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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.

4389 opportunities available
Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund

Huronia Community Foundation
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Literacy Exchange Program

Innovation Canada
Funding for digital literacy initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Grant and FundingArchived

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

Tourisme Baie-James
Financial support for sustainable tourism development in Baie-James
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

Alberta Innovates
Apply for the Water Innovation Program to secure funding for sustainable water solutions!
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario Arts Council
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Arts Council

OAC, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Supports arts activities and disciplines in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for disability inclusion and accessibility
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Grant and FundingClosed

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Agricultural Insurance
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Insurance

Government of New Brunswick
Agricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
FRWIP — Small Dams
Grant and FundingOpen

FRWIP — Small Dams

Government of Saskatchewan
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) offers a 50% rebate on eligible costs for developing sustainable water sources in agriculture, up to $75,000.
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

Toronto Community Foundation
Support for high-impact non-profits and charities in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Rail Safety Improvement Program - Public Education and Awareness (E&A)
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Safety Improvement Program - Public Education and Awareness (E&A)

Transport Canada (TC)
Funds public education and awareness initiatives for rail safety
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
FRWIP — Water Development Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

FRWIP — Water Development Projects

Government of Saskatchewan
Supports sustainable agricultural water infrastructure development in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Toronto Foundation - Free to Play
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Foundation - Free to Play

Toronto Community Foundation
Support for outdoor play programs for children
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Indigenous Services Canada
Supports Indigenous-led community safety and well-being projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Youth Take Charge Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth Take Charge Program

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports youth-led projects across key thematic areas
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Grant and FundingOpen

Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Money for artists’ professional development 
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Level Up Local
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Level Up Local

Accelerate Okanagan
Support for small business digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Air Curtain
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Air Curtain

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Incentives for installing air curtain systems in gas-heated buildings
Eligible Funding
  • From $400 to $10,500
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Community Partnership Program (Employment)
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnership Program (Employment)

Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports employment preparation and retention efforts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Taking action for wildlife
Grant and FundingClosed

Taking action for wildlife

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
David S. Howes Fund Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

David S. Howes Fund Grants Program

Niagara Community Foundation
Financial support for community and education projects in Niagara
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Innovation Ecosystem Projects Program for Oceanic Business Growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingArchived

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities

Tourisme Baie-James
Supports sustainable tourism development in the Baie-James region
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

Alberta Innovates
Funds Alberta tech firms for in-house research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

Alberta Innovates
Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 26% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • From $400 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Sundance Native Lab 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Sundance Native Lab 2025

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Year-long fellowship supporting emerging Indigenous Canadian filmmakers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Grant and FundingClosed

Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

Lactech
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Program supports pre-development of Quebec literary adaptations for TV
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Government of New Brunswick
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife-related crop and livestock losses
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $35,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund

Government of Nunavut
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CME’s Technology Investment Program

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Assists Ontario manufacturers with technology investment grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Grant and FundingClosed

Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ascension competition
Grant and FundingClosed

Ascension competition

Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingArchived

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

Tourisme Baie-James
Supports tourism events fostering economic and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Screen BC Short Film Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Screen BC Short Film Award

Creative BC
Supports emerging filmmakers in developing creative short film projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund

Government of Prince Edward Island
Support for francophone culture in PEI
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives

Government of Alberta
Funding for local priority transportation infrastructure projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Supporting the Charitable and Nonprofit Sector
Grant and FundingOpen

Supporting the Charitable and Nonprofit Sector

The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF)
Support for organizations promoting philanthropy and nonprofit capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

Government of New Brunswick
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Strengthening community organizations’ skills for regional economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Employee Training Program
Grant and Fundingnull

Employee Training Program

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 13,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative

Government of Ontario
Enhance meat processing capacity through equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Grant and FundingClosed

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports international business tourism events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
First Nations Land Management
Grant and FundingOpen

First Nations Land Management

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity
Grant and FundingOpen

Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions
Supports projects related to hydrogen ecosystem and standards development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Mini-Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Mini-Grants Program

Niagara Community Foundation
Provides funding for small community projects and organizational development
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ecosystem Services Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ecosystem Services Grant Program

Government of Alberta
Supports conservation of ecosystem services on Alberta private lands
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Reaching Home program
Grant and FundingOpen

Reaching Home program

Region of Peel
Supports homelessness prevention and reduction efforts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Livestock Price Insurance Program

Livestock Price Insurance Program (LPI)
Protection against decreases in livestock prices in western Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CMF — Iteration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Iteration Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Digital Health Sandbox
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Health Sandbox

Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
HIV Community Wellness Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

HIV Community Wellness Initiative

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Funding for community-led HIV prevention and support activities in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Supports community events for overdose awareness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals

Transport Canada (TC)
Zero-Emission Trucking Program funds eco-friendly transportation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
CFI — Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

CFI — Innovation Fund

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
CFI Innovation Fund supports research infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NovaScience Program - Call for projects: Support for the position of innovation and marketing manager
Grant and FundingOpen

NovaScience Program - Call for projects: Support for the position of innovation and marketing manager

Quebec Ministry of Economics and Innovation
Supports creation of innovation management positions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Gender Equity Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Gender Equity Grant

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Funds community projects advancing gender equity across the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Development Fund — Tier 3

Government of Yukon
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Quebec animation series prototyping support for young audiences
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
United Way East Ontario - Community Fund Call for Proposals
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way East Ontario - Community Fund Call for Proposals

United Way/Centraide Ottawa
Funding for community projects in East Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Brian Bronfman Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Brian Bronfman Family Foundation

The Edward Bronfman Family Foundation
Support for practical applied peace initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)

City of Vancouver
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Money to train existing and new employees in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Grant and FundingArchived

Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral

City of Ottawa
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations

Alberta Innovates
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Open Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Open Innovation Program

Government of British Columbia
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

Government of Ontario
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Environmental Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Environmental Grants Program

Niagara Community Foundation
Supports community environmental projects in Niagara region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals

Province of British Columbia
Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant

BC Sport Agency
Provides one-time funding for amateur sport organizations recovery
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants to create Nunavut short films
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
ViaSport - Hosting BC
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Hosting BC

BC Sport Agency
Supports community and sporting event hosting in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption
Grant and FundingArchived

Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption

Ivado Labs
Supports Quebec businesses integrating AI to boost productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Accelerate HER PEI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Accelerate HER PEI

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

OTF
Support for existing successful community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation Growth Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation Growth Program

Government of Manitoba
Funding for Innovative Projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
D
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Discretionary funds

Fondation Béati
Flexible support for urgent, innovative community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Reserve Land and Environment Management Program

Government of Canada
Supports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Barb Bromley Fund for Seniors and Elders
Grant and FundingClosed

Barb Bromley Fund for Seniors and Elders

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Support for seniors and Elders community needs
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Capacity Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capacity Grants

First West Foundation
Supports organizational development activities and infrastructure needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program

Creative BC
Supports Indigenous filmmakers' early project development in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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