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.

MaLoi25
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- All industries

Trade Mission Support Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation- Max. $10,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Québec International- No Condition
- All industries

Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $57,142 to $330,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- 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.

CMF — Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Ulnooweg- Max. $750,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)

Web Presence Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $2,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade

Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Kakivak Association- Up to 81% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Government of Nunavut- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

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

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

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)- Min. $125,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
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Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Manufacturing

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

Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Alberta Innovates- Max. $800,000
- Health care and social assistance

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

Musicaction — Album production
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Canada-Québec initiative to help mitigate the impact of excess rainfall in Québec in 2023 on certain regions and agricultural productions
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $75 to $350,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-Montagnes- Max. $5,000
- All industries

Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Accommodation and food services

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- Max. $50,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries
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Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $1,500 to $50,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Community Futures Saskatchewan — Loans
Community Futures Saskatchewan- Max. $150,000
- All industries

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)- No Condition
- All industries

RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $40,000 to $330,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- 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.

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- From $25,000 to $300,000
- All industries

EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $30,000 to $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Futurpreneur Canada- Max. $60,000
- All industries

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

Young Farmers
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- Max. $1,500,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Ontario Export Services
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Smart Thermostat
Enbridge Gas Quebec- Max. $100
- Utilities

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

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

Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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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

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

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)

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
PME MTL- Max. $300,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries
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ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID Gatineau- Max. $100,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- No Condition
- All industries

FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAEHYR)- Max. $50,000
- All industries

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan- From $10,000,000 to $75
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Musicaction- Max. $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities- Max. $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community College- Max. $30,360
- Up to 66% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of Toronto- From $5,000 to $35,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
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Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)- Max. $38,000
- Up to 95% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services

MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
MRC des Appalaches- Max. $150,000
- All industries

NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 75% 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.

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

Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks- From $100,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Working NB Employers
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- All industries

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

Riipen — Future Path
Riipen- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
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CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

PISAQ – Stream 3
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Government of Alberta- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Public Services and Procurement Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Hood & Condensing Air Generator Combo
Enbridge Gas Quebec- From $3,350 to $3,700
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre- Max. $10,000
- All industries

Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven- Max. $25,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries
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Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Construction

CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

INOVAIT Pilot Fund
INOVAIT Canada- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 3333% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

General Admission Festivals Program
Telefilm Canada- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Development Capital — Equity financing
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Min. $5,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services

Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Impact Canada- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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OAC — Market Development Travel
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)- From $1,000 to $2,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Financial assistance for the electrification of intercity and private transportation (Écobus)
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
TECHNATION- Up to 80% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- 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.

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- All industries

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Government of Saskatchewan- Up to 2% of project cost
- Manufacturing
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Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

NRC — Metrology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- All industries

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Canadian Heritage- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $100,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

TACC Conventional Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation- Max. $250,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- All industries
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PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Government of Ontario- Max. $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

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

Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
City of Toronto- From $5,000 to $24,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade

Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Finance and insurance
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing

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

Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities

Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC)- No Condition
- Finance and insurance
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Development program — Prequalified stream
Telefilm Canada- Max. $125,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)- Min. $500,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural 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

Women in Skilled Trades Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Kivalliq Business Development Centre- Max. $150,000
- All industries

Talent to Watch program
Telefilm Canada- Max. $150,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Innovation Guelph- From $200,000 to $10,000
- All industries

Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Credit Lines
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- 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.

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

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

NRC — Construction Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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
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Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Agriculture Wildlife Program
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Agtech Growth Fund
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $450,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- From $500,000 to $1,125,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta- From $500 to $200,000
- Up to 18% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- From $300,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Agriculture for Life- Max. $40,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $750,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 95% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Geniuses in business
Acfas- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
MRC Thérèse de Blainville- Max. $5,000
- All industries

- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

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

Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Government of Saskatchewan- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
ECO Canada- Max. $18,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- Manufacturing

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
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Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Max. $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

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

Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 7% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre- No Condition
- All industries
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Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

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

Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $2,500
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

CMF — POV Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $400,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Columbia Basin Trust- No Condition
- All industries

Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $20,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of Alberta- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- All industries

NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
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Industrial Designs
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures British Columbia- Max. $5,000
- All industries

Canada Business — Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories- No Condition
- All industries

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Innovation Guelph- From $5,000 to $10,000
- All industries
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Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Public Safety Canada (PSC)- Up to 95% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Agriculture Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Government of Yukon- No Condition
- All industries

Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Canada Post- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing

Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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MRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville- Max. $5,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Max. $200,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

NADF — Client Support & Advisory Services
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund- No Condition
- All industries

Climate Change Challenge Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries
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Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

AQT - Young Enterprise Awards
Association québecoise des technologies- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta- Max. $20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Manufacturing
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Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Government of Saskatchewan- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

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

Cooperative Education Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- All industries

NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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CMF — Indigenous Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $750,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CMF — Prototyping Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
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Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph- No Condition
- All industries

CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CleanBC — Custom Program
CleanBC- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities

NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Creative Saskatchewan- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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NRC — Towing tank research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $350,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- From $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $15,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan- Up to 45% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

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

Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Creative BC- From $5,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 : Financial assistance for intercity bus transportation
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec- Max. $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration

EV ChargeON Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
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Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory- No Condition
- All industries

Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada- No Condition
- All industries

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

Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone- No Condition
- All industries
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WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)- Max. $50,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries

INNO-CENTRE — Indice F
Inno-Centre- No Condition
- All industries

Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec International- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance

BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- From $25,000 to $50,000
- All industries
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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- From $10,000 to $25,000
- All industries

Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés- No Condition
- Utilities

Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Protein Industries Canada- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- Min. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council- Max. $50,000
- All industries
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CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- All industries

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

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Government of Ontario- Max. $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services

Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Palette Skills- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
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CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance

Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Max. $1,000,000
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canadian Heritage- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Heritage- Up to 70% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $100,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Êtes-vous business?
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation- No Condition
- All industries

School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus
Gouvernement du Québec- From $240,000 to $240,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services

CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
CleanBC- Max. $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration