Ontario Business Grants & Funding

Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI)

Up to $16.5 million (cost-share funding)

A cost-share grant providing up to $16.5 million to support agri-food research and innovation that develops new cutting-edge technologies, practices...

Great Lakes Protection Initiative

This grant funds projects that address environmental challenges affecting Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem health. It supports restoration,...

2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Funding varies by participating country and funder. Canadian co-PIs may receive up to CAD $1,500,000 through NFRF. Other funding organizations offer different maximum amounts in their respective currencies.

This is an international research funding program that supports interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects harnessing disruptive technologies...

Expanding Job Entry Pathways

This project helps agri-food businesses attract and recruit skilled workers through a collaborative model connecting employers with employment...

OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program

Amount varies based on financial need assessment through OSAP Aid Estimator

OSAP provides grants and loans to help eligible students pay for postsecondary education at approved Ontario schools. Financial assistance is awarded...

Ontario Research Fund: Small Infrastructure

Up to 40% of eligible costs (Ontario government and Canada Foundation for Innovation each provide up to 40%; remaining 20% from other sources)

A grant program that provides up to 40% of eligible costs for acquiring or renewing research equipment, scientific collections, computer software,...

Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

$108 million total program funding across three years (2023–24 onwards)

A $108 million federal grant program delivered through regional development agencies to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and...

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

A grant program providing funding to develop and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in Northern Ontario. The program...

Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)

Up to $500 or the eligible property tax paid for 2025, whichever is less. Grant amount reduced by 3.33% of adjusted net income over $35,000 (single) or $45,000 (married/common-law).

The OSHPTG is an annual non-repayable grant providing property tax relief to Ontario seniors aged 64+ who own and occupy a principal residence, have...

Community Futures Ontario

Up to $150,000

A loan program providing up to $150,000 to start or grow businesses in Northern Ontario and rural areas of Southern and Eastern Ontario. Community...

Eastern Ontario Development Fund - Business Projects

Up to 15% of eligible project costs as loans (maximum $5M, interest-free during project period up to 4 years). Up to 30% of loan (maximum $500,000) may be forgiven if targets are achieved. Grants available up to $500,000 for rural companies with fewer than 100 employees, or up to $1,500,000 for strategic foreign direct investment projects.

The Eastern Ontario Development Fund provides interest-free loans and grants to help existing businesses and community organizations make strategic...

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)

Up to $150,000 covering up to 50% of eligible project costs; applicants must contribute at least 50% of remaining costs through internal resources or financing

A grant program providing up to $150,000 to help small- and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers in Ontario modernize their operations. The...

Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)

Variable based on income and eligibility for the three component credits; minimum annual payment of $2, payments under $10 are issued as $10 lump sum

The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a tax credit payment that combines three Ontario tax credits: the Ontario energy and property tax credit, the...

Ontario Arts Council - Project Grants

The Ontario Arts Council provides one-time grants for specific arts projects. These grants support individual artists, arts professionals, ad hoc...

Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program

A grant that funds prevention and intervention services for at-risk and high-risk youth ages 12-21 (with discretion to serve ages 6-25) and their...

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Agriculture and Irrigation Stream

Provides funding to support irrigation and wastewater infrastructure for farms, greenhouses and agricultural businesses in the Municipality of...

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)

Part of $220 million allocated over eight years (2018-2026) plus additional $233 million over five years from Budget 2021; over $11 million announced for fifteen projects in 2025

A grant program that provides funding to Indigenous and remote communities across Canada to develop community-led clean energy projects and reduce...

Summer Company

Up to $3,000

Provides up to $3,000 in funding to help students (ages 15-29) start and operate a summer business before returning to school in the fall.

Ontario First Generation Bursary

Bursary amount varies

A bursary available to first-generation postsecondary students whose parents did not attend postsecondary studies.

Forest Biomass Program - Indigenous Bioeconomy Partnerships Stream

Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, to a maximum of $250,000 per project

Grant funding for Indigenous communities, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations (51%+ Indigenous controlled) to participate in Ontario's forest...