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Small Business Financing Programs in Ontario

Ontario offers a range of business financing programs to support small businesses in their growth and development. These programs are designed to help businesses access the capital they need to invest in new projects, expand their operations, or adopt new technologies. With the right funding, businesses can strengthen their financial position and achieve long-term success. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the various funding options, grants, and loans available for small businesses in Ontario.

97 opportunities available
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Grant and FundingClosed

ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario

Government of Canada (GC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Grant and FundingOpen

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans

Government of Ontario (ON)
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

Government of Ontario (ON), Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), RSM US Foundation (RSM)
Funding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Starter Company Plus
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Starter Company Plus

Government of Ontario (ON), Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa
Supports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Tourism Growth Program supports tourism industry development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program

Digital Main Street
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects

Government of Ontario (ON)
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON)
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Government of Ontario (ON), Government of Canada (GC), Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
WinterTech Development
Grant and FundingClosed

WinterTech Development

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Peak Perks
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Peak Perks

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Smart thermostat demand response incentives for Ontario electricity customers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Grant and FundingClosed

FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Small Business Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

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Summer Company
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Summer Company

Government of Ontario (ON), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa, Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC)
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Supports innovative tourism development and investment projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
NADF Financing
Grant and FundingOpen

NADF Financing

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants

Government of Ontario (ON)
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports collaborative projects addressing local labour market challenges
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports scaling proven projects for parents, guardians, and caregivers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
thriveFORWARD
Grant and FundingClosed

thriveFORWARD

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

Innovation Guelph
National accelerator supporting women-led businesses to scale sustainably
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for grassroots, caregiver-led projects supporting Ontario families
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CME’s Technology Investment Program

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Assists Ontario manufacturers with technology investment grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Small Distillery Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Distillery Program

Agricorp
Supports Ontario small distilleries' business expansion and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 220,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

INOVAIT Pilot Fund

INOVAIT Canada
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 3333% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
EV ChargeON Program
Grant and FundingClosed

EV ChargeON Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
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

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Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)

Digital Main Street
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway

Government of Ontario (ON)
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
NGen — Pilot Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Pilot Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
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
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
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
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects

Government of Ontario (ON)
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
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

ventureLAB
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
Small Cidery Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Cidery Program

Agricorp
Supports Ontario small cideries to scale and boost competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 220,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
OMIF — Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Live Music

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
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
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Government of Ontario (ON)
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
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)

Government of Ontario (ON)
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
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF), Ontario Creates
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
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
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
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Neighbourhood Planting Program

City of Toronto
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
BioCreate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

BioCreate Program

Ontario Genomics
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
Experience Ontario 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2025

Government of Ontario (ON)
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
Intellectual Property Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Intellectual Property Ontario

Government of Ontario (ON)
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
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program

City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
$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
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports community-engaged arts projects with Ontario artists and communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed

FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
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
i.d.e.a. Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

i.d.e.a. Fund

TechAlliance, Innovation Factory
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
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON)
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
General Business Loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

General Business Loans

Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Grant and FundingClosed

Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Trade Mission Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Trade Mission Support Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario

Tourism Innovation Lab
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Pre-seed co-investment for Ontario academic spinout technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Carrot Cache Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Carrot Cache Fund

Carrot Cache
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Capital Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Capital Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

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