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Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
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Grant and FundingOpenProtein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
Grant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Grant and FundingClosedOVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedEligibility Rules for RGI Assistance (H-20-05)
Rules for rent-geared-to-income housing eligibility
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry
Grant and FundingOpenInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (FVPP) PREVENTION PROJECT
Funding for Indigenous family violence prevention projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenWeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Grant and FundingOpenSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
- Grant and FundingClosed
Modalités de la subvention de recherche de la FBAUC sur l'EDIA
Funding for EDIA-focused urology research 
Grant and FundingClosedLearning, Earning and Parenting Program
Support for young parents completing high school
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Film and Video Individual Project Funding
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta independent film projects
Grant and FundingClosed2025-2026 Call for Proposals for Support for Specific Activities of Organizations Working on Equality Between Women and Men
Support for equality-focused organizational activities
Grant and FundingClosedThe Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards
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Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works - Grant and FundingClosed
2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program
Support for shelter and family healing services - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings 
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development- Grant and FundingClosed
Community project funding - educational, social solidarity,
Funding for community and educational projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives
Funding for innovative Indigenous health initiatives 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSpecial Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
Supplemental support for trainees affected by Ukraine- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
The women entrepreneurs fund
Financing support for women entrepreneurs - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities 
Expert AdviceOpenWomen Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students 
Grant and FundingClosedAgriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
- Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs 
Grant and FundingClosedCanada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Prepare Funding Call
Funding for feminist crisis preparedness 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenStartup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Empowering underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with resources and supportFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedEfficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Fund for women entrepreneurs
Microloans for business start-up and digital growth 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenKitikmeot Community Futures
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships: Health and Sciences
Scholarships for French-language post-secondary studies - Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedServices aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie
Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedClass of 2023 | A Scholarship Campaign to Support Women in Teaching
Support for women pursuing teaching certification- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative
Partnered research on gender-based violence 
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Climate Action for Tunisian Municipalities (ICATM)
Inclusive climate action support for Tunisian municipalities
Grant and FundingOpenMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFaculty of Nursing Awards - Memorial University
Nursing student awards and bursaries at Memorial University- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)
Supports organizations building investment readiness 
Grant and FundingClosedRN Re-Entry & IEN Bridging Scholarships
Scholarships for nurses completing bridging training- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Funding for community safety initiatives in Durham Region
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedImpact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs- Grant and FundingClosed
Equality Fund — General Funding
Flexible multiyear funding for feminist organizations - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)
Supports women’s municipal leadership across Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedWenda Li Ontario Tree Climbing Championship Bursary
Support for first-time women tree climbing competitors- Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside 
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Grant and FundingClosedBreast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program
Financial aid for breast cancer patients
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
National accelerator supporting women-led businesses to scale sustainably
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIntrapreneurship program
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMy Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
Funding for southern Ontario main streets
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Development Program (BDP)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Tax CreditsOpenTax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being- Grant and FundingClosed
Renter Services Grants
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes 
Grant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenApprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Grant and FundingClosedCanada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing
Portable housing benefit for households in housing need
Other SupportClosedHalton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)
Subsidized housing and rent support in Halton
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Support for inclusive agri-food business growthEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement 
Grant and FundingClosedcollectionArtNB Acquisitions Project
Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Funding for innovative nutrition research- Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Production support
Selective funding for Quebec audiovisual production
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLiber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research- Grant and FundingClosed
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results - Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business