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Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
Updated May 2026
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.
790 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Supports Ontario agri-food business development
Grant and FundingClosedBC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
Financing for business succession and acquisition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIsland Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports local food security and community education
Grant and FundingClosedEastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSmall Enterprise Co-op Placement Assistance Program
Newfoundland and Labrador co-operative student work terms
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedMTRIC — Start Program
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Grant and FundingClosedMusic PEI Funding Program
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSpark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenBusiness / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Grant and FundingOpenProgram 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 FundingClosedEPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors 
- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports agricultural research and innovation - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)
Wage subsidy for small business co-op placements 
Expert AdviceOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Grant and FundingClosedGen AI Call for Projects
Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation- 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:
- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
Financing for business digitalization projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures 
Grant and FundingClosedCarrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Grant and FundingOpenAgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenStrategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenRevenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Free tax support for SMEs and self-employed workers
Other SupportClosedMunicipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees
Waived facility fees for community events
Grant and FundingClosedDigital Health Sandbox
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Regional Funds
Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund, Alberta Municipal AffairsGrant for Alberta film script development
Tax CreditsClosedCanada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenLaunch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedINOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy fundingEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Supports community participation in marine transportation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCommercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures British Columbia
Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
Grant and FundingArchivedCanada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community
Supports community and social impact initiatives 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
International collaborative R&D for advanced manufacturing
Grant and FundingOpenLRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
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- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Acoustic testing for full-scale aerospace components - Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funding for technology-focused networking events 
Other SupportOpenSolutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Expert AdviceClosedBusiness Link — Digital Economy Program
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedNGen — Cluster Building Project
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
Grant and FundingArchivedCranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Grant and FundingClosedCanada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Expert AdviceClosedCommercial Energy Assessment Program
Free energy assessment for eligible businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPodium Mines
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Grant and FundingClosedInnovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Funding to improve community spaces
Grant and FundingArchivedProgramme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Tax CreditsOpenSmall Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedC/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)
Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenSADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for greener business development in Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and RecreationMoney for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedSSRIA – Business Growth Program
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- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Business advisory support for Columbia Basin entrepreneurs 
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern OntarioEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSouthern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenKakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Tax CreditsOpenNova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
Financing for digital transition projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise 
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosedMomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRenfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing
Business financing for local companiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCanada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce- Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
Loan support for sustainable business projects 
Expert AdviceOpenVenture Growth & Corporate Innovation
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs- Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses 
Grant and FundingClosedTrue North Small Business Grant Contest
Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedTraining on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedOshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
Capacity building for grassroots Indigenous-led initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenTourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
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