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.

1019 programs available

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Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building retrofitting
Victoriaville et sa Région
Funding for building accessibility retrofits
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
Construction and Renovation
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free market research support for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Alberta, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Canada
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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Financing for business digitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Beauce
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Business loan for growth and transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Financing for business succession and acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 26, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada call for projects number 7
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : March 16, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer-led training support for businesses
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Digital talent development and SME scale-up program in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2026
Canada
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CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)
Wage subsidies for precision metalworking placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : April 12, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carthy Foundation Grants
Carthy Foundation
Funding for Canadian charities and qualified donees
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Shelburne, NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Government of British Columbia (BC), British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Operating support for licensed child care providers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 8, 2020
BC, Canada
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Clean Agri-Tech Accelerator (CATA) Program
Bioenterprise Canada
Supports clean agricultural technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $200,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF — Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Early-stage interactive digital media concept support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 16, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Refundable credit for Ontario co-op placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Coast Funds
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Columbia Basin Trust
Business advice and learning for Columbia Basin firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : May 5, 2022
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Columbia Basin Trust, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Business advisory support for Columbia Basin entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
BC, Canada
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Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Columbia Basin Trust
Investing to support Columbia Basin communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,250 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures British Columbia
Business financing and support services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures Network of Canada (CFNC), Orillia Area Community Development Corporation
Indigenous business financing and support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Repayable financing for small businesses and social enterprises
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Business services for Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private property and public realm improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Expansion and Diversification of Existing Businesses
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private-sector property improvements and business expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Housing Development
Lake of Bays Township
Supports attainable and affordable housing development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity
Lake of Bays Township
Supports private-sector property improvements and redevelopment
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Placemaking Program
Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET)
Supports inclusive public-space transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Courtenay, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 375,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers with production improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Support for Indigenous artistic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CRIBIQ — PSO Agricultural Production
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for agricultural innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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CyberSecure Canada
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Protect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 31, 2020
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Destination Canada Resources
Destination Canada
International tourism marketing tools
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Federal disaster cost-sharing for provinces and territories
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Recovery support after natural disasters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2026
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Destination Trade
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector apprentice placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Effective renovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Funding for energy-efficient commercial renovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Environment Programme
Oak Foundation
Supports nature, food, and energy systems
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $7,000,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Free environmental planning for BC farms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Investors Incentive
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec companies in international expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 0.1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D support for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
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FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Business support network across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Interest-free financing for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FreshCo Community Action Fund
FreshCo
Community funding for local charity projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FRWIP — Water Development Projects
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agricultural water infrastructure rebates
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Tailored regional financing for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.21% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
GreenCentre Canada
GreenCentre Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 14, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 10, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports Indigenous art projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada

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Community Futures Network of Canada

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Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)