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Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

The Canadian government offers subsidies to support small businesses, fostering growth and innovation in the local economy. These subsidies provide financial assistance for various aspects such as research and development, expansion, and employee training.

912 programs
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)

    Supports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Panorama Program

    Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)

    Workforce Development Program Supporting Employee Training in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology

    Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)

    Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    IP for Business

    Tools for managing and commercializing IP
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 8, 2023
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Farm Equipment Financing

    Farm equipment purchase financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    My Digital Success

    Support for Quebec digital transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 11,200 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 13, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces

    Supports Prairie organizations facing tariff disruptions
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $20,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2028
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects

    Supports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • CAN Health Network logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAN Health Network

    Platform to scale Canadian technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

    Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for R&D labour costs

    Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Commerce

    Support for local commercial diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

    Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec

    Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component

    Funding for energy-efficient business equipment and systems
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $7,500 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario

    Supporting homebuilding innovation in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support for innovation projects

    Supports innovation projects from planning to showcase
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Green Strategy Funding

    Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility

    Supports Quebec aerospace SMEs with ESG transition support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Digital Health Innovation Fund

    Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Digital Strategy Funding

    Financing and advisory support for small business digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Epic Games logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Epic MegaGrants

    Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

    Support for agroenvironmental innovation and knowledge transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 107,950 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MTL + ECOMMERCE (MTL+) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

    Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

    Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

    Supports regional economic diversification and local development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario

    Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
    Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $20,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

    Supports retail digital transformation with digital tools
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation

    Supports digital transformation in social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transal — Consortium TIC

    Accelerates digital transition with external technical expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Woman entrepreneur

    Affordable financing for women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $350,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — PSO SME

    Funding for industrial research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 19, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

    Supports innovative technology projects in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Material emissions testing facilities

    Material emissions testing for Canadian industries
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1

    EV technology development and validation support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Peak Perks

    Peak demand rewards for Ontario smart thermostats
    Eligible Funding
    From $20 to $75
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Start-up

    Financing for Canadian businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Biofood market development program — Component 2

    Support for collective market development
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $750,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conscience logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CACHE Challenges

    Computational drug discovery competition
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

    Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Canada

    Funds public-private genomics innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • MRC Abitibi (CLD) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Local financing for Abitibi businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $35,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

    Term financing for business start-ups and expansions
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $40,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

    Term financing for business growth and acquisitions
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

    Grant support for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)

    Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    Funding for business development and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financial support for business succession services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    Coaticook business project funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Economic development support for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Management of companies and enterprises, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

    Funding for local and regional development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

    Funding for local territorial vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

Any questions about grants for small businesses in Canada?

Our FAQ section is designed to provide clear, concise answers to common questions about government grants, subsidies, and funding assistance programs available across Canada

How do I apply for a small business grant in Canada?

Applying for a small business grant in Canada can be a straightforward process if approached methodically. Here are three large steps to guide you through the process:

Step 1: Research and Identify Suitable Grants

Start by researching the various small business grants available in Canada. This involves:
  • Government Websites:
    Visit federal, provincial, and municipal government websites to find information on grants specifically for small businesses.
  • Business Associations:
    Consult business associations and chambers of commerce for potential grant opportunities and advice.
  • helloDarwin’s Grant Directory:
    Utilize helloDarwin’s grant directory, a comprehensive resource that lists available grants. This directory can help you find grants tailored to your business needs and sector.

Step 2: Prepare Your Application

Once you’ve identified suitable grants, prepare a thorough and compelling application. This includes:
  • Business Plan:
    Ensure you have a detailed and updated business plan that outlines your business goals, strategies, and financial projections.
  • Eligibility Check:
    Verify that you meet all the eligibility criteria for the grant you are applying for.
  • Documentation:
    Gather all necessary documents such as financial statements, tax returns, and proof of business registration. Tailor your application to highlight how your business aligns with the grant objectives.

Step 3: Submit and Follow Up

After preparing your application, proceed with submission and follow-up:
  • Submission:
    Submit your application according to the specific instructions provided by the grant program. This could be online or via mail.
  • Follow Up:
    After submission, follow up with the grant provider to confirm receipt of your application and to inquire about the review process timeline. Stay engaged and be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested.
By following these steps and utilizing resources like helloDarwin’s grant directory, you can enhance your chances of successfully securing a small business grant in Canada.

Who are the top five grant administrators for SMBs in Canada?

1. Canada Business Network

The Canada Business Network provides a comprehensive source of information on government services, programs, and regulatory requirements for small businesses. They offer a variety of grants and funding opportunities designed to help businesses grow and innovate.

2. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

Managed by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), IRAP offers financial support to innovative small and medium-sized businesses. This program helps companies undertake technology innovation projects, offering advisory services and funding.

3. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

WD supports economic development in Western Canada by providing funding and resources to businesses and organizations. They offer several grant programs aimed at fostering innovation, commercialization, and business growth.

4. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

ACOA focuses on economic development in Atlantic Canada. They offer various funding programs to support small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those involved in innovation, export development, and growth.

5. FedDev Ontario

FedDev Ontario is dedicated to fostering economic growth in Southern Ontario. They provide funding opportunities for businesses looking to expand, innovate, and increase their competitiveness in the market. Their programs are designed to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and community economic development.

How to get grant money for small business in Canada?

To secure grant money for a small business in Canada, start by exploring federal and provincial programs that support various industries. Key resources include the Canada Business Network and the Business Benefits Finder, which offer comprehensive lists of available grants. Notable programs include CanExport, providing up to $50,000 for international marketing efforts, and the Canada Job Grant, which covers training costs for new and existing employees. Additionally, the Canada Digital Adoption Program offers up to $15,000 for technology improvements. Programs like the Student Work Placement Program offer wage subsidies for hiring students, and the Innovative Solutions Canada program supports innovation through funding for research and development. Ensure your application is detailed, aligns with the grant objectives, and includes a solid business plan to increase your chances of success. Preparing early and meeting all eligibility requirements and deadlines is crucial​

How to obtain a small business grant in Canada?

To obtain a small business grant in Canada, start by researching available grants specific to your industry and region through federal, provincial, and municipal government websites, as well as private organizations. Prepare a detailed business plan highlighting your project's potential impact, financial needs, and alignment with grant criteria. Ensure all required documents are complete and accurately reflect your business objectives. Applying early and following up on your application can improve your chances of success. Seeking assistance from a business advisor or consultant can also be beneficial in navigating the application process.

What are small business grants?

Small business grants are non-repayable funds provided by government bodies or private organizations to support businesses in various stages, such as startup, expansion, or innovation. These grants can cover expenses like research and development, marketing, and operational costs

How do I find available grants for my small business in Canada?

To locate grants, utilize resources like the our funding explorer, which allows you to search for government grants, loans, and financing options tailored to your business needs.

What are the eligibility criteria for small business grants?

Eligibility varies by program but generally includes factors like business size, industry sector, location, and the specific purpose of funding. Some grants target startups, while others focus on established businesses or specific groups, such as women entrepreneurs or Indigenous-owned businesses.

What are some common challenges in obtaining small business grants?

Challenges include the time-consuming application process, slow response times, high competition, and strict compliance requirements. Hiring an expert can help navigate these challenges effectively.

Can I apply for multiple grants simultaneously?

Applying for multiple grants is possible, provided you meet each program's eligibility criteria. However, be mindful of each grant's specific conditions, especially regarding fund utilization and reporting requirements.

What is the difference between grants and loans for small businesses?

Grants are non-repayable funds provided to support business activities, whereas loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest over time. Grants often have specific eligibility criteria and are competitive, while loans may be more accessible but require repayment.