Small Business Grants in Ontario for 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

Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment

Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario

Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand



Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario

Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs

Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.

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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development

Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses

Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges

Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.


Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas

Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities

Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
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