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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
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4
Grant and FundingArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports market access and procurement for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
  • 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants

OTF
Funding for community infrastructure and equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Tourisme Baie-James
Supports tourism development in Baie-James region of Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
CIHR Health Research Collaboration
Grant and FundingOpen

CIHR Health Research Collaboration

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding to collaborate on health research
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Luke Charpentier Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Luke Charpentier Memorial Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports Yellowknife studies and community benefit projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Martin Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Martin Fund

Hamilton Community Foundation
Supports initiatives for seniors' well-being and mental health
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Strengthen domestic agriculture by funding workforce development strategies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Podium Mines
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Podium Mines

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Open Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Open Grants

Hamilton Community Foundation
Supports projects in community development and sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Export Market Access Program (EMAP)

LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
ProVision Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ProVision Fund

Pacific Mountain Region - The United Church of Canada
Support for church-related community projects and ministries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Enhancement Employment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Enhancement Employment Program

Department of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports short-term employment and regional development activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)

Government of Alberta
Large-scale project grants for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50 $
  • Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates for energy efficient upgrades in affordable multifamily housing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
SK Arts
Grant and FundingOpen

SK Arts

Saskatchewan Arts Board
Provides community arts funding and project support in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places
Grant and FundingOpen

National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places

Parks Canada
Support for heritage site preservation and maintenance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services

Government of Manitoba
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Strengthens international capacity to combat transnational and organized crime
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

MRC des Appalaches
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

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INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

INOVAIT Pilot Fund

INOVAIT Canada
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 3333% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta — Value-Added Program

Government of Alberta
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Grant and FundingClosed

BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program

Innovate BC
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
  • From $300 to $150,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Grant and FundingClosed

Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Grants for organizations promoting the arts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Game Changer Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Game Changer Grant

Fredericton Community Foundation Inc.
Startup support for innovative community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases
Grant and FundingClosed

Matane — Grant programs for eco-friendly purchases

City of Matane
Financial support for eco-friendly and sustainable product purchases
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rosemary’s Pantry Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Rosemary’s Pantry Grant

Fredericton Community Foundation Inc.
Support for innovative youth hunger solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports projects enhancing wildlife habitats and biodiversity in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta artists' visual arts and new media projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Foster regional, national, and international opportunities for B.C. artists, enhancing exposure and mobility across artistic disciplines
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $700,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grants

Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Support for organizations addressing social issues in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants

Dufferin Community Foundation
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for producers to improve and expand water storage and irrigation infrastructure aimed at enhancing agricultural water supply, efficiency, and sustainability.
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Child Sexual Abuse Programme
Grant and FundingOpen

Child Sexual Abuse Programme

Oak Foundation
Supports initiatives to end child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $7,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia

Government of Canada
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Mineral Exploration Program

Government of Yukon
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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AFA — Summer School Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Summer School Project Funding

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports Alberta nonprofits delivering residence-based summer arts training for youth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports growth through agri-food innovation and efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada Music Fund - New Musical Works Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Music Fund - New Musical Works Component

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Funding for Canadian sound recordings production and promotion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Grant and FundingOpen

Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

Government of Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia employers with workforce training for innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
CKNW Kids' Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

CKNW Kids' Fund

CKNW Orphans' Fund
Support for childrens programs and special projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Cinespace Technician Roster
Grant and FundingOpen

Cinespace Technician Roster

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant

City of Kawartha Lakes
Provides operational support to cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Grant and FundingArchived

INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage

Government of Ontario
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
EV ChargeON Program
Grant and FundingClosed

EV ChargeON Program

Government of Ontario
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
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 Climate
Annual Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Annual Capital Grants

The Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation
Annual draw-down support for Regional Council capital
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses

MRC de Bonaventure
Non-repayable contributions and loans supporting local entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture Quest
Grant and FundingOpen

Culture Quest

Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Supports Yukon artists with funding for cultural projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Turn to excellence!
Grant and FundingClosed

Turn to excellence!

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations

Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Supports operational costs of established cultural organizations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Emerging Farmers Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Emerging Farmers Award

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,500 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Strong Neighbourhood Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Strong Neighbourhood Grants

City of Kelowna
Financial support for resident-led neighborhood projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Grant and FundingClosed

RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Enhance Alberta's irrigation productivity, efficiency, and environmental stewardship
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — French-language edition – how it works

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes

The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Funding for ecosystem conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Canada.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Government of Ontario
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CALQ — Professional Development
Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Professional Development

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual funding for Alberta non-profits producing performing arts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Support Fund for Accessibility Costs
Grant and FundingClosed

Support Fund for Accessibility Costs

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Community Radio
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Community Radio

Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Financial support for community radio organizations funding operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CultivART program – organization component
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

CultivART program – organization component

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Paid mentored internships for emerging Indigenous arts workers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Grant and FundingClosed

Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports aquatic habitat conservation, restoration, and improvement projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion or resource-pooling
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion or resource-pooling

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Support for environmentally responsible cultural projects and resource-pooling
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Project Grants for Organizations

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Support for one-off professional artistic projects
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  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Education and awareness project funding – clean transportation and clean fuels
Grant and FundingClosed

Education and awareness project funding – clean transportation and clean fuels

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for awareness and education of clean transportation options.
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Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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Fiscal Sponsorship
Grant and FundingClosed

Fiscal Sponsorship

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Enables approved fundraising with simplified donation administration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
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Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
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  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
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Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

City of Vancouver
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
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  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ocean Supercluster
Grant and FundingArchived

Ocean Supercluster

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Supports Indigenous arts creation and organizational development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company

Tourisme Baie-James
Financial aid for sustainable digital growth in tourism
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

City of Ottawa
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)

Transport Canada (TC)
Boating Safety Contribution Program promotes boating safety and research
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Grant and FundingClosed

Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Foster collaborative research and innovation in Quebec's critical and strategic mineral sectors, positioning the region as a global leader
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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