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Ontario Grants for Individuals

Grants for individuals; teachers, students, artists, veterans, filmmakers, volunteers, musicians, librarians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, farmers, and homeowners from government, state, local federal, and foundation funding sources.

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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

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

Grants to Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Researchers for Studies in the Life Sciences

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 05/12/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD researchers for research studies in the life sciences. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Fellows must complete their research fellowship in a country other than their own nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226308

Grants to USA and Canada Scientists and Doctors for Cancer Research

Deadline: 07/30/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada scientists and doctors working in nonprofit academic institutions for cancer research projects. Applicants must register and submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative and impac...

GrantWatch ID#: 189744

Grants to Canada Nonprofit Staff in the Food Insecurity Sector for Professional Development

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of $1,500 and grants of $3,000 to Canada employees of nonprofit and grassroots organizations that focus on food insecurity for professional development activities. Funding is available for workshops, courses, certification, coaching, mentoring, and knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 219761

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Study the Impact of Fishing on Oceans

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers and PhD students affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and government agencies for studies related to the impact fishing practices hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 221189

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080
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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 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

Fellowships to Canada Scholars, Professors, and Researchers to Pursue Original, Independent Re...

Deadline: 05/21/26 LOI Date: 04/29/26

Fellowships to Canada scholars, professors, and researchers to pursue original, independent research projects. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. This opportunity is intended for research in the fields of...

GrantWatch ID#: 189595

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 and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada PreK-9 Educators for Purchases and Maintenance of...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $200 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 educators to purchase and care for animals in the classroom setting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of acquiring guinea pigs, lizards, hamsters, fish, and other small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

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 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 for Research on Brain Tumors

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to brain tumors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for basic and translational medical research projects that will improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197044

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

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

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

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 USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Tech and Science Fields

Deadline: 06/16/26 Conference Date: 04/30/26

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 gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630