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Some of what's out there in Canada

A hand-picked sample of well-known Canadian programs. Behind the scenes we track thousands more across the country — the ones we match to your organization when you work with us.

Knowing what exists is one part of the work. Matching the right grants to your organization and drafting applications strong enough to win is what Grants Lab does — tell us about your project for an initial assessment of fit.

Federal2 grants

FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
FederalOntario$500,000 – $10,000,000Rolling

Incorporated Southern Ontario SMEs scaling operations, adopting technology, or entering new markets.

FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program

FedNor
FederalOntario$25,000 – $1,000,000Rolling

SMEs, not-for-profits, Indigenous orgs in Northern Ontario. Project investments, capacity building.

Foundation4 grants

Law Foundation of Ontario — Access to Justice Fund

The Law Foundation of Ontario
FoundationOntario$10,000 – $250,000Twice yearly

Ontario non-profits and charities improving access to justice for underserved communities.

Ontario Trillium Foundation — Grow Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation
FoundationOntario$50,000 – $250,000Spring & Fall

Established Ontario not-for-profits scaling a proven program with measurable community impact.

Ontario Trillium Foundation — Seed Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation
FoundationOntario$10,000 – $75,000Spring & Fall

Ontario not-for-profits and charities piloting a new idea or organizational approach.

Toronto Foundation — Community Grants

Toronto Foundation
FoundationOntario$5,000 – $100,000Annual

Toronto-area charities addressing local community priorities.

Provincial6 grants

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

Government of Ontario
ProvincialOntario$25,000 – $1,000,000Rolling

Northern Ontario businesses, not-for-profits, Indigenous orgs. Streams for invest north, business expansion, cultural supports.

Ontario Centre of Innovation — Talent Edge

Ontario Centre of Innovation
ProvincialOntario$35,000 – $75,000Rolling

Ontario SMEs hiring grad-student or postdoc interns for R&D projects. Matched funding model.

Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit

Government of Ontario
ProvincialOntarioUp to $2,000,000Annual via tax filing

Refundable corporate tax credit (10%) on eligible manufacturing investments in Ontario. CCPCs.

Ontario Together Trade Fund

Government of Ontario
ProvincialOntario$100,000 – $1,500,000Rolling

Ontario businesses helping diversify trade away from US-only markets. Adopting tech, accessing new markets.

Skills Development Fund

Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
ProvincialOntario$500,000 – $10,000,000Annual call for proposals

Ontario-based organizations, industry groups, and educators delivering innovative workforce training.

Starter Company Plus

Province of Ontario (Small Business Enterprise Centres)
ProvincialOntarioUp to $5,000Rolling at local SBECs

Ontario residents 18+ starting or expanding a small business, not enrolled in full-time school.

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