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.

- Max. $500
- All industries

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

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

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- 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.

Grassroots Growth Program
Government of Ontario- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

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

Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Government of Manitoba- Max. $5,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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TACC Business Equity Program
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

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

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Revenu Québec- Min. $150,000
- Up to 24% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)- No Condition
- All industries

Employment Ontario
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries

EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)- No Condition
- All industries

Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Tax credit to support the print media
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

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

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

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

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)- Max. $150,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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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

GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $30,500
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

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

Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba- Max. $100,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

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

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

Customized Products and Services
Statistics Canada- No Condition
- All industries

CBDC Kick$tart
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- 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.

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 Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- No Condition
- All industries

SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration

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

Industry Expansion Program
Government of Manitoba- No Condition
- All industries

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
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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

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

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

Wine Sector Support Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust- From $10 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

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)
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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

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

Gen AI Call for Projects
Scale AI Cluster- Min. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
City of Toronto- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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EDC — Buyer financing
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

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

Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance- Up to 3% of project cost
- Finance and insurance

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program
Government of Manitoba- From $10,000 to $500,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- All industries

CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Business Energy Rebates
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $4,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Young Entrepreneurs Program
Government of Manitoba- From $500 to $10,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

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

Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Transal- Max. $400,000
- Up to 46.3% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba- Max. $150,000
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Government of Ontario- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- Min. $10,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services

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

Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Special Milk Class Permit Program
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Government of British Columbia- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Livestock Price Insurance Program
Livestock Price Insurance Program (LPI)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC- Up to 95% of project cost
- All industries
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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba- No Condition
- All 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

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)- No Condition
- All industries

NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario Genomics- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- 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.

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

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

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate Niagara- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- From $10,000 to $25,000
- All industries

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Manufacturing
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First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Indigenous Services Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services

Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Creative BC- Max. $15,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)- Max. $15,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Forestry Financing
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $75,000 to $750,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
innovÉÉ- Max. $350,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $150,000
- Up to 120% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue- From $5,000 to $20,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Theatrical exhibition program
Telefilm Canada- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Evol- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
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NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Futurpreneur Canada- Max. $15,000
- Up to 3% of project cost
- All industries

PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Workplace screening of employees
Government of Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program
Transport Canada- Max. $50,000
- Transportation and warehousing

ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing

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

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

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries
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Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- Max. $400,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Venture Investment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $15,100
- All industries

Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
Agricorp- 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.

Workforce Development Program
Government of Manitoba- No Condition
- All industries

Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance- Max. $3,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

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

Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec- No Condition
- All industries

SODEC — Development Aid Program
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia- From $200 to $250,000
- Information and cultural industries

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Condensing Water Heater
Enbridge Gas Quebec- Max. $500
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services

Organic Certification Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $750
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Investment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries
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Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia- Max. $6,000,000
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)- No Condition
- All industries

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of Toronto- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services

Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $20,000,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
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Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $50,000
- All industries

Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Digital Main Street- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)- Max. $200,000
- All industries

Quantum Leap
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

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

NADF Financing
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund- Max. $500,000
- All industries

Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
SOCCA- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)- Max. $300,000
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 60% 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

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia- Max. $200,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical 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.

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

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

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $32,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

NGen — Feasibility Studies
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- From $100,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

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
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Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Government of Nova Scotia- Min. $25,000
- Up to 26% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Québec International- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance

Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)- Max. $7,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Duties Relief Program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- No Condition
- All industries
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Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan- Up to 15% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of Saskatchewan- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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
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Energy Training Program for Students
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities

Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Small Business BC- No Condition
- All industries

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
Indigenous Services Canada- No Condition
- All industries

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

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy- No Condition
- Utilities
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ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $99,900
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
NB Power- Max. $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- From $25,000 to $500,000
- All industries

Small Cidery Program
Agricorp- Max. $220,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

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

CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $20,000
- 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.

CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)- No Condition
- All industries

La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund
La Ruche- From $5,000 to $25,000
- All industries

PISAQ – Stream 2
Gouvernement du Québec- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Project Development Fund
Creative BC- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Payroll tax credit – CFI
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Finance and insurance
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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Up to 10% of project cost
- Utilities
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
FinDev Canada (DFIC)- No Condition
- All industries

PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise- No Condition
- All industries

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
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KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated- Max. $450,000
- All industries

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Government of Saskatchewan- From $500 to $10,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

British Columbia film and television tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
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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

Solutions for Small Business — E-Commerce
Canada Post- No Condition
- Retail trade

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Utilities

Canadian journalism labour tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
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Job integration contract
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- All industries

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

Drilling Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- From $250,000 to $8,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Digital Health Sandbox
Alberta Innovates- Max. $300,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Quebec Wildlife Foundation- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)- Max. $5,000,000
- All industries

Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 65% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects
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.

Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Alberta Innovates- Max. $120,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Clean Foundation- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $20,000 to $210,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Community Futures Saskatchewan- Max. $150,000
- All industries
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Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Government of Ontario- Min. $25,000
- Up to 18% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Operating Grant Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- Health care and social assistance

New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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Agriculture Job Connector
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Agriculture for Life- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Saskatchewan qualifying environmental trust tax credit
Government of Saskatchewan- Up to 12% of project cost
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Min. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Government of Canada- Max. $6,000,000
- All industries

Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Tourisme Côte-Nord- Max. $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MicroEntreprendre Laval — Financing for entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre- From $500 to $20,000
- All industries
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Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Government of Ontario- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Show production tax credit
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $1,250,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Low Carbon Communities
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration

CDEM — Training
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)- No Condition
- All industries

Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Government of Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $25,000
- All industries

Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing

Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Musicaction- Max. $75,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $16,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- 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.

SADC Shawinigan — Youth Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan- From $5,000 to $25,000
- All industries

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

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Fryer Energy Star
Enbridge Gas Quebec- Max. $950
- Accommodation and food services

DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Innovative Solutions Canada — Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $1,500,000
- Manufacturing