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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
  • City of Medicine Hat logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants

    Support for special cultural events in Medicine Hat
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Event Permit Fee Assistance Program

    Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Jury Prize of the national feature film competition

    Prize for the best national feature film
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)

    Supplemental support for trainees affected by Ukraine
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $45,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Supports Program

    Health benefits for eligible Hamilton residents
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Specialized Support Fund

    Non-repayable support for business improvement projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Species Conservation Program

    Funding for species at risk conservation in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spirit Series, Inc. Grant

    Arts-integrated support for underserved students
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Petfinder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sponsor a Pet

    Fundraise for pets through Petfinder
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 10 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport 4 All Fund

    Funding for youth sport and sports facilities
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Development Grant

    Funding for local sport development initiatives
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Events Grants

    Funding for sport events that drive local impact
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries

    Tuition support for student coaches in Manitoba
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Their Opportunity logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Subsidy

    Support for children’s sports participation
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Support Program

    Supports Canadian sport system development
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 249,999 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of Brampton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Tourism Events

    Sponsorship for Brampton sport tourism events
    Brampton, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Brampton, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports and Cultural Events Funding

    Funding for sports and cultural event participation
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports for Kids Grant

    Funding for inclusive youth sports initiatives
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Their Opportunity logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports Subsidy

    Support for children’s sports participation
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canadian Women & Sport logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spotlight Grant

    Funding for inclusive girls’ sport initiatives
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Alberta Ecotrust Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Springboard Grant

    Capacity-building funding for Alberta organizations
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation (PQCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Springford Family Foundation

    Funding for Oceanside community initiatives
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Sprout Ideas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sprout Ideas Fellowship

    Youth fellowship for community project support
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spruce the Bruce

    Funding for downtown and tourism improvements
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Red River Mutual logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spruce Up Your Story

    Funding for community space restoration
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    SSRIA – Business Growth Program

    Business growth support for cleantech ventures
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    SSRIA – Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation

    Funding for Toronto charitable agencies
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. Catharines Arts Awards

    Recognizes local arts excellence and contributions
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)

    Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 49,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • St. David's United Church Foundation of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. David’s United Church Foundation of Calgary

    Funding for church outreach and major maintenance
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    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
    Construction and Renovation
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • St. George's Society Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. George's Society Toronto — General Funding

    One-year funding for Toronto charities
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of St. Marys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    St. Marys Designated Heritage Property Grant Program

    Funding for heritage property conservation in St. Marys
    St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
  • Expert AdviceClosed

    Stage cpa

    CPA internship pathway in Quebec
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Telus logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stand With Owners — Telus Business

    Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stanley Creators Fund

    Funding for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stantec Mining Engineering Scholarship

    Scholarship for second-year mining engineering students
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    StART Partnership Program

    Funding for Toronto mural and street art projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Startup Laval

    Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates

    Rebates for steam trap audits and replacements
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Municipality of North Cowichan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Step Code Incentive Rebate Program

    Rebates for energy-efficient residential construction
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,250
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program

    Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Steps Together Foundation (STF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Steps Together Fund Bursary

    Bursaries for Coquitlam youth
    Coquitlam, BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Coquitlam, BC, Canada
  • Stevens Family Foundation (SFF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stevens Family Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for registered Canadian charities
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NS, Canada
  • Taber and District Health Foundation (TDHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stewart Genes Scholarship

    Scholarship for African students at Sciences Po
    Grassy Lake, Taber, Vauxhall, Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Grassy Lake, Taber, Vauxhall, Alberta
  • Canadian Canoe Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Stimulate youth through canoeing

    Youth canoeing and environmental learning support
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STIP — Community Airport Program

    Funding for community airport infrastructure improvements
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives

    Funding for municipal transportation infrastructure
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STIP — Local Road Bridge Program

    Funding for municipal bridge rehabilitation projects
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STIP — Resource Road Program

    Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Stocker Loan Program

    Short-term livestock financing for Manitoba producers
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Township of Stone Mills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant

    Support for youth recreational activities
    Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Windsor logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Stormwater Financing Program

    Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 120 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Stormwater Incentive Program

    Online land registration and property records access
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 90 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STORYHIVE Top-ups

    Top-up funding for B.C. documentary storytellers
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)

    Energy funding for Alberta industry
    Alberta, Canada
    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
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Strategic Energy Management Program

    Energy management support for B.C. businesses
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Arthritis Society Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strategic Operating Grant Program

    Research funding for arthritis priorities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada