- Eligible Funding
- Up to 8% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Small Business Grants and Funding in Ontario
Explore grants, loans and tax credits for Ontario small businesses. Start with your project and check how the funder defines business size and an Ontario presence. Then compare eligible costs, when you can start spending and how much you need to cover yourself.
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141 programs
- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario tax relief for SR&ED spending- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenREGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Support for business scale-up and productivity- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Support for business growth in eastern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : November 3, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
Ontario, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Support for regional business and community growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : November 3, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
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Grant and FundingOpenRegional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains- Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario — Pivot projects
Funding for Northern Ontario pivot projects that improve productivity, diversify markets or strengthen supply chains in response to tariff impacts.- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses- Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRegional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Supporting homebuilding innovation in Northern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenOCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRegional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario — Pivot projects
Project funding for tariff-affected southern Ontario businesses to improve productivity, diversify markets and strengthen supply chains.- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Supports retail digital transformation with digital tools- Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenCanada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Funding for employer-led employee training- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2026
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : October 19, 2026 · Closing date : March 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Supports innovative technology projects in Northern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpenNRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Material emissions testing for Canadian industries- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenOVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
EV technology development and validation support- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- From $20 to $75
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Program
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenAmended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Orléans redevelopment projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada- Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenBusiness Development Grant Program
Supports investment projects in Windsor- Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCareer-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for precision metalworking placements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : July 6, 2026 · Closing date : April 12, 2027
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Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Refundable credit for Ontario co-op student placements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportOpenCommunitech — ElevateIP
IP support for Canadian startups- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures Network of Canada
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Repayable financing for small businesses and social enterprises- Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Financial support after a natural disaster- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Timeline
- Closing date : January 18, 2027
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- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : October 13, 2026 · Closing date : January 19, 2027
Ontario, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Business support network across Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada - Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGeneral Business Loans
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingOpenIndustrial Community Improvement Plan
Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion- Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenInnovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
National accelerator for women and nonbinary scale-ups- Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $12,000
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business BuyoutCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Guelph, Ontario, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpenMaRS — Supply AI
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenNADF Financing
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program
Defence sector support for Northern Ontario SMEs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
North Bay, Ontario, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Ontario home energy support to lower utility bills- Eligible Funding
- From $20 to $12,000 · Up to 23% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership support for local labour market issues- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Regional tax credit for business investment- Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $90,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for Ontario beer manufacturers- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCs- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturers- Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Co-investment for mobility technology development- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN Research and Development (R&D) Partnership Fund – Stream 1
Ontario mobility innovation partnership support- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercialization
Ontario, Canada - Platform
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- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenRenfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing
Business financing for local companies- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Ontario co-investment for automotive technology commercialization- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenRural Economic Development Program – Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism (CIP Financial Incentive Program)
Funding for rural business and agri-tourism growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Save on Energy Peak Perks Program
Smart thermostat rewards for Ontario participants- Eligible Funding
- From $20 to $75
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects- Eligible Funding
- Up to 49% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : November 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSouthern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Innovative business financing for growth-focused SMEs- Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $500,000
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ottawa, Peterborough, Toronto, Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenToronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpenTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpenVenture Growth & Corporate Innovation
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : January 17, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenWTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
Leadership program for AI transformation- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Types of eligible projects
- Digital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : May 16, 2022
Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpenClosing Soon
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) and Smart Mobility Stream 2
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : November 6, 2026 · Closing date : November 30, 2026
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Grant and FundingClosedInnovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Support for regional economic growth in Eastern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : October 20, 2027 · Closing date : January 11, 2028
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedDigital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Digital transformation support for Ontario businesses- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedZensurance Small Business Grant
Helps Canadian small businesses thrive and grow- Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
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Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedBetter Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedBusiness Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street
Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, CanadaFind funding programs for small businesses in Ontario that fit your project
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- Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCanada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosedCatalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
City of Toronto — Trade Accelerator Program Micro-Grant
Supports export-ready businesses expanding into international markets- Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCME’s Technology Investment Program
Direct financial assistance for manufacturers in Southern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
Never miss an opportunity.
Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears. - Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)
Funding for community placemaking projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal
Supports private property and public realm improvements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity
Supports private-sector property improvements and redevelopment- Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada Get grants for small businesses in Ontario for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Online store support for Ontario businesses and artists- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
- Types of eligible projects
- Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure. - Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Funding for export-focused activities- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Expert AdviceClosedGrow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)
Mentorship support for Ontario agri-food innovators- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Market expansion support for agri-food businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedi.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Questions about small-business funding in Ontario
Ontario presence, business size, project fit, eligible costs, and funding mechanisms.
How is a small business defined for Ontario funding?
There is no single definition across all programs. A funder may use employee count, annual revenue, ownership, independence, legal structure, sector, or its own small and medium-sized enterprise threshold. Confirm both the measurement rule and the date on which the business must satisfy it.
Must a small business be incorporated in Ontario?
Not always. Some funders focus on an operating site, employees, project location, or expected benefits in Ontario, while others require incorporation, tax registration, or a permanent establishment. Confirm the exact geographic condition, the evidence required, and the date on which the business must satisfy it before assuming that an Ontario address is sufficient.
How do Ontario presence and small-business status interact?
A business must satisfy the applicable Ontario connection and the funder’s small-business definition when both are required. Ontario presence may concern operations, employees, project activity, or benefits, while business size may be measured through revenue, headcount, ownership, or independence. Meeting one condition does not establish the other, so assess both before project costs and timing.
What project information should an Ontario small business prepare?
Prepare the business objective, Ontario project location, work plan, supplier estimates, cost breakdown, financing plan, and measurable outcomes. Separate hiring, research, equipment, construction, or expansion work streams so each funding opportunity can be assessed against the activities and expenses it actually supports. Identify which facts are confirmed and which remain estimates.
Are Ontario small-business funding options always non-repayable grants?
No. Support can include grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, loans, capital, research access, and other mechanisms. Compare cash-flow timing, repayment terms, claim procedures, applicant contributions, security, and reporting obligations before deciding whether a mechanism fits the business and project. A larger nominal contribution may still be unsuitable if its timing or obligations create financing pressure.
Which costs should an Ontario small business compare carefully?
Compare labour, contractors, equipment, software, materials, travel, construction, and overhead only where they are relevant to the project. Each program defines eligible dates, procurement, related-party transactions, taxes, and applicant contributions differently, so a cost accepted by one funder cannot be assumed eligible under another program. Confirm commitments made before approval as a separate risk.
When should an Ontario small business consider Canada-wide funding?
Canada-wide funding may be relevant when the project is not limited to Ontario, the business operates in several provinces, or the funder accepts Ontario activity without a province-specific stream. Ontario-focused support deserves priority when the operating site, employees, investment, or expected benefits must remain in the province. In both cases, confirm the small-business definition separately.
Should an Ontario small business start with federal or provincial funding?
Start with the project, not the order of government. Federal support may target a sector, technology, export activity, hiring need, or regional outcome. Ontario programs may focus on work performed, spending, jobs, or benefits in the province. Check which location rule applies to the applicant and the project site. A business can compare both levels when each one supports a different part of the same plan.
When should a new Ontario business use startup funding guidance instead?
Use startup guidance when the central question is launching the business, validating an early offer, or reaching the first commercial milestone. Small-business funding becomes more relevant once the applicant can describe an operating company and a defined project. A young company may need both types of support. Its age alone does not decide the fit; the project stage, eligible work, revenue evidence, and financial capacity matter too.
What should be confirmed before an Ontario small business commits project costs?
Confirm the eligible-cost period, required approvals, applicant contribution, payment method, and whether a signed contract or deposit would make an expense ineligible. Build the budget from quotes and internal estimates, then identify which costs must proceed even without support. Keep a dated record of decisions and assumptions. The current official guide controls, so verify it before ordering equipment, hiring, or starting supplier work.
How can a small business compare repayable and non-repayable support?
Compare usable value and obligations. A grant may cover only selected costs and require claims after spending. A loan may finance a broader purchase but create repayment, security, and cash-flow commitments. Tax support can arrive much later. Model the amount received, timing, owner contribution, repayment, reporting, and an approval-delay scenario. The strongest option is the one the business can deliver responsibly, not automatically the non-repayable one.
Which evidence can an Ontario small business prepare before applying?
Gather a project description, dated budget, supplier quotes, relevant financial statements, and evidence of the business need. Add approvals, permits, or partner commitments that affect delivery. Each document should support a specific assumption about cost, timing, capacity, or the intended result. The current official guide determines which records are mandatory and the format in which they must be submitted.