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Business Grants and Funding in Canada

Business funding in Canada includes grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, loans, capital, research support, and other mechanisms. Eligibility depends on the applicant, project, industry, location, costs, and timing defined by each funder. Compare whether support is repayable or claimed after spending, the contribution required from the business, and the obligations that follow. Define the project scope, budget, work plan, and expected outcomes before confirming current terms directly with the funder.

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  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatrical documentary program

    Support for feature-length theatrical documentaries
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Retrofits

    Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishing Support

    Financial support for publishing and sales of books
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 850,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CRIAQ — INNOV-R

    Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AcceleratiON Program

    Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $20,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Anti-Racism Grant

    Supports community anti-racism initiatives across Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC Agriculture and Food Export Program

    Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Biomed Propulsion Program

    Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for investments VRQ

    Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects – Technology showcase

    Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects in social innovation

    Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects SOVAR

    Funding for research project maturation and valorization
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Nventure logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CANtrade™

    Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebration and Commemoration Program

    Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Career launcher logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Tech Internships

    Internships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

    Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 850,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

    Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TechImpact - Digital Boost 3.0

    Digital support for AI, data and cybersecurity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 57,890 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    NB, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program

    Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Innovation Fund

    Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Communautique logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Digital Skills Internships

    Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Canada
  • Canada Water Agency (CWA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EcoAction - Community-led freshwater action across Canada Stream

    Supports community projects improving freshwater quality and ecosystem health
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Environmental Damages Fund

    Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2

    Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2

    Funding for student jobs and CIEC projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,736 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Future Fuels Challenge

    Canadian funding for low-emission fuel innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Supports structuring, sustainable and digital regional tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

    Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Shipping Corridor Program

    Funding for decarbonizing ports and maritime shipping in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk

    Supports stewardship for vulnerable species
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Scouting Fund

    Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
    Eligible Funding
    From $12,000 to $75,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)

    Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $700,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Érable logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC de L’Érable — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    Supports regional priority projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,138,435 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation

    Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Canadian Women's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    National Capacity Building Grants

    Supports organizational capacity building for national women’s rights groups
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $600,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Net Zero Accelerator Initiative

    Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Book Fund

    Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream

    Supports capital improvements through construction, fixed equipment, and development
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Organizational Mentors

    Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Petits établissements accessibles

    Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

    Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2

    Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3

    Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

    Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component

    Supports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component

    Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strategic sectors

    Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada