Financing for Small Businesses in Canada
Small Business Financing in Canada is essential for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their ventures. Whether you are launching a new business or scaling an existing one, finding the right financing options can be crucial to your success. Understanding the various loans and credit options available can help you secure the funds needed to fuel your business growth. This article delves into the different loan programs, personal financing methods, and strategies for working with financial institutions to get your small business funded.
475 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Grant for Alberta film script development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Supports Manitoba companies in inviting international buyers.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Advance international R&D in manufacturing through SMART Eureka Cluster
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Money for economic development in the territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Get funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Financial support for social economy enterprise capitalization projects
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Propel Canada's leadership in quantum innovation by funding transformative, collaborative manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Supports the creation and expansion of sustainable transit services
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The PSPC Inclusive Industrial Protective Headwear Innovation Challenge.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Community Airport Program
Maintains community airports for safety, development, and aviation operations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Supports Alberta SMEs collaborating with post-secondary researchers for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Xecs supports collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $65,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Development Support Program
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Supports southern Ontario biotech SMEs advancing genomics innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Supports francophone artists' international exposure and career development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Funding for Alberta health tech market access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Funding for innovation in Canadian livestock technology and research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Downtown business space revitalization and development grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canadian-Japanese SME co-innovation for global value chain access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Volta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Helping artificial intelligence supply chain companies scale
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
PacifiCan BizAP enhances business scale-up in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Supports innovative solutions for destroying PFAS in contaminated media
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
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
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i.d.e.a. Fund
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
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Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
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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