Grants and Funding in Canada for 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.
5595 opportunities available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
Financing for manufacturing development projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Supporting young Black entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship and resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects
Funding for Canadian museums to develop accessible digital storytelling projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Policy Dialogue Program
Supports engagement in impact assessment policy and guidance development
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Funding for digital track production and promotion
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for women entrepreneurs
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
Funding for social inclusion projects in Brome-Missisquoi
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Funding for social economy business development
Grant and FundingClosed
Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
Grants for electric vehicle charging stations in Montreal
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Support for rural collective initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Funding for local community development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local and regional development competencies
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
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Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInvest
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Canada, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), La Financière agricole (FADQ), Government of New Brunswick
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Funding for Indigenous visual artists' materials and supplies
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Support for institutional biofood market development
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grant support for social economy enterprises
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loan financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream
Cybersecurity innovation grants for Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Justice Program - Indigenous Engagement Fund
Supports Indigenous participation in justice system engagement activities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Financing for business development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
Offers business optimization support in Beauce-Centre region
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund
Supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Empowering Futures
Support to hire apprentices in the electricity industry
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FLI
Supports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ongoing support for Ontario music organizations
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Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Supports local outdoor recreation projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Language Interpreter Grants
Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Tax CreditsOpen
Agricultural property tax credit program
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Other SupportOpen
APCHQ — CMHC Eco Plus
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Refunds part of mortgage insurance for energy efficient new homes
Grant and FundingArchived
Newcomer Settlement Program
Supports social and economic integration for newcomers in Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +
Financing for business acquisition projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Support for innovative housing solutions addressing complex issues
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Grant and FundingClosed
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants
Supports major housing and shelter renovations and repairs
Grant and FundingOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Supports overcoming food safety barriers for market access
Grant and FundingClosed
The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program
Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund
Supports community-focused projects across various sectors
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Grant and FundingOpen
Micro & Leadership Grants
Support for small community-focused projects in West Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Catalyst Fund
Supports innovative workforce development projects with funding up to 80%
Grant and FundingClosed
SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants
Supports early career child health researchers
Grant and FundingOpen
School Food Infrastructure Grant
Supports infrastructure upgrades for school food programs
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Grant and FundingClosed
B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant
Flexible support for Black-led community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant
Provides one-time funding for amateur sport organizations recovery
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Digital Services Program
Free digital advisory services for Manitoba businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Work experience and training support for organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Impact Cash Grants
Funding for innovative, tech-enabled social impact projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Fund – Community Life
Supports strategic projects improving official language minority communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Government Assistance Program for Public Transportation Infrastructure (PAGITC)
Financial support for public transit infrastructure in Québec
Grant and FundingOpen
Humanities in Place
Supports projects promoting diverse storytelling of American histories
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Supports innovative technologies to reduce food waste
Grant and FundingOpen
Environment - Special Initiatives
Supports environmental protection projects globally
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
Refundable credit for energy-efficient building retrofits
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Refundable tax credit for digital animation work
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia production services tax credit
Tax incentives for film, television, and digital production companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program
Supports green skills training and trade partnership enhancement in Canada
Other SupportOpen
Restart Your Career
Free 24-week training and job placement for eligible adults with disabilities
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