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.

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
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.

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

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

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

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

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- All industries

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

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
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.

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

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

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
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INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec- No Condition
- All industries

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
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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

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

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

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

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
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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

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
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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

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
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.

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

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

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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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

Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

- 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

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
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.

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

Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)- 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

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

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

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
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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
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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
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Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Mitacs- Max. $10,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

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
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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

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of Finance- Up to 8.3% of project cost
- All industries
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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

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
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.

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

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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

Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

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

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)
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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

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
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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

PRCCM – Stream 1
Gouvernement du Québec- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of Ontario- Max. $2,500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
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General Class Contribution Program
Government of Canada- Max. $3,000,000
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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
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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

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
NB Power- Max. $1,250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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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

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

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)

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
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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

Peak Rebate Program
NB Power- Max. $10,000
- All industries

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

Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NB- Max. $1,000,000
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
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CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries

Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Stand With Owners — Telus Business
Telus- Max. $200,000
- All industries
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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

Quantum Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

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
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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

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

Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)- Up to 46% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

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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Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada- Max. $100,000
- All industries

Venture Investment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $15,100
- All industries

Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Travel Alberta- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

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
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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

Events & Festivals Fund
Travel Alberta- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Government of Alberta- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

International Development Assistance Program
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

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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Self Employment Training
microbusiness- Up to 86% of project cost
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance

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