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

Explore 693 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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693 grants found

Grants to Ontario Individuals and Nonprofit, Charitable, or Volunteer Organizations for Use of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario individuals and to nonprofit, charitable, or volunteer organizations for use of event space for activities and programs in eligible areas. This program is intended to contribute to the positive image of the areas by encouraging ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 217627

Grants to Ontario Individuals and Nonprofit, Charitable, or Volunteer Organizations to Support...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individuals and to nonprofit, charitable, or volunteer organizations to support activities and programs in eligible areas. These grants are intended to contribute to the positive image of the areas by encouraging events that respo...

GrantWatch ID#: 217628

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and Groups to Promote Alter...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217905

Grants to Canada Registered Charities and Donees for Programs that Benefit Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities and donees for programs and projects that benefit Indigenous youth. Grant types include project grants and general operating support. Focus areas for funding include economic opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 218243

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to address climate change and reduce emissions. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to a full grant application. Priority is given to activities that focus on underser...

GrantWatch ID#: 218244

Grants to Canada Charities and Donees for Initiatives to Effect Policy Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for initiatives to effect policy change. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218453

Grants to Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Address the Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations for initiatives to address the needs of the community. Eligible areas of interest include education, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and health. Particular attention is paid to projects that support women, DE...

GrantWatch ID#: 218470

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address the Health ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the health and welfare of children. Funding is intended to support causes and organizations that make a positive difference in children's li...

GrantWatch ID#: 218942

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Gm2 Gangliosidosis ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for reseaerch projects related to GM2 gangliosidosis. The purpose of the grant program is to support clinical or pre-clinical research projects that accelerate the advancement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219064

Grants to Ontario Donees and Charities to Address Urgent Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario qualified donees and charitable partnerships for activities to address urgent needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for unanticipated needs that cannot wait until the funding source's next granting cycle. Eligible organizations suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219171

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Grants to Ontario Physician Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Medical Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physician researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for medical research projects. Funding is intended for research in the focus areas of patient care and education for practicing physicians. Eligible research types include clinical res...

GrantWatch ID#: 219612

Grants to Ontario Early-Career Medical Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario early-career medical researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended for research activities in the focus areas of patient care and education for physicians. The following types of research ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219613

Grants to Ontario Residents Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Health Research Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario residents affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended to support clinical, medical education, and health system research projects. The primary focus area for projects is patient care and the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Concerns over Global Threats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for programs and events that address concerns over global catastrophic threats. Funding is intended for conferences, courses, retreats, workshops, seminars, and similar projects. Focus areas include AI, biosec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Strengthen the Funeral Service Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen the funeral service industry. Funding is intended for outreach and to support careers in the industry. Eligible activities include but are not limited to scholarships, tools, resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221730

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Business Footprint

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the communities in the funding source's business footprint. Funding is intended to support arts and culture, education, and health and human services in eligible communities in Arizona, California, F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221990

Grants to Canada Charities to Encourage Positive Gender Identities for Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for initiatives to encourage positive gender identities for Indigenous youth. Funding is intended to educate youth before they have internalized harmful stereotypes and developed negative behaviors. The purpose of the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222037

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs that Address Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for educational programs that address gender based and domestic violence. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs directed towards youth t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222038

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Community Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations in multiple states and provinces for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include community vitality, education, and environment. Priority is given to projects and orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 222386

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Ocean Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International ocean-focused organizations for initiatives to protect the world's oceans. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: overfishing, offshore drilling and mining, ocean noise, microplastics and debri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222455

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Community and Agricultural Organizations for Projects to Improve A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community and agricultural organizations for projects to improve agricultural production in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the installation of tile-related drainage systems to enhance the amount and quality of arable land. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222598

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

Grants to Ontario Physicians and Physicians-in-Training for Research Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians and physicians in training for research training programs. Funding is intended for programs to increase the capacity of physicians to conduct health research. Funds may be used for salary, research-related expenses, funds for the mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 223131

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Communities to Attend Conferences on Mining

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario indigenous communities to cover expenses related to attending conferences on mining. Funding is intended to support Indigenous participation in events that increase knowledge and understanding related to economic and regulatory activities associa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223898

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Groups, and First Nations Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224115

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, and Community Groups to Offset the Cost of Live Music at Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to offset the cost of live music at events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with the payment of sound technicians and musicians. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 224270

Corporate Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Sports and Cultural...

Deadline: Ongoing

Corporate sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sports and cultural programming and events. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to support events that have national or province-wide appeal and offer tangible benefits such as hostin...

GrantWatch ID#: 224473

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations for Assistance in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting humanitarian aid. The purpose of the program is to assist humanitarian missions, including the transportation of live animals, by offering waivers...

GrantWatch ID#: 224474

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Transport Suppl...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting materials and supplies related to humanitarian relief efforts. The program provides free or discounted air transportation to organizations for car...

GrantWatch ID#: 224479

Grants to Ontario Charities to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario registered charities to address urgent needs in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: food security, education, children and youth, employment and training, and afford...

GrantWatch ID#: 224593

In-Kind Donations of Airline Tickets to Canada Charitable Organizations Serving Local Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of airline tickets to Canada charitable organizations serving local children and youth. The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that have a mission of promoting health and wellness for children and youth throughout the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 224695

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs for Security Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists, Artist Groups, Arts Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Mee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario professional artists, artist groups, and arts nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet with promoters to expand their reach. Funding is intended for travel inside and outside the province and the country, for attendance at an arts marketpla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225239

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Promo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to promote veganism across the globe. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to assist individual activists and organizations e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225290

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, Private Developers and Manufacturers, and Indigenous Go...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private developers and manufacturers, and indigenous governments for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for affordable and ready to build housing to benefit local communities. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225329

Grants to Canada Organizations and Groups to Maintain and Improve the Trans Canada Trail

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to Canada organizations and groups that oversee a portion of the Trans Canada Trail for activities to maintain and improve the trails. Project focus areas include installing signage, tree planting, professional development for trail crew, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 225367

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Qualified Donees, and Registered Charities to Address Community N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, qualified donees, and registered charities to address community needs. Funding is intended to support projects addressing a range of topics, including but not limited to climate change, environmental sustainability, workfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225401

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Activist Groups to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and activist groups to respond to unexpected risks. Funding is intended for women, trans, and non-binary activists so they can nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just...

GrantWatch ID#: 225594

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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