Small Business Grants in Ontario in 2026
See which Ontario programs actually fit a small business project before you apply
Ontario is one of Canada's most active markets for small business funding, with grants, tax credits, and financing programs that support hiring, digital adoption, equipment, training, expansion, and export growth. This 2026 guide helps Ontario SMEs quickly identify which programs fit their project and what funders usually expect before an application is submitted.
Whether you are modernizing operations, launching a new product, training staff, or expanding into new markets, the goal is to match the right program to the right business case. Use this page to understand eligibility, compare common funding paths, and avoid the application mistakes that most often slow down approval.
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Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers

Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment

Grant and FundingClosed
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Supports accessibility improvements through construction and renovation.


Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Community Environment Fund
Funding for community environmental restoration projects

Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature

Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Support for high-impact non-profits and charities in Toronto
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Other SupportClosed
Municipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees
Waived facility fees for community events

Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care

Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)
Funding for community placemaking projects

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
Funding for southern Ontario main streets

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street
Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County


Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
Funding for rural business growth in Ontario

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
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