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Grants for Ontario Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 683 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Ontario. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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683 grants found

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, institutions, individuals, or collaborations between various entities to develop social impact projects. Finalists are given funding, publicity, and help with other resources in order to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants to Ontario Landowners to Protect Water Quality in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario landowners (and for qualifying projects, nonprofit organizations) to protect and enhance ground and surface water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and obtain necessary permits and approvals prior to applying. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183257

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Indigenous Communities, and Agencies for Events to Promote Econo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and agencies in eligible locations for events that will promote economic development in the region. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed event will facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 183525

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Urgent Disaster Relief Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for urgent disaster relief. Funding is intended to provide effective and efficient support to communities and organizations that have been impacted by disaster. The funding source par...

GrantWatch ID#: 184107

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees for Programs that Address Climate, Reconciliation, and Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. The purpose of this program is to advance community well-being and environmental sustainability at a generational...

GrantWatch ID#: 184312

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185110

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Action Programs to Protect the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of climate solutions, agricultural transformation, thriving communities, and healthy land and waters. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185169

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Fragile X Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for clinical research projects related to Fragile X syndrome. Funding is intended for clinical research trials with human subjects. Priority will be given to trials of agents that have been previously ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185635

Grants to Canada Entities to Serve First Nations Students with Learning Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, education institutions, First Nations, and agencies to provide services for First Nations students with learning disabilities. Funding may be used for resource services, assessments, therapies, personnel, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 185710

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Develop New Energy-Saving Initiatives in Quebec

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations to develop new energy-efficiency solutions in Quebec. Funding is intended for creative projects that can be used by customers in a range of sectors, including the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and transp...

GrantWatch ID#: 185958

Grants to Canada First Nations, Band or Tribal Councils, and Indigenous Organizations in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada First Nations, Band or Tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations in eligible provinces for activities and programs that reduce the spread and intensity of wildfires. Funding is intended to support wildland fire prevention and preparation progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186833

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Humanitarian Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize humanitarian efforts. The award is intended to honor the exceptional impact that the nominees' actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189622

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Canadian War Memorial Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible an...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Societal Issues and Promote Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address societal issues and to promote prosperity and freedom. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190706

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Faith-Based and Youth-Led Organizations to Respond to Violent...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and faith-based and youth-led groups in eligible regions to respond to the impact of recent violent incidents. Applicants must contact a community officer before applying. Funding is intended to support the...

GrantWatch ID#: 192106

Grants to Canada Indigenous Communities, Agencies, Nations, and Organizations for Projects to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada Indigenous communities, governments, Nations, and organizations for projects to address climate change. Applicants are required to contact the Funding Source to receive application information. Funding is intended to support Indigenous-led project...

GrantWatch ID#: 192415

Grants to Canada Nonprofit Museums and Indigenous Groups to Host Exhibits

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada nonprofit museums and indigenous groups to host exhibits or to borrow items for display and education purposes. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that will serve to pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 192496

In-Kind Donations of Internet Advertising to International Nonprofits

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of internet advertising to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of their cause. Applicants must complete the required registration process to access the application. The program is intended to help applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192798

In-Kind Donations of Cardiac Medical Devices to USA, Canada, and International Healthcare Orga...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International healthcare organizations for medical devices for patients in need. Organizations may request donations of specialty cardiac devices manufactured by the Funding Source for patients who lack insurance and have no o...

GrantWatch ID#: 193303

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, and Schools for Projects to Comme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for projects to commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans of the two world wars. Funding is intended to support events and serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193592

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Groups, Nonprofits, and Individua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people w...

GrantWatch ID#: 193801

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations that are addressing the climate emergency. Funding is intended to support activist movements demanding change from governments. Eligible projects must directly address climate change, and organizations may onl...

GrantWatch ID#: 194736

Grants to Canada Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Charitable Projects and Initiat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for charitable projects and initiatives benefiting youth and the environment. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: urban environmental sustainability, environmentally ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195676

In-kind Donations of Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Community S...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of equipment to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for community support and the promotion of science education. Donations also align with the company's environmental goals by recyc...

GrantWatch ID#: 196987

Grants to Canada Healthcare Associations, IHEs, and Agencies for Healthcare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada healthcare professional associations, universities, public and governmental organizations, patient advocacy groups, and patient groups for healthcare activities. Funding is intended for identified, clear studies, projects, and other activities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 197144

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to International Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergency Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and NGOs for emergency wildlife conservation efforts. Funding is intended to support applicants during crisis periods that directly impact wildlife. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197950

Grants for Ontario Nonprofits, Government Agencies, and Indigenous Populations to Improve the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indigenous populations for programs and activities that promote strong and healthy communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support infrastructure investments, upgrade assets to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 198426

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Rural Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Capital Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, rural government agencies, Indigenous populations, and social enterprises in eligible locations for capital projects and activities that benefit rural communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure renovations...

GrantWatch ID#: 198427

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees in Eligible Regions to Strengthen Partnerships and Build Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario qualified donees in eligible locations for projects that strengthen partnerships and build capacity. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide community services and achieve positive out...

GrantWatch ID#: 198856

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Online Capacity-Building Serv...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for online capacity-building services. Funding is intended to help organizations update their capabilities, improve operations and adopt cloud storage, assess their impact, and enhance daily...

GrantWatch ID#: 200017

Grants to Ontario Agencies to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $90,000 to Ontario municipalities to increase energy efficiency and promote the production of renewable energy. Funding is intended to develop new plans and to continue work on an existing plan, including updating energy...

GrantWatch ID#: 200650

Grants to Canada Organizations to Offset the Costs of Enrolling Children in Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations to offset the costs of enrolling children in sports programs. Funding is intended to help children in low-income families participate in a wide range of athletic activities. Eligible programs are long-term programs that involve physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201263

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Public Chamber Musi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 201530

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees for Initiatives Related to Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives related to cancer. Funding is intended to address gaps in community cancer programs in the areas of diagnosis, screening, treatment, and research. Grants are focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 202014

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees for Initiatives Addressing Inclus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives addressing inclusivity. Eligible programs focus on the following areas of interest: education and employment opportunities for underserved communities, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202015

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees for Educational Initiatives to Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for educational initiatives that promote financial literacy. The purpose of the program is to improve financial education and resources for individuals in the community. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 202016

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Human Rights Violations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International human rights organizations and women-led organizations for activities related to human rights violations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for responses to urgent safety issues and for unanticipated a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203703

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Community and Environmental Initiative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and civil society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support collective action, organizational capacity, visionary...

GrantWatch ID#: 203975

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Strengthen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Events Addressing the Evolution and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events addressing the evolution and use of the Internet. Funding is intended to support initiatives that include open dialogue on issue...

GrantWatch ID#: 204881
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.