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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Grant and FundingOpen
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Tax Credit
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Expert AdviceOpen
Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Assistance
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta theatre project development
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Support for First Nations clean energy planning
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
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:
Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Grant and FundingOpen
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Money for artists’ professional development
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Tax credit for Manitoba community enterprise development
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Funding for digital clean energy technology development
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Small business shipping discounts and tools
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Expert AdviceOpen
Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Professional coaching support for community organizational capacity
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures British Columbia
Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Boost your company's growth and sustainability with targeted tourism investments
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Support for deploying GHG emissions reduction technology projects
Grant and FundingOpen
EcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada
Improves freshwater quality through community-led environmental projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Inclusive apprenticeship hiring support across Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
Loan support for sustainable business projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Capacity Building
Funding for local economic development capacity
Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Funding for Saskatchewan value-added agri-food innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Grant for Alberta film script development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Funding for community and economic development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Financial support after a natural disaster
Grant and FundingOpen
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Funding for arts culture heritage projects in Mississauga
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Collaborative ECS R&D funding for SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
Financing for business digitalization projects
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
Financing for business succession and acquisition
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Supports innovation and development labour costs
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island 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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Mission Support Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
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