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 FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Invest OttawaSupport for high-growth product-based tech firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Government of NunavutBid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of ManitobaMoney for employee training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New BrunswickFunds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFinancial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New BrunswickNew Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIBC Farm Term Loan
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)Financing for farm purchases with flexible terms and rates
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIBC — Business overdraft
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)Flexible overdraft protection to manage short-term cash flow needs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate NiagaraEstablish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports 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
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Wage subsidies for environmental STEM graduate internships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Ontario Power Authority (OPA)Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Strive 4 Work
EmployAbilitiesCareer training and work placements for adults with employment barriers
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Expert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)International acceleration support for small technology firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
P
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme d'accessibilité des établissements touristiques
Ministère du Tourisme du QuébecSupports accessibility improvements in Quebec tourism establishments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec CitySupports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Downtown residential construction subsidy program
City of GatineauSupports downtown residential construction and added housing units
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Discovering Potential
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)Youth internships in Canada's electricity sector, subsidized by EHRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Government of Nova ScotiaSupport for export growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Media Production Fund
Government of YukonMoney for a media production in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
MainIntellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
The Provincial Sport Organizations CouncilOne-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $1 to $2,100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)Funding catalyst for emerging sustainable technology companies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
SDTC — Scale Up Funding
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPTQuebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPTFunding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
PROMPTAI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova ScotiaLoan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Provides wage support to eligible Canadian employers during COVID-19
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes CanadaFinancial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
MagnetMoney to hire students for work-integrated learning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources