Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

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.

1021 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian water and wastewater technology mission to the Philippines and Malaysia – November 26 to December 3, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Water technology partnering mission in the Philippines and Malaysia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 25, 2025
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Carrot Cache
Funding for local food system projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 9, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cartier Women's Initiative Awards
Cartier Women's Initiative (CWI)
Funding for women-led impact businesses
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 16, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT and Eurogia2020 - Autumn 2020 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D partnership call for Canadian innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 19, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International ICT and telecom R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 21, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT—ICT and telecommunications Autumn 2023 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative ICT and telecommunications R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 10, 2023
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Centech Acceleration
Centech
Free startup acceleration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Supports research infrastructure for leading researchers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Supports student-led food innovation ventures
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Canada
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Other SupportClosed
Charity Accelerator Program
Softchoice
Pro bono technology support for small charities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2025
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 25, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Funding for manufacturing technology investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF Sector Development Support - Organizational Advancement Stream
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for screen sector organizational growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2026
Closing date : July 10, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Support for TV series adaptation predevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 2, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Columbia Basin Trust
Wage subsidy for summer student hires
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2024
Closing date : August 12, 2024
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Commercial Energy Assessment Program
FortisBC
Free energy assessment for eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)
My Main Street
Funding for community placemaking projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants
Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake
Funding for local charitable community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Fund
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation, Township of Centre Wellington, Department of Social Development New Brunswick
Support for community projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $65,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
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Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
City of Charlottetown
Funding for local sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for species-at-risk conservation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Conference Fund
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Funding for Memorial University conferences and events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Battery Materials Initiative
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Battery materials innovation and collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Deersbrook Foundation Grants
Deersbrook Foundation
Funding for Christian charitable ministries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
CANARIE
Cloud-based computing and storage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 6, 2025
Closing date : November 6, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Online store support for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 11, 2020
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax relief for eligible equity investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster support for Manitoba claimants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Government of Ontario
Financial support after a natural disaster
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for RNA therapeutics research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 15, 2023
Closing date : January 22, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
Community funding for Durham Region organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2024
Closing date : September 17, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Improves freshwater quality through community-led environmental projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Funding for freshwater innovation across Canada
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $200,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 10, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Capacity Building
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for local economic development capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Seed Grant
City of Edmonton
Funding for Edmonton community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for landfill methane monitoring pilots
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 14, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for accessible workplaces and communities
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 13, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding
Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)
Accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 16, 2026
Closing date : March 16, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for accessibility projects across Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Savings for Business Program
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2024
Closing date : August 31, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Multi-year support for arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA), Government of Ontario
Funding for accessible spaces in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 24, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUREKA – Multilateral call for proposals in healthy ageing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Healthy ageing innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : August 5, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUREKA Clusters – Joint call for proposals in artificial intelligence
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International AI R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Clusters call for proposals in sustainable industry: green ICT and space-earth-ocean integrated systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D collaboration for sustainable industry
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Globalstars Japan 2023-24 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D for high-tech and circular economy
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUREKA Globalstars Singapore 2020-21 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Globalstars Taiwan 2023-24 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D support for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUREKA Network call for proposals – Solutions for post-COVID-19 - Next high-impact human pandemic
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D partnerships against future pandemics
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : July 15, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D for commercial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2024
Canada
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Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #6 (Summer-Fall 2025)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D for innovative civilian technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 21, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals 2023
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D support for innovative commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Transnational R&D call for lightweighting innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : May 15, 2025
Closing date : October 23, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Resilience Call for Proposals 2024-25
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D for disaster resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUREKA!
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports international R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EURIPIDES² and PENTA 2019 synchronised call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International electronics R&D call
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster’s 25th call for proposals: clean technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International clean technology R&D support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 22, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 26th call for proposals: clean technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International clean technology R&D support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster’s 27th call for proposals: clean technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International clean technology R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative clean-tech R&D for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Canada
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Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International clean-tech collaborative R&D support
Eligible Funding
Up to 1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2025
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : November 15, 2023
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 19, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
FABrIC
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 10, 2025
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI adoption support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Government of Québec
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : September 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First call for proposals for the Arctic and Northern Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Arctic and Northern research collaboration
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $450,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 21, 2022
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for First Nations clean energy planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 68.18% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 28, 2022
Closing date : August 30, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Funding for wildfire risk reduction projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gen AI Call for Projects
Scale AI Cluster
Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)
Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)
Bioenterprise Canada
Mentorship support for Ontario agri-food innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 10, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Market expansion support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 19, 2023
Closing date : August 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
City of Vancouver
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 28, 2023
Closing date : April 18, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for Indigenous cannabis businesses in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : August 13, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Industrial Community Improvement Plan
Town of Greater Napanee
Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
City of Montreal (MTL), PME MTL (PME)
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 3, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Innovation Guelph
Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,600 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Innovation Guelph
National accelerator for women and nonbinary scale-ups
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
PE, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI monitoring for RCMP detainee safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 30, 2024
Closing date : September 10, 2024
Canada

Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

Canadian water and wastewater technology mission to the Philippines and Malaysia – November 26 to December 3, 2025

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Carrot Cache Fund

Cartier Women's Initiative Awards

CELTIC-NEXT and Eurogia2020 - Autumn 2020 call for proposals

CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals

CELTIC-NEXT—ICT and telecommunications Autumn 2023 call for proposals

Centech Acceleration

CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)

CFIN NextGen Food Innovators

Discovery at scale.

Charity Accelerator Program

Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program

CME’s Technology Investment Program

CMF Sector Development Support - Organizational Advancement Stream

CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations

Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

Commercial Energy Assessment Program

Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)

Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants

Community Investment Fund

Your AI grant expert.

Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program

Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk

Conference Fund

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Critical Battery Materials Initiative

Deersbrook Foundation Grants

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

Digital Health Sandbox

Digital Main Street – ShopHere

Never miss an opportunity.

Direct Equity Tax Credit

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business

Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects

EcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada

EcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada

Economic Development Capacity Building

Data-driven strategy.

Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Seed Grant

Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions

Emerging Innovators Challenge

Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects

Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding

Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)

Energy Savings for Business Program

Energy Training Program for Students

Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts

Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant

Discovery at scale.

EPRTNT — Digital development of a company

ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program

EUREKA – Multilateral call for proposals in healthy ageing

EUREKA Clusters – Joint call for proposals in artificial intelligence

Eureka Clusters call for proposals in sustainable industry: green ICT and space-earth-ocean integrated systems

Eureka Globalstars Japan 2023-24 call for proposals

EUREKA Globalstars Singapore 2020-21 call for proposals

Eureka Globalstars Taiwan 2023-24 call for proposals

EUREKA Network call for proposals – Solutions for post-COVID-19 - Next high-impact human pandemic

Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024)

Your AI grant expert.

Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #6 (Summer-Fall 2025)

Eureka Network Canada call for proposals 2023

Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals

Eureka Network Resilience Call for Proposals 2024-25

EUREKA!

EURIPIDES² and PENTA 2019 synchronised call for proposals

Eurogia Cluster’s 25th call for proposals: clean technologies

Eurogia Cluster's 26th call for proposals: clean technologies

Eurogia Cluster’s 27th call for proposals: clean technologies

Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies

Never miss an opportunity.

Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies

EV ChargeON Program