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.

587 programs

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Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie
La Ruche, Evol, Fonds d'Emprunt Montérégie
Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund
Health Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
She Can Coach Grant
Sport North Federation
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series
SheBoot
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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : January 21, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : November 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Housing
City of Kingston
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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
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
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Startup Laval
Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE)
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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
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Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support
Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
Business loans and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant
Township of Stone Mills
Support for youth recreational activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Subsidy Programs – Reusable Menstrual Products and Cloth Diapers
Ville de La Tuque
Subsidy for reusable hygiene products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 26, 2027
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Entreprendre Ici
Support network for diverse entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
City of Vancouver
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
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Take the Lead Funding
InMotion Network
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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
TCA Opportunities Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Christensen Fund — General Funding
The Christensen Fund (TCF)
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
Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Fondation Club Avenir (FCA)
Recognition for exceptional community achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Canada
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The Hosanna Ministry Scholarship
Hosanna Ministry
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
Grant and FundingOpen
The JIBC Foundation — Student Awards and Bursaries
The JIBC Foundation (JIBC)
Financial support for Primary Care Paramedic students
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $22,000
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Manitoba P.E.O. Foundation — Educational Grants
The Manitoba P.E.O. Foundation
Educational funding for Manitoba women
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding
The PROUD Project (PROUD)
Supports disability, employment, and equity research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada — Journalism Education Funding
The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada (RDFC)
Support for journalism education in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
The women entrepreneurs fund
Québec Loan Fund
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Thrive Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Women-led tech equity investment platform
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tree of Life Foundation — General Funding
Tree of Life Foundation
Community-led funding for housing and health
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tuition Support
Minerva BC, The Balmoral Hall School Foundation (BH)
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
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United World Voices — General Funding
United World Voices (UWV)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary
The County Foundation
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
WeBC
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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
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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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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
WeBC
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
Other SupportOpen
Welding Simulator Lending Program
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports women-focused business support projects
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $6,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : November 10, 2026
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Women in leisure
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous women’s leadership development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Automotive Bursary
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Funding for women pursuing automotive careers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Free confidential business guidance for women+ and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business loans for women in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, 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 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : September 14, 2026 · Closing date : October 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CNA Certification Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Support for CNA certification and recertification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles
The Cole Foundation
Intercultural theatre support for professional companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
City of Thunder Bay
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Human Analogue Studies 2026
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for human spaceflight analogue research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Lisa Palmer Fellowship
ICSC Foundation Canada (ICSC)
Leadership development for women in retail real estate
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
NL Registered Nurses' Education & Research Trust Funding Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Support for nursing education and research
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,500
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Nursing Research Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Seed funding for nursing research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
NL, Canada
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OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2026 · Closing date : October 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Supports live music events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
RN Re-Entry & IEN Bridging Scholarships
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Scholarships for nurses completing bridging training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
NL, Canada
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CMF — Iteration Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports new content for successful IDM projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Support for women students studying in France
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : October 14, 2026 · Closing date : January 15, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
World Day of Prayer Grant
Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC)
Funding for women-focused initiatives in Canada and abroad
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2027
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 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
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NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports scientific culture and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Transportation Fund
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Supports active transportation projects across Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
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
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
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 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports business growth, resilience and job creation
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Telefilm Canada
Support for feature-length theatrical documentaries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Finances feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED — Black Entrepreneurship Program
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Black-led NPOs delivering business support services
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada

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Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie

Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund

She Can Coach Grant

SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series

SHRF Mobilize Grant

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SickKids Foundation - SickKids WomenPowered

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

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

Social Housing

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Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant

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Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

TCA Opportunities Fund

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The Excellence Awards Competition

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Thrive Venture Fund

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WEOC National Loan Program

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Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice

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Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund

Women in Business Program

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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice

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Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)

Xecs Call 6 – 2026

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Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles

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Human Analogue Studies 2026

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