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Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding in Canada in 2026

Find Canadian grants, loans, and tax credits that match a real project

Canada offers a wide mix of grants, tax credits, loans, and contribution programs for businesses and non-profits working on hiring, commercialization, export, digital transformation, equipment, clean technology, artificial intelligence, and community-impact projects. This 2026 guide helps you quickly understand which funding paths are most relevant based on the project you are actually trying to move forward.

Instead of treating funding as a generic list of programs, use this page to compare the most common Canadian options by project type, eligibility, and timing. Whether you are growing a business, launching a new initiative, or preparing a major investment, the goal is to help you identify realistic programs and avoid the mistakes that most often weaken an application.

11067 programs available
  • Rogers logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Year Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers

    Funding for year-round tennis facilities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • YMCA BC Foundation (YMCA) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    YMCA BC Financial Assistance

    Financial support for YMCA programs in British Columbia
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yo Art!

    Media arts support for classroom learning
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    York Region Tourism Fund

    Supports community-based tourism events
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yosef Wosk Publication Grant

    Funding for Vancouver heritage publication projects
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 15, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)

    Funding for heritage jobs and internships
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Movember Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity

    Funding for online youth masculinity projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $90,000 to $275,000
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 28, 2025
    Canada
  • The ChariTree Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Young Nature Leaders Grant

    Funding for youth-led nature projects in Canada
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 20, 2026
    Canada
  • Youniti Foundation logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Youniti Foundation — General Funding

    Community support and mutual aid initiatives
    Sèdjè District, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Sèdjè District, Canada
  • Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society (CBT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth & Education Grant

    Funding for small youth and education projects
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 27, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • Laidlaw Foundation (LF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Action Fund

    Supports grassroots youth initiatives with funding and resources.
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 25, 2024
    Canada
  • Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth and genius space

    Youth-focused support for science and engineering
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Bursary Program

    Bursary support for graduating youth
    Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $400 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada
  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Centred Communities Grant

    Funding for youth centres and activities
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 1, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Climate Action Grants

    Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 1, 2025
    • Closing date : November 28, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Penetanguishene logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Endowment Fund

    Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2024
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
  • Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

    Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Futures Education Fund

    Funding for students facing financial need
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Youth in Movement Towards Employment

    Skills and work experience support for young people
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $370 to $3,600
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nunavut Department of Family Services logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Initiatives Funding

    Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.
    Nunavut, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 9, 2025
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Town of Tillsonburg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Leadership Grant

    Financial support for youth leadership opportunities
    Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024

    Supports youth mental health services and access
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 18, 2024
    • Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Canada
  • Kindred Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Mental Health Grant

    Funding for youth mental health initiatives
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 7, 2025
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program

    Funding for youth suicide prevention initiatives
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $40,000 to $175,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    Alberta, Canada
  • Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Support Program

    Funding for youth-led community initiatives
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Halton Hills logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Youth Taxi Scrip Program

    Discounted taxi rides for registered youth
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
  • Yehoah Rapha Prayer House (YRPH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    YRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program

    Scholarships for Christian private school students
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Yukon business carbon price rebate

    Carbon price rebate for Yukon businesses
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Call for Proposals 2023-26

    Supports Yukon climate adaptation projects
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund

    Money for film predevelopment stage
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 12, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Yukon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Foundation — General Funding

    Online funding for scholarships and project grants
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 15, 2026
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Office of the Commissioner of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Francophonie Day

    Funding for Yukon Francophonie Day community events
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 15, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant

    Funding for new Yukon tourism experiences
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : June 15, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Tourism Training Fund

    Funding for Yukon tourism training
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 15, 2025
    • Closing date : February 15, 2025
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Yukon Youth Conservation Corps

    Students to work on summer conservation projects
    Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • YWCA Hamilton logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    YWCA Hamilton

    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Zenith Fellowship Program

    Internships and mentorship in space sector
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Infrastructure Canada (HICC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Zero Emission Transit Fund — Capital Projects

    Supports zero-emission transit fleet electrification
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals

    Supports zero-emission trucking readiness projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 3, 2023
    Canada
  • Zonta International logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

    International award for women business leaders
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

    Support for hiring first-year apprentices
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

    AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $525,000 to $2,100,000
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 9, 2024
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 13, 2023
    • Closing date : April 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    International outreach — Travel

    Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring

    Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit

    Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) logo
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Call for projects in social innovation

    Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream

    Supports capital improvements through construction, fixed equipment, and development
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks logo
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund

    Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived

    Ambition-Compétences — Green Economy and Digital Transformation

    The Ambition-Compétences program enhances workforce skills for adapting to digital and green economic transformations.
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived

    Business growth — Éco-Capitale

    Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    CQRDA — PSO-International

    Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

    Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Digital Shift Support Fund

    Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    HomeEnergySaver Program

    Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)

    Support for starting or acquiring a business
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada