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Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1566 programs available
  • Alacrity Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Clean tech scale-up

    Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CLEAR Operating Grant

    Support for high-impact dementia research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 25, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CMF — Commercial Projects Program

    Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 29, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMF — Distributor Program

    CMF financing through distributor commitments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 14, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 16,250 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

    Supports Prairie community economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

    Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 29, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Coolest Thing I've Ever Made - Season 2

    Funding for Canadian series production
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 8, 2026
    • Closing date : December 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Copyright

    Information on copyright registration and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Craft & Visual Arts Production

    Funding for commercial craft and visual arts production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 27, 2026
    • Closing date : February 3, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEPS — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Digital Game Development Grant

    Funding for commercial digital game development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 20, 2026
    • Closing date : November 18, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • District3 logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

    Montréal innovation hub
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    e-Auto Challenge program

    Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 26, 2026
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E-tools for Exporting

    Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    EDC — Company InSight

    Research international companies before partnering
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Indigenous Business

    Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 15, 2021
    Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Enterprise Fund

    Business development funding for Ontario creative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Equity Investors Incentive

    Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Eurostars

    Transnational innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $3,000,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 10, 2026
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Evol — Conventional loan

    Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Explore Québec on the Road Program

    Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export Funding NB

    Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NB, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export Market Access Program (EMAP)

    Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Farm Debt Mediation Service

    Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Farm Land and Buildings Financing

    Loan for farm land and buildings
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator

    Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 2, 2026
    Canada
  • National Film Board of Canada (NFB) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP)

    Post-production support for independent Canadian filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2026
    Montreal, Canada
  • FinDev Canada (DFIC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

    Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

    Flexible financing for side businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Two Rivers Community Development Centre logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    General Business Loans

    Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Get Growing Program

    Support for small farm growth in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Globalstars

    International R&D cooperation for innovative market-focused projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 20, 2026
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
  • GreenCentre Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    GreenCentre Canada

    Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 14, 2022
    Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 5, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

    Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — Local Fund

    Financing for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

    Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

    Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action

    Support for First Nations and Inuit development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • INSAT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Support for sustainable aviation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    • Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada