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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.

3934 opportunities available
Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement
Grant and FundingClosed

Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement

Funding to support community engagement in rail safety development.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Amateur Sport Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Amateur Sport Grant Program

Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Communications Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Communications Grant Program

Supports communications and outreach for patient advocacy groups
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Kapwa Strong Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Kapwa Strong Fund

Support for community recovery and healing initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Issues Affecting Women Programme
Grant and FundingOpen

Issues Affecting Women Programme

Supports organizations in advancing women's rights and justice through long-term strategic initiatives.
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $7,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities

Support initiatives reducing residential emissions toward net-zero
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
G
Grant and FundingClosed

Green Kickstarter Fund

Supports eco-friendly community projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving
Grant and FundingOpen

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving

Supports local agricultural community initiatives and events
Quebec, Canada
Local Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Grant Program for Japanese-Language Education

Support for Japanese-language education activities in Canada
Canada
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation

Supports capacity-building and exploratory activities for community artists
Canada
Foundation of Youth Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Foundation of Youth Grants

Supports youth and community projects on Salt Spring Island.
Quebec, Canada
Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Community Grant program

Offset costs for traffic safety and injury prevention
Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships

Sponsorship support for community safety and security
Saskatchewan, Canada
PassepART
Grant and FundingClosed

PassepART

Supports arts, culture, and heritage activities in schools
Canada
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Grant
Alberta, Canada
Equipment, PD & Patient Care Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Equipment, PD & Patient Care Grant

Supports equipment, training, and patient care enhancements in pediatric and maternal health.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Species at Risk Stewardship Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Species at Risk Stewardship Fund

Supports species at risk protection activities in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Sponsorship Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship Programs

Sponsorship for community initiatives in Atlantic Canada
Canada
Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund

Supports innovative community climate mitigation and adaptation projects
Canada
Arts and Culture Microgrant
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts and Culture Microgrant

Supports arts and culture projects with funding options for small and large initiatives.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels
Grant and FundingOpen

Programme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels

Supports cultural organizations with municipal services and promotional activities.
Canada
WorkSafeBC
Grant and FundingOpen

WorkSafeBC

Funding for workplace safety research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
P
Grant and FundingOpen

Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage

Supports protection and conservation of religious heritage sites and artifacts in Quebec.
Canada
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream

Funding for community-led projects promoting Black Canadian mental health and addressing social determinants.
Canada

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Sponsorships & donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorships & donations

Support for localized community opportunities
Canada
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Stoneleigh Foundation

Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
Canada
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

Supports workforce training and community-based projects
Quebec, Canada
Gateway Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Gateway Program

Support for community-driven social change projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants

Supports public cultural events and competitions encouraging community participation
Quebec, Canada
P
Grant and FundingOpen

Program targeting the repurposing of underutilized places of worship of heritage value

Supports the reuse of heritage religious buildings to preserve their historical value
Quebec, Canada
Environment and Sustainability Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Environment and Sustainability Fund

Funding for environmental conservation and climate action initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative

Supports wildfire resilience projects in Columbia Basin communities
British Columbia, Canada
Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Grant and FundingClosed

Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023

Financial support for industry-impacting agro-food projects addressing COVID-19 issues.
Quebec, Canada
SaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program
Grant and FundingOpen

SaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program

Supports essential services for vulnerable community members
Saskatchewan, Canada
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program

Supports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
Quebec, Canada
SaskEnergy Inc. - Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

SaskEnergy Inc. - Sponsorships

Support for Saskatchewan community-focused organizations
Saskatchewan, Canada
Programme Fêtes O'Parc
Grant and FundingClosed

Programme Fêtes O'Parc

Financial support for neighborhood celebrations in Joliette parks in 2023.
Quebec, Canada
Corporate Community Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Corporate Community Investment Fund

Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Ontario, Canada
Community Energy Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Energy Fund

Support for community energy sustainability initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food

Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Canada
Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program

Support for community activities promoting sustainable transportation options.
Ontario, Canada
Seniors' Secretariat Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Seniors' Secretariat Grant

Funding for projects improving senior citizens' well-being and community participation.
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards
Grant and FundingClosed

Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards

Supports community impact nonprofit programs
Canada
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets Mise en valeur du patrimoine immatériel
Grant and FundingClosed

Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets Mise en valeur du patrimoine immatériel

Supports projects promoting Quebec's intangible heritage and traditions.
Quebec, Canada
AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream

Supports capacity building for agricultural risk management tools
Canada
Community Grants - Positive Environmental Impact Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Grants - Positive Environmental Impact Grants

Supports community-led environmental initiatives in Banff
Banff, Alberta, Canada
The Novartis Health Equity Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

The Novartis Health Equity Initiative

Support projects improving health equity in Canada
Canada
Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Microsoft Community Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Microsoft Community Program

Supports community development projects through funding
Quebec, Canada

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Local Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Local Funding

Support for sustainable one-time community projects
Canada
Mission Support Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Mission Support Grants

Funding for faith-based organizations supporting regional priorities
Quebec, Canada
National Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

National Funding

Invitation-only national partnerships
Canada
Community Health, Education & Research Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Health, Education & Research Fund

Supports community health research and partnerships
Ontario, Canada
Anti-Poverty Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Poverty Fund

Funding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories, Canada
Road Safety Community Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Road Safety Community Partnership Program

Supports community initiatives promoting road safety awareness in Ontario
Canada
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Women's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Women's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)

Supports initiatives improving opportunities for women and children
Quebec, Canada
International Humanitarian Aid Program
Grant and FundingOpen

International Humanitarian Aid Program

Support for basic humanitarian aid projects
Quebec, Canada
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program

Supports community-based initiatives for sexual misconduct survivors in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants

Supports projects addressing racism, hate, and intercultural understanding
British Columbia, Canada
Anti-Black Racism Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Black Racism Grants

Supports community-led efforts to combat anti-Black racism.
Nova Scotia, Canada
International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program

Supporting Black youth leadership and community empowerment in Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Change Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate Change Grants

Funding for projects focused on climate solutions, renewable tech, and community resilience
Quebec, Canada
Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding

Funding for activities addressing emerging community needs
Ottawa, Quebec, Canada
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Seeding Food Innovation Grants

Seed funding for sustainable food innovation research
Canada
Corporate Giving Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Corporate Giving Program

Charitable support for community education and social impact
Canada
Together CK - Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Together CK - Funding Program

Supports community projects and events in Chatham-Kent with partial funding
Canada
Community Branch Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Branch Partnerships

Supports community-based projects focused on social and environmental impact
Quebec, Canada
Roche Canada - Roche Diagnostics and Diabetes Care Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Roche Canada - Roche Diagnostics and Diabetes Care Funding

Supports diagnostics and diabetes care initiatives
Canada
Conservation Trust
Grant and FundingClosed

Conservation Trust

Funding for large-scale ecological and conservation projects in Manitoba.
Manitoba, Canada
Roche Canada - Philanthropic support
Grant and FundingOpen

Roche Canada - Philanthropic support

Philanthropic support for community-focused charitable projects
Canada
Ethnocultural grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Ethnocultural grant

Supports community projects promoting cultural diversity and Indigenous heritage.
Alberta, Canada
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Staging Change
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Staging Change

Supports innovative solutions in the performing arts sector
Canada

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The Pope Francis Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Pope Francis Fund

Provides annual funding for organizations serving underprivileged populations in line with Catholic values.
Quebec, Canada
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention

Provides funding for crime prevention projects in BC
British Columbia, Canada
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund

Supports community sports programs increasing participation and inclusion.
British Columbia, Canada
Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund

Supports conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife populations in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Donations to Members of the Canadian Healthcare Community / Healthcare Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Donations to Members of the Canadian Healthcare Community / Healthcare Donations

Donations supporting healthcare education and scientific initiatives
Canada
Universiade '83 Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Universiade '83 Foundation

Financial support for projects promoting sport or arts in Edmonton.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Grant and FundingOpen

Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project

Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund

Supports local non-profits in reducing poverty and building capacity.
Ontario, Canada
Quebec Economic Development Program - Diversify your economy
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec Economic Development Program - Diversify your economy

Supports projects boosting regional tourism and economic development.
Quebec, Canada
Donations to Members of the Canadian Non-Healthcare Community / Amgen Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Donations to Members of the Canadian Non-Healthcare Community / Amgen Donations

Supports community science literacy and education initiatives
Canada
United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants

Support for neighborhood-focused community initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Community Investment Program - Community Hub Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Program - Community Hub Development Fund

Supports community organizations in planning development initiatives
Ontario, Canada
The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund

Financial support for camp participation of children in Waterloo Region.
Ontario, Canada
Sponsorships & Donation Requests
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorships & Donation Requests

Support for community giving initiatives
Canada
Global Programmes - Research & Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Global Programmes - Research & Innovation

Support for research and innovation in risk management
Canada
Impact Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

Impact Challenge

Supports organizations aiding trans communities in Canada
Canada
MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants

Funding for youth sport and recreation programs in Ontario
Canada
Young Canada Works - Employment Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Young Canada Works - Employment Programs

Supports youth employment with wage subsidies
Canada
Community Investment Program - Circular Economy Initiatives Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Investment Program - Circular Economy Initiatives Fund

Supports waste reduction and reuse projects within Peel Region
Ontario, Canada
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
Grant and FundingOpen

Strengthening the Charitable Sector

Provides core funding to strengthen nonprofit sector organizations and leadership
Quebec, Canada
Affordable Housing NOW
Grant and FundingOpen

Affordable Housing NOW

Supports affordable housing development and rehabilitation projects.
Quebec, Canada
Community Wellness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Wellness Grant

Funding for community-led upstream wellness initiatives to improve local health.
Quebec, Canada
Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)

Funding for security infrastructure improvements at community risk sites.
Quebec, Canada
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - National Holocaust Remembrance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - National Holocaust Remembrance Program

Supports projects to preserve Holocaust memory and educate Canadians
Canada
SFI Community Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

SFI Community Grants

Funding for community projects on forest sustainability awareness.
Canada

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