We found 37 places in Toronto and the cities around it.
101 more serve all of Canada. They are on the Canada-wide list.
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Toronto residents 18 or older; Business running 6 months to 5 years; Already invested $1,250...
Deadline October 9, 2026closes todayAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Groups of 3+ Toronto residents, separate homes; Registered charities and non-profits; Making...
Deadline October 21, 2026in 12 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$5,000
You likely qualify if: Current Humber Polytechnic students; Each award sets its own rules.
Deadline October 29, 2026in 20 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Household income of $62,000 or less; Over 65, 60 to 64 on GIS, or on disability benefits;...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$200
You likely qualify if: Member of a non-profit co-op for 1 year or more; Household income $62,000 or less; A senior,...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Non-profit arts groups or collectives in Toronto; Not getting City of Toronto operating funding.
Deadline November 26, 2026in 48 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$3,000 a year
You likely qualify if: Full-time Canadian high school students; Final average of 86% or more; Starting...
Deadline February 16, 2027in 130 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students in grades 9 to 12; Living in a Pathways neighbourhood.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-787-6800Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Behind on rent or need a rental deposit; Low income and not on social assistance; Live in...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-924-2543Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: A Toronto-based artist, collective or organization; Artists: a professional with a history of...
Call 416-392-6800Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Up to $780
You likely qualify if: Behind on your electricity or gas bill and may be cut off; Low after-tax household income for...
Call 1-877-632-2727Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Youth in the Greater Toronto Area; Ages differ by program, from 11 to 24; Black Achievers:...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
$7,500 a year
You likely qualify if: Domestic applicants with 80% or more (automatic); Apply-for awards: anyone who applied to...
Automatic scholarship: no application.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Toronto residents aged 20 to 64; Low family income, after tax, under their limit; Ontario...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Families with a child under 6; At a licensed program enrolled in CWELCC.
No application and no deadline for the lower fee.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Up to $3,000
You likely qualify if: Regent Park TCHC tenant (or relocated), age 17+; In or entering college, university or...
The 2026 to 2027 round has closed: applications opened March 30, 2026 and closed May 7, 2026 in person and May 10, 2026 online.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-981-5500Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Families living in Toronto, or moving here; Children up to 12 years old; Each parent works,...
There is a waitlist, so apply as soon as possible.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: A nonprofit, grassroots or resident-led group; At least 3 group members; Group members live...
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Facing financial hardship; Open to all backgrounds.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-321-0909Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $250 a year
You likely qualify if: Live in the City of Toronto; Family faces money barriers; Up to $250 per child per year.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: An individual, not a business; On Ontario Works, ODSP, OAS with GIS, or CPP; Or monthly...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-212-6349Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Own property in Toronto; Cannot pay tax due to poverty or sickness.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Own a single-family to fourplex home in Toronto; Work done by a licensed contractor.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: The person died on Ontario Works or ODSP, or; Was a Toronto resident without enough money.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: You own, rent or have an interest in the property; Fire, damage, demolition or long repairs;...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in the City of Toronto; Low income, or a U of T full-time student.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-978-6447Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Low-income households in Toronto; At immediate risk of eviction.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Not enough money for basic living costs; Live in Toronto with status in Canada; Aged 18 or...
Next payment October 30, 2026in 21 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-888-999-1142Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $2,000
You likely qualify if: A project or event in and for Regent Park; Anyone from Regent Park can apply; Priority for...
The 2026 window was July 13 to August 7, for projects taking place from September 1 to December 31, and it is closed.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: In a family, civil or small claims case; Not acting for a business; Low household income or...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Full-time graduate student; Good academic standing; Unexpected financial emergency.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Toronto; Low income; Not on Ontario Works or ODSP.
Call 647-727-8988Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Toronto; Low income; On Ontario Works or ODSP: ask your caseworker.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $1,600 a year
You likely qualify if: Get Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance; Homeless, facing eviction or behind on rent...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-397-5550Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$20,000
You likely qualify if: High school applicants to U of T (automatic); Awards Profile: Canadian citizen, PR or...
Automatic awards need no form and are usually announced with your offer of admission.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
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These have closed for now. Many open again every year, so ask them when the next round opens. The way to reach each one is right there.
You likely qualify if: Professional artists, collectives, arts non-profits; Canadian citizen or permanent resident;...
Closed on October 6, 2026
See detailsChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Toronto resident-led or community groups; At least 3 members; Not individuals, non-profits or...
Closed on October 2, 2026
See detailsChecked on October 8, 2026
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