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Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026

Unlock financial support for women-led businesses in Canada with 2026 funding programs. Take advantage of grants designed to fuel innovation and success.

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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women Entrepreneur Program

    Financing and development support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

    Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

    Supports innovative substance use projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

    National network for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    AGRI Talent

    Supports agriculture employers hiring post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $600 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

    Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
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  • Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Purple Leash Project

    Supports shelters to build pet-inclusive residential spaces
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,500 to $23,850
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component

    Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Woman entrepreneur

    Affordable financing for women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $350,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    EHRC — Empowering Futures

    Support for WIL placements in electricity
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • York University logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    ELLA Express

    Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 18, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Canada

    Funds public-private genomics innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Associate members of CAI

    Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Full members of IAC

    Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Magnet logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Magnet — Student Work Placement Program

    Supports employers hiring post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

    Interest-free financing for social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

    AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Supports science and innovation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

    Commercializing genomics-driven crop innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Ulnooweg logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Aboriginal Business Loans — General

    Non-repayable business support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Ulnooweg logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

    Funding for Indigenous business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
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  • Innovation Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Affordable Housing Development Project Stream

    Support for affordable housing acquisition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-food Funding

    Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NT, Canada
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    Data-driven strategy.

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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

    Programs and financing 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
    Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Alliance grants

    Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Grey County logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Apply for Affordable Housing

    Affordable housing options across Grey County
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Arts Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Equity Funding Initiative

    Equity-focused arts support for professional creators
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $15,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 15, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AWE — Loan Programs

    Business financing for Alberta women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program

    Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Capital — Venture Capital

    Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • AFDU Québec (AFDU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec

    Scholarships for women at Université Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Development Program (BDP)

    Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

    Supports security upgrades for at-risk communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program

    Digital talent development and SME scale-up program in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CanNor — IDEANorth

    Northern economic development and infrastructure support
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

    Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

    Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% 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
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

    Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Centre for Women in Business logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Centre for Women in Business

    Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 6, 2024
    NS, Canada
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  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards

    Awards for mature graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CFUW Indigenous Women's Award (IWA)

    Funding for Indigenous women in higher education
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CFUW Legacy Award

    Fellowship supporting doctoral research on gender equality
    Eligible Funding
    From $8,300 to $8,300
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    CFUW Memorial Fellowship

    Fellowship for master’s students in science, mathematics, or engineering
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025

    Mentored transition to independent health research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 660,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CMF — Commercial Projects Program

    Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 4, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
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  • The Cole Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles

    Intercultural theatre support for professional companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 16, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commemorative Partnership Program

    Funding for commemoration projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada

Frequently asked questions about business grants for women in Canada

Find answers to common questions about eligibility, application process, benefits, and challenges of business grants for women entrepreneurs.

What are business grants for women entrepreneurs?

Business grants for women entrepreneurs are non-repayable financial aid programs designed to support women-led businesses. These grants help with business startup, expansion, research and development, digital transformation, and sustainability projects.

Who is eligible for a women entrepreneur grant in Canada?

Eligibility varies by grant, but common requirements include: being a woman-led business, having a registered business in Canada, demonstrating a viable business plan, and meeting specific industry or sector criteria.

What types of grants are available for women entrepreneurs in Canada?

There are several types of grants, including government-funded grants (federal, provincial, and municipal), private sector grants, industry-specific grants, and regional grants that support local businesses.

How can I apply for a grant for women entrepreneurs in Canada?

To apply, research available grants, check eligibility requirements, prepare a strong business plan, gather required documents, and submit a well-organized application before the deadline.

Do I have to repay a business grant?

No, business grants are non-repayable, unlike loans. However, some grants may require you to meet certain conditions, such as reporting on the use of funds or achieving specific business milestones.

Can I apply for multiple grants at the same time?

Yes, you can apply for multiple grants as long as you meet the eligibility requirements for each one. However, some grants may restrict you from receiving multiple sources of funding for the same project.

How long does it take to receive a grant once approved?

The timeline varies depending on the grant provider. Some grants disburse funds within a few weeks, while others may take several months due to administrative processes and funding availability.

Are there grants specifically for Indigenous, Black, or minority women entrepreneurs?

Yes, several grants specifically target Indigenous, Black, and other minority women entrepreneurs to promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to funding.

What are the main challenges of getting a business grant?

Common challenges include high competition, strict eligibility criteria, lengthy application processes, and reporting obligations. Preparing a strong application and seeking expert advice can improve your chances.

Where can I find more information on available grants for women entrepreneurs in Canada?

You can find information on government websites, business support organizations, financial institutions, and industry associations. Consulting with business advisors or grant specialists can also be helpful.

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