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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
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports collective development in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
P
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Public Lecture Grants

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada
Supports public animal welfare lectures at universities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - PCU Impact Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - PCU Impact Fund

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island Inc.
Supports impactful community projects in PEI with funding opportunities.
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)

United Way of Quinte Inc.
Supports organizational capacity and collaboration projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CFI — College Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

CFI — College Fund

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Funds research infrastructure at eligible Canadian colleges
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development

Government of the Northwest Territories
Funding for economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Community Impact Fund

United Way of Quinte Inc.
Funding for community-focused social impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Core Support Grants (CSG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Core Support Grants (CSG)

City of Vancouver
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable tourism growth in Quebec's Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects

Canadian Heritage
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives

Government of Nova Scotia
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Building UP
Grant and FundingOpen

Building UP

Government of Yukon
Funds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation

Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) Foundation
Supports shelter-related charitable causes in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — RénoRégion and home adaptation programs (PAD)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — RénoRégion and home adaptation programs (PAD)

MRC de L'Islet
Financial aid for rural low-income homeowners' essential renovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
SODEC — Production support
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Production support

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
SODEC supports diverse, quality film and digital production
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Strategic Development Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Strategic Development Initiative

Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Supports heritage sector revitalization and community partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
A
Grant and FundingOpen

Animal Welfare Organization Grants

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada
Supports innovative animal welfare projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Grant and FundingClosed

2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
AgriCommunication Program
Grant and FundingClosed

AgriCommunication Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Supports social economy business development in Pierre-De Saurel
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
ECHO Foundation — Environment
Grant and FundingOpen

ECHO Foundation — Environment

ECHO Foundation
Supports environmental protection initiatives in Eastern Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Supports trainee development in ALS research
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Become a Partner Agency
Grant and FundingOpen

Become a Partner Agency

Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Supports nonprofit agencies serving the Jewish community
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Northern Food Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Food Businesses

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Build a strong food industry in the territories
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Grant and FundingArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Grant and FundingOpen

Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Subsidy for stocking and shipping food and non-food items
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program
Grant and FundingClosed

The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HALO Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

HALO Fund

Minto Foundation Inc.
Supports projects in community development and essential needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Support for innovative ALS research projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BridgeGreen Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

BridgeGreen Fund

Minto Foundation Inc.
Supports initiatives with sustainable and lasting social impact.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
I
Grant and FundingOpen

Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications

Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI)
Improve palliative care access for homelessness-affected people
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
S
Grant and FundingOpen

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI)
Support team-based primary care improvements in remote communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Gatineau — Green Fund
Grant and FundingArchived

Gatineau — Green Fund

City of Gatineau
Funds green projects by nonprofits and public organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

Innovation Canada
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,400 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Grant and FundingClosed

ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Alberta businesses propose effective, commercially viable energy technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Marketing Initiative Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing Initiative Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Recreation Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Recreation Infrastructure Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Northern Housing Incentive Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Housing Incentive Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Encourages new residential housing development in northern communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
R
Grant and FundingClosed

Right Care Challenge

Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI)
Supports initiatives reducing avoidable emergency department visits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 34,250 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Early Years Continuing Education Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Financial support for continuing education for childcare providers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
E
Grant and FundingClosed

Enhancing Integrated Care

Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI)
Strengthen integrated team-based primary and community care
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Resilient Futures
Grant and FundingClosed

Resilient Futures

Social and Enterprise Development Innovations, SEDI, TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund
Funding for free financial empowerment services expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

Telefilm Canada
Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support

Government of Nunavut
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Granting Requests
Grant and FundingOpen

Granting Requests

Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation
Supports community activities promoting active lifestyles
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

NGen — Cluster Building Project

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Hood & Condensing Air Generator Combo
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Hood & Condensing Air Generator Combo

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Financial aid for energy-efficient kitchen ventilation system upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,350 to $3,700
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Climate Solutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Norfolk Community Foundation

The Town of Simcoe Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

City of Vancouver
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
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
M
Grant and FundingClosed

Movember Prostate Cancer Health Equity Initiative

Movember Canada
Supports projects promoting health equity for men at risk of prostate cancer
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
School Food Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

School Food Grants

City of Vancouver
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Heritage Facilities
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Facilities

Government of Nunavut
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

The University of British Columbia
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Community Services Recovery Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Services Recovery Fund

United Way of Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program

Alberta Innovates
Unlock Alberta's innovation potential with the Clean Resources Program!
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Demo Recording
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Demo Recording

Creative BC
Supports emerging artists from excluded groups with recording mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
My First Games
Grant and FundingClosed

My First Games

Sport Quebec
Supports youth sports initiation through local and regional events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Healing Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Healing Fund

The United Church of Canada Foundation (UCCF)
Supports healing initiatives in Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Grant and FundingOpen

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Enhances workforce skills through prioritized short-term training
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for businesses in exportation and attracting foreign investments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Heritage Core Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Core Funding

Government of Nunavut
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed

FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Music Company
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Company

Creative BC
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Incentives for reducing electricity use in commercial and institutional buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nunavut Toponomy Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavut Toponomy Program

Government of Nunavut
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Alcohol, Gambling and Cannabis Social Responsibility Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Alcohol, Gambling and Cannabis Social Responsibility Funding

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Supports initiatives promoting responsible alcohol, gambling, and cannabis use
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Radio Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Radio Grant

Government of Nunavut
Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology

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La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for the energy and climate transition through crowdfunding
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
OASIS Program
Grant and FundingOpen

OASIS Program

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports municipal and Indigenous climate adaptation through urban greening
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $25,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Public Library Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Public Library Services

Government of Nunavut
Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
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
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supporting scalable innovative affordable housing solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Collaborate 2 Commercialize

Government of Ontario
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Grant and FundingOpen

Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)

Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Arts & Culture Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Funding

Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
Support for arts, culture, and language preservation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Grant and FundingOpen

Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)

Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Charitable Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Charitable Partnerships

EPCOR Utilities Inc.
Supports youth education and development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Grant and FundingClosed

ESM — Digital Acceleration

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
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  • Maximum amount : 27,000 $
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
Grant and FundingClosed

Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt

The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Support for organizational change and future planning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating funding for professional dance organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program

City of Toronto
Toronto commercial rehab grant for vacant storefront renovations
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  • From $5,000 to $24,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funds interdisciplinary research on ultra-processed foods health impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
General Admission Festivals Program
Grant and FundingClosed

General Admission Festivals Program

Telefilm Canada
Funding for small and emerging Canadian film festivals
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Agri-Tech Initiative supports innovation and energy efficiency investments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital

New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Grant and FundingClosed

Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils

Government of British Columbia
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
i.d.e.a. Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

i.d.e.a. Fund

TechAlliance
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Community Naturalization and Tree Planting Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Naturalization and Tree Planting Grants

FortisAlberta
Supports community environmental programs and tree planting
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Communications Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Communications Program

Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Grant and FundingClosed

Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts

The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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