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.
724 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Effective renovation
Enbridge Gas QuebecSupport for energy-efficient renovations of windows, walls, and roofs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Pre-seed co-investment for Ontario academic spinout technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack FundCapacity building for grassroots Indigenous-led initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate OkanaganMentoring to grow a BC startup
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New BrunswickAgriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream
Inspirit FoundationMulti-year support to strengthen independent journalism organizations
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British ColumbiaAgri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
True North Small Business Grant Contest
Purolator Inc.Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Adjustment Services
Government of New BrunswickFunding to support human resource management
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)IDEANorth promotes Northern economic diversification and development
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Carrot CacheSupports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of ManitobaMoney for employee training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFinancial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New BrunswickNew Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Expert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)International acceleration support for small technology firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
MainIntellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $1 to $2,100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPTFunding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
PROMPTAI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes CanadaFinancial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
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