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.
2643 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Self-Employment Program
Government of AlbertaSelf-employment training for Albertans
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsSuspended
EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)Electricity sector employers can hire skilled newcomers with subsidies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationFunding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)Supports BC agriculture workforce recruitment and skills training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 3
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports farm access to essential veterinary services in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecQuebec's Road Safety Fund aids safety initiatives and victims
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of AlbertaExpert advice to help your Alberta business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorate Canada Program
Canadian HeritageFunding for national heritage commemoration and celebration projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Hire for Talent
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
MRC La MatapédiaSupports restoring underused agricultural land in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loan
EvolLoans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $450,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Québec InternationalSupport to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Matching Investment Fund
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)Funding for dairy product development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ)Training for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development CentreFinancing 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
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Encouraging sustainable practices in Quebec's mining sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of AlbertaFunds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)Larger milk quota to produce innovative dairy products
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
WorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program
WorkBCWage subsidy aids training and employment through subsidized wages
Eligible Funding
- From $3,600 to $12,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta InnovatesSupports technologies reducing methane emissions from Alberta’s oil and gas
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
PISAQ – Stream 1
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports veterinary service delivery and workforce retention in agriculture
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CyberSecure Canada
Innovation CanadaProtect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Tourisme Côte-NordSupports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Funding for Quebec non-profits promoting official languages
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusion Program
Government of SaskatchewanFunding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Government of New BrunswickGrants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British ColumbiaBusiness consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of OntarioAdvisory services for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of CanadaFunding for conserving and restoring nature
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Nunavut Film Development CorporationGrant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports poultry and egg producers’ on-farm modernization and sustainability investments
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Government of YukonMoney for film predevelopment stage
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Indigenous Services CanadaFunding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Alberta InnovatesFunding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabsScale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorMoney for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Expert AdviceOpen
SOCCA – Support and coaching
SOCCAAdvice and coaching for First Nations-owned businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Production Program
Creative BCSupports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La TuqueVitalization support in regional and rural areas, 2020-2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Government of ManitobaThe program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
City of TorontoTax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Supports Indigenous film producers attending Cannes Producers Network
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Québec
La Financière agricole (FADQ)Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
City of TorontoToronto offers small business property tax reduction program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of YukonFunding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supporting kosher and halal red meat quality assurance systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
On-Farm Efficiency Program
Government of AlbertaSupports environmental efficiency in agricultural operations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding to support self-employment job creation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Funding for innovative oil sands tailings and water solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program
Transport Canada (TC)Incentives to purchase or lease light-duty ZEVs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EUREKA!
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funds for international R&D projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Ministry of Francophone AffairsFunding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of ManitobaWage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorMoney to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingArchived
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
innovÉÉSupport for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Government of New BrunswickLoan guarantee for New Brunswick livestock purchase
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
City of VancouverSupports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
EvolLoans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Other SupportOpen
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
AgricorpProtects grain producers and storage owners from financial loss
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
NB PowerSupports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
MRC L'ÉrableFinancial and technical support for new entrepreneurs in L’Érable
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New BrunswickMoney for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Government of ManitobaSupports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorEquity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of YukonSupports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceReduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 8.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Government of YukonTraining grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2024
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)Support for Ontario's tourism festivals and events.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation