Small Business Grants in Ontario for 2026
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 2026 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.
121 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of TorontoSupports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $35,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development CentreFinancing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of OntarioAdvisory services for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceReduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 8.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Mission Support Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationExport assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of TorontoThe Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's EnterpriseSupport and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Tourism Innovation LabSupport to develop new tourism ideas
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Durham Community FoundationSupports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
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
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
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
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