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.

604 programs available

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Manitoba, 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
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NT, 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
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
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
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Supports community-led anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives
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
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
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
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 8, 2026
Closing date : October 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2026
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
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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
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
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
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
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for innovation ecosystems in the Prairies
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
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
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
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
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2028
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Supports business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rix Family Foundation Funding
Rix Family Foundation
Support for BC organizations serving key causes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
BC, 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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Shawinigan, Quebec, 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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SHRF Mobilize Grant
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Supports health knowledge mobilization in practice
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : January 21, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SickKids Foundation - SickKids WomenPowered
The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Funding for children’s health in the GTA
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Government of Ontario
Training centre capital planning support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Government of Yukon
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
Supporting underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Supplier Diversity Certification Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Reimbursement for supplier diversity certification costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : February 26, 2027
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for anti-racism initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2026
Closing date : September 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Town of Strathmore — Grant Funding & Programs
Town of Strathmore
Funding for preventive community support programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Neighbourhood funding for South Markham community priorities
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 4, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
WeBC
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
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
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
WeBC
Business financing for women in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Financing for young women entrepreneurs in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
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
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
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Funding for women’s equality projects across 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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Xecs Call 6 – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International RD&I support for electronics collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Closing date : January 21, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Project Funding for organizations
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
One-time funding for Montréal arts organizations' projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : August 19, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market
Research idea validation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : July 28, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Amber Grant for Women
WomensNet
Funding for women-owned businesses
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Support for community-driven projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : August 15, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Gender-based violence action fund
Government of New Brunswick
Supports gender-based violence initiatives in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 15, 2026
Closing date : August 14, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Ontario Community Changemakers
Balsam Foundation
Micro-funding for community-led local change
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2026
Closing date : March 5, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriScience Program – Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
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
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for Canadian creative exports
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports scientific culture and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Women Entrepreneur Program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Support for women in agriculture and food businesses
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
Active Transportation Fund
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Supports active transportation projects and networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 9, 2025
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
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $800,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2022
Closing date : July 29, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 22, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative
Canadian Heritage
Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Core funding for leading Canadian arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2023
Closing date : January 16, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
AI for Canadian energy innovation
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Montreal, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 15, 2025
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2024
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : March 18, 2022
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2024
Closing date : September 5, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Canadian Heritage
Support for online disinformation research and civic action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 22, 2025
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
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
Technology
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian music companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports youth hiring in agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 19,000 $
Up to 80% 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
Support for theatrical documentaries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : March 19, 2026
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Support for Canadian feature film production
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 27, 2026
Closing date : February 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Free training support for construction workers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, 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
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2021
Closing date : July 25, 2021
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : November 15, 2025
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Digital Skills Internships
Communautique
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 22, 2026
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