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.

1021 programs available

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
Expert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
10-week bootcamp for tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Funding for First Nation development planning in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Johansen Larsen Foundation
Johansen-Larsen Foundation (JLF)
Supports Canadian programs benefiting youth, Indigenous peoples, and animals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Large-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)
Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)
Workforce training support for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund
Laval Economique
Flexible financing for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Liaison Officer Service
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Free confidential tax help for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of Ontario
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Indigenous heritage digitization and capacity building support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for PEI beekeeping expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 20, 2026
Closing date : August 21, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for investing in Manitoba small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Free online training for early-stage startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mini-Grants Program
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Small project funding for priority initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Community Foundation of Mississauga
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2020
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses
MRC de Bonaventure
Non-repayable contributions and loans supporting local entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 29, 2023
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Musicaction
Support for francophone national music tours
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 21,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Musicaction
Supports Francophone artists' international showcases and tours
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NADF Financing
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $80,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money for economic development in the territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)
Northern Ontario investor and entrepreneur network
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 112,500 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Government of Nunavut
Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Community Environment Fund
Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Government of Ontario
Funding for local environmental restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario
Free confidential employer legal support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax credit for regional business investment
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $45,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Closing date : January 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports business recovery in Lytton, BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Lytton, BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Revenu Québec
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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PME MTL — Social Initiatives
PME MTL (PME)
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Podium Defence
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Support for Quebec companies entering defence markets
Eligible Funding
From $21,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for agri-food product and market growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills — Management Training to Support SME Performance
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Management training to improve SME performance
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.
Recyc-Québec
Support for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Québec International
Business support for growth and international expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Export support for international market expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
National Trust for Canada (NTC)
Free coaching support for heritage community groups
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Grants on Education: Small
The Spencer Foundation
Education research support from the Spencer Foundation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Revenu Québec
Free tax support for SMEs and self-employed workers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Richardson Foundation Grants
Richardson Foundation Inc.
Funding for Canadian charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rise — Small Business Lending
Rise
Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
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Rise — Youth Small Business Program
Rise
Free entrepreneurship training for young founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for regional SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Green Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Financing for eco-responsible business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine (SADC)
Digital Strategy Loan supports business digital transition efforts
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Financing for digital transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Loan support for sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for Saskatchewan value-added agri-food innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Settlement Investment Corporation
Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC)
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
SFU 4D LABS
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
Advanced materials research and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports Indigenous arts and cultural development
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Small Business BC
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Small Business BC
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Deduction (SBD)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Small business tax credit
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for eligible New Brunswick investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Financing for small businesses through credit unions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
City of Toronto
Property tax relief for eligible Toronto businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Small Enterprise Co-op Placement Assistance Program
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Newfoundland and Labrador co-operative student work terms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)
Personalized mentoring for Francophone entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada Post
Direct mail discounts for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Canada Post
Shipping discounts and tools for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)
Loans for innovative SMEs in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Peterborough, Toronto, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Government of Ontario
Support for business and community development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Government of Yukon
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Stand With Owners — Telus Business
Telus
Canadian business contest with prizes and exposure
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 2, 2026
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Canada

Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED

Johansen Larsen Foundation

Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

Large-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund

Discovery at scale.

Liaison Officer Service

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects

Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion

LRCC — Business Advisory

LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program

Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program

Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit

Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)

Your AI grant expert.

Market Validation Training Program

MaRS — Supply AI

Mini-Grants Program

Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses

Multi-Species Research and Development Fund

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour

NADF Financing

Never miss an opportunity.

NBIF Innovation Voucher

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Northern Ontario Angels

Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit

NUMERIA program

Nunavut Mine Training Fund

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit

Ontario Community Environment Fund

Data-driven strategy.

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser

Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing

Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program

PARO Services

Payroll tax credit – CFI

Discovery at scale.

PME MTL — Social Initiatives

PME MTL — Solidarity Fund

Podium Defence

Podium Mines

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations

Productivity-Skills — Management Training to Support SME Performance

Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Your AI grant expert.

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world

Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

Research Grants on Education: Small

Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs

Richardson Foundation Grants

Rise — Small Business Lending

Never miss an opportunity.

Rise — Youth Small Business Program

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Digital Strategy Fund