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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Expert AdviceOpen
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Grant and FundingArchived
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
SODEC — Development Aid Program
Funding for Québec audiovisual project development
Expert AdviceClosed
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL) (IET), Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Supports francophone artists' international exposure and career development
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Funding for Alberta health technology market access
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity
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 FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Funding for Indigenous cannabis businesses in BC
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Funding for freshwater innovation across Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Expert AdviceOpen
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)
Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Investing to support Columbia Basin communities
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Savings for Business Program
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
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Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CyberSecure Canada
Protect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Funding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Johansen Larsen Foundation
Supports Canadian programs benefiting youth, Indigenous peoples, and animals
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program
Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Grant and FundingClosed
Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Funding for digital transformation projects in aluminum
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
OEFC offers microloans to empower women entrepreneurs in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
Funding and capacity development for Black-serving nonprofits
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Other SupportClosed
Charity Accelerator Program
Pro bono technology support for mission-driven charities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
Grant and FundingClosed
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
Capacity building for grassroots Indigenous-led initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
True North Small Business Grant Contest
Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Operating support for licensed child care providers
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support for the Completion of Investment Projects
Support for investment and digital transition projects
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
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