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Explore grants, tax credits, loans, wage subsidies, and other funding programs available to Canadian businesses and organizations. Browse by province, funding type, industry, project objective, legal structure, or audience to find options that fit your plans.
12,350
Total programs
3,571
Open programs
+$29.1B
In program value
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Funding updates
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| Date | Event | Program | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New | Canada-wide | ||
New | Parental Support MeasureCanada-wide | Canada-wide | |
New | Canada-wide | ||
New | Quebec | ||
New | Canada-wide | ||
New | Quebec | ||
Updated | Canada Greener Homes GrantNatural Resources Canada support pages for Canada Greener Homes now show a new program status and deadline language, with contact details removed from several pages.Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia | |
Updated | Compensation for Illness or InjuryThe Rates page now shows higher maximum amounts for Canadian Forces Income Support and War Veterans Allowance, with the quarterly adjustment moving from July 1 to October 1.Canada-wide | Canada-wide | |
Updated | International GrantsThe application page now shows the 2027 funding cycle with updated round deadlines and new submission instructions, including a Word copy by email.Canada-wide | Canada-wide | |
Updated | Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security ProgramThe Funding Opportunities page now shows the NDC Fellowship as closed with next steps in September 2026, and the Collaborative Networks page adds a new 2026 funded network section.Canada-wide | Canada-wide | |
Updated | Women's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)The WCPP Grant page now says applications are closed and will reopen in 2027 instead of listing the March 5–April 26, 2026 window.Ontario | Ontario | |
Updated | Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit RebatesThe eligible product list and terms-and-conditions PDF were updated, and the qualifying equipment list now reflects different eligible RTU models and capacities.British Columbia | British Columbia | |
Updated | Innovate Niagara — Start-up VisaThe IMM 5759 Start-up Business Class guide now shows a pause notice and adds more detailed qualifying-business and commitment rules.Ontario | Ontario | |
Updated | Pivot to Grow loanThe Pivot to Grow Loan page now shows an availability end date of March 31, 2027 and a $400M program envelope cap.Canada-wide | Canada-wide | |
Closes | Starter Company PlusOntario | Ontario | |
Closes | Ontario | ||
Closes | Ontario | ||
Opens | CSM Network ProgramQuebec | Quebec | |
Closes | Canada-wide | ||
Closes | Alberta | ||
Closes | Ontario |
How helloDarwin keeps funding information current
helloDarwin follows official funding sources, detects meaningful changes and refreshes the affected program details so businesses can search a consistent bilingual directory.
Official pages and program documents
Each listing is built from the funder’s official program page and relevant public documents, including guidelines, application guides and forms. Source URLs remain linked to the program so requirements can be checked at their origin.
A refresh engine that tracks changes
The helloDarwin refresh engine revisits tracked sources on a priority-based schedule, stores new snapshots and compares them with earlier versions. When it detects a meaningful change, it refreshes the affected program status, deadlines, funding terms, eligibility or application steps.
How program status is determined
Open means the current intake accepts applications. Opening soon means an intake is scheduled within the next month; closing soon means the current intake is scheduled to end within the next month. Closed means no active or near-term intake is listed.
Directory guidance, official rules
Directory filters and Funding Explorer help compare and shortlist programs; they do not confirm eligibility or approval. The funding organization’s current page and program documents remain the final authority for deadlines, available funding and application requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
These answers explain how to navigate the directory and interpret its listings. Eligibility and program details should always be confirmed with the official funding organization.
What is the difference between the funding directory, program pages and funding-organization pages?
The funding directory is for discovery: browse opportunities by province, funding type, project, industry or audience. Program pages explain one specific opportunity, while funding-organization pages group programs offered by a government department, agency or other funder. Start with the directory if you do not know a program’s name; use a program page when evaluating a known opportunity.
Where should I start if my business fits several funding categories?
Start with the location where the project will take place, because province or region can be a determining eligibility condition. Then narrow the search by project objective and funding type, followed by industry, legal structure and audience. These categories guide your search; they are not eligibility decisions.
Why can the same funding program appear in more than one directory?
Many programs support multiple industries, audiences, projects or regions. A program may therefore appear along several relevant browsing paths without representing a different opportunity. Each path leads to the same underlying program and official eligibility rules.
Does finding a program here mean my business is eligible?
No. Directory placement and Funding Explorer ranking indicate potential relevance, not confirmed eligibility or approval. Verify the applicant type, location, eligible costs, project dates, funding-stacking rules and current intake status before committing expenses.
How should a business operating in several provinces search for funding?
Review the national directory and each province where the business or project has eligible operations. Some programs consider the head office; others assess the facility, project location, job creation or expected benefits. Follow the program’s official eligibility language rather than assuming one provincial listing applies everywhere.
What should I do if a helloDarwin program page differs from the funder’s website?
Use the official funder page as the source of truth, especially for application status, deadlines, funding amounts and eligibility. Program details can change between directory updates, so review the linked official page and current program documents before applying or committing expenses.