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.

Agency Capacity Building Grant

United Way Winnipeg - Youth United

Youth Investment Fund

CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Repair and Renewal

CMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - New Construction - Community Housing Sub-Stream

Support for Community Negotiations Fund

Zero Plastic Waste Initiative

Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF)

RDN Grants - Oceanside Community Safety Grants

Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities)

CMHC - Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation

RBC Foundation - RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant (Build stream)

CMHC - Housing Supply Challenge

Aménagement des jardins partagés

Movement for Good

The Intersectoral Action Fund

Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia

Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
Community Infrastructure Grants


Creative and Critical Writings

Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Free to Play


Spruce Credit Union Legacy Grant

1989 Jeux du Canada Games Foundation
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Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives


Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Seed Grant

Prince George & Region Prosperity Fund

Fraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants

Annual Grant Program - General Support Grants

Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development

Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation

Wildlife Conservation

Petrolia Community Fund Grants


Scotiabank - ScotiaRISE

Neighbourhood Grant Program - Grass Roots Grant

Small Projects Stream

Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program


Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants

Conference/Seminar/Workshop Grants

Preservation Projects

Family Violence Prevention Grant

Financial Inclusion Granting Program


Recreation Partner and Facility Investment Program


Community Projects - Capital Grant Program
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Alberta Culture Days Grant

Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund

Sport Tourism Events

Partnership (Grant) Applications

The Home Program

Grant financing for ICT research partnerships

Age-Friendly Communities Grant

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Reaching Home

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development

Designated Heritage Property Grant Program


Major Contributions Grant

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values

Grants, Donations and Sponsorships

SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants


Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada


Partnership Funding - Servus Feel Good Fund

Community Grants - Municipal Community Wellbeing Grants

Vital Community Grants
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs

Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund

Condition of Youth

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives
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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

United Way of Central New Brunswick - Community Fund

RFP: Play Learn Thrive
