Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
National Killam Program
Support for distinguished research scholars
Updated May 2026
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedBusiness Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street
Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses
Grant and FundingClosedPrice for support given to women in engineering
Recognition for advancing women in engineering
Grant and FundingClosedGrants and funding - Indigenous peoples
Funding opportunities for Indigenous businesses
Grant and FundingOpenCMF — Commercial Projects Program
Funding Canadian digital media projects with commercial potential
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto- Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program
Free restorative dental care for survivors of violence 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProtein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Grant and FundingClosedHastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Expert AdviceOpenWomen Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Tax CreditsOpenCapital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund
Fonds Mauricie supports entrepreneurs through flexible microcredit loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees
Loan guarantee support for Indigenous business projects
Grant and FundingClosedEquity + Emerging Development
Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
Grant and FundingOpenEntrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceClosedNewfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealth Research Training Platform (2024/25)
Interdisciplinary health research training platform support
Expert AdviceClosedELLA Ascend
Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses- Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Enhancement Grant program
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAkaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRegional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Supports innovation ecosystems in British Columbia- Grant and FundingClosed
Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program
Financial support for summit and gala attendance - Grant and FundingClosed
Program for radical suburethral sling removal surgery services provided outside Québec
Financial support for surgery performed outside Québec - Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration 
Other SupportClosedLearning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)
Support for young parents to study and work- Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthy Communities Initiative Regions
Supports healthier, safer communities
Grant and FundingOpenCentre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonToronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Team Grant: Beyond Treatment – Advancing Cancer Survivorship
Supports cancer survivorship research teams 
Grant and FundingClosedBuy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Grant and FundingOpenCanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedThe Manitoba P.E.O. Foundation — Educational Grants
Educational funding for Manitoba women
Grant and FundingOpenAgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Supports kosher and halal red meat market development
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
- Grant and FundingClosed
Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant
Supports Alberta women and girls’ economic recovery 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedKnowledge Mobilization Fund
Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
Other SupportOpenPrince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Training and events for Prince Edward Island women entrepreneurs- Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Refundable tax credit for fertility-related medical costs Find tailored funding for your business
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Training grants for coaches game plan
Funding for athlete coach education - Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada — General Funding
Supports women’s health and safety initiatives 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenWomen's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Skills Development
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenHorticulture Diversification Program
Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund
Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
Dress for Success Canada Foundation — General Funding
Supports women’s employment and retention programs 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedEnergy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenYoung Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
RE3 (Rebuild-Reopen-Revive) Program for Women-Led Businesses
Support for women-led business recovery 
Grant and FundingOpenOutaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMarine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groups
Other SupportClosedHalton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing
Subsidized housing access in Halton Region
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Housing
Affordable housing support for eligible households- Other SupportClosed
Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP)
Priority access to housing waitlist for survivors 
Grant and FundingClosedWomen in Skilled Trades Initiative
Supports women apprentices in skilled trades- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for Women Heads of Household
Financial support for francophone women in Alberta - Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Funding and business support for women entrepreneurs in PEI - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Counter Domestic and Family Violence in Indigenous Contexts
Support for Indigenous violence-prevention projects 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenStartup Zone Accelerator Program
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedImpact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams- Grant and FundingClosed
Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Students
Scholarship for Aboriginal female students in Saskatchewan Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenRegional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards
Scholarships for graduate studies supporting women 
Grant and FundingClosedMedium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Funding for established Canadian film festivals
Grant and FundingOpenLivestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry- Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and MulticulturalismFunding for anti-racism community initiatives - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Assistance for Indigenous People in Urban Environments
Support for Indigenous community development in Québec - Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI - Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Compensation for Illness or Injury
Compensation for service-related health conditions 
Grant and FundingOpenIP financing - Women
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
Financing for women entrepreneurs in part-time businesses- Grant and FundingClosed
Impact of research on survival and engagement
Funding for ovarian cancer survivorship research - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta music project development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenAboriginal Business Loans — General
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
CIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements 
- Grant and FundingClosed
American Short-Term Research Publication Grants
Funding for women preparing research manuscripts 
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Funding for innovative health research across all disciplines- Grant and FundingClosed
American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship
Funding for women’s postdoctoral research - Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFood & Beverage Financing
Financing for food and beverage production or processing- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilienceEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Funding for inclusive sport participation projects