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.
109 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Atlantic Canada
Supports Black-led non-profits delivering business support services
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Tax CreditsClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Expert AdviceClosed
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
Grant and FundingOpen
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Sustainable food practices support for Atlantic Canada businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL), Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit
Tax credit for corporations investing in green technology equipment
Grant and FundingOpen
Prospecting Assistance (PA) Grants
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL) (IET), Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Supports independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Grant and FundingClosed
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Get a wage subsidy to hire high school students
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund
Funds Newfoundland and Labrador mental health and addictions awareness initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Provides business loans and support for economic development
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL) (IET), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative
Supports activities promoting social inclusion for seniors
Grant and FundingOpen
RecreationNL - Parasport and Recreation for Persons with a Disability Funding Program
Funding to support parasport and recreation initiatives.
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
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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.
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Funding for arts infrastructure and programming activities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant
Money to train existing and new employees in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Tax Credit
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program (NLMGP)
Supports cultural diversity initiatives with funding
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Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting through Culture Project
Supports cultural projects connecting people, place, and community
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children
Grant and FundingClosed
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.
Grant and FundingClosed
RecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Supports nutrition initiatives in community and recreation settings.
Grant and FundingClosed
RecreationNL - Teen Challenge Physical Activity Funding Program
Supports youth physical activity initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Program (Employment)
Supports employment preparation and retention efforts
Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Supports modernization and diversification of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Heritage
Supports cultural heritage preservation and projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Volta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Helping artificial intelligence supply chain companies scale
Expert AdviceOpen
YMCA Business Planning Program
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Small Enterprise Co-op Placement Assistance Program
Newfoundland and Labrador co-operative student work terms
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Community Fund
Supports grassroots community programs with lasting impact
Grant and FundingOpen
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Operating Grant Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NL)
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL) (IET), Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Research Grants
Research funding for social enterprise initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Supports food sector initiatives in northern and Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Research and development of aquaculture species
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
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