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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.

2647 opportunities available
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream

Innovation Canada
Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Competitiveness and Environment Program - Component 1
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Competitiveness and Environment Program - Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports dairy and meat processors' competitiveness and environmental improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Funding for customized AI training
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Funding for customized AI training

Scale AI Cluster
Digital Intelligence Training Grants for Canadian Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Proof-of-Concept Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Proof-of-Concept Program

Natural Products Canada (NPC)
Financing for natural product innovations
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $350,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Venture for Canada — Internship Program

Venture for Canada
Interns for startups and SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1

Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Money to promote the use of French in the office
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2

Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Funding to expand your services in French
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores
Grant and FundingClosed

Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports local commerce vitality in small Quebec communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Capitale-Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Innovation

Quebec City
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Grant and FundingOpen

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financial support for reducing environmental footprints of Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Capitale-Commerce
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Commerce

Quebec City
Financial support for commercial projects improving business offerings
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports local market initiatives and agrotourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Grant and FundingClosed

Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Regional agricultural environmental projects funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

Government of Ontario
Grants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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.

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

CQRDA — INNOV-R SME

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Other SupportOpen

Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.

Government of Canada
Relief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

ECO Canada
Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax Credit for an On-the-Job Training Period – Individuals
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Credit for an On-the-Job Training Period – Individuals

Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for businesses with eligible trainees in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs affected by international trade tariffs
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
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Development program — Black and People of Colour stream

Telefilm Canada
Financing for filmmakers who self-identify as black and people of colour
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $37,500
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business growth and diversification initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec

Government of Canada
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Wood Innovation Program — Component 2

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Wood Innovation Program - component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Wood Innovation Program - component 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovation and investment in Quebec's forest industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $2,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Magazine — Aid to Publishers
Grant and FundingOpen

Magazine — Aid to Publishers

Canadian Heritage
Support for Canadian periodical publishers to enhance editorial content
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Dairy Direct Payment Program

Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Payments to support dairy producers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
International Promotion Program
Grant and FundingClosed

International Promotion Program

Telefilm Canada
Funds for filmmakers at international events
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream

Government of Ontario
Money for Ontario magazine publishers and diversity enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television

Government of Ontario
Funding for international activities for Ontario production companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+

Telefilm Canada
Financing for high-budget French-language feature films
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)

Canadian Heritage
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 380,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development — IDM Fund

Government of Ontario
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Forestry Initiative

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development for Music Managers

Government of Ontario
Money for music management companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation

Canadian Heritage
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for critical mineral projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Production program — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Production program — Indigenous stream

Telefilm Canada
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development Fund – Book

Government of Ontario
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Universal Broadband Fund (UBF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Universal Broadband Fund (UBF)

Innovation Canada
Funding to bring broadband to remote areas
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
SEAO electronic tendering system
Other SupportOpen

SEAO electronic tendering system

Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec (SCT)
Quebec public contracting opportunities for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Provides compensation for surrendering prohibited assault-style firearms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports abattoirs and cheese dairies facing regional and environmental challenges
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Protect Ontario Financing Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Protect Ontario Financing Program

Government of Ontario
Financial support for Ontario businesses facing tariff-related challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA)
Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating to Zero Grant Program

Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3)
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Grant and FundingClosed

PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Gouvernement du Québec
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Development program — General stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Development program — General stream

Telefilm Canada
Money to develop feature films
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $37,500
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Youth Employment and Skills Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 14,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Celebrate Canada Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Celebrate Canada Funding Program

Canadian Heritage
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loan to buy an existing business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)

Canadian Heritage
Supports diverse creators with mentorship and professional development opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Tourism Growth Program supports tourism industry development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects

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National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream

Government of Canada
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for research and development projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
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Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Food transformation skill development and planning support program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program

Musicaction
Canadian Music Fund supports career development for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

MT Lab
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component

Hydro-Québec
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Music management and publishing assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Music management and publishing assistance

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP)
Grant and Fundingnull

Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP)

Transport Canada (TC)
Supports large Canadian airports with safety and connectivity investments
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Grant and FundingOpen

Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports acquisition of clean technologies for Quebec heavy‑duty trucking
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec book and publishing companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream

Government of Canada
Supports infrastructure projects advancing critical minerals development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Grant and FundingOpen

Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Quebec's program reduces transport sector greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Money for businesses to hire students
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Doing business in French
Grant and FundingOpen

Doing business in French

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
Grant and FundingClosed

MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support

MT Lab
Grant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $12,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Enabling large-scale sovereign AI data centres
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling large-scale sovereign AI data centres

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support proposals to build large-scale sovereign AI data centres
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)