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Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026
Canada’s social economy is growing rapidly. Grants and funding help these organizations expand their impact and strengthen communities.
The social economy in Canada is a vibrant sector comprised of non-profit organizations, charities, co-operatives, social enterprises, and other mission-driven entities dedicated to social or environmental objectives. Rather than maximizing profits for shareholders, these social purpose organizations reinvest surpluses into their missions and communities.
521 programs available
Tax CreditsOpenFarm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Grant and FundingOpenApply for financial assistance for economic development projects
Funding for Montréal economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpenCHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosedERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinancial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Support for preserving community housing buildings
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedEvol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development- Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs
Support sustainability of employment social enterprises 
Expert AdviceOpenSociété de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEntreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedStand With Owners — Telus Business
Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedQuébec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-RochEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGraduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates
Grant and FundingClosedOff-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingOpenVal-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Grant and FundingClosedSocial Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for the Completion of Investment Projects
Support for investment and digital transition projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenSTEP Program
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise - Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenJob integration contract (CIT)
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEPS — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Support for biodiversity integration in business practices
- Other SupportOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia 
Expert AdviceClosedELLA Ascend
Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses
Grant and FundingClosedEarly Years Continuing Education Program
Reimbursement support for early childhood training- Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenCHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Financing for growing collective enterprises- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCollective recovery support program (PSRC)
Support for collective business transfer projects- Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedCulture and Communications Investment Fund
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec- Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4
Supports market access and procurement for social economy enterprises 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1
Regional projects funding to enhance Quebec's territorial vitality
Grant and FundingClosedMEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
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- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad - Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund
Supports new entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a business
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenChantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Funding for climate-resilient community food systems 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenDEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Support for social economy projects and job creation- Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes - Grant and FundingOpen
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenIndigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support- Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Innovation Initiative
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenWorkforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador 
Expert AdviceClosedQuebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Regular Fund Loan
Business loan for viable projects and job creation
- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Yukon bids&tenders
Platform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities 
Grant and FundingOpenWorkplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
Funding for social economy business projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies
Support for biodiversity-focused business projects
Expert AdviceOpenBuyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Assistance for federal government opportunities biddingFind tailored funding for your business
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- Grant and FundingClosed
School Food Grants
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools 
Other SupportOpenGasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Grant and FundingOpenLa Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Funding for energy and climate transition projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Support for young entrepreneurs starting a business- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development 
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of CanadaSupports food initiatives in Canada's North- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products 
Grant and FundingOpenManitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Fryer Energy Star
Cash incentive for ENERGY STAR natural gas fryer installation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Local Funds
Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Economic Development Fund
Funding for competitive community-led projects- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readinessEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation 
Other SupportClosedCircular Initiatives Awards
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Funding for Indigenous-led food systems projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Protecting habitats
Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats 
Expert AdviceOpenKivalliq Business Development Centre
Financing and business guidance in the Kivalliq region- Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick - Grant and FundingSuspended
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba 
Grant and FundingOpenOrganic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share- Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs
Support feasibility studies and business planning for ESEs - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Supports road safety and victim assistance projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
Funding for local vitalization projects- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto