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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
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Grant and FundingArchived

BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit

Government of the Northwest Territories
Flexible financial support helping NWT businesses start, grow, and thrive
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Strategic Initiatives Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Initiatives Grants

Niagara Community Foundation
Supports community projects addressing regional needs and collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Créavenir
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Créavenir

Desjardins
Help for entrepreneurs 18 to 39 who can't get financing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Digital Strategy Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Digital Strategy Fund

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports organizations in developing and advancing digital strategies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Première Ovation - Music
Grant and FundingOpen

Première Ovation - Music

Quebec City
Supports activities for emerging artists' distribution and professional development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants

Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Supports community projects with matching funding up to $75,000.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms

Canadian Heritage
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Climate Innovation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Climate Innovation Grant Program

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Supports local climate mitigation and innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports Quebec agricultural fairs hosting provincial livestock judging finals
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 95,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC)
Supports extracurricular activities and parent engagement in B.C. schools
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)

Transport Canada (TC)
Supports Indigenous engagement in marine transportation development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière Golf Tournament
Grant and FundingOpen

APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière Golf Tournament

APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière
Supports community construction and renovation projects in Mauricie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financial support for social economy enterprise capitalization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Springboard Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Springboard Grant

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Capacity-building support for environmental projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Supports innovative multidisciplinary ALS research teams
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation

Kids at Risk
Support for community programs empowering at-risk youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Touring Artist Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Touring Artist Fund

Government of Yukon
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative

Government of Ontario
The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC)
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Development program — Prequalified stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Development program — Prequalified stream

Telefilm Canada
Financing for feature film production companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Grant and FundingOpen

ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts

Art Starts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Professional cultural organizations - Outdoor exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen

Professional cultural organizations - Outdoor exhibitions

Quebec City
Support for outdoor artistic and heritage exhibitions.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
Grant and FundingClosed

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

AsterX
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

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AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Age Better Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Age Better Grants

HelpAge Canada
Support community services and programs for older adults
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Professional cultural organizations - Mise en valeur du patrimoine par les arts
Grant and FundingClosed

Professional cultural organizations - Mise en valeur du patrimoine par les arts

Quebec City
Supports innovative heritage appreciation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Funding and business support for women entrepreneurs in PEI
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOGEC
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

INNOGEC

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
P
Grant and FundingOpen

Programme de subventions communautaires

Town of Antigonish
Support for community-led services and local programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

ventureLAB
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships

UFA Rural Communities Foundation
Funding for community-focused agricultural projects and initiatives.
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Rural Communities Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Rural Communities Grant

UFA Rural Communities Foundation
Provides funding for physical assets to support rural community development.
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects

Government of Canada
Money for transit solutions in rural and remote communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Reshaping Energy Systems
Grant and FundingClosed

Reshaping Energy Systems

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

Government of the Northwest Territories
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Support rural revitalization in Vallée-de-l'Or region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
St. John Ambulance Mental Health Literacy Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

St. John Ambulance Mental Health Literacy Grant

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
Supports mental health education through training courses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Development Program (BDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program (BDP)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
MusiCounts - MusiCounts Slaight Family Foundation Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MusiCounts - MusiCounts Slaight Family Foundation Innovation Fund

Music Education Charity of Canada
Supports schools in enhancing their music programs
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program

Government of Yukon
Yukon business loan guarantee
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Grant and FundingArchived

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects

Government of Ontario
Supports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Fund for Support for Access
Grant and FundingOpen

Fund for Support for Access

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports accessibility measures for funded arts projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OMIF — Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Live Music

Government of Ontario
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Stait Family Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Stait Family Fund

Canada Gives Foundation (cg)
Supports charities in education, health, and social services across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Fund for the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Fund for the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Support for professional arts market and audience access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

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Support Policy For Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Support Policy For Businesses

City of Trois-Rivières
Grants for business expansion and start-up projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Certification support for Quebec's designations and valorized terms
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Ontario Genomics
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $6,000,000
  • Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund
Grant and FundingClosed

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Society
Supports environmental projects in the Sea to Sky Corridor
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1

Agriculture for Life
Promote Alberta agriculture career awareness and opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
2 Billion Trees Program
Grant and FundingClosed

2 Billion Trees Program

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for tree-planting projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Sport Support Program - Community Sport for All Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Sport Support Program - Community Sport for All Initiative

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports community sports initiatives for under-represented groups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Grant and Vibrancy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Grant and Vibrancy Fund

Municipality of Lambton Shores
Financial support for community projects and events in Lambton Shores
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Sport Support Program - National Multisport Services Organization
Grant and FundingClosed

Sport Support Program - National Multisport Services Organization

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Funding for national sport organizations supporting sport programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Dance Creation Residency
Grant and FundingClosed

Dance Creation Residency

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Dance Creation Residency offers technical support for Montréal artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Programme de traitement des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage (PTMOBC)
Grant and FundingOpen

Programme de traitement des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage (PTMOBC)

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports organic waste treatment infrastructure and residential collection equipment
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant

SPRA
Supports initiatives to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary living
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports creation, presentation, and development of northern Ontario arts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Light Reflecting Materials Program

Government of British Columbia
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Grant and FundingOpen

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 28,000,000 $
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived

NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for hiring student research assistants in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Community Food Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Food Fund

Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Agri-food Funding
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Agri-food Funding

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Financial support for agricultural techno-economic profiles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program

City of Ottawa
Supports major capital improvements for parks and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Grant and FundingOpen

Impact Canada Challenge Hub

Impact Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Training and Career Support Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Training and Career Support Program

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors

Innovation Canada
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports traveling exhibitions and artefact loans for museums
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Philanthropic Endowments
Grant and FundingOpen

Philanthropic Endowments

Lucie et André Chagnon Foundation
Supports community and network initiatives in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Funding Program - Emergency Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Funding Program - Emergency Funding

City of Ottawa
Addresses unexpected, essential expenses for agencies in receipt of funding
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated
Support to scale proven community programs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Grow Grant

City of Ottawa
Supports projects for equity-seeking communities and Indigenous groups
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CMF — Commercial Projects Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding Canadian digital media projects with commercial potential
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Risk Management and Food Safety
Grant and FundingOpen

Risk Management and Food Safety

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated
Supports community-led youth and family innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Framework In Action Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Framework In Action Grant

SPRA
Financial support for community recreation initiatives aligning with national wellbeing goals.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund

Government of Nunavut
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative

Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Supports activities promoting social inclusion for seniors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Horticulture Diversification Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Horticulture Diversification Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports creation of new nonprofit licensed school-age childcare spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Springboard for innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Springboard for innovation

Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP)
Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Small Capital Sponsorship Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Small Capital Sponsorship Program

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Provides funding for community infrastructure projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

Government of Alberta
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
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
TechnologyInnovation
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help producers with local and export activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Money and other prizes for artists
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Regional call for projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Regional call for projects

City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial assistance for projects addressing poverty and social exclusion.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports projects combating poverty and social exclusion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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