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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.

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  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

    Support for economic growth in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    PARO Services

    Support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Paso Por Paso logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Paso Por Paso — General Funding

    Support for women’s skills and business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Plant Your Roots Program

    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
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

    Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Priority Placement Program

    Priority housing access for women fleeing violence
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • The Presbyterian Church In Canada (PCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program Funds

    Church funding for ministry and education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipalité de Verchères logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Programs and grants - Verchères

    Municipal tree planting support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Vercheres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)

    Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Deseronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RE3 (Rebuild-Reopen-Revive) Program for Women-Led Businesses

    Support for women-led business recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA

    Support for business growth and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

    Monthly rent support for eligible low-income families
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Research Affiliate Program

    Part-time research work for students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award

    Equity initiatives for Canadian research institutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Rotary Club of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding

    Community service funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ruth Binnie Fellowship

    Support for master’s studies in human ecology
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women

    Financing for women entrepreneurs in part-time businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2023
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

    Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Scotiabank logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Scotiabank — Credit Line for business

    Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund

    Supports access to sexual and reproductive health care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Sport North Federation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    She Can Coach Grant

    Funding for female coaches in the Northwest Territories
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NT, Quebec, Canada
  • SheBoot logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SheBoot

    Investment-readiness program for women tech founders
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • SheBoot logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series

    Webinars to prepare start-up founders for SheBoot
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation  (SHRF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SHRF Mobilize Grant

    Supports health knowledge mobilization in practice
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 21, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway

    Training centre capital planning support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 29, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Housing

    Lower-cost housing for low-to-moderate incomes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Staffing UP

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Yukon, Canada
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  • Startup Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

    Empowering underserved entrepreneurs across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Startup Laval

    Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Startup Zone logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Startup Zone Accelerator Program

    Training to help you build your PEI start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Startup Zone logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Startup Zone Resident Company Program

    Support to start or grow a PEI business
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    PE, Canada
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  • Township of Stone Mills logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant

    Support for youth recreational activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 249,999 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Supplier Diversity Certification Program

    Reimbursement for supplier diversity certification costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 26, 2027
    NS, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable Food Systems Grants

    Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • InMotion Network logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Take the Lead Funding

    Supports women’s leadership in sport and recreation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    TCA Opportunities Fund

    Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $75,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • The Christensen Fund (TCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    The Christensen Fund — General Funding

    Supports Indigenous-led charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,650,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    San Francisco, Canada
  • Hosanna Ministry logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Hosanna Ministry Scholarship

    Scholarships for Catholic sisters studying theology
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    The women entrepreneurs fund

    Financing support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Minerva BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tuition Support

    Tuition assistance for eligible students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Manitoba, Canada
  • United World Voices (UWV) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    United World Voices — General Funding

    Support for community impact and sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary

    Support for a female-identifying student in post-secondary studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program

    Financing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Hope, Victoria, BC
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Vessel Loan Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    WeBC — Business Skills Development

    Free online skills training for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
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  • WeBC logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    WeBC — Business Loans for Women

    Business financing for women in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    WeBC — Business Loans for Youth

    Financing for young women entrepreneurs in BC
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 70,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups

    Business mentoring for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Welding Simulator Lending Program

    Simulator lending for welding education
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    WEOC National Loan Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women in Business Program

    Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 21, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Women in leisure

    Training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada