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85 Community and Economic Development Grants for Ontario

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Communit...

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants and applicants proposing new projects are required to contact Foundation staff prior to applying. Eligible programs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 136632

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of children and youth, health, community development, and alleviating poverty. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 193695

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

Deadline 01/21/25

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. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of housing, racial eq...

GrantWatch ID#: 141097
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Grants to Ontario Municipal and First Nations Police Services to Increase Crisis Team Staffing

Deadline 01/21/25

Grants to Ontario municipal and First Nations police services to increase crisis team staffing. With this funding, police teams will be able to hire crisis specialists to provide assistance in cases involving mental health issues, including those involving addiction cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209749

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

Deadline 01/28/25

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 intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Strengthen and Develop Local Communities

Deadline 01/30/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and promote sustainable development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create resilient communities with stronger social and economic environments. Program areas include STEM education, incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 195742
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Grants to Ontario Non-Profits, Business Improvement Areas, and Groups for Projects to Benefit ...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, business improvement areas, and groups for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in one of the following focus areas: connection; culture, arts, and recreation; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132624

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

Deadline 01/31/25

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 increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 183504

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business ...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, 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 fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and Mexico Cities for Outdoor Visual Arts Projects

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico cities for outdoor visual arts projects. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with public art on pedestrian spaces, roadways, and public infrastructure. In addition to a cash grant, applicants will also rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 208963

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

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 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, environment, women, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/01/25

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, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline 02/05/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Promote Workforce Development in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/07/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to promote workforce development and address employment barriers in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that create jobs and help underserved populations overcome identified obstacles. The project must deliver ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212721
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Charities, and Schools for Programs, Project...

Deadline 02/07/25

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and elementary and secondary schools for programs, projects, and activities that benefit communities in eligible regions. In-kind grants will take the form of municipal resources, such...

GrantWatch ID#: 218426

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups in Eligible Areas for Events that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline 02/12/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 140807

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Increase Access to Solar ...

Deadline 02/13/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given to applicants led by or serving Black and Indigenous communities, women-led organizations, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201046

Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline 02/16/25

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and grow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973
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Grants to Ontario Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline 02/21/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 199915

Grants to Canada IHEs Partnering with Local Organizations for Scientific and Humanities Resear...

Deadline 02/26/25

Grants to Canada eligible IHEs partnering with local organizations for scientific and humanities research to address community needs. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that promote the development of new ideas in areas such as education, training, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201784
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Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline 02/27/25

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 impact ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to Canada Indigenous Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Indigenous-Led Programs

Deadline 03/04/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205320
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Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Municipalities, and First Nations to Improve the Infr...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit corporations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, religious entities, and First Nations to improve the infrastructure in local communities. Funding is intended for equipment, construction, renovation, and developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 168096
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Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pave the...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to Canada Registered Charities to Relieve Poverty in Eligible Regions in Canada and Lat...

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants of up to $7,000 to Canada registered charitable organizations for projects to relieve poverty in multiple locations. Funding is intended to support economic equity and social justice projects in the regions. Priority is given to projects that emphasize sustainab...

GrantWatch ID#: 178283
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Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and community development. Grants may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587
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Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 03/28/25

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 202289
NEW

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Grants to Ontario Charitable Organizations to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Applicants must consult with the funding source at least seven days prior to submitting an application. Grants from this fund will support post-secondary, facilities, research,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185651

Grants to Canada Individuals for Ukrainian-Themed Programs that Foster Local Pride

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualified ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 193587
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Cultivate a Stro...

Deadline 04/04/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations for programs to advance STEM education and professional development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 151207

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Regions for Economic Opportunities for Low-...

Deadline 04/08/25 LOI Date: 02/25/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for creative strategies that enhance the economic opportunities and livelihoods of low-income individuals. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172354
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Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building and Community Projects

Deadline 04/14/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario charities in eligible locations for projects that build organizational capacity and address community issues. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for small, time-sensitive ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172536
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Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Programs and Small Capital Projects

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the Foun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

Grants to Ontario Communities and Indigenous Communities to Enhance Water Crossing Infrastruct...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to Ontario communities and Indigenous communities to enhance water crossing infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding may be used for repairs to existing structures and the installation of new infrastructure. Eligible projects are located in and benefit commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 210262

Grants to Ontario For-Profits, Research Nonprofits, and IHEs to Advance the Wood and Forest Pr...

Deadline 04/29/25 LOI Date: 03/21/25

Grants to Ontario businesses, nonprofit research organizations, institutions of higher education, and forest associations to advance the wood and forest products industry throughout the Province. Applicants must submit a first-stage application prior to submitting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190895
NEW

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

Deadline 06/03/25

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range of artistic disciplines including music, dance, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 165194

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Public Health Researchers, and Local Stakeholde...

Deadline 06/19/25 LOI Date: 01/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses, IHEs, public health research teams, and local stakeholders to develop service systems to strengthen and modernize European healthcare. Funding is intended for research, testing, and upscaling of proposed models. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 218487

Grants to Ontario Grassroots Organizations to Support Youth and Young Adults

Deadline 07/09/25 LOI Date: 04/09/25

Grants to Ontario grassroots organizations to support youth and young adults. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities to positively benefit the community by helping applicants research new i...

GrantWatch ID#: 160099

Grants to Ontario Grassroots Organizations for Innovative Programs to Promote Family Well-Being

Deadline 07/09/25 LOI Date: 04/09/25

Grants to Ontario grassroots organizations to support families who face systemic barriers to well-being. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots groups made up of parents, guardians, and caregive...

GrantWatch ID#: 186998
NEW

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline 08/20/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories including arts, agriculture, sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 216318
NEW

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/06/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to Ontario Organizations for Activities that Benefit the Community

Deadline 11/03/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario organizations in eligible locations for events, services, and programs that benefit the local community. Focus areas include health and wellness, recreation, and civic and social services. Grant funds may be used for activities that b...

GrantWatch ID#: 190978
NEW

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline 11/05/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, sustainabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 11/17/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include recreation, heritage, leisure, culture, arts, health, education, the environment, energy, youth, tourism, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216395

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Hold Events on Public Streets

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to hold events on public city streets in eligible regions. Funding is intended for recreational events that demonstrate the potential to attract tourists and participants from out of town. Funding is also intended for events th...

GrantWatch ID#: 139756
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