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.

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

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
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.

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

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
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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
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.

Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)

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
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
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B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
WorkBC- From $300,000 to $300,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries

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

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
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Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Réseau des SADC et CAE- No Condition
- All industries

AI Expertise Program
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Qu ébec- 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

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

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)
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.

Livestock Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Stand With Owners — Telus Business
Telus- Max. $200,000
- All industries

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
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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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

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

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
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Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)- Max. $60,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing

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

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- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Public administration

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
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.

CGLCC - Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)- No Condition
- All industries

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
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
NB Power- Max. $1,250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

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

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
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
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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

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

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

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
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 — 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

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
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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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

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

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

Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 40% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

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

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

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
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.

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

General Class Contribution Program
Government of Canada- Max. $30,000,000
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Alberta Innovates- Max. $200,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

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

RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- From $2,500 to $75,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance

Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta- Max. $125,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Canadian Heritage- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance

Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Max. $1,100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Métis Employment Services
Rupertsland Institute- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services

Pathway Job matching
Population Growth and Skills- No Condition
- All industries

NRC — Climatic testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

WorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program
WorkBC- From $3,600 to $12,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- All industries

Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation Canada- Max. $15,000
- All industries

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Government of Ontario- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
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
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.

Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
Government of Canada- No Condition
- All industries

InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing

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

CyberSecure Canada
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Educational services
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Grassroots Growth Program
Government of Ontario- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)- Max. $12,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre- No Condition
- All industries

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- From $50 to $1,000,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing

BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services

Vessel Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- Max. $400,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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TACC Business Equity Program
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries

Alternative Land Use Services Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)- No Condition
- All industries

- Min. $350,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Europe Market Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Investment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries

Tax credit to support the print media
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Indigenous Pathfinder Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $105,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 85% of project cost
- 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.

CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of Canada- Min. $75,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Demo Recording
Creative BC- Max. $2,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation
TechAlliance- No Condition
- All industries

Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Infrastructure Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Government of Alberta- From $500 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
MRC Brome-Missisquoi- Max. $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- Max. $25,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)

NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- Up to 35% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

CBDC Kick$tart
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- All industries

FRWIP — Water Development Projects
Government of Saskatchewan- From $500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Community Futures Program
Nventure- Max. $250,000
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
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SOCAN — Travel Assistance
SOCAN Foundation- Max. $1,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Government of Alberta- Min. $50
- Up to 12% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- All industries

Export Funding NB
LearnSphere- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- All industries

- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Government of Nunavut- From $150,000 to $2,000,000
- Information and cultural industries

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba- No Condition
- All industries

Training on the Job — Nunavut
Government of Nunavut- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust- Max. $30,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

CGLCC - Training
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)- No Condition
- All industries

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Beneficial Management Practices
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)- Max. $11,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association- Max. $25,000
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Alberta Innovates- Max. $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
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.

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)- From $40,000 to $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Magnet — Export Business Portal
Magnet- No Condition
- All industries

ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Up to 70% of project cost
- All industries

Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Trucking HR Canada- Max. $7,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing