Grants and Funding in Prince Edward Island (PEI) 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 PEI businesses in 2026.
193 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Atlantic Canada
Supports Black-led non-profits delivering business support services
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Prince Edward Island corporate investment tax credit
Tax credit for corporations acquiring qualified property
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Grow the Herd Pilot Program
Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Climate Challenge Fund
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Prince Edward Island, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Supports climate-related projects with substantial funding to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
Music PEI — Microgrants
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Prince Edward Island
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Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
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Grant and FundingClosed
Music PEI Funding Program
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
Grant and FundingClosed
The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingClosed
The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - PEILCC Community Fund
Supports initiatives promoting responsible alcohol use and safety.
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI — Business Development Program
Business training and planning funding for agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly support for eligible CPP dependents
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Food Fund
Supports community-based food programs for vulnerable Island residents
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
Tax CreditsClosed
Child disability benefit (CDB)
Monthly tax-free support for families with disabled children
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ferry Services Contribution Program
Federal support for inter-provincial ferry services
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Grant and FundingClosed
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
Funding for health care system improvement projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada Apprentice Loan
Interest-free support for Red Seal apprentices
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fisher Program
Supports new Prince Edward Island lobster fishers with training and financing
Grant and FundingOpen
Rental Cost Assistance
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Work Experience PEI — For Organizations
Get a wage subsidy to hire an employee
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) - Urban Forestry Plans and Studies
Support for urban forestry planning and studies
Grant and FundingOpen
Web Presence Assistance
Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
Grant and FundingClosed
Beach Infrastructure Program
Prince Edward Island Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture (TPEI), Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Financial support for public beach upgrades in PEI
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Catalyst Grant
Support for upstream health and wellness initiatives in PEI
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Assistance
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Employ PEI
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
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Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
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Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund
Support for tourism-focused festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Community Meal Grant
Supports free community meal programs for seniors
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Funding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Growth Initiative - Inclusive Communities Program
Supports community inclusion and population retention efforts
Other SupportOpen
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Training and events for Prince Edward Island women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Innovation PEI, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Custom food product development support
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island - Community Grants
Supports community organizations and charitable activities in PEI
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Health Facilities Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit health infrastructure
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