Updated May 2026
Discover the grants and financing available for healthcare businesses
In Canada, grants and funding are crucial for the growth and innovation in the life sciences sector, supporting research and development of new healthcare technologies. These financial resources help expand biotech companies, facilitating advancements in medical treatments and pharmaceuticals.
1958 programs available
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Engagement communautaire - santé et bien-être de la population.
Supporting community health and well-being initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenChildren's Hospital Aid Society
Supports children’s health programs, research, and hospital needs
Grant and FundingOpenOshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Reconciliation Action Grants
Support reconciliation activities that elevate Indigenous culture- Grant and FundingClosed
Dress for Success Canada Foundation — General Funding
Supports women’s employment and retention programs 
Grant and FundingClosedKay Daley Scholarship for Nursing Leadership
Supports nursing leadership development through education
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedYork Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Funding for business water-saving improvements
Grant and FundingClosedTrue Patriot Love Foundation - Local Community Fund
Grants to support military and Veteran community in Canada
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives 
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program
Prescription drug coverage for eligible Ontarians 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Annual Scholarship in Fundamental Science of the Aco
Support for orthopaedic residency case presentations 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA): Phase 4
Supports long-term aging research infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosedGreen and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Funding for greener community buildings- Grant and FundingClosed
The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
Funding for charities serving children and youth 
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Program
Disaster recovery support for essential losses
Grant and FundingClosedSchmidt Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for local nonprofit community programs- Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien et financement des projets - adoption de saines habitudes de vie
Funding for healthy lifestyle projects - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MDCH Graduate Awards (Community Health Sciences)
Funding for Community Health Sciences graduate students 
Grant and FundingClosedHigh School Scholarship Program
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Grant and FundingClosedWetaskiwin Health Foundation Community Giving Program
Supports community health initiatives and scholarships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSectoral Initiatives Program
Funding for sectoral skills and workforce solutions
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad 
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods- Grant and FundingClosed
Conference Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust, Canadian Museums Association (CMA)Funding for nurses attending professional conferences 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRound 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
Funding for Canadian IoT product developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedDéfi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Long-Term Care Rate Reduction Program
Reduces long-term care accommodation costs for eligible residents 
Grant and FundingClosedSt. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation — Hospital Funding
Support for hospital healthcare initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMultiple: ECI ILD Catalyst Grant, Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award, Allied Health Fellowship/Grant, Trainee Studentship
Canadian respiratory research funding opportunities
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2017
Funding for written submissions on nuclear substance oversight- Grant and FundingClosed
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
Funding for home accessibility modifications 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Subventions pour des causes ophtalmologiques
Funding for ophthalmological causes and projects 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedFirst Neighbourhoods Redevelopment Grant Program
Funding for neighborhood redevelopment projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedSupports for Newcomer Integration Grants
Funding for newcomer settlement and language supports
Grant and FundingClosedCFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition
Supports dietetics research projects and disseminationFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedPhysician Recruitment Incentive Program
Incentive funding for new physicians in Selwyn
Grant and FundingClosedChildren's Hospital Aid Society — General Funding
Funding for children’s health and well-being projects
Other SupportClosedProvincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)
Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedUndergraduate Grant
Summer research studentship for NeuroCAM studies- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Positive Community Impact Events at Colisée Vidéotron Program
Support for high-impact community events 
Tax CreditsClosedMobility assistance dog reimbursement program
Reimbursement for mobility assistance dog costs
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedUndergraduate Research Summer Studentships
Paid summer research opportunities for undergraduates
Grant and FundingClosedPowering Breast Cancer Progress
Support for breast cancer navigation in underserved communities
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Capital Project
Funding for local capital projects
Grant and FundingClosedEmergent Biosolutions Trainee Development Award
Funding for trainee professional development- Grant and FundingClosed
Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund
Support for new childcare spaces in Rouyn-Noranda - Grant and FundingClosed
The Jed Foundation — Youth Mental Health Programs
Youth mental health and suicide prevention support 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDevelopment grants
Funding for innovative development projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
2024–2025 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Expenditure-based funding for disability employment services 
Grant and FundingClosedKenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation — General Funding
Private foundation supporting community initiatives in Southern California
Grant and FundingClosedCREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Legacy Grants
Supports new housing and shelter options- Grant and FundingClosed
MEGlobal Canada Community Contributions Program
Community funding for eligible Canadian organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for education, health, arts, and culture
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Grant and FundingClosedAdvancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Supports Indigenous-led innovation advancing gender equality- Grant and FundingClosed
The University of the West Indies Medical Alumni Association — Scholarships and Endowment Funding
Support for medical scholarships and faculty development 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations
Rebates for non-profit heat pump installations
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Factory — Support for Startups
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization
AI commercialization support for Canadian solutions
Grant and FundingClosedTanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship for post-secondary students- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Counter Domestic and Family Violence in Indigenous Contexts
Support for Indigenous violence-prevention projects 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity - Store Giving Program
Biannual corporate donations for local nonprofit program support
Grant and FundingClosedPlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants
Support for local healthy public policy development
Grant and FundingClosedThe Lupina Foundation — General Funding
Support for health and societal research
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Grant and FundingClosedLittle Spark, Big Difference (2026 Pilot) Grants
Small grants for local mental wellness initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program
Home oxygen funding and support for eligible clients 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenChantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenECHO Foundation — Mental health
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedThe Rodan Family Foundation — Jewish Community & OCD Research Funding
Supports Jewish community and OCD research
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — International recruiting
International hiring support in Québec City
Grant and FundingClosedOut of Quebec Convention Awards
Support for conference participation outside Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
CIHR Strategic Master’s Awards (SMA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)Support for CIHR priority master’s research 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potentialEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
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