Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026
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Indigenous business grants provide funding for growth and innovation. They help entrepreneurs launch, expand, and succeed in various industries.
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Conseil des arts de MontréalMicrofunding for Indigenous artists and organizations in Montréal area
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
City of VancouverSupports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
NWT Arts CouncilFinancial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Clean FoundationSubsidized intern to help combat climate change
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Government of New BrunswickAgri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and DesignResources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)Supports NWT artists to sell work at external markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Innovation CanadaFunding for digital literacy initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Tourisme Baie-JamesFinancial support for sustainable tourism development in Baie-James
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Government of CanadaSupports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec CitySupports 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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
FRWIP — Small Dams
Government of SaskatchewanThe Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) offers a 50% rebate on eligible costs for developing sustainable water sources in agriculture, up to $75,000.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
FRWIP — Water Development Projects
Government of SaskatchewanSupports sustainable agricultural water infrastructure development in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Money for artists’ professional development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Baie-JamesSupports sustainable tourism development in the Baie-James region
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)Baffin Island business counselling
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
TACC Conventional Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital CorporationConventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
Sundance Native Lab 2025
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Year-long fellowship supporting emerging Indigenous Canadian filmmakers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Tourisme Baie-JamesSupports tourism events fostering economic and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Government of OntarioFinancial assistance for Ontario community projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives
Government of AlbertaFunding for local priority transportation infrastructure projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New BrunswickDevelopment funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and Fundingnull
Employee Training Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Government of YukonSubsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports international business tourism events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Land Management
Government of CanadaSupports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Iteration Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals
Transport Canada (TC)Zero-Emission Trucking Program funds eco-friendly transportation initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Grant
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)Funds community projects advancing gender equity across the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Government of YukonFunding for large business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Tax CreditsClosed
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Government of CanadaRefundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Food & Beverage Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
City of VancouverSupports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
Workplace screening of employees
Government of CanadaCOVID-19 rapid tests for workplace screening of employees
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Nunavut Film Development CorporationGrants to create Nunavut short films
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Prince Edward Island Business Women's AssociationMentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
Government of CanadaSupports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Gouvernement du QuébecSupport for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Wage Subsidy Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)Funding for employers hiring and training eligible NWT residents
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Creative BCSupports Indigenous filmmakers' early project development in B.C
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-JamesSupports tourism development in Baie-James region of Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of AlbertaAlberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BCCost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Grants for organizations promoting the arts
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)Funding for Alberta artists' visual arts and new media projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)Foster regional, national, and international opportunities for B.C. artists, enhancing exposure and mobility across artistic disciplines
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)Funding for producers to improve and expand water storage and irrigation infrastructure aimed at enhancing agricultural water supply, efficiency, and sustainability.
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CDEM — Microcredit
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)Supports eligible businesses with competitive loans and microfinancing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities CanadaImproving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Cinespace Technician Roster
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Government of OntarioFunding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures British ColumbiaLoans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of OntarioGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Expert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development ServicesIndigenous business help in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingArchived
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Baie-JamesFinancial aid for sustainable digital growth in tourism
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Transport Canada (TC)Boating Safety Contribution Program promotes boating safety and research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial support for purchasing new electric school buses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $240,000 to $240,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding to help farms become certified organic
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Supports early-stage scripted development for emerging Indigenous creators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Government of SaskatchewanFinancing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports culturally responsive policing in First Nations and Inuit communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Government of ManitobaSupports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesFunding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
City of VancouverSupports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
NB PowerSupports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of OntarioSupports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
City of VancouverSupports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Canadian HeritageFunding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Eligible Funding
- 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Product Development Partnership Program
Government of YukonFunds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Canadian HeritageFunding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Government of OntarioSkills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Eligible Funding
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)Supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Victims Fund
Government of CanadaSupports access to justice and services for crime victims
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Career Development
Creative BCSupports career growth for B.C. artists in music.
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $30,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Government of CanadaSupport for deploying GHG emissions reduction technology projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British ColumbiaSupports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $22,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for indigenous workers training
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Government of Nova ScotiaGet a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Indigenous Services CanadaSupports wildfire preparedness and mitigation for First Nations communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Wah-ila-toos: Clean Energy Initiatives in Indigenous, rural and remote communities
Government of CanadaFunds clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural, remote communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesSupports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources