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.

- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
MRC des Etchemins- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
MRC Drummond- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay- From $2,000 to $3,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Up to 37% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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 partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean- From $30,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec City- Max. $50,000
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
MRC Bécancour- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Musicaction- Max. $85,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
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Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec City- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces
Ville de Shawinigan- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Ville de La Tuque- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)- Max. $42,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vall ée de l’Aluminium (SVA)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
PME MTL- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL- Max. $75,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade
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MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'Islet- Max. $25,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- All industries

Ventures at Coralus
Coralus- Up to 45% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
MRC Kamouraska- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Local investment fund (FLI)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Futurpreneur Canada- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
MRC de Caniapiscau- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
MRC La Jacques-Cartier- Max. $9,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $25,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

MRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives
MRC de Mékinac- Max. $1,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
MRC Papineau- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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.

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'Islet- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $5,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)- Max. $1,500
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Incoming and fixed-price agencies
Gouvernement du Québec- From $10,000 to $60
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais- Max. $5,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- Max. $15,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
MRC de L'Islet- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
MRC de Caniapiscau- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré- Max. $150,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-Neigette- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de Lévis- Max. $100,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services

ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan
MRC Arthabaska- Max. $15,000
- All industries

Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program
Transport Canada- Max. $5,000
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing

MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $225,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation- Max. $10,000
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance

Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream
PROMPT- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $50,000 to $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
MRC Témiscouata- Max. $12,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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.

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville- No Condition
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- From $60,000 to $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bioenergies Program
Environnement Québec (MELCC)- From $10,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata- Max. $218,798
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska- Max. $10,000
- All industries

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
MRC du Haut-Richelieu- Max. $2,139,780
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Public administration

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
MRC du Haut-Richelieu- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'Autray- Max. $15,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Mékinac- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Accommodation and food services

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- Max. $200,000
- All industries

Musicaction — International Event
Musicaction- Max. $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé- No Condition
- All industries

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $50,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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DEL — Commercialization Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Activities, attractions and events
Gouvernement du Québec- From $10,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

BDC Financing — Technology
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Max. $350,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession
MRC Rivière-du-Loup- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Protein Industries Canada- Up to 45% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Musicaction — National collective promotion
Musicaction- Max. $400,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
City of Rouyn-Noranda- Max. $250,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Les Basques- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR)- From $5,000 to $5,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Tourisme Montréal- Min. $10,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Agricultural property tax credit program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol- From $20,000 to $50,000
- All industries

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
City of Toronto- Max. $10,000
- Retail trade

Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $8,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Quebec Business Women's Award
Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)- No Condition
- All industries
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.

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Efficient Farming Products
Hydro-Québec- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Market Expansion Fund
Creative BC- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $10,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Quebec school for entrepreneurs
École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ)- No Condition
- All industries

World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Government of Manitoba- Up to 40% of project cost
- All industries

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)- Max. $20,000
- Health care and social assistance

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)- No Condition
- All industries

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $49,999
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Apprenticeship START
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $25,000
- All industries

CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $5,000
- All industries

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $25,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Business Rebate Program
NB Power- Max. $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

EI Premium Reduction Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $2,500
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $90,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $3,000,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing

WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC- Max. $70,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)- Max. $500,000
- All industries
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.

Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigration- No Condition
- All industries

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)- Max. $3,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick- Up to 95% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Forest Operations Modernization Program
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Creative BC- Max. $3,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

CleanBC — Commercial Express Program
CleanBC- Max. $125,000
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services

BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- All industries

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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START Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

EHRC — Discovering Potential
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $22,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities

ESM — Digital Acceleration
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)- Max. $27,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $14,400
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated- Max. $450,000
- All industries

NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance- Up to 5% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)- No Condition
- All industries

CRIBIQ-BIOnext
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $15,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)- No Condition
- Construction

Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
SADC Shawinigan- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Retail trade
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.

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec- Max. $350,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 90% of project cost
- All industries

Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries
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Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund- Max. $50,000
- All industries

Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of Ontario- Max. $17,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $200,000
- All industries

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism Ontario- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

ARBJ — Company follow-up program (PSE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration

Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
City of Toronto- Max. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- Max. $60,000
- All industries
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Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $25,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Musicaction — Incubator project
Musicaction- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

One-time assistance for Indigenous media
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Tax credit for taxes paid by an environmental trust – Businesses
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- All industries

Atuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Atuqtuarvik Corporation- From $150,000 to $3,000,000
- All industries

EHRC — Destination Trade
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $5,000
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

Canadian Goods Abroad program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association- Max. $25,000
- Up to 8% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Côte-Nord- Max. $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

First Nations Training to Employment Program
Government of Alberta- Up to 51% of project cost
- All industries

Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Genome Prairie- Max. $6
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg- Up to 75% of project cost
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
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.

SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Information and cultural industries

Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- All industries

Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia- From $5,462 to $24,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 15% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $5,000
- All industries

Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Main- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- From $500,000 to $1,125,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

PRCCM – Stream 2
Gouvernement du Québec- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- Max. $500,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Youth Strategy
Réseau des SADC et CAE- Max. $50,000
- All industries

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $14,400
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Laval Economique- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

PEI —Workplace Skills Training
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Staffing UP
Government of Yukon- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Government of Canada- Max. $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Startup Zone Resident Company Program
Startup Zone- No Condition
- All industries

BDC Advisory Services — Business Strategy
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries

PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $3,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Geniuses in business
Acfas- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Customs Bonded Warehouses
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere- Max. $16,250
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Entreprendre Sherbrooke- Max. $15,000
- All industries

RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Global Skills Strategy (GSS) — Dedicated service channel (DSC)
Refugees and Citizenship Canada- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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.

Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- Max. $45,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterX- Max. $75,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Loan The Developer
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $300,000
- Up to 2% of project cost
- All industries

Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 15% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 15% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- No Condition
- All industries

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay- Max. $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)

On-Farm Efficiency Program
Government of Alberta- From $500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Manitoba data processing investment tax credits
Government of Manitoba- Up to 8% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Government of Yukon- Max. $4,950
- All industries

Turn to excellence!
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $2,000 to $7,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Government of Manitoba- No Condition
- All industries

SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Government of Manitoba- Max. $5,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries
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SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs- Max. $60,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates- Max. $300,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Revenu Québec- Min. $150,000
- Up to 24% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec- Max. $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
LearnSphere- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- All industries

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Government of Ontario- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)

Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)- From $20,000 to $1,000,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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.

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia- Max. $400,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Accelerate Okanagan- No Condition
- All industries

Musicaction — Support for music entrepreneurs and organizations working in Francophone OLMCs
Musicaction- Max. $75,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British Columbia- Max. $50,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries