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Small Business Grants in Ontario in 2026

Ontario small businesses may qualify for federal, provincial, regional, or sector-specific funding for hiring, research, equipment, technology, facilities, exports, and growth projects. Eligibility depends on each funder’s definition of a small business and the required Ontario connection, which may involve an operating site, employees, project activity, or expected benefits. Confirm both conditions before comparing eligible costs, funding mechanisms, timing, and required business contributions.

Refine your search with the broad Ontario grants and funding directory, startup funding in Ontario, business funding in Toronto, or Ontario small-business tax credits.

141 programs
  • TechAlliance logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    i.d.e.a. Fund

    Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Guelph logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program

    Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

    Supports intellectual property protection and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

    Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipal Agricultural Grant

    Funding support for local agricultural operations
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,250 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives

    Funding for southern Ontario main streets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

    Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

    Critical technology internships for Ontario SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

    Funding for Ontario SME 5G 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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

    Funds digital technology adoption for Ontario SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Live Music

    Supports live music events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

    Supports early-stage project development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Junior Exploration Program

    Early mineral exploration funding in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 215,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

    Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses

    Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

    Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Small Business Property Tax Subclass

    Toronto property tax relief for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Cidery Program

    Funding for Ontario small cideries
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 220,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Distillery Program

    Support for Ontario small distilleries
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 220,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Tourism Innovation Lab logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario

    Mentorships for innovative tourism ideas
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program

    Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

    Supports 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

    Funding for tourism product and experience growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Selwyn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Funding for township property and building improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,500 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Selwyn, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    WinterTech Development

    Funding for winter mobility technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33.333336% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • YWCA Hamilton logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    YWCA Hamilton

    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Hornepayne logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Business Property Improvement Program

    Funding for commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Launch Lab logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

    Subsidized advisory support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    NGen — Pilot Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

    Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Workforce Development Stream

    Funding for Northern Ontario internship opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada