Grants and Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026 for Businesses
Explore government grants, funding programs, and financial support available to help your business grow, innovate, and expand in 2026.
An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Newfoundland and Labrador businesses in 2026 to support growth projects.
41 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund
Funding for arts infrastructure and programming activities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program (NLMGP)
Supports cultural diversity initiatives with funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Attraction Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative
Supports activities promoting social inclusion for seniors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund
Funds Newfoundland and Labrador mental health and addictions awareness initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
RecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Supports nutrition initiatives in community and recreation settings.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
RecreationNL - Teen Challenge Physical Activity Funding Program
Supports youth physical activity initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
RecreationNL - Parasport and Recreation for Persons with a Disability Funding Program
Funding to support parasport and recreation initiatives.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Financial support for Indigenous cultural preservation and promotion.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Program (Employment)
Supports employment preparation and retention efforts
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Transportation Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Town of New Tecumseth
Supports accessible community transportation development and evaluation.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Heritage
Supports cultural heritage preservation and projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Expert AdviceOpen
YMCA Business Planning Program
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $250,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Community Fund
Supports grassroots community programs with lasting impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Operating Grant Program
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
Business Development Support Program
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Prospecting Assistance (PA) Grants
Supports independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Research Grants
Research funding for social enterprise initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Research and development of aquaculture species
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting through Culture Project
Supports cultural projects connecting people, place, and community
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Grants
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, SaskCulture, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports projects to improve accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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