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.

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

AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Main- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Youth Strategy
Réseau des SADC et CAE- Max. $50,000
- 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.

Riipen — Future Path
Riipen- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

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

AWE — Loan Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $20,000,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $1,500 to $50,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- Up to 37% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Digital Services Program
Government of Manitoba- Up to 100% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

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

Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Aéro Montreal- Up to 63% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
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Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance

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)

JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Innovation Canada- Max. $2,400
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade

NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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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

START Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Government of Saskatchewan- Up to 2% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Max. $1,100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario- From $20,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

- No Condition
- All industries

TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
TECHNATION- Up to 80% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada- Max. $175,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Hood & Condensing Air Generator Combo
Enbridge Gas Quebec- From $3,350 to $3,700
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Accommodation and food 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.

Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol- From $20,000 to $50,000
- All industries

BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- From $25,000 to $500,000
- All industries

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

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

Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

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

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Canadian Heritage- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)- Up to 100% of project cost
- All industries

NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries
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PISAQ – Stream 2
Gouvernement du Québec- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

EHRC — Discovering Potential
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $22,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities

Project Development Fund
Creative BC- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Indigenous Services Canada- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services
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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Up to 10% of project cost
- Utilities
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing

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

EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $30,000 to $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance

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

Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Community Futures Saskatchewan- Max. $150,000
- All industries

ESM — Digital Acceleration
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)- Max. $27,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Construction
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Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
City of Toronto- From $5,000 to $24,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade

World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Government of Manitoba- Up to 40% of project cost
- All industries

General Admission Festivals Program
Telefilm Canada- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)- Max. $20,000
- 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.

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

Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Government of British Columbia- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAEHYR)- Max. $50,000
- All industries

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

CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $99,900
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)- No Condition
- All industries

Northern Technology Accelerator Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities- Max. $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

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

Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Saskatchewan qualifying environmental trust tax credit
Government of Saskatchewan- Up to 12% of project cost
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Quebec Business Women's Award
Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)- 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

NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $2,000
- All industries

TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation- Max. $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

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

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

Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Government of Saskatchewan- Max. $450,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
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Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

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

RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

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

Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component
Transport Canada- Max. $3,500
- Up to 15% of project cost
- 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.

Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick- Up to 95% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $3,000
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

WeBC — Business Loans for Women
WeBC- No Condition
- All 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
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Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice- From $5,000 to $100,000
- All industries

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

Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec- No Condition
- Finance and insurance
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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

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- Max. $60,000
- All industries

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries

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

Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Government of Ontario- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities

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

Rental Cost Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

EcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Canada Water Agency (CWA)- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- Max. $500,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Livestock Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Fuel Savings Transportation Program
NB Power- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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First Nations Training to Employment Program
Government of Alberta- Up to 51% of project cost
- All industries

Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Futurpreneur Canada- No Condition
- All industries

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Department of National Defence- Max. $2,000,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration

Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC)- No Condition
- Finance and insurance
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
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Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $5,000
- All industries

ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $3,000,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

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

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- Max. $500,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism Ontario- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

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

Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration

Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $50,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Podium Mines
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)- From $20,000 to $50,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $49,999
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Agriculture Wildlife Program
Government of British Columbia- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund- Max. $50,000
- All industries

Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg- Up to 75% of project cost
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $200,000
- All industries

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

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 83% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $90,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Max. $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- 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

MRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville- Max. $5,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)- Max. $500,000
- All industries

Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Government of Yukon- Max. $4,950
- All industries

Advance Payments Program (Agriculture)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Max. $1,000,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board- Max. $25,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

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

Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $5,000
- Accommodation and food services

PEI —Workplace Skills Training
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 50% 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
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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

NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Customs Bonded Warehouses
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 7% of project cost
- Manufacturing
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Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Fryer Energy Star
Enbridge Gas Quebec- Max. $950
- Accommodation and food services

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program
Government of Manitoba- From $10,000 to $500,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- All industries

PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $3,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

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

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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

Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolution- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

Ministerial initiative “Agricultural succession and entrepreneurship”
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community College- Max. $30,360
- Up to 66% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

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

Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia- Up to 15% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture- Max. $50,000
- Up to 90% 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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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Government of the Northwest Territories- From $1,000 to $8,000
- All industries

Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks- From $100,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)- Max. $30,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Government of British Columbia- Max. $7,875
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
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CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- All industries

Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $8,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

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
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Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Government of Alberta- From $500 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

Efficient Farming Products
Hydro-Québec- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

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)

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $100,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $10,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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
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Canadian Goods Abroad program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $2,500
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $30,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

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

Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Forest Operations Modernization Program
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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
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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

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

BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Max. $100,000
- All industries

EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- 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
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Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- All industries

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

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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Matching Investment Fund
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Agriculture Stewardship Program
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Quebec school for entrepreneurs
École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ)- No Condition
- All industries

- No Condition
- All industries

Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta- Max. $125,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

WorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program
WorkBC- From $3,600 to $12,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- All industries

CyberSecure Canada
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries

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

Grassroots Growth Program
Government of Ontario- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)- No Condition
- All industries

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

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- All industries
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Farm Land Identification Program
Government of New Brunswick- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of Canada- Min. $75,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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

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
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Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries

NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration

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

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

SOCCA – Support and coaching
SOCCA- No Condition
- All industries