Updated May 2026
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.
178 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpenMusic PEI — Microgrants
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Cultural Partnership Program
Funding for arts, culture and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAgriculture Stewardship Program
Funding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island- Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors' Secretariat Grant
Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors, R.L. Cotton Trust Fund for Public ParksFunding for projects supporting older adults 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedRepayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with Disabilities
Student loan relief for borrowers with disabilities- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Money for small business improvement in PEI 
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedEmploy PEI
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
Grant and FundingClosedAtlanticOER Development Grants
Funding for open educational resource development
Tax CreditsOpenAtlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment- Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Supports innovation and development labour costs - 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 
Other SupportOpenPrince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Training and events for Prince Edward Island women entrepreneurs- Expert AdviceClosed
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments
Support for advanced manufacturing assessments - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Horticulture Diversification Program
Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production 
- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses - Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities - Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Funding and business support for women entrepreneurs in PEI 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenStartup Zone Accelerator Program
Training to help you build your PEI start-up- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry - Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI 
Grant and FundingOpenAgri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMeal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenLaunch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Funding for inclusive sport participation projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming - Grant and FundingClosed
Celebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026
Funding for soccer-themed Canada Day activities - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
PEI Rural Better Neighbourhoods
Energy upgrades for West Prince homeowners 
Grant and FundingClosedPEI Climate Challenge Fund
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Prince Edward Island, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)Supports climate action projects in PEI- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers
Support for older workers returning to employment 
Expert AdviceOpenConsulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedInterministerial Women's Secretariat Grant Program
Prince Edward Island Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)Funding for women’s equality projects in PEI- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation 
Grant and FundingClosedTerra Nova Fund — General Funding
Funding for charitable initiatives and community impact
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenManufacturing and Processing Assistance - Operating Loan
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Grant and FundingClosedVolta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports AI startup growth in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
The Green Offsets Foundation of Canada — Zero-Emission Transit Funding
Supports zero-emission transit investments in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses - Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick - Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Promotion Program - Suicide Prevention: Supporting the implementation and sustainability of a Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Funding for a national suicide prevention service - Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development - Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund
Support for tourism-focused festivals and events- Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms - Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Supports PEI livestock productivity and sustainability - Grant and FundingClosed
The Betty and Joe Gray Family Foundation — Youth Mental Health Funding
Supports youth mental health initiatives in PEI - Grant and FundingOpen
Electric Vehicle Incentive
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases - Grant and FundingClosed
Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) & Community Enhancement Program
Prince Edward Island Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population, R.L. Cotton Trust Fund for Public ParksFunding for inclusive community projects in PEI - Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program
Administer Canada’s vaccine injury support program - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
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