigenous, and regional communities. Funding is intended for activities including program development, AI implementation, strategic planning, marketing, and leaders...

GrantWatch ID#: 223836

Grants to Ontario Trade and Event Nonprofits for Capacity-Building and Business Development

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for events, activities, and initiatives to enhance growth in specific creative industries. Projects should ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175127

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, and Ensembles for Theater Productions and Presentations

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, individual artists, ensembles, and collectives for theater initiatives. Funding is intended to help artists create, develop, produce, and present theater works. Eligible projects include professional development, playwrit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180701

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Support Special Needs Learne...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for projects to support learners with special needs. Funding is intended for adaptive learning tools, assistive technology, classroom materials, and other resources that create learning oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228106

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations 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, strategy, and data and...

GrantWatch ID#: 215891

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors, Agents, and Publishers for Literary Works

Deadline: 09/01/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors, agents, and publishers for literary works. Funding is intended to recognize outstanding writing that highlights the lived experiences of disability and chronic illness and increases the visibility of underrepresent...

GrantWatch ID#: 226789

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for Writing and Producing New Music

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario professional musicians in eligible regions for music projects. Funding is intended to support the creation and production of new music. Individuals may apply for funding in the areas of recordings and compositions. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 159275

Grants to Ontario Composers and Musical Groups to Create New Music

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario professional artists and groups to create new music. Funding is intended for pieces initiated by the artist as well as for commissioned pieces. Eligible applicants include music professionals at any lev...

GrantWatch ID#: 153165
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Grants to Canada Music Artists and Record Labels to Record Original Full-Length Albums

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada musicians and record labels to offset the costs of creating an original music album. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Eligible sound recordings must be performed by Canadian artists, feature previously-unreleased material,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174788

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists to Create Works for Online or Print Publication

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Funding can support literary artists in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and young adult literature. Funding may be used for artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 186820

Grants to Ontario Artists and Organizations to Produce Musical Works in Any Genre

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario artists, groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote the field of music throughout the province. Funding is intended to support activities that are accessible to the general community and that engage local residents. Eligible areas include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 154661

Grants to Ontario Professional Dance Artists, Groups, and Nonprofits for Professional Developm...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario professional dance artists, groups, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for the creation of dance presentations and for professional development. Funding is intended for the production, presentation, and development of live and virtual dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 154658

Grants to Ontario Students with Special Needs to Enhance School or Workplace Integration

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...

GrantWatch ID#: 205638

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments to Provide...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments to provide sports and recreational activities to youth in eligible regions. Eligible activities include camping, youth leadership programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224552

Grants to Ontario Special Needs Students for Therapy Services and Equipment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario special needs students for therapy services and equipment. Funding is intended to support the needs of these students as they transition into high school, from high school to post-secondary studies, or to the workplace. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227119

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Municipalities, and Qualifying Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, municipalities, and qualifying organizations for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 191826

Grants to Ontario Rural Companies for Business Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario rural companies for business development initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of diversification, preparation for succession, cyber security, and accessibility. Indigenous businesses are encouraged t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223572

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521