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.
186 opportunities available
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide
Funding for regional deep retrofit market development
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 FundingClosed
The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
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)
Information not available
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Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Ventures NL
Business support for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community-Led Research Program
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
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Grant and FundingClosed
Harrison McCain Scholarships/Bursaries
Scholarship support for entering university students
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Expert AdviceOpen
YMCA Business Planning Program
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography
Advanced training in observational oceanography
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
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Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit
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
Caroline Hong Community Service Award
Support for Labrador Campus undergraduate students
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Grant and FundingClosed
The Economic Development Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Support for Inuit post-secondary education
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
Funding for First Nations emergency preparedness
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)
Funding for ballast water innovation projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Solicited call for funding under the Community Workforce Development Program - Regional Stream
Funding for community workforce development projects
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
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.
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI)
Funding for Canadian students’ research internships in Germany
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Meal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
Supports flood risk reduction and mitigation planning
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail infrastructure and signage projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for charities to adapt and modernize
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jordan's Principle
Support for First Nations children’s essential services
Grant and FundingClosed
Home Repair Program
Funding for essential home repairs and accessibility upgrades
Grant and FundingClosed
NCC ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program (MTP)
Financial support for insured medical travel
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
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
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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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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ministerial Loan Guarantee Terms and Conditions
Guarantees housing loans for on-reserve projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Joyce Foundation Bursary
Support for Memorial University students’ tuition costs
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Money to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Management Assistance Program
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Faculty of Nursing Awards - Memorial University
Nursing student awards and bursaries at Memorial University
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships for full-time graduate students
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
SGS Graduate Internship Program
Part-time graduate internships with external employers
Grant and FundingClosed
Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship Awards
Awards for entrepreneurial Memorial students
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation Awards
Awards for HKR students at Memorial University
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Post-Majority Support Services Funding
Funding for post-majority support services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Network of Early Childhood Stakeholders (NECS) and Implementation of Early Learning and Child Care Initiatives in Francophone Official Language Minority Communities
Funding for Francophone early learning and child care coordination
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding for organic waste-to-energy projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Awards for Current International Undergraduate Students
Awards for eligible international undergraduates
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Grants
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, SaskCulture, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports projects to improve accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
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