Discover Grants and Funding for Financial Services in Canada
Grants and funding for financial services support innovation, regulation compliance, and expansion of financial institutions and fintech startups.
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.
102 opportunities available
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Startup in residence
Investment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen
Account Receivable and Payable Monetization
Monetize receivables and payables to improve business cash flow
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
One-day internships connecting talent and businesses
Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Business startup and growth support
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Grant and FundingSuspended
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for township property and building improvements
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund
Emergency funding for urgent food support organizations in Peel.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
TD — Small Business Loans
Flexible small business loans with fixed or variable rates
Grant and FundingOpen
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Credit Line for business
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the root causes of irregular migration through economic empowerment in Honduras
Economic empowerment to reduce irregular migration in Honduras
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Financial assistance for recurring festivals and tourist events in Quebec
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)
Supports property and business improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan
Supports women and youth labour force participation in Jordan
Grant and FundingClosed
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Financial support for downtown business development
Grant and FundingClosed
Investor Education and Protection Grants Program
Supports investor education and protection initiatives
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad
S
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides
Financing for business growth in the Laurentides
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (By-law No. 2022-23)
Property tax relief for eligible charities
Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Grant and Fundingnull
Employee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Supports AI adoption for regional business productivity
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Business Term Loans
Term loans financing capital projects with flexible repayment options
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Development Assistance Fund
Community funding for collective and impactful projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Guarantee-backed working capital financing for exporters
H
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Homeownership for Indigenous peoples
Support for Indigenous homeownership and housing capacity
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Employer-led training support for businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award
Support for family finance professional development
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Support for companies expanding into new markets
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Export Development Canada Business Credit Availability Program (EDC BCAP)
Flexible financing for COVID-19-impacted businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Term Loans
Financing for business property, equipment, and debt refinancing
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Asset Based Lending
Covenant-light revolving credit secured by receivables and inventory
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Term Loan for business
Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Terro X
Acceleration and networking for tech startups
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — International recruiting
International hiring support in Québec City
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Royal Business Operating Line of Credit
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Bridge financing
Short-term loan to cover temporary cash flow needs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Short-Term Loans and Line of Credit
Short-term financing options to support cash flow needs
C
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Mortgage Model
Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for expressions of interest to become a social finance wholesaler under the Social Finance Fund: Closed
Supports social finance investment in Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Advice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Tax CreditsClosed
Recognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Stormwater Incentive Program
Stormwater credits and rebates for property owners
Tax CreditsClosed
Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property
Tax holiday for IP commercialization in Quebec
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate
Supports cooperative capitalization through tax incentives
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Tax CreditsClosed
Eligibility Attestation for the Ristourne à impôt différé
Eligibility attestation for deferred tax rebate
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