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.

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

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Innovation 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.

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

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries
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Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Musicaction- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Transal — Consortium TIC
Transal- Up to 15% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Gouvernement du Québec- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre- Max. $1,150,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- All industries

EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Finance and insurance

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- From $20,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

EDC — Performance Security Insurance
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries

SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance
SOCAN Foundation- Max. $1,500
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

EDC — Company InSight
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries
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Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Government of Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities

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

Get Youth Working Program
Bowman Employment Services- No Condition
- All industries

Entrepreneur Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Retail trade

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries

BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Government of Ontario- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $250,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates- Max. $600,000
- Health care and social assistance

EDC — Credit Insurance
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries

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

Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Government of Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- 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.

Mozzarella used in restaurant pizza
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Accommodation and food services

Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- No Condition
- All industries

Resource Tax Credit
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Accelerate HER PEI
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association- No Condition
- All industries

Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolution- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association- No Condition
- All industries

Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Government of Alberta- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
City of Trois-Rivières- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade

MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- All industries

PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association- No Condition
- All industries

SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
SOCCA- Up to 70% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

ELLA Ascend
York University- No Condition
- All industries

Farm Technology Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Download the official 2025 grants guide
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Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick- From $10,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Alberta Innovates- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
City of Ottawa- Max. $25,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
FortisBC- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Government of Ontario- Max. $10,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Integrated Circuit Topographies
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Humami Center- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Training tax credit for employers
Government of British Columbia- Max. $6,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Junior Mining Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Early Years Continuing Education Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $5,000
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

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

SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

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

Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
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Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Development Capital — Equity financing
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Min. $5,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven- Max. $25,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges Canada- From $100,000 to $250,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Government of Nunavut- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services- No Condition
- All industries

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

Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund
Fonds Mauricie- From $750 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $30,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
Agricorp- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $25,000
- All industries

CBDC Community Development Fund
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $225,000
- All industries

Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)- No Condition
- All industries

Tax credit for the production of sound recordings
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

- No Condition
- All industries

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Max. $1,000,000
- Public administration

CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $7,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

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

CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Max. $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

Agricultural Climate Solutions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $100,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- Up to 37% 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.

Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program
City of Rouyn-Noranda- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of Ontario- Max. $2,500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries

Music Company
Creative BC- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
New Relationship Trust- Max. $250,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

Agriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia- From $5,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust- Max. $12,000
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- Max. $250,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
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.

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 83% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)- No Condition
- Construction

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries

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

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $5,000
- Up to 51% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $2,000
- Up to 51% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba- Max. $100,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
CANARIE- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $2,000
- All industries

Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $4,500
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries

Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation Canada- Max. $5,000
- 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.

The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Government of Canada- Max. $6,000,000
- All industries

Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $7,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)- No Condition
- All industries

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries
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Venture Investment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $15,100
- All industries

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $25,000
- All industries

ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Creative BC- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

SMEDCO Loan Programs
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries
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BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries

ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $125,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- All industries

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Innovation and Business Development Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities

- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Government of Canada- No Condition
- Public administration

Business Retention and Expansion Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries

PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Public Services and Procurement Canada- No Condition
- All industries

Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- No Condition
- All industries

Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Manufacturing and Processing Assistance - Operating Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 80% 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.

EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services

CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British Columbia- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- All industries

- No Condition
- All industries

Experience Ontario 2024
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)- Max. $125,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- 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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SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Ministry of Colleges and Universities- No Condition
- All industries

BDIC — Term Loans
Government of the Northwest Territories- No Condition
- All industries

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

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

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries

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

Farm Debt Mediation Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Government of Ontario- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MASC AgriInsurance
Government of Manitoba- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs- No Condition
- All industries
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation- Max. $22,500
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)

Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- All industries

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- Max. $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

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

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Indigenous Services Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

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

NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Tourism Development Program (TDP)
Tourism Saskatchewan- Max. $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Hire for Talent
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon- Up to 75% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Evol — Conventional loan
Evol- From $20,000 to $450,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- All industries
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Agriculture Stewardship Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada- No Condition
- All industries

ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- All industries

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
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Inclusion Program
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $2,000
- Health care and social assistance

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British Columbia- Max. $15,000
- Up to 51% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Farm Land Identification Program
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)- Max. $160,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- All industries

Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
WeBC- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $225,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Transportation and warehousing

NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Government of Manitoba- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La Tuque- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Small Business Property Tax Subclass
City of Toronto- No Condition
- Retail trade

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon- Max. $375,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $130,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)- Max. $7,000
- All industries

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance

Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- Up to 15% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

EUREKA!
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation 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.

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $45,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of Yukon- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Government of Yukon- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Government of Yukon- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Max. $2,300,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- Max. $90,000
- Up to 4% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing

SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan- No Condition
- All industries

NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

BC book publishing tax credit
Government of British Columbia- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)- No Condition
- All industries
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Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven- No Condition
- All industries

CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)- No Condition
- All industries

Agricultural Insurance
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

EDC — Export Help Hub
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $25,000
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Manufacturing

- No Condition
- Manufacturing

CDEM — Microcredit
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)- Max. $20,000
- All industries

CDEM — Term loan
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $150,000
- All industries

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Relève & transfert loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $150,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- All industries

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

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- From $500,000 to $250,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

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

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Min. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $25,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)- No Condition
- All industries

Initiatives program (FIP)
Tourisme Montréal- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production
Creative Saskatchewan- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries