Small Business Grants in Ontario for 2025

Ontario is an important part of Canada's economy. As such, it naturally offers a wide range of government grants and financing to small businesses. These opportunities are designed to stimulate growth, encourage innovation and help entrepreneurs realize their ambitions and financing. This 2025 guide is your complete resource for navigating the landscape of grants available in Ontario, maximizing the acceptance of your small business grant applications. There's bound to be a grant available for you, or government assistance to help you get your projects off the ground without impacting your financial situation.

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REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding and business support for Ontario SMEs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC) - Ontario
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Tourism Growth Program supports tourism industry development in Canada
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Accommodation and food services
grant_card|eligibleProjects

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:

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Food Safety and Growth Initiative - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1 - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
thriveFORWARD - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

WinterTech Development - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - Ontario
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario Business Registry - Ontario
Other Supportgrant_card_status|open
Ontario's online business registry
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Starter Company Plus - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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:

Summer Company - Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert Advicegrant_card_status|closed
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Rise — Small Business Lending - Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Business loans for entrepreneurs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_card|eligibleProjects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
The Digital Service Squad Grant helps Ontario BIAs, municipalities, and related partners adopt technology through training, advisory support, and funding.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGY
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Empower grassroots groups to develop innovative solutions for supporting families by honoring diverse identities and addressing systemic barriers
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector - Ontario
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

NADF Financing - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
i.d.e.a. Fund - Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert Advicegrant_card_status|closed
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding Northern Ontario business relocation and economic growth
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

BioCreate Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|opengrant_card_status|closingSoon
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|minCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2 - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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:

PARO Services - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Support and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Ontario Transit Investment Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
OTIF supports sustainable transit service development in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Empower grassroots groups led by parents, guardians, and caregivers to enhance or expand impactful community projects, prioritizing marginalized populations
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Co-operative Education Tax Credit - Ontario
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Ontario co-op student tax credit
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Intellectual Property Ontario - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|minCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment - Ontario
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario Junior Exploration Program  - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
grant_card|eligibleProjects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Trade Mission Support Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
grant_card|eligibleProjects

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Digital Main Street – ShopHere - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_card|eligibleProjects
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
The DCC Technology Demonstration Program supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies, offering up to $150,000 in reimbursement funds.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|opengrant_card_status|closingSoon
Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1 - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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:

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
grant_card|eligibleProjects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment - Ontario
Other Supportgrant_card_status|open
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CME’s Technology Investment Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Assists Ontario manufacturers with technology investment grants
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGY

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Empower small businesses to implement zero-waste, reusable foodservice systems that drive Toronto towards a circular economy
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Accommodation and food services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for partnerships among Ontario employers, employees and communities
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

INOVAIT Pilot Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund - Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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:

Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
General Business Loans - Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Workplace safety advice in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Experience Ontario 2025 - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
grant_card|eligibleProjects

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INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Tourism Development Fund (TMF) - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Non-capital funding to develop innovative tourism products and support tourism investment in Ontario.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
EV ChargeON Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Boot camp for technology startups in Ottawa
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Site currently under maintenance, revisit soon
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Trade Accelerator Program - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Export support for SMEs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports Toronto-based incubators fostering entrepreneurship and job creation
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) - Ontario
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Health tax exemption for Ontario employers
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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:

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation - Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Grow Ontario Market Initiative - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Business advice in Southern Ontario communities
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
OMIF —  Live Music - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|minCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Drive Ontario's economic growth by addressing labor shortages and fostering a resilient workforce
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGY

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Innovation Guelph  —  Rhyze Up! Program - Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Expertise and leadership to assist women entrepreneurs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) - Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Workforce Development Stream - Ontario
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses - Ontario
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATION
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects

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:

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|opengrant_card_status|closingSoon
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_card|eligibleProjects
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program - Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|closed
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Ontario pre-seed fund for early-stage tech start-ups
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Northern Ontario Angels - Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
OTF — Capital Grant - Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Strengthen Ontario communities by funding projects to improve and enhance community facilities and spaces
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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