Ontario Grants for Individuals

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and individuals collaborating with charitable organizations for projects related to improving sleep. Funding is intended for projects within three focus areas: development of patient education resources, ...

Opportunity for Ontario artists to participate in a residency program. The program is intended to support early-stage artists in a 15-week residency followed by a solo exhibition. The artist will receive a monetary stipend and support from the gallery staff. The reside...

Grants to Ontario residents in eligible locations for assistance with utility and housing costs. Funding is intended to help income-eligible renters and homeowners with water bills and property taxes. Grants are available in two funding streams: Water/wastewater bill r...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for basic and clinical research projects related to diabetes. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency. The program is intended to support professional artists with residencies in media including but not limited to clay, books, drawing, painting, papermaking, textiles, photography, prin...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be given f...

Grants to Canada mid-career researchers affiliated with eligible health research institutions or nonprofit organizations for career development opportunities in vaccine research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose of...

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding focus area...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and individual artists in eligible regions for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of youth, culture, and social services. Eligible applicants are loca...

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 ...

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada public library employee or team in recognition of innovative marketing strategies. Special consideration will be given to an individual or team of marketers who have either revived or initiated a marketing approach in the past two yea...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for cancer research projects using clinical trials. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario artists, arts professionals, nonprofit arts organizations, and arts collectives for projects that connect the public to historic sites in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source, and all applicants mu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for vaccine and immunology research. Funding is intended for groundbreaking new research to address global diseases. Areas of interest include a broad range of disciplines within the fields of immunology...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers to advance human immunology and vaccine research. Funding is intended for individuals at the start of their careers who have unique perspectives on expanding knowledge of basic immune processes essential for successf...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for visual depictions of pressing societal questions. Funding is intended for photographic, film, and literary representations that address questions related to humanity, the environment, and the interaction between ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International established investigators and research institutions for research to advance the health of dogs. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for clinical trials and st...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary clinicians and researchers for initial studies related to canine health. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for small-scale proje...

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A priz...

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of histor...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada First Nations, Métis, and Indigenous nonprofit organizations, Indigenous post-secondary institutions, and researchers affiliated with these institutions to support culturally-specific research. Certain applicants are required to obtai...

Grants to Canada medical residents, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows for research in the field of neuroscience. Funding is intended to assist full-time qualifying applicants with research training and professional development as they pursue their academic ca...

Fellowship to USA, Canada, and International qualifying digital journalists for professional development. The fellowship includes skills development, mentoring, coaching, participation in a conference, and free membership in a news association. This opportunity is desi...

Award of $1,500 to an Ontario teacher of grades K-12 to recognize accomplishments in incorporating agricultural education into their virtual or in-person classroom. Qualifying teachers demonstrate the use of agricultural information or materials within the classroom cu...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible institutions for initial studies related to neurointerventional surgery. Funding is available to MDs, DOs, and PhDs to carry out the first stages of research i...

Grant of $2,500 to a USA, Canada, or International entrepreneur or small business owner to help them launch their business. Funding is available for marketing expenses, improving operations, or initiating a new business. Applications are accepted from entrepreneurs in ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs affiliated with eligible institutions for initial brain-related research studies. Funding is intended for studies in the areas of stroke research, arteriovenous malformations, and aneurysms. The pur...

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, arts collectives, and artists in eligible locations to present original projects in a designated local arts center. The program is designed to support exhibitions and presentations by i...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to suppo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for clinical trials of cancer treatments. Funding is intended for patient-centered research studies that will improve treatment options, optimize therapy, and reduce the burden felt by patients with can...

Grant to a Canada artist, team of artists, or illustrator to create a public work of art that will be installed in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop original mural designs, which will be printed on vinyl and installed in the transit terminal at two loc...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International engineer or scientist who has displayed excellence in encouraging public involvement in science activities. Applicants must have less than seven years of experience in the field. Eligible activities include public outr...

Award of $10,000 and additional benefits to a USA and territories, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize exceptional contributions to collaboration and cooperation in science. Nominations are invited on behalf of those working in the engineering, sci...

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize excellence in engaging the public in science activities. This award program acknowledges outstanding contributions in promoting public awareness and participation in ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual scientist, engineer, or organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of science and society. Nominees may be honored for activities including, but not limited to, protecting the public's ...

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 Americans,...

Grants to Ontario property owners for the conservation, repair, and restoration of culturally significant properties in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including roof and siding repairs, porch restoration, and exterior painting....

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with lim...

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible locations to enhance building exteriors. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Eligible projects include repair, restoration, repainting, appearance improvements, and installation of exterior items. Facad...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and w...

Award of $4,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual research mathematician for contributions to the mathematics profession. The purpose of the program is to recognize leadership and contributions to mathematics through public service. The award is presented e...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnostics, and operating r...

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interior fur...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with research institutions for collaborative studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended to promote an exchange of ideas among investigators in their search for new methods to prevent, treat, manage, and cur...

Grants of $30,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research addressing bone marrow diseases. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to study the causes and develop new therapies to tre...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar with hum...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists and scientist teams affiliated with research institutions to participate in exploratory travel. The purpose of the opportunity is to allow scientists to conduct research projects related to other cultures, wildl...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers in the fields of circadian and sleep research for assistance in submitting applications for federal funding. Funding is intended for projects that address important issues related to sleep health, circad...