68 Canada Financial Assistance Grants

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68 Financial Assistance Grants for Canada

Discover financial assistance grants designed to support professionals, organizations, and low-income individuals. Funding helps cover hardship expenses such as housing, utilities, and healthcare. Additional grants fund education and emergency-needs programs run by nonprofits and agencies.

Use the filters above to narrow this list of financial assistance grants by recipient type, location, and funding source. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for organizations running hardship and emergency assistance programs.

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Showing 1–50 of 68 grants

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Grants to Yukon Individuals to Pursue Higher Education in the Health Sector

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue higher education in the health sector. Funding is intended to assist new students who are seeking educational programs related to health care and social services, including nursing and medicine. The bursary supports students w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230618

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying computer scientists and practitioners for assistance to attend a conference program held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are early-career professionals or post-doctorates working in computer science or...

GrantWatch ID#: 222338

Grants to Ontario Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and he...

GrantWatch ID#: 199915

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations and Local Sports Associations to Encourage Participa...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta community organizations and local sports associations to encourage participation in hockey. Funding is intended to establish a program or event that will help local children get active. The purpose of the grant programs is to reta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221387

Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses for Economic Development Assistance

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants and loans to Ontario businesses for economic development support. Applicants must register in the grant portal and consult with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist advanced manufacturing companies, with a focus on small and medium-sized b...

GrantWatch ID#: 204456

Grants to Ontario Students with Special Needs to Enhance School or Workplace Integration

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...

GrantWatch ID#: 205638

Rebates to Alberta Income-Eligible Households for Financial Support

Deadline: 09/30/26

Rebates to Alberta income-eligible households for financial support. Funding is intended to cover household expenses such as fuel, groceries, and other everyday needs. Households include individuals over the age of 18 who are married or in a common-law relationshi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230833

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Music Work...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for workshops and music programs that provide coaching and support to eligible amateur musicians. Funding may be used only for educational chamber music programs and wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180316

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas may include community needs, children, and youth. Priority will be given to collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 145736

Conditional Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses to Expand Operations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Conditional grants and loans to Ontario businesses to expand operations in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to used or new equipment, capital construction, leasehold improvements, information and communications technology (ICT) inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 197539

Financial Assistance to Ontario Individuals to Offset Utility Fees

Deadline: 11/02/26

Financial assistance to Ontario individuals in eligible regions to offset utility fees. The purpose of the program is to provide low-income individuals over the age of 50 and those receiving disability benefits with rebates, cancellations, or deferrals of solid wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231920

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Farms for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help recover costs after a natural disaster. Grants can address damage to private property following an unexpect...

GrantWatch ID#: 204298

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Yukon Lower and Middle-Income Seniors for Housing Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Yukon lower-and middle-income senior citizens for personal financial assistance. Funding is intended to help defray the costs of generating indoor heat during the coldest months of the year. Applicants may be homeowners or renters. The grant amount will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169548

Rebates to Saskatchewan Tribes and Agencies for Assistance with Rodent Control

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Saskatchewan First Nation Bands and rural municipalities in eligible locations to help with pest control. The program aims to control the rat population and to achieve maximum results and accountability while keeping administrative requirements for rura...

GrantWatch ID#: 186458

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Financial Assistance Related to Viole...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for financial assistance related to violent crimes. Applicants must be the victim of a violent crime, a family member, or a designated advocate. Eligible applicants must be able to prove their re...

GrantWatch ID#: 227653

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testin...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862
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Tax Abatements to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Recreation and Sports Activities

Deadline: 02/28/27

Tax abatements to Saskatchewan nonprofit sports organizations in eligible locations for recreation and sports activities that benefit the local community. Abatements are available to organizations based on the percentage of the facility that is used for sporting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202336

Grants to Yukon Families for Sports and Recreation Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $500 per child to Yukon families to subsidize sports and recreation activities for children and youth. Funding is intended to help children from income-eligible families participate in sports within the territory. Grants may be used for registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181478

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Math Teaching Careers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college sophomores and graduate students to pursue degrees in teaching secondary education mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231173

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Support Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to fund disaster relief efforts to benefit animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 156604

Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals to Move to Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to offset expenses associated with moving to Israel. The Foundation offers financial help to individuals and families in need of assistance with travel expenses or shipping their household g...

GrantWatch ID#: 157761

Grants to Alberta Métis Entrepreneurs for a Start-Up or Small Business Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up $99,999 to Alberta Métis entrepreneurs for assistance in expanding a small business or funding a start-up. Funding is intended to support new and expanding business ventures with non-repayable grants. In order to receive this grant, funding must be a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158771

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Assistance During Emergency Situations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floo...

GrantWatch ID#: 159691

Financial Assistance and In-Kind Support to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Improve Operat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance and in-kind support to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to create opportunities for economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165658

Grants to Prince Edward Island Individuals and Families for Home Safety and Disability Renovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island low-income individuals and families for assistance in making necessary home renovations. Funding is intended to support renovations in one or more of the following categories: home structure, heating, plumbing, electrical systems, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 166164

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Young Adults to Participate in Programs in Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish young adults to attend a study, service, or career development program in Israel. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance for Jewish youth after ninth grade through the age of 35 to parti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172640

Grants to Canada Published Writers for Financial Assistance During Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to published Canada writers for financial assistance during emergency situations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and receive an application. Funding is intended to provide professional writers w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181768

Grants to Québec Professional Artists for the Creation of New Work and Development of Artisti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Québec professional artists for the development of innovative art works and the promotion of artistic variety. Funding is intended to support new methodologies, encourage diversity of practices and new approaches to creation, research, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188298

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Writers for Emergency Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International writers for expenses related to emergencies. Funding is intended for writers of any citizenship based in America and for American writers living in foreign countries. Funding is also intended for a range of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188606

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals in the Music Industry for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International eligible individuals in the music industry to address emergency needs. Grant funds may be used to respond to urgent needs such as food, medical and dental expenses, transportation, and housing. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 188776

Grants to USA and Canada Entertainment-Sector Workers for Financial Assistance During Times of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada entertainment-sector workers for financial assistance during times of crisis. Funding is intended to address the financial needs of individuals and their families whose major source of income is from a craft related to production. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 189226

Grants to USA and Canada Comic Creators in Need for Financial Support and Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 189678

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Assist Childcare Centers in Financial Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations Bands in eligible regions for childcare centers that are in a financial emergency. Applicants are required to contact the funding source in order to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 195197

Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and Loans to Ontario businesses for business development activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to promote market expansion and respond to the imposition of US tariff...

GrantWatch ID#: 196387

Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses to Relocate Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Ontario businesses to expand operations in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to create new jobs and contribute to the economic development of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197540

Subsidies to British Columbia Early Childhood Education Facilities in Eligible Regions to Incr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Subsidies to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit early childhood education facilities in eligible regions to increase staff salaries. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to boost the number of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198683

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Households in Eligible Locations for Utility Assistance ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario households in eligible locations for utility assistance and energy-saving projects. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents with utility accounts that are in arrears, are at risk of disconnection, or are already dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 200768

Grants to Canada Organizations to Offset the Costs of Enrolling Children in Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations to offset the costs of enrolling children in sports programs. Funding is intended to help children in low-income families participate in a wide range of athletic activities. Eligible programs are long-term programs that involve physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201263

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Jewish Teenagers to Offset the Costs of Summer Programs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial Assistance of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada Jewish teenagers to offset the costs of summer programs in Israel. Funding is intended to assist Jewish high school students in participating in an impactful, transformative experience in Israel over the summe...

GrantWatch ID#: 201779

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty for Costs Related to Academic Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty affiliated with educational institutions for costs related to their studies. Funding is intended for individuals who are pursuing research within the liberal tradition. Priority will be given to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 204338

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Cover Medical Expenses for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals for medical expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible parents and caregivers cover the costs of medical care for individuals aged 21 or younger. Assistance may be requested in the following four categories: equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 208955

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals and Businesses for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210493

Grants to USA Black-Owned Small Businesses for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212113

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Provide Financial Assistance to Indivi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide financial assistance to individuals who adopt older pets. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to provide incentives to potential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213693

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to a Jewish Summer Camp

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214157

Grants to Nova Scotia Organizations to Obtain Insurance Coverage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible regions to help offset the cost of insurance. The purpose of the program is to encourage organizations to obtain insurance coverage and to facilitate the purchase of insuranc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214962

Grants to British Columbia Households for Rental Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants for British Columbia households and families for rental support. Funding is intended to assist low-income working families with monthly rent payments. Financial assistance is available for residents with at least one dependent child and an annual income of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215172
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