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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.

724 opportunities available
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BDC Financing — Start-up
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Start-up

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loan to grow a business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

MRC Pontiac
Supports innovative signature projects for MRC territorial development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan

CAE Beauce-Chaudière
Quasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $750,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingArchived

MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

MRC Arthabaska
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

MRC des Etchemins
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Musicaction — International Event
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Event

Musicaction
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Témiscouata
Investment funds supporting Quebec's economic and employment development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

Protein Industries Canada
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Bellechasse
Financial support for business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Ville de La Tuque
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research 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
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Support for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

MRC La Matanie
DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds

MRC Drummond
Development funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

MRC de L'Islet
Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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:

MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC de Bellechasse
Financial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

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

MRC des Chenaux
Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS

MRC La Matapédia
Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
MRC du Granit — FIL
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Granit — FIL

MRC du Granit
Local investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

PME MTL
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for project development in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
True North
Grant and FundingClosed

True North

Purolator
Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credits for production of multimedia titles

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Musicaction — Skills development
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Skills development

Musicaction
Supports skill development for Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)

MRC Kamouraska
Bas-Saint-Laurent regional development support for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Supports social economy projects for non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Tax CreditsOpen

Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction

Government of Canada
Corporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 13% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC La Jacques-Cartier
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation

MRC Kamouraska
Innovative cultural development and community animation grant program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Grant and FundingClosed

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan

Gouvernement du Québec
FSTAI stimulates international business tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

MRC Pontiac
Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for mobilising projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funds for mobilizing projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Grant and FundingSuspended

Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

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MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Program fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC de Mékinac
MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% 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
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component

MRC Bécancour
Development loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska
Supports local and regional development for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

Ville de Lévis
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
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives

PME MTL
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)

MRC Papineau
Digital development fund supporting business growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

MRC de Montmagny
Regional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Productivity - Small commercial companies
Grant and FundingOpen

Productivity - Small commercial companies

Quebec City
Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

MRC de L'Islet
Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for business development and community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for local and regional development competencies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

MRC Bécancour
Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

MRC de Lotbinière
Local investment funds for enterprise financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Musicaction — Canvassing
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Canvassing

Musicaction
Music professionals' travel support for market development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — New Community Businesses

PME MTL
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • From $23,000 to $23,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska
Ecological transition projects for Quebec's MRCs development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses

PME MTL
Financing for Montreal-based retail startups
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan
Business Transfer Fund offers loans for company ownership transitions
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingClosed

Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

Protein Industries Canada
Accelerating the translation of AI research into commercial innovations, benefiting Canada's plant-based and agrifood sector.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

MRC de Maskinongé
Economic revitalization support for SMEs in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Local Investment Fund for business project development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Grant and FundingClosed

Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates and financing for small business energy upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Centech Acceleration
Expert AdviceClosed

Centech Acceleration

Centech
Advice for tech startups to accelerate AI solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Business Energy Rebates
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Energy Rebates

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
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
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Tourism Training Fund

Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Funding for tourism industry training in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

Government of Ontario
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships

Government of Manitoba
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate

Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Expert AdviceClosed

SSRIA – Business Growth Program

Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Transform cleantech ventures by offering strategic support to scale and deploy sustainable building solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Other SupportOpen

Technology Access Centres (TAC)

Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Government of Ontario
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
START Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

START Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NUMERIA program
Expert AdviceOpen

NUMERIA program

Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Other SupportClosed

Transit Shelter Advertising Program

City of Vancouver
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Tax Credit for Training a Worker Employed by a SME
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Credit for Training a Worker Employed by a SME

Revenu Québec
Offers tax credits for small businesses training workers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Expert AdviceOpen

Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert

Small Business BC
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Government of Alberta
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Musicaction — Incubator project
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Incubator project

Musicaction
Artist export career development through intensive skill sessions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NADF Financing
Grant and FundingOpen

NADF Financing

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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