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
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Affordable Housing Initiative
Supports building and retrofitting affordable housing projects
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Community Investment Program - Community Sustaining Grant
Supports community organizations with strategic services.
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Recreation Capital Grant
Supports development of community recreational infrastructure with capital funding
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
SickKids Foundation - SickKids WomenPowered
Funding for organizations improving children’s health in GTA
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
NGO Stabilization Fund
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Organization Development Grants Program
Financial support for heritage education and outreach organizations in Ontario.
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Funding to diversify and strengthen domestic and international market access
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization
Supports decarbonization research for on-road transportation technologies
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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
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Access to Justice Fund
Supports nonprofit projects enhancing legal access and justice nationwide
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The Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
Donor Advised Funds
Flexible philanthropic funding supporting community projects and priorities.
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS)
Supports Indigenous fisheries management, participation, and community self-sufficiency
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EconoLease Community Grants Program
Supports community food service through equipment and essential costs
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Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
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Medical research grants
Supports biomedical research projects at Ontario institutions
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MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Other SupportClosed
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Settlement Investment Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Canada Business — Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
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CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
Point-of-sale rebates for specialty zero-emission vehicles
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Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund
Supports access to diverse markets for OLMCs
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Community Development Funds - Performing Arts Community Development Fund
Financial support for performing arts programs and initiatives in Whitby.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Food Fund
Supports community-based food programs for vulnerable Island residents
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Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
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The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Expert AdviceOpen
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Financing and business guidance in the Kivalliq region
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Supports accessibility improvements through construction and renovation.
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Québec Philanthrope - Mental Health Support Program
Supports initiatives improving mental health access for equity groups
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Community Funding Program - Emergency Funding
Addresses unexpected, essential expenses for agencies in receipt of funding
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Prairieaction Foundation - Education & Awareness Grant Program
Support for violence and abuse education activities
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Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
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The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
Funding for emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives
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World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants
Supports school habitat restoration and ecosystem learning
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Community Grant Program
Government of Ontario (ON), The Town of Deep River, Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA)
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
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Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant
Funds navigator positions to support victims through court processes
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Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program
Supports preservation and rehabilitation of Vancouver's heritage buildings
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Challenge
Supports projects reducing GHG emissions using low-carbon technologies
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Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
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Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Supports community recreation activities for children and youth
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Information not available
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Step Up for Mental Health Fund
Supports community projects supporting mental health in Saskatchewan
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Racial Equity Research Grants
Funding for education research projects on racial inequality
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
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Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Expert AdviceClosed
Global Skills Strategy (GSS) — Dedicated service channel (DSC)
Enhanced support for Global Skills hires
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIBC — Business overdraft
Flexible overdraft protection to manage short-term cash flow needs
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Grant and FundingClosed
Learn and Adapt
Supports organizations in implementing evaluation and improvement methods
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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
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Donation Programs
Donations supporting animal shelters, rescues, and welfare initiatives
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ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
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Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for sustainable tourism attractions and infrastructure development
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Funding for regional tourism offer development
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Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports wetland and water body restoration and creation projects
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Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Grant and FundingClosed
Spruce Up Your Story
Restores existing community spaces through practical improvements
Grant and FundingSuspended
French Language Services Program
Supports initiatives promoting and protecting Nunavut's Francophone community
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
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QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
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ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant
Supports Indigenous screen training and cultural mentorship
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Canada Foundation for Innovation - John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Funding for research infrastructure to attract top researchers and enhance competitiveness
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Support for community priorities in Northern regions
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Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonic device fabrication services
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Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
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Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada
Funding for public, educational national anniversary commemorations in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
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