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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.

587 programs
  • Health Canada logo
    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
  • Sport North Federation logo
    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
  • SheBoot logo
    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
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) logo
    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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  • Government of Ontario logo
    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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    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
  • City of Kingston logo
    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
  • Government of Yukon logo
    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
  • Startup Canada logo
    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
    CommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada

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  • Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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
  • Startup Zone logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    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

    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
  • Township of Stone Mills logo
    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
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  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    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
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    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
  • InMotion Network logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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

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  • Revenu Québec logo
    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
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    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
    Environment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • The Christensen Fund (TCF) logo
    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
  • Hosanna Ministry logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
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  • The PROUD Project (PROUD) logo
    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
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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

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  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    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
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    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
  • Tree of Life Foundation logo
    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
  • Minerva BC logo
    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 (UWV) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    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
    InnovationCommercialization
    Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    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
  • WeBC logo
    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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    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 ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    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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  • WeBC logo
    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
  • WeBC logo
    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
  • WeBC logo
    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
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    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
  • Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) logo
    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 (WESK) logo
    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
  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) logo
    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
  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    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

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  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    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
  • Lab2Market logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Lab2Market Validate

    Lab2Market
    Research idea validation for commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 24, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    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
  • Canadian Space Agency (CSA) logo
    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

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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call

    Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
    Support for anti-racism initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 8, 2026 · Closing date : November 12, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    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
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 28, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    University of Calgary
    Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) logo
    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
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) logo
    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
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    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

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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    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
  • Health Canada logo
    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
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    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
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    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
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    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

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  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    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
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    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
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Supports youth hiring in agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 19,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    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
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    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

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  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    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
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    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Tech Internships

    Career launcher
    Internships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cyber Security Innovation Network

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Innovation Fund

    Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
    Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Communautique logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Digital Skills Internships

    Communautique
    Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Funds projects improving social inclusion and wellbeing for vulnerable youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Women's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    National Capacity Building Grants

    Canadian Women's Foundation, The Aslan Foundation
    Supports organizational capacity building for national women’s rights groups
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $600,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    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
    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
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada