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
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Subventions pour des projets de recherche sur une maladie héréditaire orpheline
Supports research initiatives on rare genetic diseases
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Vitality Grant
Financial support for community-focused projects in the region
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Child Development
Supports initiatives to promote early childhood development and education
Grant and FundingClosed
Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects
Supports projects combating poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingClosed
District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Support for community service projects and capacity building
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building
Supports anti-racism, diversity, and organizational capacity building initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Taking action for wildlife
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Capital Funding
Supports capital improvements for community and social service projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Outdoor Play
Supports activities promoting outdoor play opportunities for children
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels
Funding for awareness projects on electric and clean fuel technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Grant and FundingOpen
Affordable Community Housing Program & Accelerator Fund
Supports early-phase development of community housing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Thunder Bay Community Foundation Grants
Supports local charitable programs and community projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Grant and FundingOpen
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 : Financial assistance for intercity bus transportation
Supports development and maintenance of intercity bus transportation services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta, Government of Canada
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with grants!
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.
Grant and FundingClosed
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Battery Industry Acceleration
Supports technologies accelerating Canada's battery value chain decarbonization
Grant and FundingOpen
Professional Development Grant
Supports arts professionals' training and education activities in Canada.
Grant and FundingOpen
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Funding for B.C. magazine publishers' market travel
Expert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
Expert AdviceOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production
Supports farm productivity improvements in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIBC Farm Term Loan
Financing for farm purchases with flexible terms and rates
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
Loan to purchase real estate or expand facilities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings
Grant and FundingOpen
Federated Co-operatives Limited - Community Investment Fund
Funding for community-based non-profit projects in Western Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada History Fund
Supports national projects advancing knowledge of Canadian history and civics
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Funding for Alberta manufacturers to enhance productivity through technology adoption
Discover financial support available for your business in Canada
Subsidize your projects with grants!
Discover the latest Canada government grants and funding opportunities tailored to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Explore a wide range of Canadian grants for businesses and projects in agriculture, health, and education.
Grant and FundingOpen
World Mental Health Day Community Fund
Funding for community mental health action projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Energizing Life Community Fund
Support for community wellbeing initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Grant and FundingOpen
The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation - General Operating Support
Support for organizational development and internal system improvements
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
Financing for digital transition projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Great Lakes Local Action Fund
Supports community projects for water quality and climate resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Tax CreditsClosed
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Grant and FundingClosed
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Grant and FundingOpen
Civic Engagement for Social Change
Supports community projects using education to promote justice and equity.
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Grant and FundingOpen
London Endowment For Heritage Grant (LEHF)
Supports heritage conservation projects in London, ON
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Promotes Indigenous partnerships for environmental and climate adaptation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Upside Down Tree
Support for charitable projects, events, and capacity building
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Rebates for energy efficient upgrades in affordable multifamily housing
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Support for innovation and business growth
Grant and FundingSuspended
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cast & Learn Grants
Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies
Non-repayable contributions for advanced space technology R&D
Find tailored funding for your business
Discover more grants on the helloDarwin platform
Look through over 4,000 grants, tax credits, loans and more financial aid on the helloDarwin application.
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Grant and FundingClosed
MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program
Supports renewable and clean energy projects in remote communities
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping
Funding for Quebec farm productivity investments
Grant and FundingClosed
Fight against invasive exotic plants program
Support sustainable invasive plant management initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Annual operating support for community performing arts groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Environment - Transforming Development Finance
Supports energy and infrastructure sustainability projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Grant Program
Provides financial support for heritage property repair and preservation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Support for Aboriginal business growth and competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosed
MusiCounts - SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund
Supports community music programs for youth with funding for instruments and resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Operate - Activate
Provides operational support for arts organizations in Nova Scotia
Expert AdviceClosed
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation - Annual Grants
Funding for church and charitable organizations in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpen
Jewish Community Impact & Ongoing Grants
Supports projects benefiting the Jewish community in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals
Funding for projects supporting Indigenous victims of crime and justice improvements.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Housing Incentive Program
Encourages new residential housing development in northern communities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
Explore related grant directories
By Funding Type
Business Financing Programs in Canada
Commercialization Grants in Saskatchewan for 2026
Grants and Funding in Alberta
Grants and Funding in British Columbia
Grants and Funding in New Brunswick
Grants and Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grants and Funding in Northern Canada
Grants and Funding in Northwest Territories