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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.

153 programs
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund

    Financing for growth and business takeovers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • 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 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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • The Accelerator Centre logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    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
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  • 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
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Capital — Venture Capital

    Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    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
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  • 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
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    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
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  • 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
  • Medavie Blue Cross logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
  • 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
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  • Desjardins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Bridge financing

    Short-term financing for 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
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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 investmentsOpen

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • FinDev Canada (DFIC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

    Private sector development finance in developing countries
    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
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    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 Climate
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Homeownership for Indigenous peoples

    Capacity support for market-based housing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    International Development Assistance Program

    International development funding for global projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 95% 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
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • United Communities Credit Union logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

    Funding for financial well-being initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, 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
  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Microcrédit

    Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 99,999 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund

    Funding for African descent students in business studies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Québec International logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

    Business support for startups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Raven Outcomes logo
    Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund

    Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

    Financial support for downtown business development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Saltire Foundation Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Saltire Scholars Internship Program

    Supports a fully funded internship placement
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Sault College logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sault College — Student Financial Assistance

    Financial support for Sault College students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
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  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Stormwater Incentive Program

    Stormwater fee and incentive program
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Sustainable financing

    Support for ESG integration in business financing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • TD Bank (TD) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    TD — Small Business Loans

    Business financing for assets and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada