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.

973 programs available

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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Toronto Foundation (TF)
Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 22, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Support for Toronto retail business growth
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto's Vital Signs Grant Stream
Toronto Foundation (TF)
One-time support for community-led cohesion projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2026
Closing date : May 8, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Government of Canada
Boost your company's growth and sustainability with targeted tourism investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects and year-round experiences
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Tourism Innovation Lab
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product development in NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 17, 2024
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism recovery and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for Yukon tourism recovery and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 276,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism businesses and organizations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism businesses adapting and growing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Selwyn
Funding for township property and building improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2020
Selwyn, Ontario, Canada
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Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Business acceleration in global tech hubs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : November 25, 2025
Closing date : January 6, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Mission Support Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Government of Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : February 21, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Transal
Funding for digital transformation projects in aluminum
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 46.3% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 17, 2022
Closing date : November 7, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
City of Vancouver
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
True North Small Business Grant Contest
Purolator Inc.
Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 14, 2023
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for BC workforce research and planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : November 19, 2024
BC, Canada
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Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative electronics systems innovation support
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 16, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : October 10, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Government of Yukon
Money for film predevelopment stage
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $15,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 12, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Funding for Yukon tourism training
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2025
Closing date : February 15, 2025
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
YWCA Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
From $525,000 to $2,100,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 9, 2024
Canada
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Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec music and variety businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for tourism digital transformation in Gaspésie
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for employing experienced workers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Funding for sustainable tourism consulting projects
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
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Business Energy Rebates
Efficiency Nova Scotia, efficiencyPEI
Rebates for commercial water heating upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
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
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2026
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PE, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Entreprendre Ici
Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2024
Closing date : August 26, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceArchived
INNO-CENTRE
Inno-Centre
Consulting support for SME growth and performance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Kakivak Association
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 81% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Kakivak Association
Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential tools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
MRC Beauce-Centre
Digital transformation support for local businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceArchived
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
My Main Street, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Support for main street business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
One-time support for REP implementation
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Volta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for AI supply chain ventures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2023
Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPT
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada

Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

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Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program

Toronto's Vital Signs Grant Stream

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada

Discovery at scale.

Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Northern Canada

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Quebec

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces

Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Your AI grant expert.

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators

Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations

Trade Mission Support Program

Training on the Job — Nunavut

Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive

Transit Shelter Advertising Program

Transition+ Program

True North Small Business Grant Contest

WinterTech Development

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Never miss an opportunity.

Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund

Yukon Tourism Training Fund

YWCA Hamilton

Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support

Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company

Data-driven strategy.

Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)

Business growth — Éco-Capitale

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

Discovery at scale.

Business Energy Rebates

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

Community Capacity Fund

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Impulsion SME

INNO-CENTRE

Your AI grant expert.

Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants

MRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program

MTRIC — Start Program

My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator

NGen — Cluster Building Project

NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)

Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant

Volta AI

Capital Synergie

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs