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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.

3510 opportunities available
The Catalyst Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Catalyst Fund

Supports innovative, early-stage, and disruptive ideas.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Funding to improve foreign credential recognition and workforce integration
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy)
Grant and FundingOpen

Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy)

Supports Indigenous community justice programs and reform initiatives.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Sponsorship Requests
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship Requests

Supports projects promoting healthy lifestyles locally
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Grant and FundingOpen

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
New Brunswick, Canada
Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant

Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
British Columbia, Canada
Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Power Generation - Province-wide Empowerment Grant Program

Funding to support community, environmental, and reconciliation projects in Ontario
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Build Strong
Grant and FundingOpen

Build Strong

Supports community safety, education, environment, and well-being initiatives
Canada
Social Policy Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Policy Capital Grants

Financial aid for social infrastructure development projects in Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Partnership Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Partnership Development Grants

Support for research partnerships in social sciences and humanities
Quebec, Canada
Registered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Registered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant

Funding for heritage property restoration supporting community involvement and conservation skills.
Canada
Great-EST Needs Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Great-EST Needs Grants

Support for community priority needs initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation Grants

Support for charitable projects in religion, health, education, and culture
Canada
CPKC Has Heart Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

CPKC Has Heart Community Fund

Funding for community heart health improvement projects.
Canada
C
Grant and FundingOpen

Corporate Sponsorships and Donations

Supports community development through sponsorships and donations
Canada
Contributions to Canada Healthcare Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Contributions to Canada Healthcare Organizations

Supports community and patient health education initiatives in Canada and the U.S.
Canada
Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Exchanges Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Exchanges Canada

Facilitates youth international and intercultural exchanges
Canada
Museum Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Museum Grant Program

Funding for Saskatchewan museums to improve programs and community engagement
Quebec, Canada
United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants

Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch
Ontario, Canada
BMO Gives
Grant and FundingOpen

BMO Gives

Supports community and environmental resilience projects in North America.
Quebec, Canada
Community Funding Program - Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Funding Program - Project Funding

Supports community service projects that strengthen organizations' abilities and meet community needs.
Canada
Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund

Support for tourism, culture, and sport infrastructure and promotion within Simcoe County.
Quebec, Canada
Anti-Racism Impact Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Anti-Racism Impact Grant

Supports community anti-racism initiatives and diversity programs
Canada
International Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

International Development Grants

Supports impactful projects in health, education, and climate in developing countries.
Canada

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Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations

Financial aid for arts organizations facing closure to support restructuring efforts.
Quebec, Canada
GTA Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

GTA Community Grants Program

Supports grassroots community projects in the GTA focused on inclusion and empowerment.
Canada
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage

Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions in Canada.
Quebec, Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund

Supports organizational development and innovation in the arts sector in Toronto
Toronto, Quebec, Canada
Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement

Supports international heritage projects and museum collaborations.
Canada
Rural Community Building Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Rural Community Building Grants

Supports rural community and agriculture projects in Ottawa.
Canada
Grants in Aid
Grant and FundingOpen

Grants in Aid

Supports community activities benefiting Ladysmith residents
Canada
Community Change Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Change Grants

Support for community-led social change and safety initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Heritage Awareness Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Heritage Awareness Grants

Supports projects that promote Alberta’s heritage through interpretive and public engagement activities.
Alberta, Canada
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Ontario, Canada
BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards

Financial support for conservation-based initiatives in BC
Canada
Alberta Conservation Association - Minister’s Special Licence (MSL) Resident Draw Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Conservation Association - Minister’s Special Licence (MSL) Resident Draw Grants

Supports wildlife conservation, habitat, and hunter training activities.
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Conservation Association - ACA Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Conservation Association - ACA Research Grants

Supports conservation research on Alberta wildlife and habitats.
Alberta, Canada
Community Investment Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Grants

Funding for community-based youth mental health programs in Vancouver Island regions
Quebec, Canada
Stark Family Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Stark Family Fund

Provides funding to community projects benefiting Prince Edward County residents.
Canada
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants

Funding for community counselling promoting health equity in British Columbia
Quebec, Canada
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant

Supports community-led dialogues on mental health in Northern Indigenous communities.
Quebec, Canada
Weston Family Foundation - Rapid Response Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Rapid Response Program

Supports high-impact research for neurodegenerative diseases of aging
Canada
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program

Funding for conservation projects in northern Canada focusing on protected areas and stewardship.
Quebec, Canada
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

Financial support for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Operating Funding Program (COF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Operating Funding Program (COF)

Supports Vancouver-based arts organizations financially to develop and present artistic work
Canada
Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

Supports community projects promoting active and connected aging communities
Canada
International Sustainable Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

International Sustainable Development Program

Supports international projects addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
Canada
Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants

Community-focused funding supporting local projects with public value
Quebec, Canada

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Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Fairs Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Fairs Program

Financial support for local agricultural fairs in Ottawa
Canada
Future Generations Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Generations Foundation

Support for Indigenous cultural, educational, and healing projects.
Quebec, Canada
Emergency Response Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Response Grants

Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
Quebec, Canada
School’s Out Summer
Grant and FundingOpen

School’s Out Summer

Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
Quebec, Canada
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities

Supports community arts, sports, and recreational initiatives in Yukon.
Canada
Transforming Systems Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Transforming Systems Grant

Funding to support organizations driving systemic change and equity efforts.
Canada
Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Mi'kmaq Arts Program

Supports Mi'kmaq artists with funding for art development and presentation
Nova Scotia, Canada
Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Equity Funding Initiative

Supports professional artists from designated communities to develop, present, and grow their arts practice.
Canada
Strategic Opportunity Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Opportunity Grants

Supports short-term strategic projects for capacity building and innovation.
Canada
Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

Supports local cultural and heritage projects in Niagara Falls.
Ontario, Canada
Environment Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Environment Grants

Support for regional water quality and ecosystem health initiatives.
Canada
Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund

Supports Black and Indigenous community leadership and initiatives
Canada
Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers

Supports research, education, and communication on climate and health.
Quebec, Canada
Operating Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Assistance

Annual support for cultural organizations sustaining artistic programs
Canada
Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program

Funding for community programs promoting wellbeing and development
Quebec, Canada
Port of Vancouver - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants

Funds community initiatives in port-area communities across five priorities
British Columbia, Canada
Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)

Funds rail safety infrastructure upgrades, technology improvements, and research initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Elevating Voices Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Elevating Voices Grant

In-kind out-of-home media for inclusive community messaging
Canada
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Grant and FundingOpen

Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth

Supports initiatives benefiting children and youth in Mississauga
Ontario, Canada
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants

Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
Ontario, Canada
Beem Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Beem Foundation

Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
British Columbia, Canada
Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding

Supports community projects focused on food security and well-being.
Quebec, Canada
Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative

Supports prairie grasslands biodiversity conservation and stewardship adoption
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Supports housing stability for people with complex needs
Canada
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
British Columbia, Canada
Registered Heritage Structure Maintenance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Registered Heritage Structure Maintenance Grants

Supports exterior maintenance of registered heritage structures
Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund

Financial support for arts projects and activities in 2026
Quebec, Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support

Support for Indigenous communities managing exploration notices
Ontario, Canada
Future Focus Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Focus Funding

Support for future-focused organizational transformation
Alberta, Canada
Discretionary Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Discretionary Grants

Support for legal education, research, and law reform activities
Manitoba, Canada
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants

Supports charitable community programs and services
Ontario, Canada
Community Capital Projects Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Capital Projects Grant

Financial support for community development projects within Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Springford Family Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Springford Family Foundation

Support for community initiatives in the Oceanside region
Canada
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program

Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects

Funding for Indigenous-led clean fuel projects
Canada
Westoba Inspire
Grant and FundingOpen

Westoba Inspire

Supports community infrastructure projects with local impact
Quebec, Canada
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
British Columbia, Canada
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1

Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Quebec, Canada
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program

Support for violence prevention and community safety initiatives
Canada
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant

One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Ontario, Canada
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Local Events
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Local Events

Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
A
Grant and FundingOpen

Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship

Financial aid for youth performing arts training
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants

Supports mental health and wellness in the T1D community
Canada
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs

Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Supportive Housing Capital Grant program
Grant and FundingClosed

Supportive Housing Capital Grant program

Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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