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Grants and funding fuel innovation and growth in the financial services sector, aiding both traditional banks and fintech startups. These resources help firms navigate regulatory challenges and harness new technologies to improve services.

158 programs available
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Innovation

    Supports innovative product commercialization and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec City — Major projects

    Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 0.25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guidance grants

    Business growth support through specialized consulting
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 0.8% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Business financing for growth and succession in Thetford
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 11, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Asset Based Lending

    Flexible financing for midsized and large companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)

    Employer-led training support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2025
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 16,250 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • La Caisse Solidaire logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Development Assistance Fund

    Community funding for collective and impactful projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 24, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Business Term Loans

    Financing for business growth in CAD or USD
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

    Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Bridge financing

    Short-term loan to cover temporary cash flow needs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E-tools for Exporting

    Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Export Guarantee Program

    Guarantee-backed working capital financing for exporters
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NT, Canada
  • FinDev Canada (DFIC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

    Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Convergence Finance logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window

    Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
    Eligible Funding
    • From $40,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

    Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,360 $
    • Up to 66% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    NS, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Finance logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grant funding

    Supports financial literacy and sector knowledge projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 26, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    International Development Assistance Program

    Supports international development projects abroad
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

    Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Payroll tax credit – CFI

    Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

    Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Scotiabank logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Scotiabank — Credit Line for business

    Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Scotiabank logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Scotiabank — Term Loan for business

    Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Canada
  • microbusiness logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Self Employment Training

    Free online self-employment training for Albertans
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • TD Bank (TD) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    TD — Small Business Loans

    Flexible small business loans with fixed or variable rates
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 13, 2023
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Term Loans

    Financing for business property, equipment, and debt refinancing
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • MRC Brome-Missisquoi logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program

    Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 15, 2025
    Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Startup in residence

    Acceleration and investment for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities

    One-day internships connecting talent and businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

    Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 8, 2025
    • Closing date : October 24, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Indigenous Learning Centre logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2022-2023 Bursary Program

    $1,000 bursaries for post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • The Accelerator Centre logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    AC:Incubate

    Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agtech Growth Fund

    Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 30, 2024
    • Closing date : October 31, 2024
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ascension competition

    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 23, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Beem Credit Union logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Beem Foundation

    Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 6, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework

    Federal support for affordable housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for expressions of interest to become a social finance wholesaler under the Social Finance Fund: Closed

    Supports social finance investment in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000,000 to $400,000,000
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 12, 2021
    • Closing date : September 29, 2021
    Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Capital lending

    Financing for social economy business capitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Climate focus area

    Support for climate solutions in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Mortgage Model

    Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,574,225 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot

    Funding for Gravenhurst property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 3, 2024
    • Closing date : December 15, 2024
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Medavie Blue Cross logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Corporate charitable giving program

    Corporate giving for health-focused community causes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

    Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 6, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants

    Funding for downtown revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Ontario
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 22, 2024
    • Closing date : December 20, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Canada
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    For applicants

    Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada