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.

139 programs

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
EV ChargeON Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI adoption support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)
Bioenterprise Canada
Mentorship support for Ontario agri-food innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Market expansion support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest Ottawa ElevateIP
Invest Ottawa (IO)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of Ontario
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Agricultural Grant
The County Foundation
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
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My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
My Main Street
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
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My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
My Main Street, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Support for main street business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
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
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Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Cost-shared biosecurity support for agriculture businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
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
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Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Government of Ontario
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of Ontario
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
City of Toronto
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Cidery Program
Agricorp
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Distillery Program
Agricorp
Support for Ontario small distilleries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 220,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — Implement Market Development and Diversification
Government of Ontario
Funding for market diversification and product growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of Toronto
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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
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Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Tourism Innovation Lab
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Selwyn
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
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Selwyn, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
YWCA Hamilton
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

Small Business Grants in Ontario in 2026

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

EV ChargeON Program

Experience Ontario 2025

Export Marketing Assistance Program

FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses

Turn funding opportunities for small businesses in Ontario into strong applications

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

i.d.e.a. Fund

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

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Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program

Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Municipal Agricultural Grant

My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives

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My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator

NGen — Pilot Projects

NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

Never miss an opportunity.

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Find funding programs for small businesses in Ontario that fit your project

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

Small Business Property Tax Subclass

Small Cidery Program

Small Distillery Program

Data-driven strategy.

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — Implement Market Development and Diversification

thriveFORWARD

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

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Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program

Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

WinterTech Development

YWCA Hamilton