Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026

Find new opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Canada with exclusive financial support and grant programs.

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

534 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Assistance for Indigenous People in Urban Environments
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous community development in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Government of Québec
Funding for Indigenous community action in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development
Government of Québec
Supports Indigenous community development initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees
Government of Québec
Loan guarantee support for Indigenous business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)
City of Richmond Hill, City of Winnipeg
Funding for infrastructure that supports housing development
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Innovation Guelph
National accelerator for women-led scale-ups
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports international development and poverty reduction abroad
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% 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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Women
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business financing and support in Kitikmeot
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, 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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Charlottetown, 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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Canadian Heritage
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Music PEI — Microgrants
Music PEI (PEI)
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NADF Financing
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for youth-led projects testing new ideas
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
BC, 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Training for self-identifying woman and/or non-binary founders
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Plant Your Roots Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for new farm ownership and loan interest
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for innovation ecosystems in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Non-repayable support for women entrepreneurs
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
PE, 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
PE, Canada
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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Quebec Business Women's Award
Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% 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)Digital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth and innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Research Affiliate Program
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Part-time research work for students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Flexiprêt Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Loan support for women entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Financing for women entrepreneurs in part-time businesses
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
SHRF Mobilize Grant
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Supports health knowledge mobilization in practice
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SickKids Foundation - SickKids WomenPowered
The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Funding for children’s health in the GTA
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Government of Ontario
Funding for training centre planning and upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Solid State 2026 Co-op Applications
Solid State Community Industries (SSCI)
Development support for B.C. co-ops
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Government of Yukon
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
Supporting underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Startup Zone Resident Company Program
Startup Zone
Support to start or grow a PEI business
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Supplier Diversity Certification Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Reimbursement for supplier diversity certification costs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Fondation Club Avenir (FCA)
Recognition for exceptional community achievements
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
WeBC
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vessel Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Victims Fund
Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Supports access to justice and services for crime victims
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Free business skills training for women entrepreneurs
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
WeBC
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
WeBC
Mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
OEFC offers microloans to empower women entrepreneurs in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Funding for women’s equality projects across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Canadian Heritage
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AgriScience Program – Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Women Entrepreneur Program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Support for women in agriculture and food businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports volunteer-based home services for vulnerable Canadian seniors
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $800,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative
Canadian Heritage
Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)
Health Canada
Supports innovative substance use projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Core funding for leading Canadian arts organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports Indigenous safety and reintegration projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Health Canada
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports national nonprofits advancing criminal justice and community reintegration
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports apprenticeship training and innovation in Red Seal trades
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian music companies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports youth hiring in agriculture
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Telefilm Canada
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $400,000 to $500,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Support for Canadian feature film production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving low-income adults financial wellbeing through empowerment services
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Eco-charging Program - Component 1
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Funding for EV charging infrastructure
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving social inclusion and wellbeing for vulnerable youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Capacity Building Grants
Canadian Women's Foundation, The Aslan Foundation
Supports organizational capacity building for national women’s rights groups
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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