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Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

    Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
    Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Business financing for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports science and innovation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

    Ville de La Tuque
    Financing for local business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy
    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 11, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    A New Frontier in Fundraising

    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
    International research on disruptive technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    A-Team Believe Initiative

    The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
    Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Ulnooweg logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

    Ulnooweg
    Funding for Indigenous business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    NS, Canada
  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Accelerate Fund

    Yaletown Partners
    Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

    Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
    Mentoring to grow a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
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  • New Ventures BC (NVBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AccelerateIP

    New Ventures BC (NVBC)
    IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports Alberta health technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • ATAC (ITAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

    ATAC (ITAC)
    Fully funded tourism business accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada

  • Turn funding opportunities for expansion into strong applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Accessible Technology Program

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports accessible technology development and improvement
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activate Brantford Grant

    City of Brantford
    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

    Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
    Financing for Beauharnois business projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    Aéro Montreal
    Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-food Development Support Program

    La Mitis RCM
    Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis
    Eligible Funding
    From $750 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
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    Never miss an opportunity.

    Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-food Funding

    Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    NT, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriCommunication Program

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Platform

    Data-driven strategy.

    Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.

  • Get grants for expansion for your business

    Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.

  • Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AIDA Fund

    Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
    Funding for young Quebec classical artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 5, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Platform

    Discovery at scale.

    Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada

  • Turn funding opportunities for expansion into strong applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Amherst Economic Development Fund

    CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
    Financial support for local business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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    Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aquanation

    AQUAACTION
    Network for water technology innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada

  • Need help applying for grants for expansion?

    Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.

  • Organization logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Artistic shift

    Organization
    Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AscendBio

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Cape Breton, NS, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Asia Market Development Program

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 18, 2021
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Platform

    Never miss an opportunity.

    Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Author Readings Program

    SWG Foundation (SWG)
    Supports author readings for host organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,200 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 2, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    BC Tech Association
    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada

  • Find funding programs for expansion that fit your project

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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Defence Platform

    Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
    Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Platform

    Data-driven strategy.

    Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
  • Bell Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Bell Fund
    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada