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

Grant and FundingClosed
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-Based Projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), Government of Canada
Federal funding for seniors-led community projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario-based book publishers in business and marketing development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Health Research BC (HRBC)
Supports 2S/LGBTQI+ health research in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for women apprentices in Red Seal trades
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Magnet
Wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students
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 FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 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
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of Alberta, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program
Government of Ontario
Support for shelter and family healing services
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
2025 Artist in Residence program
City of Kitchener
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Women+ Students in STEM Bursary
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)
Support for Women+ students in STEM
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025-2026 Call for Proposals for Support for Specific Activities of Organizations Working on Equality Between Women and Men
Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF), Government of Québec
Support for equality-focused organizational activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
Support for early-stage humanities research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for disability partnership projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 675,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for jobs, growth, and clean transition
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Affordable Housing Development Project Stream
Innovation Canada, City of Hamilton
Support for affordable housing projects
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Research and Innovation Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture 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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife, NT
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife, NT
Other SupportClosed
Alberta Income Support
Government of Alberta
Financial support for essential living needs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,601 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism
Funding for anti-racism community initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Algonquin College
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Apply for Affordable Housing
Grey County
Subsidized housing applications in Grey County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund
Government of Canada
Community funding for HIV and hepatitis C initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Articipate
Support for new artistic work development
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
AWE — Loan Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Loans for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Aviation Council — Scholarship Program
BC Aviation Council (BCAC)
Scholarships for aviation and aerospace training
BC, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,875 to $54,000
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Beautiful World Canada Foundation — Girls' Education Scholarships
Beautiful World Canada Foundation
Scholarships supporting girls’ education in Africa
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
BioTalent Canada
Funding to hire youth in bio-economy roles
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary
Catholic Foundation of Vancouver Island (CFVI)
Support for ministry-related training
Victoria, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Victoria, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
AFDU Québec (AFDU)
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF), Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation (VGGF)
Financial aid for breast cancer patients
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding
Bright Beacon Foundation
Capital and training for underrepresented founders
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Federal procurement support for businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Rapid Intervention Cell Development
Government of Québec
Support for rapid intervention cells against conjugal violence
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Community-based Research — Stream 2: Community-based Research
Government of Canada
Funding for community-based GBV research
Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Counter Domestic and Family Violence in Indigenous Contexts
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous violence-prevention projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $181,530 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports organizations building investment readiness
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral research training support for health-related PhD studies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Portable housing benefit for households in housing need
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,265,317 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for innovative health research across all disciplines
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 46% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030
Universities Canada, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International education and training partnerships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Supports women’s local leadership across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
City of Vancouver
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyze Grant Program
Equality Fund (EF)
Core multi-year support for feminist organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Scholarships for women in graduate studies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $11,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Awards for mature graduate students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW Indigenous Women's Award (IWA)
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Funding for Indigenous women in higher education
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW Legacy Award
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Fellowship supporting doctoral research on gender equality
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $8,300 to $8,300
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW Linda Souter Humanities Award
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Funding for Humanities graduate study
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $6,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chad Bradley Scholarship Award
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Supports women studying occupational health and safety
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream
Government of Canada
Supports public participation in chemicals management
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Enhancement Grant program
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 27,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Mentored transition to independent health research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 660,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Class of 2023 | A Scholarship Campaign to Support Women in Teaching
CODE (CODE)
Support for women pursuing teaching certification
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,822 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Iteration Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
CNA Certification Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Funding for CNA certification and recertification
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project
Government of New Brunswick
Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Funding for remembrance projects honouring Canadian service
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Action Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Government of Alberta
Matching support for public community facilities
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Fund for Canada’s 150
Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN)
Small grants for Canada’s 150th community initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
City of Ottawa
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC)
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund
Government of Canada
Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community project funding - educational, social solidarity,
Solstice Foundation
Funding for community and educational projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Region of Durham
Funding for community safety initiatives in Durham Region
Clarington, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Clarington, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding Indigenous research partnerships across borders
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Support for consumer studies and family resource projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
City of Vancouver
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs
Cornwall SDG Human Services Department (SDG)
Housing assistance for eligible households
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
County of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme
County of Wellington
Local funding for community groups and students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Program
Mr. F.H. Chase Trust Fund
Scholarships for future commercial real estate professionals
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
City of Vancouver
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
City of Ottawa
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada

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