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Government Funding for Established Businesses

Access to funding is crucial for businesses, whether to launch a new project, innovate, or simply grow. In Canada, there are numerous grants and funding programs available to support businesses in their development. This support is provided by various levels of government, as well as private organizations and financial institutions. Understanding the available funding options, knowing how to obtain these grants, and preparing a solid business plan are essential steps to maximize your chances of success.

2763 opportunities available
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingOpen

takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program

Hydro / Newfoundland Power, Efficiency Manitoba
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

City of Ottawa
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)

Apeetogosan
Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
LRCC — Business Advisory
Expert AdviceOpen

LRCC — Business Advisory

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

JobsNL Wage Subsidy

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MaRS — Supply AI
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MaRS — Supply AI

MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
High Volume User Program
Grant and FundingOpen

High Volume User Program

City of Ottawa
Provides rebates for installing water-efficient commercial fixtures and appliances
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
Grant and FundingOpen

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)

WorkBC
Government financial assistance for workforce skills training in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Theatrical exhibition program
Grant and FundingClosed

Theatrical exhibition program

Telefilm Canada, Government of Canada, Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Funding for commercial exhibitors of films
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Facilitates business growth through financial institution partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Collaborate on aerospace R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Grant and FundingOpen

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
PISAQ – Stream 2
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

PISAQ – Stream 2

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports veterinary expertise development for Quebec's animal health sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Tax CreditsOpen

Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF), Government of Ontario (ON)
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
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
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Expert AdviceOpen

PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises

Public Services and Procurement Canada, Government of Canada
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
SADC Shawinigan — Youth Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan
Youth Strategy Fund supports young entrepreneurs in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Culture and Communications Investment Fund

Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC)
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Grant and FundingClosed

Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for climate change research in Quebec's bio-food sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $57,142 to $330,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax refund for power takeoff equipment

Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF), Government of Ontario (ON)
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Tax CreditsOpen

Payroll tax credit – CFI

Revenu Québec
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Farm Land and Buildings Financing

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Government of Canada
Loan for farm land and buildings
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Grant and FundingClosed

RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Funds agricultural innovation research in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Operating Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Grant Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NL)
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies

Magnet, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Grants SMEs for digital adoption and competitiveness enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,300 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Micro-Loan Program

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program
Tax CreditsOpen

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program

Saint-Eustache
Provides property tax credits for eligible development and renovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream

Government of British Columbia (BC), WorkBC
Support for immediate workforce shortages within in-demand occupations
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Expert AdviceOpen

Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship

Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV)
Loans for young entrepreneurs in Rivière-du-Nord and nearby areas
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Yukon bids&tenders
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

Yukon bids&tenders

Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works
Platform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Apprenticeship START
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship START

Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba Accessibility Fund

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Manitoba Accessibility Fund removes barriers through project grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for enhancing biosecurity in non-supply poultry operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsClosed

New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

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The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Grant and FundingOpen

The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program

City of Ottawa
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supporting manufacturing growth and innovation across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)

Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
Grant and FundingOpen

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Recyc-Québec, Gouvernment of Québec
Funds to manage used tires
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Targeted Labour Market Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Targeted Labour Market Programs

Government of Nunavut
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT), Gouvernment of Québec
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for Ontario magazine publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
SODEC — Development Aid Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SODEC — Development Aid Program

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
SODEC supports Quebec film development and production projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Expert AdviceClosed

Business Link — Digital Economy Program

Business Link, Government of Alberta
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 22,500 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
General Class Contribution Program
Grant and FundingArchived

General Class Contribution Program

Government of Canada
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada
Working capital loan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Scotiabank — Credit Line for agriculture
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Scotiabank — Credit Line for agriculture

Scotiabank
Revolving credit for seasonal agricultural operating expenses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Scotiabank — Term Loan for business
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Scotiabank — Term Loan for business

Scotiabank
Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Grant and FundingOpen

NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

Government of Alberta
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Columbia Basin Trust
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba research and development tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Supports R&D expenditures for Manitoba-based corporations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
STEP Market Access Program
Grant and FundingClosed

STEP Market Access Program

Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund

Tourism and Parks of Northwest Territories, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for tourism industry training in NWT
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Commemorative Partnership Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Commemorative Partnership Program

Government of Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Data standardization support program
Grant and FundingClosed

Data standardization support program

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports data standardization for Quebec cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

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CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada
Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Grant and FundingOpen

CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Funding to conduct business valuations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Record in BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Record in BC

Creative BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax CreditsClosed

Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Young Entrepreneur Loan

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Government of Canada
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Tax credit for taxes paid by an environmental trust – Businesses
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for taxes paid by an environmental trust – Businesses

Revenu Québec, Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for businesses with income from environmental trusts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
CGLCC — Tourism
Expert AdviceOpen

CGLCC — Tourism

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Government of Canada
Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Pilot Program for Mid-career Digital Content Creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Peak Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Peak Rebate Program

NB Power, Save Energy NB
Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Commercial Temporary Importations
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

Commercial Temporary Importations

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Facilitates duty-free temporary importation of commercial goods to Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Experience Ontario 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2025

Government of Ontario (ON)
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $750,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean

City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
The "Programme d’aide pour l’implantation de bureaux dans le Vieux-Saint-Jean" offers up to $30,000 in non-repayable financial support to stimulate economic revival and office space transformation in Vieux-Saint-Jean.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Assistance
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Small Business Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Supports young entrepreneurs with loans and personalized guidance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program

Protein Industries Canada
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CMF — Indigenous Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Indigenous Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Indigenous Program supports Canada's Indigenous production growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec International — International recruiting
Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — International recruiting

Québec International
Recruit global talent for your Quebec City business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program

WeBC
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS), MRC de Pierre-De Saurel
Supports entrepreneurship in the MRC de Pierre-De Saurel
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation