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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.

10624 programs available
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance – Mitigation Project

    Disaster recovery support for eligible damages
    NB, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    NB, Canada
  • Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses

    Disaster aid for Manitoba small businesses
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

    Financial support after a natural disaster
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Trellis Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Discipleship Grant

    Funding for church-based discipleship initiatives
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disconnect to Protect Rebate Program

    Rebates for disconnecting illegal sewer connections
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Italian-Canadian Community Foundation (FCCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Discover Your Roots

    Free cultural trip to Italy for young Italian-Canadians
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 11,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Banting Research Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Discovery Award

    Support for early career research projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • MS Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Discovery Research Grants

    Funding for MS research projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Fondation Béati logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Discretionary funds

    Flexible support for urgent, innovative community initiatives
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Discretionary Residency Benefit

    Housing support for eligible recipients
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Enbridge Gas logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Distributor Discount Program: Foodservice

    Instant discounts on efficient kitchen equipment
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Enbridge Gas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Distributor Discount Program: HVAC

    Instant rebates for high-efficiency HVAC equipment
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Wholesale trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of East Hants logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    District Recreation Fund

    Funding for community recreation facility improvements
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Canada
  • City of Belleville logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Doctor Recruitment

    Financial incentives to recruit healthcare professionals
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
  • Cancer Research Society (CRS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Doctoral research scholarships

    Funding for doctoral cancer research students
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Doctoral scholarships

    Doctoral funding for CPA research studies
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Documentary + Factual Development Fund

    Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Petfinder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dog Field Trip/Short-Term Fostering

    Funding for dog field trips and short-term fostering
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dog Team Driver Grant Program

    Funding to support dog team traditions
    Nunavut, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Domestic Industry Initiatives

    Funding for strategic creative industry initiatives
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • 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
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Donations to community organizations

    Funding for Quebec charities supporting families
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Donations to organizations

    Funding for charitable organizations serving older adults
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Dons communautaires autochtones

    Support for Indigenous community well-being
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, 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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)

    Interest-free down payment loan for first-time homebuyers
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 28,500 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, 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 FundingClosed

    Downtown Facade Improvement Program

    Funding for downtown façade upgrades
    North Perth, Perth, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    North Perth, Perth, 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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Downtown Revitalization (DR) program

    Supports rural downtown revitalization
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    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
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Drilling Technology Challenge

    Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $8,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, 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
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, 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