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Updated May 2026
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenWorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy aids training and employment through subsidized wages
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Funding for Indigenous agriculture skills and training
Grant and FundingArchivedLaval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenSaint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenPME MTL — Solidarity Fund
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGraduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Grant and FundingOpenImpact Canada Challenge Hub
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan
Digital Strategy Loan supports business digital transition efforts
Grant and FundingClosedCapital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchivedAlberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenEI Premium Reduction Program
Reduces employer premiums for disability benefit plans
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspendedCleanBC — Commercial Express Program
Commercial building electrification incentives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedTechnology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Funding for innovative wood construction projects