Grants and Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026 for Businesses

An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Newfoundland and Labrador businesses in 2026 to support growth projects.

212 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product diversification and marketing
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 17, 2023
Closing date : January 17, 2024
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transforming Our Horizons Entrance Scholarship Program
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Entrance scholarship for high-achieving undergraduates
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Travel Bursary
Canadian Blood Services (CBS)
Support for trainees attending research events
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,150 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Support for sustainable food manufacturing improvements
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Closing date : September 6, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Violet Ruelokke Primary Health Care Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Funding for nurses in primary health care education
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Williams Family Foundation — General Funding
Williams Family Foundation
Financial support for families and community initiatives
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Year Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Rogers, Tennis Canada
Funding for year-round tennis facilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada