Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026
Discover the grants available for your business
The Canadian government offers subsidies to support small businesses, fostering growth and innovation in the local economy. These subsidies provide financial assistance for various aspects such as research and development, expansion, and employee training.
692 opportunities available
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Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Grant and FundingClosed
Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Expert AdviceClosed
MaLoi25
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Grant and FundingClosed
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Business advice and support in Québec City
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Supports small food processors to scale up operations
How to apply for a successful grant
Applying for a grant may seem complex, but with the right information and preparation, the chances of success are greatly increased. This segment details the application process, the necessary documents, and tips for a convincing application. To apply and register for programs, it is strongly recommended to have a specific project. Here are a few examples of eligible projects:
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SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Support for enhancing cultural businesses' entrepreneurial development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planning
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Settlement Investment Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Expert AdviceOpen
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
Business advice in Southern Ontario communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Adjustment Services
Funding for labour market adjustment projects
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingOpen
Transal — Consortium TIC
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustments
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream
Multi-year support to strengthen independent journalism organizations
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Operating support for public art galleries
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Get a wage subsidy to hire high school students
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Flexible financing for small business operations and growth initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Energy Rebates
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
National accelerator supporting women-led businesses to scale sustainably
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
Grants for business expansion and start-up projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Gen AI Call for Projects
Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Financial support for downtown business development
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Other SupportClosed
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Supports research infrastructure for leading researchers
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
CAAIN supports innovation in agriculture automation and smart farms
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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.
Support for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Microgrants for Indigenous arts initiatives in Montréal
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Cloud-based computing and storage
Expert AdviceOpen
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Tax CreditsClosed
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.2 Space R&D – Small Businesses
Space R&D funding for small Canadian businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
In-person business information across Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
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