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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.
191 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Canada Media Fund (CMF)Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to Youth Organizations
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding for youth-serving organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenCBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Support for business valuation and succession planning
Expert AdviceClosedNewfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic- Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund
Support for community housing planning and pre-development - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Christian Education Benefits Solutions Scholarship
Scholarship for students linked to member schools 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedClimate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Grant and FundingClosedAtlanticOER Development Grants
Funding for open educational resource development
Tax CreditsOpenAtlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund
Funding for mental health and addictions prevention
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding 
- Grant and FundingClosed
RecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Support for healthy food initiatives in recreation settings 
Expert AdviceClosedAdvanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments
Support for advanced manufacturing assessments
- Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenAge-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
Supports age-friendly community planning and projects- Grant and FundingOpen
RecreationNL - Parasport and Recreation for Persons with a Disability Funding Program
Funding to support parasport and recreation initiatives. 
Grant and FundingClosedKay Daley Scholarship for Nursing Leadership
Supports nursing leadership development through education
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Transportation Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Town of New TecumsethFunding for inclusive community transportationDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Support for Inuit post-secondary education- Grant and FundingClosed
Conference Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust, Canadian Museums Association (CMA)Funding for nurses attending professional conferences 
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Artists Travel Fund (PATF)
Travel support for professional artists- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada - 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 FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit 
Grant and FundingOpenAgri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations 
Grant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Research Grants
Funding for social enterprise research projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMeal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenLaunch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children- Expert AdviceOpen
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up - Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit
20% tax credit for green equipment investments 
Expert AdviceOpenYMCA Business Planning Program
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador- Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Tax Credit
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Prospecting Assistance (PA) Grants
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Department of Energy and Mines (NS)Supports independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador 
Grant and FundingClosedCelebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026
Funding for soccer-themed Canada Day activities
Grant and FundingClosedGeorge Roberts Community Grant Program
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Grant and FundingClosedRegistered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant
Funding for heritage structure restoration projects- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers
Support for older workers returning to employment 
Grant and FundingClosedOffshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Support for offshore wind community engagementEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of CanadaSupports food initiatives in Canada's North
Expert AdviceOpenConsulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Department of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement of Newfoundland and LabradorStrengthening community organizations’ skills for regional economic development 
Grant and FundingClosedNewfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program (NLMGP)
Supports cultural diversity initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding for arts infrastructure and programming activities in Newfoundland and Labrador - Grant and FundingClosed
Professional Operating Program (POP)
Annual operating support for arts organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedVolta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports AI startup growth in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
NL Registered Nurses' Education & Research Trust Funding Program
Funding for nursing education and research - Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador
GST/HST rebate for eligible municipalities - Grant and FundingClosed
The Green Offsets Foundation of Canada — Zero-Emission Transit Funding
Supports zero-emission transit investments in Canada - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University
Supports world-class research chairs - Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity-Led Research Program
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Grant and FundingClosedThe Peter Kohler Engineering Scholarship
Support for engineering students entering co-op study- Grant and FundingClosed
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses - Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick - 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 RecreationFunding for Indigenous cultural heritage projects - Tax CreditsClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador 
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Promotion Program - Suicide Prevention: Supporting the implementation and sustainability of a Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Funding for a national suicide prevention service - Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development - Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors 
Grant and FundingClosedMyositis Canada — Research Funding
Research support for myositis-related projects- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador - Grant and FundingClosed
Awards for Current International Undergraduate Students
Awards for eligible international undergraduates - 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 - Tax CreditsOpen
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador - Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program
Administer Canada’s vaccine injury support program - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Community Fund
Supports grassroots community programs with lasting impact
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