Ontario Grants for Individuals

Prizes to Canada scholars to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields. Prizes are intended to honor scholars for exceptional research conducted at hospitals, scientific or research institutes, universities, or other similar institutions in the fields of en...

Fellowships to Canada researchers to pursue novel research projects in collaboration with other researchers. Collaborative research to develop innovative, groundbreaking new technologies that solve public policy challenges are encouraged. All research projects must ali...

Fellowships to Canada scholars, professors, and researchers to pursue original, independent research projects. This opportunity is intended for research in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, or studies linking...

Grants to Ontario immigrant artists in eligible regions for mentorship programs. Applicants must contact program staff and register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide career development assistance to professional artists who are new t...

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, and c...

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario young people in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs launch a summer business. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will receive business tr...

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and international researchers for collaborative studies on ovarian cancer using machine learning or AI. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. The funding is intended for research in coordinat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to devise educational solutions to environmental concerns. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the program is for individuals to identify place-based ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and entities, to participate in a contest to design a stuffed toy to be launched aboard a spacecraft. The purpose of the contest is to create a zero gravity indicator that would have global significance...

Opportunity for Canada artists to create designs to enhance two light rail stations in eligible regions in Alberta. The chosen artists or artist teams will research the surrounding areas to ensure the appropriateness of their designs. The purpose of the program is to e...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. F...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students at IHEs in multiple locations for research studies related to the neurosciences. An LOI is required prior to a full proposal. Selected fellows will conduct projects under the mentorship of researchers...

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 stude...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty, MDs, and PhDs affiliated with eligible institutions for research related to the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Recessive Type 15 (SCAR-15) genetic disorder. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant applica...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals with professional leadership experience in energy and food systems to expand their knowledge and leadership capacity. This program is intended to provide networking opportunities and teach skills to elected offi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to mental health disorders. Eligible applicants must have a doctoral-level degree. Funding is intended to identify biomarkers that co...

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International female professional journalist for social justice and human rights studies. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for research and internships with major print media outlets. The Fellow will have input in the...

Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and arts collectives in eligible locations for inclusive programming. First-time applicants must contact program staff and register in the grants portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to create content that raises awareness about freshwater resource sustainability. Projects may be created in a wide range of content formats, including written word, spoken word, film, video, photography, data visual...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and those with equivalent degrees for research related to endometrial cancer. The purpose of funding is to encourage the pursuit of a career in this field. Funding is intended for basic, translational, clinical, ...

Grants to Ontario music promoters, presenters, management companies, and trade and service associations to enhance and develop the local music industry. Some applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for pr...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, artist groups and collectives, school boards, and First Nation or Indigenous schools for arts projects that encourage local community participation. Funding is intended to promote collaboration between...

Grants to Canada artists, writers, curators, and artistic organizations and groups for support in the beginning phases of the development of creative projects. Applicants are required to register in the online portal a minimum of 30 days before applying. Funding may be...

Grants to Canada organizations, groups, and individual artists for arts projects. Applicants must register in the online application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding is intended to support all aspects of the creative process, including creative resear...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects and fellowships related to health conditions in dogs. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects that advance canine hea...

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International PhD, MD, or the equivalent for research studies related to renal cell carcinoma. Funding is intended for clinical, basic, translational, or population sciences research. The purpose of the grant program is to support applic...

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 new cyc...

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 Indigenous...

Grants of up to $15,000, grants of up to $20,000, and grants of up to $25,000 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 a...

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 program i...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the food sector. This award honors recipients whose efforts have resulted in innovative solutions to food insecurity in disadvantaged communities. The ...

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 goal ...

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements to property façades. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include exterior painting, lighting, awnings, and bri...

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners in eligible regions to upgrade storefront signage. Certain 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...

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 areas of...

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 owne...

Grants to Ontario commercial property owners and merchants in eligible regions to improve accessibility for their facilities. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include ramps, guardrails, handrails, e...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International student to recognize outstanding achievements. Applicants and nominees will be evaluated based on their creativity and innovation, how they overcome the odds to achieve, their impact on their community and beyond, how they opera...

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 applicants ar...

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 training,...

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 USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been publis...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual scholars for research, projects, and other activities that promote animal welfare. Previously funded projects include adoption programs, animal rescue training, public awareness campaigns, ...

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 thos...

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, production, ...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international artists to exhib...

Grant of $50,000 to a Canada investigator for research addressing hereditary angioedema. Funding is intended for a research project that focuses on the management and mechanisms of the condition. Applicants must detail the strengths of their proposed methodology from a...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Master's and PhD candidates for projects to substantially reduce the use of animals for educational or scientific purposes. Funding is intended to devise alternative research, testing, and educational methodologies. Eligibl...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Artwork may be produced in any type of medium, including painting, sculpture, ...