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.
692 opportunities available
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PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Funding for structuring local development projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Support for community-focused structuring projects
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Quasi-equity financing for major business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Funding for social economy non-profits
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Support for collective market development
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Support for rental housing construction in Charlevoix-Est
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Support for international music promotion
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Local business financing support
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Funding for business growth in Coaticook
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Repayable financing for business growth
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local business development in La Tuque
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:
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MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
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Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Grant and FundingClosed
True North
Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
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
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
NordForsk Initiative for Arctic Sustainable Development Funding Opportunity
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Supports collaborative international R&D in clean technology innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Business advisory support for Columbia Basin entrepreneurs
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing profits
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Advances digital health research into innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Training a Worker Employed by a SME
Offers tax credits for small businesses training workers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Support for mobility demonstration projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Grant and FundingClosed
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production
Supports farm productivity improvements in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Funding for Alberta manufacturers to enhance productivity through technology adoption
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
Financing for digital transition projects
Tax CreditsClosed
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Support for innovation and business growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
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Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
NADF Financing
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
Grant and FundingSuspended
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Music PEI Funding Program
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
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