Small Business Grants in Ontario for 2026
Ontario is one of Canada’s strongest business markets, with many grants, tax credits, and financing programs for small businesses. These programs support growth, innovation, hiring, digital transformation, and export expansion. This 2026 guide to Ontario small business grants helps you quickly find relevant programs, understand eligibility, and improve your chances of approval. If you are launching or scaling a business, you can use this guide to identify funding opportunities and apply with confidence without putting extra pressure on cash flow.
109 opportunities available
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Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
The 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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support 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
Supports 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)
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
Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Supports 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
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
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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