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.
19 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Black Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Media Artists Program : Creation
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
City of TorontoBoost Toronto's climate resilience by funding green and cool roof installations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
City of TorontoReduce business costs for eligible new constructions and expansions in targeted sectors
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of TorontoThe 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
City of TorontoSupports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
City of TorontoHelp 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
City of TorontoToronto 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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Government of OntarioMoney for Ontario magazine publishers
Eligible Funding
- Max. $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of TorontoRewards 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

Grant and FundingOpen
CaféTO Grant
City of TorontoSupports commercial patio and café space improvements in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of TorontoSupports 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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Grant and FundingClosed
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

Grant and FundingClosed
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
City of TorontoSupport 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

Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
City of TorontoToronto offers small business property tax reduction program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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