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.

Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund

Condition of Youth

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program

Accessibility Grants

Community Investment Grant Program

Kootenay Savings Community Foundation

Charitable contributions, donations and grants


Support for Korea-Related Cultural Events

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elders and Youth Facilities

Critical Food Infrastructure Grant

GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing

The Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF)

Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program

Philanthropic Engagement Committee - Preventing social isolation together

Critical Service Grant Program

Social Sector Development Grants

Domtar Connects

Gift In Kind Program

HCi3 Grant Program

Ockenden International Prize

Front Line Agency Funding

Corporate Donations

Community Sustainability Fund
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United Way of Central New Brunswick - Community Fund

RFP: Play Learn Thrive

United Way of Central New Brunswick - United Way Maritimes Operational and Program Funding

RFP: Being

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives

United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants

Technical Assistance Grants

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital

The Tourism Festival Fund

Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants


Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program

The RONA Foundation - Home Sweet HOME

The RONA Foundation - Build from the Heart

Equitable Access to Reading Program

Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program
Donation or Sponsorship Program

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program

Emergency Fund Grant

Building Safer Communities Grants

REALTORS® Community Foundation

Alberta Crime Prevention Grant

National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)

Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) & Community Enhancement Program
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

From The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities For ALL

Wetlands Conservation Partner Program

Kamloops Climate Action Grant

Small Projects Grant

United Way West Central Manitoba

True North Small Business Grant Contest


Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives

Culture Projects Grant

Community and Cultural Grant


Community Investment Program - Community Capital Grant

Youth Initiatives Funding

Community Partnerships

Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant


2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund

BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund

Alberta Restorative Justice Grant

Community Project/Event Grant Program
Settlement, Integration and Language Projects

Fonds signature métropole - Stream 2: Support for new major initiatives

International Human Rights
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Festival Project Grant

Environment Programme

Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program

BC Hydro GO Fund

Sport Support Program - Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement

Amateur Sport Grant Program

Communications Grant Program


Issues Affecting Women Programme

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving

Local Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education

Foundation of Youth Grants

Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program

Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships


Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Grant

Equipment, PD & Patient Care Grant

Species at Risk Stewardship Fund

