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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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Support Individual Well-Being

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for initiatives to support individual well-being. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: the arts, enterprise, education, health, and thriving comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 220771

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Sports Groups and Clubs, and Volunteer Groups for Act...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable and nonprofit organizations, sports groups and clubs, and volunteer groups for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222517

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Centers to Support Fellowship Programs Relat...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic centers to support fellowship programs for MD and MD/PhD applicants. Fellowships are intended to increase the number of trained specialists in the area of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Grant fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 192610

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers and research organizations for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vacc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655

Grants to Canada Charities, Municipalities, and Schools for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Canada registered charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups to support environmental projects. Special consideration is given to green space initiatives and environmental education. Eligible project catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 181113

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Develop Rapid Vaccine Technologies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and consortia to develop technology to contribute to the rapid creation of vaccines in response to viral outbreaks. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221054

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Missing Person Cases and Victim...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support missing person cases and victims of violent crimes. Eligible uses of funding include community support programs, victim advocacy initiatives, educational outreach, direct a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225328

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve Education

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, teachers, students, and community members for initiatives to improve the quality of education in schools. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that promote creativity and excelle...

GrantWatch ID#: 226717

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups to Address Community Inequities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and groups to address inequities in the community in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to create events and activities that encourage community involvement and promote inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228499

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Chamber Groups, Bands, and Choirs to Offset Performance Costs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit chamber groups, bands, and choirs to offset performance costs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses associated with performances, including guest artists, accompaniment, guest conductors, and venue cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 230021

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation and Activist Organizations to Save River...

Deadline: 01/10/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation and activist organizations for initiatives to save rivers from development. Funding is intended for activities that help rivers stay or become free-flowing. Eligible types of activities include removing existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 211751

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Resea...

Deadline: 02/11/27 LOI Date: 01/12/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 224970

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Communit...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants must submit an eligibility survey prior to applying. Eligible programs include those addressing arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 136632

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Awards to USA and Canada Organizations for Contributions to Mental Health Care for Minorities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Awards to USA and Canada mental health and wellness organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve mental health care for minorities. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of minority mental health ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 152301

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 03/03/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to Canada Artists, Writers, Publishers, and Organizations for Research Related to Publi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Canada artists, writers, publishers, and organizations for research studies pertaining to the visual arts, writing, and publishing. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to the creation of reports, strategic initiatives, publishable works, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 160356

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for projects and activities within the focus areas of heritage, culture, and the arts. Funding is intended for programs that benefit the local community. Eligible activities benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180414

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Projects to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community-based projects that improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for programs and activities to improve health equity for people from different backgrounds that are at a hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194431

Grants to Ontario Charities for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs, projects, and activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is unrestricted, to allow charities to use funds as they see fit. Eligible organizations must be located in and serve residents of...

GrantWatch ID#: 213831

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities....

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Organizations to Support Oral Health

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support oral health. Funding is intended to provide dental healthcare to individuals in need. Eligible uses of funds include lab fees, instrument rental, instrument purchases, disposable dental su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229468

Grants to International Nonprofits for American and Native American Art Exhibitions

Deadline: 05/18/27 LOI Date: 03/02/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, such as art centers, museums, and community-based cultural organizations, to present short-term art exhibits on American and Native American art. A letter of inquiry is required prior to a full application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 170093

Reimbursements to Ontario Municipalities for the Provision of Emergency Services

Deadline: 03/23/27

Reimbursements to Ontario municipalities for the provision of emergency services in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to fire protection, rescue operations, and public hazard assistance in the province's unincorporated areas. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202711

Grants to Ontario Charitable Organizations to Support a Fellowship Program

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario charitable organizations to promote fellowships for qualified individuals. Funding is intended to create and provide a sustainable source of support so the fellowship may continue to provide community assistance for years to come....

GrantWatch ID#: 222405

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to Ontario Communities and Indigenous Communities to Enhance Water Crossing Infrastruct...

Deadline: 04/27/27

Grants to Ontario communities and Indigenous communities to enhance water crossing infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding may be used for repairs to existing structures and the installation of new infrastructure. Eligible projects are located in and benefit c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210262
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