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.

EV ChargeON Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration

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

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

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- From $10,000 to $25,000
- All industries
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

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

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone- No Condition
- All industries

WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)- Max. $50,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
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BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries

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

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Indigenous Services Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services

JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- No Condition
- All industries
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Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- From $25,000 to $50,000
- All industries

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

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

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- From $10,000 to $25,000
- All industries
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Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés- No Condition
- Utilities

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $350,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $15,100
- All industries

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

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Government of Ontario- Max. $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

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

CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services

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

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Max. $1,000,000
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canadian Heritage- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

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

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

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)

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

Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program
Transport Canada- Max. $50,000
- Transportation and warehousing

Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $100,000
- 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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PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $15,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

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

Emerging Opportunities
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- From $2,000,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of Toronto- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
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School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus
Gouvernement du Québec- From $240,000 to $240,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services

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

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

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

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
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thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

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

CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

Skills Online Nova Scotia
SkillsonlineNS- No Condition
- All industries

LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)- No Condition
- All industries
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Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Government of Alberta- Up to 10% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

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

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

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

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Investissement Québec (IQ)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Digital Services Program
Government of Manitoba- Up to 100% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MiHR — Green Jobs
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)- Max. $30,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

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

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

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
Ministry of Colleges and Universities- 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.

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

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

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

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

LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)- Max. $99,999
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries
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Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)

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

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

CMF — Distributor Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Canadian Heritage- Min. $2,500
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

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

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

Data standardization support program
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $15,000
- All industries

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

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

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy
CAE Rive-Nord- From $5,000 to $25,000
- All industries

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
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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

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

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
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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

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)
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.

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

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

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
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.

AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

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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CED — Business Information Services
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- 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

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

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
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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
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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

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
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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)
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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
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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

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
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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

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)
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

- 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
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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

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