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.

587 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Fund – Membership Subsidies Initiative
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Complimentary membership support for screen professionals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Esther Education Foundation — Scholarship Program
Esther Education Foundation
Education sponsorship for women and girls
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $450,000 · Up to 5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports workforce skills development through professional standards
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
FIG Fund
Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG)
Small community funding for women’s programs
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Support Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
Financial help for breast cancer patients
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Flourishing Foundation — General Funding
Flourishing Foundation
Supports women’s education, entrepreneurship and reunification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund
Fonds Mauricie
Flexible microcredit for business growth and startup support
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Food & Beverage Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
Connects food employers with student placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for Canadian DIANA innovators and accelerators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,371,948 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gender Equity Grant
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Community projects advancing gender equity in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Girls Write Now Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports mentoring and training for young writers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Grants to women's organizations
Canadian Women's Foundation
Funding for women’s organizations in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Green Jobs Internship Program
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GreenShield Cares
Green Shield (GSC)
Community-based health support initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Carleton University Senate Committee on Student Awards
Scholarships and awards for Grenfell Campus students
Eligible Funding
From $100 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Corner Brook, NL, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)
Halton Region (HATCH)
Subsidized housing and rent support in Halton
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing
Halton Region (HATCH)
Subsidized housing access in Halton Region
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Horticulture Diversification Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Housing Access Peterborough – Community Housing (Rent-Geared-to-Income and Affordable Housing)
City of Peterborough
Centralized community housing wait list support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Impact Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous community organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development
Government of Québec
Supports Indigenous community development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous projects in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship (EFA)
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Financing for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Innovation Guelph
Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,600 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Innovation Guelph
National accelerator for women and nonbinary scale-ups
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International development funding for global projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Paid talent for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,320 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Investor Speak™ Program
WeBC
Investor Q&A training for women founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,900 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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IP financing - Women
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Issues Affecting Women Programme
Oak Foundation
Supports organizations in advancing women's rights and justice through long-term strategic initiatives.
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business financing and support in Kitikmeot
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
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Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)
Government of Ontario
Support for young parents to study and work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND)
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Support for inclusive agribusiness growth in Kenya
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Maa'n - ensemble
Montreal City Mission
Support for newcomer integration through community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Education funding for eligible women from developing countries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Marine Training Program
Transport Canada (TC)
Marine training for underrepresented groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada — General Funding
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada (MKACF)
Supports women’s health and safety initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 140,000 $ · Up to 99% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
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Microcrédit Charlevoix - Fund for women entrepreneurs
Microfinance institution
Microloans for business start-up and digital growth
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Midwifery Study Scholarships for Targeted Regions
Government of Québec
Funding for midwifery studies in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MiHR — Green Jobs
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Paid green placements in mining and clean technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MMEG Education Grants (US-Canada, LAC, France, South Africa, Trinity Washington University)
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Education funding for eligible women students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MOMentum Games Grant
MOMentum
Financial support for Team Canada athlete moms
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Students
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Scholarship for Aboriginal female students in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
From $1,750 to $1,750
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2020
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Music PEI — Microgrants
Music PEI
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NADF Financing
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Flexible financing for Nova Scotia agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
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Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for women-led health science companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Government of Ontario
Refundable tax credit for fertility and surrogacy costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Operating Grant Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NL)
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
PE, Canada
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Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Free procurement support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for economic growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Online capacity building for women and non-binary founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Paso Por Paso — General Funding
Paso Por Paso
Support for women’s skills and business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Plant Your Roots Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for new farm ownership and loan interest
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : February 15, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest rebate for new commercial farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : February 15, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Interest rebate for new farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : February 15, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provinces
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Pregnancy and breast-feeding nutritional allowance
Government of Ontario
Monthly nutritional support for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Eligible Funding
From $40 to $50
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship
University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral recruitment support for transdisciplinary research
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Priority Placement Program
BC Housing (BCH)
Priority housing access for women fleeing violence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program Funds
The Presbyterian Church In Canada (PCC)
Church funding for ministry and education initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Programme de réussite économique pour les femmes de Jordanie
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Supports women’s economic empowerment in Jordan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Programme parcours d'accès aux soins et au traitement (PACT)
World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
Improves care access for bleeding disorders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Programmes et bourses d'études recherche nord-sud
Universities Canada
International research scholarships for doctoral students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programs and grants - Verchères
Municipalité de Verchères, Nation Wendat
Municipal tree planting support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Vercheres, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)
Halton Region (HATCH)
Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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RE3 (Rebuild-Reopen-Revive) Program for Women-Led Businesses
Town of Deseronto
Support for women-led business recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
BC Housing (BCH)
Monthly rent support for eligible low-income families
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Research Affiliate Program
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Part-time research work for students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award
Government of Canada
Equity initiatives for Canadian research institutions
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Rotary Club of Welland
Community service funding for local projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ruth Binnie Fellowship
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Support for master’s studies in human ecology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Flexiprêt Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Loan support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Financing for women entrepreneurs in part-time businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding
Salama SHIELD Foundation (SSF)
Community-based microfinance and health support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Scholarship for Women Heads of Household
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Financial support for francophone women in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,900 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Science and Technology Internship Program - Youth Employment Strategy – Career Focus (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports STEM internships in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Credit Line for business
Scotiabank
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada

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Equity Fund – Membership Subsidies Initiative

Esther Education Foundation — Scholarship Program

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Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

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FIG Fund

Financial Support Program

Flourishing Foundation — General Funding

Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund

Food & Beverage Financing

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FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)

Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA

Gender Equity Grant

Girls Write Now Grant

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

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Green Jobs Internship Program

GreenShield Cares

Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)

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Horticulture Diversification Program

Housing Access Peterborough – Community Housing (Rent-Geared-to-Income and Affordable Housing)

Impact Canada Challenge Hub

Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit

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Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action

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Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship (EFA)

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Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program

International Development Assistance Program

Intrapreneurship program

Investor Speak™ Program

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IP financing - Women

Issues Affecting Women Programme

KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Kitikmeot Community Futures

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

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Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND)

Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry

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Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

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Marine Training Program

Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada — General Funding

McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

Metis-Dene Development Fund

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Microcrédit Charlevoix - Fund for women entrepreneurs

Midwifery Study Scholarships for Targeted Regions

MiHR — Green Jobs

MMEG Education Grants (US-Canada, LAC, France, South Africa, Trinity Washington University)

MOMentum Games Grant

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Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Students

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

Music PEI — Microgrants

NADF Financing

Nova Scotia Farm Loans

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Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies

Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Operating Grant Program

Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness

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Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities