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.
650 opportunities available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for book publishing internships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
Facilitates business succession or acquisition through financing options
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
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
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Supports Manitoba companies in inviting international buyers.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Advance international R&D in manufacturing through SMART Eureka Cluster
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs
Interest-free financing for young entrepreneurs' projects in Beauce
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Money for economic development in the territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Get funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Financial support for social economy enterprise capitalization projects
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
Green Strategy Fund supports sustainable business projects in Shawinigan
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
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
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Tax CreditsClosed
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vessel Loan Program
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Propel Canada's leadership in quantum innovation by funding transformative, collaborative manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
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
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Money for Metis-owned small 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Supports the creation and expansion of sustainable transit services
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
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
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The PSPC Inclusive Industrial Protective Headwear Innovation Challenge.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Community Airport Program
Maintains community airports for safety, development, and aviation operations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Supports Alberta SMEs collaborating with post-secondary researchers for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Xecs supports collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $65,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Facilitates business growth through financial institution partnerships
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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Expert AdviceOpen
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Expert support for your Quebec City business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SODEC — Development Aid Program
SODEC supports Quebec film development and production projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceClosed
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Development Support Program
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Supports southern Ontario biotech SMEs advancing genomics innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Settlement Investment Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Assistance
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Manitoba
Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Nova Scotia
Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Ontario