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AI Compute Access Fund
Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Updated May 2026
Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026
Discover the grants available for your business
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.
790 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenSouthwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Tax CreditsArchivedTax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Tax credit for employing experienced workers in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedMTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth- Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedConstruction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenGrant for a circular economy assessment
Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovationEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDigital Strategy Funding
Financing and advisory support for small business digital transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenDigital Skills Internships
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspendedInnovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Collaborative aerospace innovation support- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partnersEligible Funding- From $75,000 to $700,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDigital Health Innovation Fund
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Grant and FundingOpenSmall business mitigation for drugs and medical devices
Reduced fees for small businesses on health product reviews
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSustainable Affordable Housing
Supports energy-efficient affordable housing retrofits and new builds
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspendedCanada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Grant and FundingOpenMunicipal Infrastructure Improvement and Construction Program (PRACIM) 2025-2028
Support for municipal building construction and improvement projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth 
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples
Grant and FundingClosedEnabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces- Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities - How to apply for a successful grant
Applying for a grant may seem complex, but with the right information and preparation, the chances of success are greatly increased. This segment details the application process, the necessary documents, and tips for a convincing application. To apply and register for programs, it is strongly recommended to have a specific project. Here are a few examples of eligible projects:
Grant and FundingOpenÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Supports simplified energy transition projects reducing fossil fuel use
Grant and FundingOpenOVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Money for electric vehicle related technologies- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenPROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Grant and FundingOpenLaval Économique — Sustainable transition
Supports sustainable business transitions in Laval with grants
Grant and FundingOpenArts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours
Supports foreign artist tours across Canada
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedElectric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Financial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Grant and FundingClosedMAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenPME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Grant and FundingOpenRio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund
Loans for business transfer projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Accès-Loisirs
Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents - Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME
Financial support for digital transformation and sustainable practices
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2
Support for local and regional development competence
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenNorthern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Support for sustainable industrial building projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation 
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Skills development
Supports music skills development initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Grant and FundingClosedSupport fund for the development of tourism offers
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects- Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
Business financing for growth and succession 
Grant and FundingClosedTrue North
Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Funding for business growth in CoaticookEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
Supports digital transformation for local businesses
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Support for rental housing construction in Charlevoix-Est- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedMRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund
Local financing for business investment projects
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractions- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
Financing for business growth and succession 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Funding for cultural equipment and infrastructure 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
Business support for startups and growth- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedInnovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenVille de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local business development in La Tuque
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCity of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
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- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet - Grant and FundingOpen
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Support for international business tourism in Quebec - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
Financing for manufacturing development projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Funding for innovative cultural projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Support for structured community projects 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free microloans for agricultural businesses- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PSO-v2b
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Money for small business employers in BC
Grant and FundingClosedRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development- Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local and regional development competencies - Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Local business financing supportEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Repayable financing for business growthEligible 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 projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Funding for local territorial vitality projects 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
Support for innovative territorial projects- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and successionEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout - Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Funding for social economy non-profits
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
Funding for business growth and diversificationEligible Funding- From $15,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
Funding for regional outreach projects
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