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.
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Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit supporting screen-based productions in Alberta
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Business startup and growth support
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Library Program
Supports research library projects in humanities and performing arts
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Cultural Project Grants
Funding for arts organizations to support cultural projects and capacity building in Metro Vancouver.
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Grant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Grant Program - Celebration and Activity Grant
Supports community events promoting social awareness and connectedness
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Supports commercialization of AI-driven solutions with funding
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works - Internship Programs
Provides funding for internships in cultural and heritage sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Conservation and Science
Investment in ecosystem conservation and restoration activities
Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Climate Challenge Fund
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Prince Edward Island, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Supports climate-related projects with substantial funding to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program
Supports training wages for early childhood educators
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development
Funding for regional infrastructure projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Grant and FundingOpen
PollinateTO Community Grants
Financial support for community pollinator habitat projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Operational Funding
Financial support for organizations fostering community engagement and inclusion
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Grant and FundingOpen
Basin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Supports short-term employment and trail enhancement activities
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Screen BC Short Film Award
Support for an emerging filmmaker’s short film
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Supports aquatic habitat conservation, restoration, and improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Reconciliation Action Grants
Support reconciliation activities that elevate Indigenous culture
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Initiatives Grants
Supports community projects addressing regional needs and collaboration
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
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Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
NordForsk Initiative for Arctic Sustainable Development Funding Opportunity
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Refundable BC tax credit for eligible productions
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Funding for international clean-tech collaborative R&D by Canadian SMEs
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for conversion of a ship
Refundable tax credit for ship conversion projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Event Grant
Supports large-scale national and international events organized by not-for-profit societies in Canmore.
Grant and FundingClosed
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets ville de littérature UNESCO
Funding for heritage projects in Old Quebec to promote UNESCO recognition.
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Community Solidarity Fund
Financial support for overseas development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Supports collaborative international R&D in clean technology innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
Grant and FundingOpen
Systems Change Grants
Supports projects addressing systemic social, environmental, or cultural issues
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Supports capacity and improvements for Nova Scotia beef processors
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts and Cultural Assistance Program
Supports arts, culture, and heritage projects and activities
Grant and FundingOpen
BlueShore Financial - Donation Program
Supports community wellness initiatives for non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Effective renovation
Support for energy-efficient renovations of windows, walls, and roofs
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Strategy
Investment in Indigenous youth-led initiatives and cultural transmission
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Grants
Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Post-Farm Food Safety Program
Funding for food safety improvements in BC
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta music project development
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting the Charitable and Nonprofit Sector
Support for organizations promoting philanthropy and nonprofit capacity building
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Supports Canadian print and digital periodical journalism organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding Grants
Supports community projects for cultural, recreational, and capital development
Other SupportOpen
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CECS), Government of Canada
Workshops help entrepreneurs analyze financial statements effectively
Grant and FundingOpen
RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship
Needs-based financial assistance for governance training participation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Grant and FundingClosed
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Music PEI — Microgrants
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Supports Franco-Ontarian cultural and socio-economic projects.
Grant and FundingClosed
RDN Grants - Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Grants
Supports recreational and cultural community projects within Electoral Area A
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream B
Support for mining sustainability projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Support for young entrepreneurs starting a business
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding for First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities (FNIPFP)
Supports repair and upgrade of Indigenous policing infrastructure
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Local Grant Program
Partial support for non-profit Japanese cultural activities
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Hotspot - SPARK Projects
Financial support for arts and community engagement projects.
Grant and FundingClosed
Greening Canada's School Grounds
Supports school greening to connect students with nature
Grant and FundingOpen
Simply Organic Giving Fund Grant
Supports organic food access for food-insecure communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Advice to optimize your operations for growth
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)
Selective audiovisual funding for Black and racialized communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen
Reciprocity Health Fund
Supports community health initiatives in specific regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Armel-Larochelle Program
Supports community projects in rural areas of Chaudière-Appalaches
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Support for developing and upgrading Laval tourism accommodations
Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Supports three-phase electrical access for agri-food businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Support for high-impact non-profits and charities in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Ethnocultural Community Support Program (ECSP)
Supports cultural exchange activities and special initiatives.
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Développement La Mitis - PM 150
Supports municipal development projects and community impact
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
Water startup incubation support in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Free to Play
Support for outdoor play programs for children
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Tax credit for industrial park modernization
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