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Number of available Grants: 85
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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 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

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Residents in Eligible Regions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 and in-kind support to Ontario individual residents and collaborations in eligible locations for community improvement activities. Funding is intended to assist residents who are working independently or collaboratively on a project or event t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193287

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individual Artists for Community Projects

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and individual artists in eligible regions for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of youth, culture, and social services. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 157588

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 Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that address issues of poverty and hunger and that have a substantial impact on the well-being of the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 141183

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, Schools, and Individuals for Green and Cool Roof Ins...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

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 Ontario Residents to Avert Flooding and Sewage Backup

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario residents for activities to avert flooding and sewage backup in eligible regions. Preventative work must be carried out by an authorized contractor. Funding is intended to prevent sewage backup or overloading the sanitary system a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216396

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Arts and Cultural Proje...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals in eligible locations to strengthen the creative community. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance opportunities for l...

GrantWatch ID#: 173486

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Artist Collectives in Eligible Locations for Theater Producti...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and artist collectives in eligible locations for projects to support theater work. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for time-limited or one-time activities addressi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178330

Grants to Ontario Downtown Property Owners and Tenants in Eligible Regions for Business Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-used downtown properties in eligible regions for new business signage. Funding is intended for façade, fascia, or flat storefront signs that help encourage customers and showcase local d...

GrantWatch ID#: 227059