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Number of available Grants: 81

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, 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 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 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 Individuals, Organizations, and Teams to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals for community programs and services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address community needs, respond to underservic...

GrantWatch ID#: 201588

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

Grants to Ontario Downtown Property Owners and Tenants in Eligible Regions for Awning Improvem...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for awning improvements to local businesses. Funding is intended for projects to enhance awnings above doors, windows, and/or takeout windows. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227062

Grants to Ontario Collaborations of Businesses, Charities, and Municipalities in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 227064

Grants to Ontario Agriculture-Related Businesses in Eligible Regions for Business Innovation a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario agriculture-related businesses in eligible regions for business innovation and expansion. Funding is intended for infrastructure investments that expand markets, improve efficiency, and introduce new services and products. Busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 227066

Grants to Ontario Property Owners and Businesses in Eligible Regions for Accessibility Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for accessibility improvements. Funding is intended to enable local businesses to complete renovations and upgrades that reduce barriers for individuals with disabilities. Busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 227068

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Projects to Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario businesses and property owners in eligible locations for projects to improve the visitor experience. Funding is intended for enhancements and upgrades to services and products that attract tourists and improve the local economy. B...

GrantWatch ID#: 227069