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Business Financing in Canada

Funding is a crucial element for any business looking to start, grow, or innovate. In addition to traditional options such as bank loans or relying on investors, there is a frequently underestimated alternative: grants. This detailed guide explores the various sources of grants available, as well as the financial services and sustainable funding strategies for businesses in Canada. By following the outlined steps, entrepreneurs can identify grants suited to their projects, whether they are government programs, innovation funds, or initiatives specifically targeting certain sectors. Grants are an advantageous solution, often non-repayable, allowing businesses to fund their projects without resorting to debt.

3510 opportunities available
Reciprocity Health Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Reciprocity Health Fund

Supports community health initiatives in specific regions
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia, Canada
Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Armel-Larochelle Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Armel-Larochelle Program

Supports community projects in rural areas of Chaudière-Appalaches
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program

Support for Toronto retail business growth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career Focus
Grant and FundingOpen

Career Focus

Supports mentored work experiences for highly skilled youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations

Support for developing and upgrading Laval tourism accommodations
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $35,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

Support for high-impact non-profits and charities in Toronto
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Ethnocultural Community Support Program (ECSP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ethnocultural Community Support Program (ECSP)

Supports cultural exchange activities and special initiatives.
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Fonds Développement La Mitis - PM 150
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds Développement La Mitis - PM 150

Supports municipal development projects and community impact
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
SCF Micro Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

SCF Micro Grants

Support for time-limited community projects and events
Ontario, Canada
Toronto Foundation - Free to Play
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Foundation - Free to Play

Support for outdoor play programs for children
Canada
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions

Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
Nova Scotia, Canada
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream

Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
Ontario, Canada
Original Peoples Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Original Peoples Investment Program

Supports development and revitalization of Indigenous art efforts
Quebec, Canada
Children, Youth & Families Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Children, Youth & Families Grants

Financial support for organizations serving children and families
Quebec, Canada
Safe Community First Responder Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Safe Community First Responder Program

Support for first responder safety readiness
Canada
Community Facility Enhancement Program – Large Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Community Facility Enhancement Program – Large Grants

Support for improving public community facilities
Alberta, Canada
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Coast Funds Economic Development Fund

Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
British Columbia, Canada
City Enrichment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

City Enrichment Fund

Funds projects in Hamilton across multiple sectors
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
CALQ —Creation
Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ —Creation

Financial support for artistic creation and development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Work Commissioning Assistance Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Work Commissioning Assistance Grant

Matching funds for commissioning new musical works from SOCAN members
Quebec, Canada
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)

Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
British Columbia, Canada
Creative County Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Creative County Grant Program

Support for local arts, culture, and heritage projects in Lambton County.
Canada
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming

Supports professional arts festivals and presenter organizations
Quebec, Canada
Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
British Columbia, Canada

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Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund

Supports local charitable capital and pilot initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)

Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant

Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
British Columbia, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund
Grant and FundingClosed

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund

Supports environmental projects in the Sea to Sky Corridor
Canada
Mécénat Placements Culture
Grant and FundingOpen

Mécénat Placements Culture

Supports sustainable fundraising initiatives and regional collaboration
Quebec, Canada
Event & Organization Sponsorship
Grant and FundingOpen

Event & Organization Sponsorship

Community sponsorship for sports, arts, and entrepreneurship
Saskatchewan, Canada
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant

Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
New Brunswick, Canada
Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund

Supports mental health programs through community grants
Quebec, Canada
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Documentary + Factual Development Fund

Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
British Columbia, Canada
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants

Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Museums Assistance Program - Collections Management
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Collections Management

Supports collections management improvements in museums
Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

Advances digital health research into innovation
Alberta, Canada
Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund

Supports habitat conservation and ecological projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program

Support for tourism knowledge and expertise initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Winkler Community Foundation - Darlene Gale Peters Endowment Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Winkler Community Foundation - Darlene Gale Peters Endowment Fund Grants

Supports health education and community health programs
Canada
Northern Youth Cultural Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Youth Cultural Fund

Supporting youth-focused cultural programs with up to $5,000 funding.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Aging in Motion (AIM):  Transportation Supports & Innovations Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Aging in Motion (AIM): Transportation Supports & Innovations Enhancement Grant

Funding supports transportation projects for vulnerable seniors to meet daily and health needs.
Canada
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment

Support for mobility demonstration projects
Quebec, Canada
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Export Marketing Assistance Program

Funding for export-focused activities
Ontario, Canada
Community Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program

Provides unrestricted operating funding for community arts organizations
Alberta, Canada
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1

Cost-shared support for agricultural water infrastructure
British Columbia, Canada
ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program

Provides travel support for disability sport athletes
British Columbia, Canada
Civil Society - Strengthening Civic Space
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Society - Strengthening Civic Space

Supports civil society advocacy and research efforts
Quebec, Canada

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Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Equipment and Technology Advancement Program

Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Community Environment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Community Environment Fund

Funding for community environmental restoration projects
Canada
2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund

Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical health
Canada
Tourism Development Program (TDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Development Program (TDP)

Supports Saskatchewan tourism businesses in expansion and experience development
Saskatchewan, Canada
Looking Forward Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Looking Forward Grants

Supports organizational change for arts organizations in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Facilities
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Facilities

Financial support for heritage development and renovation activities
Canada
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Investing in Women's Futures
Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Women's Futures

Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
Ontario, Canada
Social Meals Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Meals Enhancement Grant

Supports social engagement and nutritious meal services for seniors.
British Columbia, Canada
Nutrien Building Stronger Communities Together
Grant and FundingOpen

Nutrien Building Stronger Communities Together

Supports local community projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
TD FEF Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

TD FEF Grants

Financial support for community environmental projects and green initiatives.
Quebec, Canada
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Grant and FundingClosed

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Program Funds
Grant and FundingOpen

Program Funds

Supports faith-based community projects and educational activities
Canada
Community Boost
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Boost

Funding and partnership support for local non-profits
Ontario, Canada
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
Alberta, Canada
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Mineral Exploration Program

Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence

Funding for strategic scientific research in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Stewardship Seed Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Stewardship Seed Funding

Seed funding for watershed stewardship and stream enhancement projects
British Columbia, Canada
Intercultural Conversations
Grant and FundingClosed

Intercultural Conversations

Supports theatre projects that promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Quebec, Canada
Research & Sector-Building Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Research & Sector-Building Grants

Supports equity-focused research and sector-building activities
Canada
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Community Vitality Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Vitality Grant

Financial support for community-focused projects in the region
Canada

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Early Child Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Early Child Development

Supports initiatives to promote early childhood development and education
Quebec, Canada
Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects

Supports projects combating poverty and social exclusion
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants

Support for community service projects and capacity building
British Columbia, Canada
Community Funding Program - Capital Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Funding Program - Capital Funding

Supports capital improvements for community and social service projects
Quebec, Canada
Outdoor Play
Grant and FundingOpen

Outdoor Play

Supports activities promoting outdoor play opportunities for children
Canada
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future

Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Junior Mining Assistance Program

Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels
Quebec, Canada
Youth and the Environment
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth and the Environment

Supports youth-led innovative environmental projects
Quebec, Canada
Affordable Community Housing Program & Accelerator Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Affordable Community Housing Program & Accelerator Fund

Supports early-phase development of community housing projects
Canada
Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants

Supports local charitable programs and community projects
Ontario, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Grant and FundingArchived

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Alberta, Canada
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fabulous Festivals and Events Program

Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
British Columbia, Canada
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)

Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)

Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Self-Employment Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Self-Employment Program

Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Yukon, Canada
Annual Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Annual Capital Grants

Annual draw-down support for Regional Council capital
Canada
Energy Innovation Program — Battery Industry Acceleration
Grant and FundingClosed

Energy Innovation Program — Battery Industry Acceleration

Supports technologies accelerating Canada's battery value chain decarbonization
Canada
Professional Development Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Professional Development Grant

Supports arts professionals' training and education activities in Canada.
Quebec, Canada
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Funding for B.C. magazine publishers' market travel
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists

Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Public Art Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Public Art Grants

Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Grant and FundingArchived

OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating

Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
Ontario, Canada

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