Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Large-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)
Workforce training support for business growth
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 FundingOpenInnovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Supports innovation and development labour costs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAscendBio
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGenome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Employer-led training support for businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWinterTech Development
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Grant and FundingOpenEcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada
Improves freshwater quality through community-led environmental projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenOCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Expert AdviceClosedDigital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenGreenCentre Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedEnergy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Program
Disaster recovery support for essential losses
Grant and FundingArchivedKakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Grant and FundingOpenMusicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for francophone national music tours
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRound 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
Funding for Canadian IoT product developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedTECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planning- 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:
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Commercializing quantum solutions for advanced manufacturing- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
Supports Indigenous arts and cultural development 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
Expert AdviceOpenLRCC — Business Advisory
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Fund
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation, Township of Centre Wellington, Department of Social Development New BrunswickSupport for NB non-profits
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Community Environment Fund
Funding for local environmental restoration projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenBioindustrial Innovation Canada
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potentialEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs 
Grant and FundingClosedActive Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development 
Tax CreditsOpenEmployer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Grant and FundingOpenAgri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingOpenAero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
Tax CreditsOpenManitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEfficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenWorkforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Other SupportOpenTechnology Access Centres (TAC)
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Grant and FundingOpenCarbon Capture Kickstart
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAccelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Funding for Alberta health tech validation
- Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Advanced manufacturing funding for homebuilding innovation 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAgriMarketing Program – Stream C: Market Development
Support for agri-food market development- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC 
Grant and FundingClosedCME’s Technology Investment Program
Funding for manufacturing technology investments- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up 
Tax CreditsClosedSmall Business Tax Credit
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
Grant and FundingClosedEngage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Development Capacity Building
Funding for local economic development capacity
Grant and FundingClosedSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions 
Grant and FundingOpenWorkplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVessel Loan Program
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedBDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
Grant and FundingClosedOrganic 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
Grant and FundingSuspendedMRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA)
Funding for small accessibility upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedCFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Support for innovation and business growth
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSODEC — Development Aid Program
Funding for Québec audiovisual project development
Grant and FundingClosedRegistered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant
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- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Support for life science startup commercialization 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Facilitates business growth through financial institution partnerships
- Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Business advice and support in Québec City
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedIndigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Funding for Indigenous cannabis businesses in BC
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenPrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region- Grant and FundingOpen
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Money for artists’ professional development 
Tax CreditsOpenManitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedCQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI- 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
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists
Supports Indigenous art projects in Saskatchewan - Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses 
Grant and FundingArchivedMRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Digital transformation support for local businesses- Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Savings for Business Program
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency 
Tax CreditsOpenManitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Tax credit for Manitoba community enterprise development- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships 
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenStaffing UP
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCanNor — IDEANorth
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readinessEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedColumbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Wage subsidy for summer student hires
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