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Discover the grants and financing available for your business in Toronto

Toronto: fertile ground for businesses, with subsidies and financing at your fingertips.

In Toronto, companies have access to a wide range of subsidies designed to stimulate innovation and economic growth. These financial aids, offered by various levels of government and private institutions, are designed to support expansion, R&D and sustainability projects.

48 opportunities available
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Supports tax-based incentives for new or redeveloped employment properties
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 77% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Starter Company Plus
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Starter Company Plus

Government of Ontario (ON), Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC)
Supports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme

University of Toronto (UOFT)
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Indigenous Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Arts Projects

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

Elevate Talent
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Media Artists Program : Creation
Grant and FundingClosed

Media Artists Program : Creation

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Black Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Black Arts Projects

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

City of Toronto
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Greening Partnership Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Greening Partnership Grant

City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Youth Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
PollinateTO
Grant and FundingClosed

PollinateTO

City of Toronto
Funding for community-led pollinator habitat projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Boost Toronto's climate resilience by funding green and cool roof installations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)

City of Toronto
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)

City of Toronto
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Home Energy Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Home Energy Loan Program

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for Toronto homeowners' energy-efficient home upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs

Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cinespace Technician Roster
Grant and FundingOpen

Cinespace Technician Roster

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Grant and FundingClosed

Black-Mandated Funding Framework

City of Toronto
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund

The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Grants to subsidize summer camp fees for financially vulnerable Ontario children
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
STEP Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

STEP Program

City of Toronto
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
StART Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

StART Partnership Program

City of Toronto
Support for community mural and street art projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InTO the Ravines Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

InTO the Ravines Grant

Park People
Support for environmentally focused community ravine events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund

The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Arts Programming Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Arts Programming Grant

ArtReach, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Supports community arts programs for youth in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF), Ontario Creates
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Grant and FundingClosed

Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

City of Toronto
Help to renovate and beautify commercial facades in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $12,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for Ontario magazine publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Neighbourhood Planting Program

City of Toronto
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto Foundation - Free Play
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Foundation - Free Play

Toronto Community Foundation
Supports outdoor play programs for children
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program

City of Toronto
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Grant and FundingClosed

TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program

City of Toronto
Toronto commercial rehab grant for vacant storefront renovations
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $24,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CaféTO Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

CaféTO Grant

City of Toronto
Supports commercial patio and café space improvements in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Leadership and Mentorship Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Leadership and Mentorship Grant

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation, Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF)
Support youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program

City of Toronto
Support inclusive, community-building festivals in Toronto with significant free cultural programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

City of Toronto
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Property Tax Subclass

City of Toronto
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

City of Toronto, Government of Canada (GC)
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Community Crisis Response Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Crisis Response Fund

City of Toronto
Supports community healing after violent incidents in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs

Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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