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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.

12605 programs
  • MRC Les Moulins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
  • MRC Les Moulins logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding support for young entrepreneurs in Les Moulins
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund

    Supports social economy enterprises in development and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

    Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — Triple F

    Financing for business transfer and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Laurier-Station, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · 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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Business Succession

    Business succession support for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

    Non-repayable support for regional business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $150,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

    Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

    Financial support for young business owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    Funding for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Minganie logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

    Local financing for SME start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

    Support for expert consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau — New Entrepreneur Fund (FNE)

    Startup funding for new businesses in Papineau
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

    Funding for sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

    Multi-volet support for local enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund

    Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $7,500 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

    Joint financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

    Support for youth-led community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rimouski-Neigette logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Rivière-du-Loup logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund

    Financial support for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Roussillon logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME

    Financial support for digital transformation and sustainable practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2024 · Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscouata logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Local financing for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — Canvassing

    Support for music market development travel
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — International Event

    Support for international music promotion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion

    National promotion support for sound recordings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Ontario Business Registry

    Online business registry for Ontario organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

    Supports innovation through process optimization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Parliamentary District Policing Program

    Funds Ottawa Police Service for enhanced security in Parliamentary District
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

    Loans for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    Startup support for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

    Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program

    Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses

    Commercial entrepreneurship funding for Montreal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — New Community Businesses

    Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    From $23,000 to $23,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Project Financing

    Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

    AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund

    Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada