Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026
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Grant and FundingClosedMedium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Funding for established Canadian film festivals- Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit - Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Compensation for Illness or Injury
Compensation for service-related health conditions 
Grant and FundingOpenYouth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)
Supports projects to prevent youth gang involvement across Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCadet Foundation Bursary
Financial support for Black medical students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProfessional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations
Grant and FundingClosedAngel Foundation for Learning - Bursaries and Awards
Funding for TCDSB students and school literacy projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenStudent Aid
Government of New Brunswick, The Justin Lefebvre Foundation, Friends of Alexander von Humboldt School, Quebec Heritage FoundationFinancial support for New Brunswick students
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPlanning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)
Support for planning and knowledge dissemination activities- Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)Doctoral research training support for health-related PhD studies 
Grant and FundingOpenInfrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)
Funding for infrastructure that supports housing development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAccessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects
Funding for disability partnership projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRacial Justice Fund
Supports New Hampshire racial justice organizations
Grant and FundingOpenÉlan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Grant and FundingClosedCall for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Key populations stream
Funding for youth dating violence prevention projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding
Support for disability and equity research 
Grant and FundingClosedPlant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Other SupportClosedOntario Works or emergency assistance
Monthly support for basic needs and employment- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award
Funding for transformative equity initiatives in research - Grant and FundingClosed
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem builder (Round 2)
Supports social innovation and social finance ecosystem building - Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
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Grant and FundingClosedRecord in BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
Grant and FundingClosedContributions in support of Energy Efficiency (voted)
Non-repayable support for energy efficiency projects- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Startup Laval
Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgrammes et bourses d'études recherche nord-sud
International research scholarships for doctoral students
Grant and FundingClosedACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Grant and FundingClosedHonours and awards: inclusion
Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
Grant and FundingClosedIntercultural Diversity Micro Grant
Micro funding for intercultural diversity initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women’s Employment Readiness pilot program
Supports women’s skills and employment readiness 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth- Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Supports security enhancements for at-risk community gathering spaces 
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedOlympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedEvol — Conventional start-up loan
Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
Grant and FundingOpenAcademic scholarship funds for Black students
Scholarships for Black postsecondary students
Grant and FundingClosedHajar-Jerroumi Scholarship for Visible Minorities at UQAM
Annual scholarship for visible minority students at UQAM- Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition - Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding
Community-based microfinance and health support 
Grant and FundingClosedNew capacity stream intake one program guidelines : Continuing Care Capital Program 2025/26
Alberta Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal AffairsCapital funding for new continuing care spaces- Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries 
Grant and FundingClosedRecommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Support for new theatre work development
Grant and FundingClosedAlgonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development