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
Grant and FundingOpen
Annual Global Funding
Supports annual operations of provincial cultural organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Equipment Grant Program
Supports access to sports and physical activity equipment
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
Supports First Nations and Métis-led cultural activities.
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Food & Beverage Financing
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led initiatives for youth and families
Grant and FundingOpen
Development of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Minority Language Education Component
Supports initiatives in minority-language education in Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale
Support for Quebec national holiday celebrations
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Supports biosciences infrastructure development in Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agriculture Job Connector
Agriculture jobs and employer support in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Core support for equity and accessibility-led cultural organizations
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
Subsidy to hire barriered youth into the labour market
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Economic Development Support Grant
Operational funding for community-driven initiatives in Kawartha Lakes.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Generator Program
Support for community centres to purchase emergency generators and enhance resilience
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant
Financial support for arts and cultural festivals in Mississauga.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Snow Go Programs
Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Grant and FundingOpen
Small-scale Ecosystem Grants
Supports ecological restoration and biodiversity projects in the Columbia Basin region
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Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de subvention pour l’amélioration du bien-être animal
Support for animal welfare improvements through direct aid
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Credit Line for business
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Supports immigrant entrepreneurs advancing economic innovation in Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Support for social economy projects and job creation
Grant and FundingOpen
Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants
Seed funding for conceptual park and pathway designs
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Prospecting Assistance (PA) Grants
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL) (IET), Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Supports independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Exceptional Opportunities Fund
Supports urgent, time-sensitive research opportunities requiring essential infrastructure.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Grant and FundingClosed
Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
Grant and FundingOpen
Elders Grants
Supports First Nation elder groups’ cultural and wellness activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Music Fund - Collective Initiatives Component
Financial support for activities promoting Canadian sound recording industry growth.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Car Seat Grant program
Support safer child travel for families
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award
Funding for innovative community projects supporting health and well-being.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant
Supports Alberta non-profits addressing critical social issues
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Money to grow start-ups and get to market faster through funded internships
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund - Small Scale Projects
Supports community-focused food production infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Regina Rosen Food First Fund
Supports community food security organizations with funding for food activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project Based
Supports Alberta non-profits building community programs and events
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de traitement des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage (PTMOBC)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports organic waste treatment infrastructure and residential collection equipment
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources
Guidance to attract and retain qualified talent
Grant and FundingClosed
Resiliency Grant Program
Supports projects enhancing network resilience in disaster-prone communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities
Support for professional arts market and audience access
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth & Education Grant
Supports small youth education and capacity-building projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Financial assistance for restoration of heritage and cultural properties
Grant and FundingArchived
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
Grants for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceClosed
MaLoi25
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant for hosting free tax clinics
Supports organizations hosting free tax clinics and filing returns
Grant and FundingOpen
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Grant and FundingClosed
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
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Grant and FundingOpen
Aerie Real Foundation Community Grant
Support for programs building confidence in women
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants
Supports arts organizations' capacity-building and sectoral development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program (MINDS))
Funding for research and collaboration in defence and security
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth
Supports development and growth of tourism festivals in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Grant and FundingClosed
Springboard Grant
Capacity-building support for environmental projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Grant and FundingOpen
Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects
Tax credit supports digital transformation projects for eligible companies
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Funding for advisor skills development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - General Funding
Community-based nonprofit support for regional development
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Funding for agri-food manufacturing improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ, Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ), Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), PROMPT
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
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