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Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding in Canada in 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.

8083 programs available
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Domiciliary Hostel Program

    Financial support for domiciliary care placements
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $57 to $57
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Hot Docs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Don Haig Award

    Support for independent filmmakers and producers
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Township of Asphodel-Norwood logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Donation Request Policy

    Council support for community donation requests
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Teva Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dons et subventions - santé

    Healthcare funding for targeted community initiatives
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Doris Hillis Scholarship

    Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Dorot Fellowship

    Leadership fellowship for young Jewish changemakers
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 36,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Down payment loan

    Subordinate financing to complete your down payment
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Downspout Disconnection Program

    Reimbursement for downspout disconnection work
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 900 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown & Core Area Improvement Grants

    Funding for downtown and core area property improvements
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Port Hope logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Funding incentives for downtown property improvements
    Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants

    Funding for downtown revitalization projects
    Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Ontario
  • Municipality of North Perth logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Facade Improvement Program

    Downtown exterior improvement funding for businesses
    Atwood, Listowel, Monkton, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Atwood, Listowel, Monkton, Ontario
  • Township of Centre Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Fergus Illumination Grant Program

    Funding for downtown building lighting improvements
    Fergus, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Fergus, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant

    Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $15,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Perth logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program

    Funding for Downtown Perth façade improvements
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for downtown property revitalization
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Rental Housing Program

    Supports downtown rental housing development
    Mount Brydges, Strathroy, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Mount Brydges, Strathroy, Ontario
  • City of Oshawa logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Downtown restaurant tote collection program

    Approved waste totes for downtown food businesses
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Wawa logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Financial Incentives

    Financial incentives for Downtown Wawa property improvements
    Wawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Wawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Wawa logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Wawa Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial support for downtown property improvements
    Wawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Wawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Plympton-Wyoming logo
    Wyoming, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Wyoming, Ontario, Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dr. David S. Robertson Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship for geology students in Canada
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dr. John Button Scholarship

    Annual scholarship for medical studies
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Graham Boeckh Foundation (GBF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dr. Samarthji Lal Award

    Annual award for Canadian mental health researchers
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Draw Bridge

    Supports children through expressive art
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drawchange Grant

    Funding for youth art-therapy programming
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drought and Flood Protection Program

    Funding for drought and flood protection projects
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Town of Amaranth (GRCA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Dufferin Rural Water Quality Program

    Funding for rural water quality projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Dufferin Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dufferin Vision Fund Grants

    Supports cultural activities for better mental health
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of Durham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Durham Affordable Housing Rent Program

    Affordable rental support for Durham residents
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Durham Community Foundation (DCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

    Community funding for Durham Region organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Valoris Foundation of Prescott‑Russell logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dwight Proudfoot Scholarship

    Bursary for youth facing hardship
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dynamic Imaging RFA

    Support for dynamic imaging technology development
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    E4 Youth Grant

    Funding for youth creative and tech programs
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Canadian National Exhibition Foundation (CNEF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1

    Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2

    Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

    Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cité de l'innovation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Eco-propulsion fund

    Funding for sustainable development projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ecoENERGY for Biofuels

    Support for renewable fuel production
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ecoENERGY for Renewable Power

    Supports renewable electricity generation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ecofuel fund

    Early-stage clean technology investment support
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Economic Development Initiative

    Supports economic development in Atlantic Canada
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    Support for circular economy transition
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Supports conservation of ecosystem services on Alberta private lands
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Charity of Hope logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edge Spirit Award 2025

    Annual bursary for outstanding high school students
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tree Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edible Trees

    Support for edible tree planting in communities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • The Edmonton Arts Council Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt

    Support for organizational transformation in the arts
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Rainbow Foundation of Hope (RFOH) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Education Scholarship Fund

    Education funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Education Through Music Grant

    Support for high-quality music education
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Educational leisure program

    After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Eenou-Eeyou Community Foundation — General Funding

    Philanthropic support for Cree community projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada