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.

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

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

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

International Mobility Program
Refugees and Citizenship Canada- 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.

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

FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

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

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

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

NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical 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

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

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

NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories- No Condition
- All industries

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
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

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

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

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

Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Canadian Heritage- Max. $850,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

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

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

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

Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Musicaction- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

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.

MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Other services (except public administration)

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

AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

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

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

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program
Saint-Eustache- Up to 80% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing

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

CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $150,000
- 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

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

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

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
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

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

Sherbrooke — Renovation assistance program for commercial premises and facades
Ville de Sherbrooke- From $500 to $50,000
- Retail trade

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

CaféTO Grant
City of Toronto- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
Scale AI Cluster- No Condition
- Educational services

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
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.

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

CED — Business Information Services
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- All industries
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

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

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

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

Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Government of Canada- No Condition
- All industries

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

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

Farm Transfer Transition Loans
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

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

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

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- All industries

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

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

Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business- Max. $5,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except 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)

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

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

ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- Max. $250,000
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- 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
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.

BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BC- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

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

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

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

Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

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

Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Up to 10% of project cost
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- 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
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

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

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

Supported Employment
Ministry of Colleges and Universities- No Condition
- All industries

Employers — FIT Project
Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

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)

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

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- All industries

Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Government of British Columbia- Up to 6% of project cost
- All industries

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- From $600,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
City of Rouyn-Noranda- Max. $25,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

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

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

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
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.

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

Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

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

SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)- Max. $300,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Construction

Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Government of Manitoba- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

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

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

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

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

Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Coast Funds- No Condition
- All industries

Airports Capital Assistance Program
Transport Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

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

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

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 150% of project cost
- Manufacturing
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

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

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

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

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of Toronto- From $5,000 to $35,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

SODEC — Production support
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $25,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Small Distillery Program
Agricorp- Max. $220,000
- 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.

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

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

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

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

OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario- Min. $10,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
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BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries

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

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

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

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

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

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

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)

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

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

AgriStability — Québec
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Youth Job Connection
Ministry of Colleges and Universities- No Condition
- All industries

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

CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)- Max. $7,000
- Manufacturing

Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada Post- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

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

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $60,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Edmonton Edge Fund
City of Edmonton- From $75,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

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

Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Business Link- No Condition
- All industries

First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Indigenous Services Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services

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

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

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

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Réseau des SADC et CAE- Up to 40% of project cost
- All industries

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

Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec- No Condition
- All industries
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Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component
Transport Canada- Max. $3,500
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Public administration

WeBC — Business Loans for Women
WeBC- No Condition
- All industries

Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Record in BC
Creative BC- From $20,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

ACCFutures — ACC Term
ACCFutures- From $20,000 to $300,000
- All industries

Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 67% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)- Max. $16,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

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

AgriStability — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia- Max. $3,000,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Microcrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre- From $500 to $50,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)

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

Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Business Link — Immigrant Services
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- Retail trade
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

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

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

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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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)- Max. $5,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

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

NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- Max. $500,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- No Condition
- All industries

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes
Environnement Québec (MELCC)- Max. $4,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Construction

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

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Musicaction- Max. $40,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing

NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Government of Yukon- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- All industries

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Grant for Nunavut Employers
Government of Nunavut- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)

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

SaskTenders
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)- No Condition
- All industries

SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
SADC Shawinigan- Max. $25,000
- All industries

Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Max. $150,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 70% 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.

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

EDC — Buyer financing
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

Slate Development
Creative BC- Max. $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Accessible Technology Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

- No Condition
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services