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.

Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)

NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- From $1,500 to $3,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

CME’s Technology Investment Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Skills Online Nova Scotia
SkillsonlineNS- No Condition
- All industries

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)- No Condition
- All industries

Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Alberta Self-Employment Program
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- All industries

School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $25,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Investissement Québec (IQ)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

AgriStability — Prince Edward Island
Government of Prince Edward Island- Min. $400
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)- Max. $16,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
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Kosher and Halal Investment Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)- No Condition
- All industries

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest Ontario- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Manitoba research and development tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 15% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Canadian Heritage- Min. $2,500
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

VQA Wine Support Program
Agricorp- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
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Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners- Max. $250,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Data standardization support program
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy
CAE Rive-Nord- From $5,000 to $25,000
- All industries

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Ministry of Agriculture- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $5,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Government of Ontario- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Transportation and warehousing
- 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.

ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration

Food & Beverage Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Government of Canada- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Government of Ontario- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- Max. $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
WeBC- Max. $100,000
- All industries

Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Northwest Territories- Max. $6,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba- Max. $50,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 3 - Support the implementation of incentives designed to attract international business events to Quebec
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $200,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
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
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Government of Alberta- Up to 10% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Canadian Heritage- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration

Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Gouvernement du Québec- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)- No Condition
- All industries

Future Farmer Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs- No Condition
- All industries

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
Ministry of Colleges and Universities- No Condition
- All industries
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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Canadian Heritage- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services

Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Quebec Wildlife Foundation- Max. $100,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Ontario Ministry of Finance- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Fonds Mon virage écologique
Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)- From $2,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Musicaction- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Electric Vehicle Incentive
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $4,000
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Innovation Canada- Max. $15,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Manufacturing

CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
CleanBC- Max. $84,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
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.

Light Reflecting Materials Program
Government of British Columbia- From $500 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- All industries

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

Equity + Emerging Development
Creative BC- Max. $10,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program
Saint-Eustache- Up to 80% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs- No Condition
- All industries

Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of Excellence- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Sherbrooke — Renovation assistance program for commercial premises and facades
Ville de Sherbrooke- From $500 to $50,000
- Retail trade
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CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $100,000
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Government of Ontario- Max. $300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec- Max. $350,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- All industries

Trail Blazer
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre- No Condition
- All industries

Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Government of Saskatchewan- From $1,000 to $5,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
Scale AI Cluster- No Condition
- Educational services
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Interactive Fund
Government of British Columbia- Max. $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Commemorate Canada Program
Canadian Heritage- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)- No Condition
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta- Max. $55,000
- Information and cultural industries

AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $15,100
- All industries

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Business and Community Services
Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)- No Condition
- All industries

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Quebec City- Max. $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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.

Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec City- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Quebec International — International recruiting
Québec International- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Max. $1,400,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration

Energy Savings for Business Program
Government of Alberta- From $500 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
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British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Government of Prince Edward Island- Min. $400
- All industries

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $300,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- All industries

Production Program
Creative BC- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Telefilm Canada- Max. $250,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine- From $10,000 to $50,000
- All industries

Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
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Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business- Max. $5,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)

Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 15% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
ventureLAB- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)- No Condition
- All industries
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INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Government of Ontario- Max. $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation- Max. $7,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance- Up to 20% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Government of British Columbia- Up to 17.5% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

2 Billion Trees Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CGLCC - Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)- 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.

Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

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

Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- From $500,000 to $10
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
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MiHR — Green Jobs
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)- Max. $30,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

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

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis- No Condition
- All industries

MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery District- No Condition
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Up to 10% of project cost
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing

OCLF — Small Business Loans
Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)- Max. $15,000
- All industries

Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario- From $20,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of Alberta- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Supported Employment
Ministry of Colleges and Universities- No Condition
- All industries
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Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of Alberta- Min. $499,999
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Three Phase Network Access Program
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Government of Ontario- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- All industries
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $6,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Government of British Columbia- From $20,000 to $300,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
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Microcrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre- From $500 to $50,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)

Collective Bargaining Information Services
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Construction
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration

PISAQ – Stream 1
Gouvernement du Québec- From $7,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Emissions Performance Standards program
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Coast Funds- No Condition
- All industries
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Airports Capital Assistance Program
Transport Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Max. $60,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Department of Families- No Condition
- Health care and social assistance

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration

Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $300,000
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $105,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $75,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- All industries

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

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
Recyc-Québec- Max. $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- Max. $250,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)

SaskJobs — Employer Services
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries

Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)- Min. $150,000
- All industries

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉ- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $25,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

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

Northern Food Businesses
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing

ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLAB- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce- Max. $300,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

ARBJ — Entrepreneurial Skills Development Program
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Business Link — Indigenous Services
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- All industries

Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)- Max. $2,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries
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NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
SOCAN Foundation- From $1,000 to $3,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Government of Nunavut- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $15,000
- All industries

Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Utilities

PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- Max. $250,000
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)- Max. $7,000
- Manufacturing

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

LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)- Max. $99,999
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

Environmental Solutions
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Government of Manitoba- No Condition
- All industries
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Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $120,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies
Magnet- Max. $7,300
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- All industries
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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Quebec Wildlife Foundation- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- All industries

NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)- Max. $200,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- From $2,000 to $300,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

PrairiesCan — Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- No Condition
- Utilities

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation- Max. $30,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Targeted Labour Market Programs
Government of Nunavut- No Condition
- Educational services

International Mobility Program
Refugees and Citizenship Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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Commemorative Partnership Program
Government of Canada- Max. $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Government of Manitoba- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation- Max. $75,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- All industries

NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
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Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Student Work Placement Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- All industries

BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Record in BC
Creative BC- From $20,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 67% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Young Entrepreneur Loan
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- Max. $1,500,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 150% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Early Stage Startup Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation- No Condition
- All industries

AgriStability — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia- Max. $3,000,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CGLCC — Tourism
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Government of British Columbia- From $15,000 to $300,000
- All industries

STEP Market Access Program
Government of Saskatchewan- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Business Link — Immigrant Services
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- Retail trade
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Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Government of Ontario- From $500,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Manufacturing

CQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Commercial Temporary Importations
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- No Condition
- All industries

BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- From $100,000 to $750,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
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Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

General Class Contribution Program
Government of Canada- Max. $3,000,000
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Micro-Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $15,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)

Self Employment Training
microbusiness- Up to 86% of project cost
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Musicaction- Max. $40,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Foodpreneur Advantage- No Condition
- Accommodation and food services

Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
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CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau- Max. $150,000
- All industries

SaskTenders
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries