Job Grants in Canada in 2025

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary graduates

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Cinespace Technician Roster

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 FundingOpen

Women's Program

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Removing barriers to ensure women's equality

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Manitoba tax credit for digital media production

Eligible Funding

Up to 40% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Future Wabanaki

Get a wage subsidy to hire Indigenous university students

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Enhance your human resources

Discover the job grants available in Canada

Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

Funding and Support for Businesses

In Canada, funding and support for businesses are essential to fostering economic growth and ensuring a competitive workforce. Various programs and grants are available to assist businesses in their training and development initiatives, providing substantial benefits to employers and employees alike.

Businesses in Alberta and Ontario, for instance, can access a wide range of grant programs designed to support job creation and workforce development. These programs offer funding to cover the costs of training new or existing employees, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills for their roles. By reducing the financial burden on businesses, these grants make it easier for employers to invest in their workforce.

The application process for these grants is typically straightforward, encouraging more businesses to take advantage of the available resources. By submitting well-prepared applications, businesses can secure the funding needed to implement effective training programs. This support is crucial for businesses aiming to enhance their employees' skills, increase productivity, and remain competitive in the market.

In addition to funding, these programs also offer various forms of support to businesses. This includes assistance with hiring processes, access to development resources, and guidance on best practices for workforce training. Such comprehensive support ensures that businesses can successfully navigate the complexities of employee development and job creation.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance programs play a vital role in enhancing skills and boosting employment opportunities within the Canadian community. These programs, often supported by government initiatives, provide essential services to help both employers and employees thrive in a competitive job market.

For employers, financial assistance can cover the costs of employee training and education, ensuring that their workforce is well-equipped with the necessary skills. By investing in the professional development of their employees, employers can improve productivity and maintain a competitive edge. These programs often include grants and funds that reduce the financial burden on businesses, making it easier for them to invest in their employees' growth.

Employees, on the other hand, benefit from these programs by gaining access to valuable training and educational opportunities. This support helps them develop the skills needed for their current roles and future career advancement. Enhanced skills and qualifications increase employability and job security, contributing to overall job satisfaction and career progression.

Eligibility for these financial assistance programs typically requires meeting certain criteria, which ensures that the funds are directed to those who need them most. Both employers and employees can check their eligibility and apply for assistance through a straightforward application process. Canadian government websites and local organizations often provide detailed information and guidance on how to apply, ensuring that all eligible applicants can access the help they need.

Organizations within the community also play a crucial role in supporting these financial assistance initiatives. They offer various services to help individuals and businesses navigate the application process, providing guidance and resources to maximize the benefits of the available programs. By working together, government bodies, local organizations, employers, and employees create a robust support system that fosters economic growth and community development.

Government Contributions

Government contributions play a crucial role in supporting youth development by funding various projects and initiatives aimed at reducing costs and providing valuable resources. These contributions open up numerous opportunities for young individuals, particularly those in their early career stages, enabling them to gain meaningful work experience and develop essential skills.

One such initiative is the availability of grants for projects that involve students and early career professionals. These grants often cover a significant portion of the project costs, making it easier for organizations to implement programs that benefit the youth. Interested applicants can find detailed information and application forms in PDF format on the official government websites, ensuring a straightforward and accessible application process.

For international projects, government contributions can be particularly beneficial, providing the necessary funding and support to engage young professionals in global initiatives. These projects offer invaluable experience, exposing students and early career individuals to diverse work environments and international best practices.

Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects

Supports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Childcare Program Stabilization Grants

Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Ontario

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Support employers to find employees in Ontario

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceClosed

Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers

Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Tax CreditsOpen

Show production tax credit

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Supports Quebec show producers with refundable tax assistance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

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Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Are you looking for ways to secure funding for your business and reduce costs? Government grants, subsidies, and financial aid programs offer valuable opportunities for companies across various industries. Whether you’re a startup, an established small business, or a growing enterprise, you may be eligible for non-repayable grants, tax credits, and financial assistance to support your projects.

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Many businesses miss out on free funding opportunities simply because they don’t know they exist. That’s why we’ve created a free grant estimator—a powerful tool designed to help you identify available grant amounts based on your company’s profile, sector, and project type. In just a few clicks, you can gain insights into the financial aid programs that match your business needs.Our estimator scans a wide range of government grants, including:

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

Québec International

Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory

Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Sector Council Program

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)

Funding for workforce training in Manitoba

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

CBDC Young Millionaires Program

Support for Atlantic youth to start a business

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200 $

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Across the Canadian entrepreneurial landscape, one paradox persists: billions of dollars are available every year in public funding and government grants, yet a large percentage of those funds remain unclaimed. Why? Because accessing them feels like trying to crack a bureaucratic code written in a foreign language.

Public funding is real—but it hides behind administrative red tape, eligibility mazes, fluctuating deadlines, and cryptic forms. The result? Thousands of businesses miss out on critical financial support, not because they’re unworthy, but because the system wasn’t built for speed, clarity, or accessibility.

That’s the problem helloDarwin set out to solve with its grant platform—a tool designed not only to uncover hidden opportunities but to turn them into engines for business growth.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Incentives Program

Wage assistance for employers in Nova Scotia

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)

Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $10,000

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness

City of Trois-Rivières

Financial support for organizations assisting vulnerable individuals in Trois-Rivières

Eligible Funding

Up to 2% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program

Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada

Eligible Funding

Up to 90% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your grant funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

Clean Foundation

Subsidized 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

Strategic Improvement Assistance

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design

Financial support to improve PEI businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen

Creative Entrepreneurship Program

Resources 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

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough

Supports 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

Grant and FundingClosed

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component

Support for disability inclusion and accessibility

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Imagine this: a fast-growing technology startup in Montreal is ready to expand internationally. They’ve built a solid team, developed an innovative SaaS product, and attracted their first round of investors. But as they prepare to hire new talent and scale operations abroad, they face a familiar roadblock—budget constraints. What they don’t realize is that there are government grants that could cover up to 75% of their next hire's salary and fund a good portion of their export marketing campaign. The only problem? They don’t know these programs exist, and even if they did, they wouldn’t know where to start.

This is exactly the problem helloDarwin set out to solve.

In Canada, there are thousands of grant programs available to support business development, innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and more. Yet navigating this ecosystem is like walking through a maze: confusing, technical, time-consuming, and—more often than not—discouraging. The result? Countless companies leave money on the table every year.

helloDarwin’s grant platform is flipping the script by turning complexity into clarity and making funding a strategic advantage for Canadian businesses of all sizes.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Small Business Loan

Flexible financing for small business operations and growth initiatives

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 350,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit

Manitoba tax credit for book publishers

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

Population Growth and Skills

Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture

Eligible Funding

From $250 to $50,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Enhancement Program

Get a wage subsidy to hire employees

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Working NB Employers

Access support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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In today’s fast-paced economic environment, where innovation, digital transformation, and competitiveness require ongoing investment, grants and public funding are crucial tools for business success. However, despite the abundance of available programs, many businesses underuse them—often due to their complexity, lack of awareness, or the administrative burden required to apply.

That’s where helloDarwin’s grant platform comes in: a centralized, intelligent, and guided solution designed to help companies gain faster, easier access to the financial support they’re entitled to.

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)

Funding for Nunavut economic development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program

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

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

EHRC — Destination Trade

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)

Wage subsidies for apprentice opportunities in the electricity sector

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy

Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Financial assistance for Ontario community projects

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Enhance your human resources

Discover the job grants available in Canada

Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

Funding and Support for Businesses

Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building

Strengthening community organizations’ skills for regional economic development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)

Subsidy to hire summer students in Yukon

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

CDEM — Mentoring

Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Alberta — Workplace Training

Population Growth and Skills

Workplace training fund in Alberta

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Other SupportOpen

Pathway Job matching

Get help finding new employees for your business

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with grants!

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Grant and FundingOpen

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)

Supports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Film — Training Fund

Financial support for Yukon film production training

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

Funding for music service organizations in Ontario

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $300,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants

Community Futures Saskatchewan

Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceClosed

Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed

Business start-up help for unemployed people in Saskatchewan

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Access over 4000 different funding opportunities

Try the helloDarwin platform today and find programs that fit your needs

The helloDarwin application makes it easy to unlock grants so your business can grow faster—with less hassle and more impact.

That’s the problem helloDarwin set out to solve with its grant platform—a tool designed not only to uncover hidden opportunities but to turn them into engines for business growth.

Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)

Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Energy Training Program for Students

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)

Funding 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 FundingClosed

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Strengthen domestic agriculture by funding workforce development strategies in BC

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Canadian journalism labour tax credit

Refundable tax credit for eligible journalism organizations’ labour costs

Eligible Funding

Up to 35% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your grant funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Training on the Job — Nunavut

Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

Futurpreneur Canada

Loan for young professionals to develop a side business

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 3% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Expert AdviceOpen

Collective Bargaining Information Services

Collective bargaining resources in Ontario

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Construction
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management

Advice to improve your management practices

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

La Financière agricole (FADQ)

Supplement for Nova Scotia employer training

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Find tailored funding for your business

Discover more grants on the helloDarwin platform

Look through over 4,000 grants, tax credits, loans and more financial aid on the helloDarwin application.

This is exactly the problem helloDarwin set out to solve.

helloDarwin’s grant platform is flipping the script by turning complexity into clarity and making funding a strategic advantage for Canadian businesses of all sizes.

Grant and FundingClosed

Turn to excellence!

Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

From $2,000 to $7,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)

Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Professional Development

Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)

Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Tired of scrolling through all these programs?

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Grant and FundingOpen

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)

Training initiative enhancing IT and engineering workforce skills

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Industry Expansion Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation

Money for employee training in Manitoba

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Supports 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

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

Expert AdviceClosed

Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise

Strengthening advisory skills for agricultural and agri-food sectors

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Enhance your human resources

Discover the job grants available in Canada

Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

Funding and Support for Businesses

Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship

BioTalent Canada

Subsidized environmental STEM intern

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects

Public Safety Canada (PSC)

Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP)

Supports culturally responsive policing in First Nations and Inuit communities

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services

Expert business advice

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed

Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy

Money for employee training in Saskatchewan

Eligible Funding

From $1,000 to $5,000
Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

BC Tech Growth Programs

BC Tech Association

Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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 FundingArchived

Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway

Skills 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 FundingClosed

The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund

Government of British Columbia

Support 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

Supports 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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Student Summer Skills Incentive

Government of the Northwest Territories

Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec

Génome Québec

Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program

Supports 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

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Riipen — Future Path

Riipen

Connects businesses with skilled students for impactful, real-world projects

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)

Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000 $

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services

Eligible Funding

Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses

Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 14,400 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Grant and FundingClosed

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)

Funding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)

Funding for book publishing internships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development

Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 16,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Self Employment Training

microbusiness

Online government-funded training for aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta

Eligible Funding

Up to 86% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Construction
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)

Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

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Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Métis Employment Services

Rupertsland Institute

Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Employment and training services

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream

Supports Indigenous communities in mineral development consultation.

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

SME in action

Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

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Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

Funding and Support for Businesses

Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Grant and FundingOpen

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)

Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed

Cégep de Sept-Îles

Explore research partnership opportunities at Cégep de Sept-Îles

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen

Community Opportunity Readiness

Department of National Defence

Supports First Nation and Inuit communities' economic development initiatives

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program (MINDS))

Funding for research and collaboration in defence and security

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)

Supports employer-led training for new and existing employees

Eligible Funding

From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 66% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program

Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Post-Secondary Student Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Wage subsidy to hire a student

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate

Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C

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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Intrapreneurship program

Venture for Canada

Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth

ECO Canada

Subsidy for SMEs to hire interns

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy

Trucking HR Canada

Wage subsidies to employers for hiring post-secondary students

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Créavenir

Desjardins

Help for entrepreneurs 18 to 39 who can't get financing

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms

Financial support for book publisher business planning

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

YMCA Business Planning Program

YMCA of Northeast Avalon

Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Job Creation Partnerships

Bowman Employment Services

Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Grant and FundingClosed

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

AsterX

Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

INNOGEC

City of Montreal (MTL)

Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

Palette Skills

Get access to a growing qualified talent pool

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Experience Matters Program

Support to hire workers aged 55+

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program (BDP)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

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Grant and FundingOpen

PISAQ – Stream 1

Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)

Supports veterinary service delivery and workforce retention in agriculture

Eligible Funding

From $7,000 to $150,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1

Agriculture for Life

Promote Alberta agriculture career awareness and opportunities

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

Ville de Lévis

Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)

Funding for hiring student research assistants in New Brunswick

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 45,000 $

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Training and Career Support Program

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Supports training and career development in Canadian health research

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)

Supports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream

Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 52,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources

Guidance to attract and retain qualified talent

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Funding and Support for Businesses

Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Grant and FundingClosed

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component

Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit

Public Safety Canada (PSC)

Funding for projects in the book industry

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Funding for search and rescue initiatives

Eligible Funding

Up to 95% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Heritage Training Fund

Yukon Historical & Museums Association

Training fund for Yukon heritage workers

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Grant and FundingOpen

EI Premium Reduction Program

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)

Money for employers

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)

Yukon University

Training and research for Yukon's mining industry

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Educational services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

Québec Research Fund

Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

MiHR — Green Jobs

Green Jobs Program supports eco-friendly mining youth employment

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000 $

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

MaRS Momentum

MaRS Discovery District

Support for high-growth science and technology companies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

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Grant and FundingClosed

Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)

Supports non-profits building youth violence prevention capacity

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Travel

Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Staffing UP

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees

Eligible Funding

Up to 60% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous

Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

NGO Stabilization Fund

Northwest Territories

Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Project Funding

City of Ottawa

Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)

Supports workforce training in water industry professions

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Utilities

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

PANAM recognition program

City of Montreal (MTL)

Supports non-profits providing activities for disabled individuals

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Startup Zone Accelerator Program

Startup Zone

Training to help you build your PEI start-up

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)

Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)

Employers receive wage subsidy for hiring students in industry

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000 $

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Expert AdviceOpen

Youth Ventures NL

Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)

Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Short-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions

Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta

Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Training-on-the-job program

Financial support to help workers injured on the job return to work

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

Clean Foundation

Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy

Eligible Funding

Up to 60% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Summer Employment for Nunavut Students

Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

JobsNL Wage Subsidy

Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

Up to 60% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)

Provides financial support to Quebec forest companies for hiring external specialists to enhance their operations.

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Funding and Support for Businesses

Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Grant and FundingOpen

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)

WorkBC

Government financial assistance for workforce skills training in British Columbia

Eligible Funding

From $300,000 to $300,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

ID Gatineau

Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Investment Fund

Support for NB non-profits

Eligible Funding

From $500 to $65,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

PISAQ – Stream 2

Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Supports veterinary expertise development for Quebec's animal health sector

Eligible Funding

From $2,000 to $30,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Supported Employment

Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Other SupportOpen

International Mobility Program

Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Hire temporary foreign workers fast

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Québec International

Expert support for your Quebec City business

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

SaskJobs — Employer Services

Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingArchived

Rural Economic Development (RED) program

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec

Supports rural community economic development in Ontario

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises

Specialized support for social economy enterprise development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Grant and FundingOpen

PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Francophone business support in the Prairies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Payroll tax credit – CFI

Revenu Québec

Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Finance and insurance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses

Revenu Québec

Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Ressources Entreprises

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

Impact Atlantic

Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

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Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Grant Program

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

Strengthen Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 150% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Student Work Placement Program

Ministry of Culture and Communications

Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Help for community media operations

Money to support community media in Quebec

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion

Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Slate Development

Creative BC

Supports B.C. production companies' project development and capacity-building initiatives

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship START

Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Grant for Nunavut Employers

Money to train employees in Nunavut

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen

Targeted Labour Market Programs

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Edmonton Edge Fund

City of Edmonton

Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate

Eligible Funding

From $75,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS)

Supports Indigenous fisheries management, participation, and community self-sufficiency

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 3,741 $

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy

Indigenous Services Canada

Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Government Contributions

Grant and FundingOpen

Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)

Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

PISAQ – Stream 4

Government of British Columbia

Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund

Northwest Territories

Funding for tourism industry training in NWT

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

INSAT

Supporting sustainable aviation innovation through strategic collaboration

Eligible Funding

Up to 36% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Grant and FundingOpen

ECHO Foundation — Mental health

ECHO Foundation

Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen

Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum

Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)

Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen

Peak Rebate Program

NB Power

Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Expert AdviceClosed

Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs

Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Cooperative Education Incentive

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — International recruiting

Québec International

Recruit global talent for your Quebec City business

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Other SupportOpen

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavut Prospector's Program

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Money for mineral exploration in Nunavut

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Other SupportOpen

Snow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility

City of Montreal (MTL)

Free snow removal assistance for seniors and people with disabilities

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Grant and FundingOpen

Insight Research

Supports excellence in social sciences and humanities research

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Supports high school students in skilled trades apprenticeships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program

Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada

Eligible Funding

From $600,000 to $3,200,000
Up to 40% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)

Supports BC student employment in agriculture sectors

Eligible Funding

From $1,500 to $3,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation

Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 14,400 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

Supports capacity and improvements for Nova Scotia beef processors

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services — Certifications

Guidance towards a successful certification

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit

Wage subsidy for summer students

Eligible Funding

Up to 70% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Self-Employ PEI

Supports unemployed individuals to start their own businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000 $

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

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Manitoba — First Jobs Fund

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)

Support for employing youth facing employment barriers

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 225,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program

Financial and coaching support for unemployed entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Business Navigators - NS

Bowman Employment Services

Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Get Youth Working Program

British Columbia youth wage subsidy

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous cultural partnership

Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)

Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

Clean Foundation

Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services

Expertise for Quebec start-up companies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Training tax credit for employers

Government of British Columbia

British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Co-operative Education Tax Credit

Ontario Ministry of Finance

Ontario co-op student tax credit

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Development Fund

Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Tax CreditsOpen

Co-op Students Hiring Incentive

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)

Subsidy to hire co-op students in Manitoba

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)

Ontario Ministry of Finance

Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Strategy

Réseau des SADC et CAE

Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen

Building UP

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)

Funds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

Supports social economy business development in Pierre-De Saurel

Eligible Funding

Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Food Businesses

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

Build a strong food industry in the territories

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec

Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen

Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses

Agriconseils

Supports business access to expert advisory services

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction

Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan

Eligible Funding

Up to 2% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit

Refundable tax credit for Manitoba book printing businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,100,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Early Years Continuing Education Program

Financial support for continuing education for childcare providers

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program

TECHNATION

Wage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses

Eligible Funding

Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream

Parkdale Centre for Innovation

Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Other SupportOpen

Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream

Training for self-identifying woman and/or non-binary founders

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

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Grant and FundingOpen

Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)

Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Expert AdviceClosed

Atlantic Immigration Program

Immigration

Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement

Enhances workforce skills through prioritized short-term training

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

EHRC — Discovering Potential

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)

Youth internships in Canada's electricity sector, subsidized by EHRC

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Utilities

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

Music Company

Creative BC

Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth

Eligible Funding

From $2,000 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)

Indigenous Services Canada

Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa

Expert advice for high-growth technology firms

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature and Technology Sector (FRQNT)

Québec Research Fund

Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and training in Quebec

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)

Wage subsidies for health sciences companies to hire women

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

FIJE Fund

Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAEHYR)

Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

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Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

Funding and Support for Businesses

Financial Assistance

Government Contributions

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Training subsidy for Indigenous youth

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpen

Consulting Advisory Services

Metro Business Opportunities

Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Yukon Business Incentive Program

Rebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors

Eligible Funding

Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed

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