{"id":337,"date":"2022-10-19T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:10:38","slug":"government-grants-and-funding-for-a-not-for-profit-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/government-grants-and-funding-for-a-not-for-profit-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Grants and Funding For a Not for Profit Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally Published: Feb 16, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

We often have clients who ask us where to go to find grants or funding available to Not for Profit or charitable businesses.<\/p>\n

It is important to deal directly with the government regarding applying for Not for Profit or Charitable grants<\/p>\n

Ontario Grants<\/h3>\n

The Trillium Foundation
\n<\/strong>The business of the Trillium Foundation is to provide assistance to community-based initiatives by providing grants to community-based businesses that assist to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario. Every year, more than 3,000 applications are received, and over $110 million is awarded to some 1,300 public benefit sector organizations.
\nTrillium Foundation website<\/a><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Organizations
\n<\/strong>Makes grants available to organizations for costs directly associated with the delivery of programs and services that support women\u2019s safety and economic independence.
\nWomen\u2019s social and economic opportunity<\/a><\/p>\n

Accessibility Grants
\n<\/strong>The Province of Ontario provide grants to Not for Profit businesses assisting those with accessibility issues.
\nAge-friendly and accessibility grants<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ontario Sport and Recreational Community Fund
\n<\/strong>Provides grants to those organizations getting and keeping Ontarians active within the community.
\nMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall Grants Within Ontario<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Incorporating Your Not For Profit Business:<\/h3>\n

For you to be recognized as a Not for Profit organization requesting a grant with the Province of Ontario or with the federal government it is important for you to incorporate the business prior to applying for grants.<\/p>\n

If you would like to incorporate with us in the jurisdiction of Ontario, here is the link to do so:<\/p>\n

Ontario Not For Profit Incorporation<\/a><\/p>\n

If you would like to incorporate with us in the Canada or federal jurisdiction, here is the link to do so:<\/p>\n

Federal Not For Profit Incorporation<\/a><\/p>\n

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