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.

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- Max. $60,000
- All industries

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
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.

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

Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Aéro Montreal- Up to 63% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Canadian Goods Abroad program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
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Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol- From $20,000 to $50,000
- 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
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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)

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
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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

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
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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
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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

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
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.

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
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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
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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

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
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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

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)
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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
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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

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
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.

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

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

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
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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

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Consulting services - Quebec
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs- No Condition
- All industries

AgriStability — Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CMF — Regional Production Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of Ontario- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Innovation Canada- Max. $5,000,000
- Information and cultural industries

RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Ministerial initiative “Agricultural succession and entrepreneurship”
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Economic Development Officers
Government of the Northwest Territories- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Honey Bee Health Initiative
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Special Milk Class Permit Program
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- 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.

British Columbia logging tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Government of Alberta- Max. $300,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Lactech- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture- Max. $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Live Music
Creative BC- From $2,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
INSAT- Up to 36% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance
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Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $80
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Government of British Columbia- Max. $7,875
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Small Business BC
Small Business BC- No Condition
- All industries

Ontario Export Services
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries
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Site Readiness Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- From $40,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY- Max. $1,000,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

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

Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs- From $7,500 to $7,500
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 150 Acres
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures Development Corporation- No Condition
- All industries

Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
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Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta- From $10,001 to $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Agricorp- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
WorkBC- From $300,000 to $300,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- 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.

BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Max. $350,000
- All industries

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Government of Ontario- Up to 49% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance

Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)- No Condition
- All industries
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E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $60,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- All industries

Scotians Global Advisors Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- All industries

Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada- Max. $175,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Réseau des SADC et CAE- No Condition
- All industries
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AI Expertise Program
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $99,900
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $500,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Regular Fund Loan
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine- From $5,000 to $150,000
- All industries

General Admission Festivals Program
Telefilm Canada- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta- From $150,000 to $750,000
- All industries

Business Foundations
Creative BC- From $2,000 to $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

Manufacturing and Processing Assistance - Capital Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 80% of project cost
- Manufacturing

BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
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JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)- Max. $45,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $25,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

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

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke
Entreprendre Sherbrooke- From $1,000 to $20,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Livestock Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $15,100
- All industries

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Government of British Columbia- Min. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Job Creation Partnerships
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration

Emerging Farmers Award
Gouvernement du Québec- From $3,500 to $7,500
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)- From $150,000 to $500,000
- All industries

Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries

Pivot to Grow loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- From $350,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing

Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Horticulture Diversification Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

NRC — Coastal Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Development program — Prequalified stream
Telefilm Canada- Max. $125,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
City of Vancouver- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)- Max. $60,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
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NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $500
- All industries

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- Educational services

District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Alberta — Workplace Training
Government of Alberta- Max. $7,000
- All industries

Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Government of Ontario- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia- From $1,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Public administration
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MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery District- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Small Business Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries

Nova Scotia digital media tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB- Max. $10,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CGLCC - Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)- No Condition
- All industries
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Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)- Max. $7,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

- No Condition
- All industries

Duties Relief Program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- No Condition
- All industries

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $30,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of Saskatchewan- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Experience Matters Program
Bowman Employment Services- No Condition
- All industries

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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Northern Technology Accelerator Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $75,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- All industries

Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of Alberta- Up to 12% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice- From $5,000 to $100,000
- All industries

Video Games Business Development Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $200,000
- Information and cultural industries
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Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance- From $50,000 to $90,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing

BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
BioTalent Canada- Max. $25,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- From $250,000 to $250,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Ressources Entreprises
Ressources Entreprises- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
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Yukon bids&tenders
Government of Yukon- No Condition
- All industries

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Telefilm Canada- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing

- Max. $10,000
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $20,000
- All industries

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Max. $100,000
- All industries

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $30,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

BioTalent — Career Starter Program
BioTalent Canada- Max. $20,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Innovation Canada- Max. $2,400
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade
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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration

Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Max. $100,000
- All industries

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation- From $25,000 to $40,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $5,000
- Accommodation and food services

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)- Min. $400,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services

Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 40% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program
Ministry of Agriculture- Max. $3,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $3,000
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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Rental Cost Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Matching Investment Fund
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- All industries

Business Navigators - NB
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- All industries

Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
City of Vancouver- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
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EcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Canada Water Agency (CWA)- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Government of Yukon- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of Alberta- Min. $499,999
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant
Government of Saskatchewan- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 66% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Workplace Education Initiative
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- No Condition
- All industries

Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Alberta Innovates- Max. $200,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
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VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance

NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries

Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Government of Yukon- No Condition
- All industries