Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Woman entrepreneur

Affordable financing for women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $350,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Technology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)

Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)

Supports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries: Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Alberta, Canada

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Project Funding for organizations

Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)

One-time funding for Montréal arts organizations' projects

Eligible Funding: Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Health Research BC (HRBC)

Supports 2S/LGBTQI+ health research in Canada

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $100,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Support for women apprentices in Red Seal trades

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources

Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Co-op Housing Development Program

Supports affordable rental co-operative housing

Eligible Funding: Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative

Canada

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Community Economic Development (CED)

City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)

Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

Elevate Talent

Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Elevate Women+

Elevate Talent

Supports women and gender-diverse founders scaling tech startups

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Genome Canada

Funds public-private genomics innovation projects

Eligible Funding: From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

Genome Canada, Genome Alberta

Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships

Eligible Funding: From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Grants for women entrepreneurs

J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)

Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)

Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia

Eligible Funding: From $200,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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Ventures at Coralus

Coralus

Community capital for impact-driven ventures

Eligible Funding: Up to 45% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline: Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Language Interpreter Grants

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

2023–2024 call for proposals to promote equality and complementarity between First Nations and Inuit women and men

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)

Funding for Indigenous gender equality initiatives

Eligible Funding: From $101,325 to $150,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program

Government of Ontario

Support for shelter and family healing services

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: Digital Transformation

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

2025 Artist in Residence program

City of Kitchener

Year-long music residency supporting community engagement

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Ontario, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

2025 Women+ Students in STEM Bursary

Support for Women+ students in STEM

Eligible Funding: From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

2025-2026 Call for Proposals for Support for Specific Activities of Organizations Working on Equality Between Women and Men

Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF), Government of Québec

Support for equality-focused organizational activities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition

Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)

Support for early-stage humanities research

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $20,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Canada

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Aboriginal Business Loans — General

Ulnooweg

Non-repayable business support for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Construction, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NS, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

Ulnooweg

Funding for Indigenous business growth

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Construction, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Ulnooweg

Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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Accelerate HER PEI

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)

Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

PE, Canada

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Accessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada

Funding for disability partnership projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 675,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects: Innovation

Canada

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ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit

Support for jobs and long-term business growth

Eligible Funding: Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Agricultural Research and Innovation Program

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA), Government of Ontario

Support for inclusive agri-food business growth

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Charlottetown, PE, Canada

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Alberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism

Funding for anti-racism community initiatives

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards

Algonquin College

Student aid through bursaries and awards

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline: Open Date : December 22, 2026 · Closing date : January 20, 2027

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Amber Grant for Women

WomensNet

Funding for women-owned businesses

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Anouk Villemaire Fund

Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)

Supports francophone women returning to studies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund

Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Community funding for HIV and hepatitis C initiatives

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

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Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Articipate

Support for new artistic work development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship

Ontario, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

BC Aviation Council — Scholarship Program

BC Aviation Council (BCAC)

Scholarships for aviation and aerospace training

Eligible Funding: From $1,875 to $54,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline: Open Date : February 1, 2027 · Closing date : May 1, 2027

BC, Yukon, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)

Supports collaborative arts-based community projects

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $25,000 · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)

Supports visual artists developing new creative work

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

BC, Canada

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BCAC — Project Assistance: Media Arts Organizations

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)

Support for independent media arts projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Bison Transport Women to Watch Grant

Sport Manitoba

Funding for young female sport development in Manitoba

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Manitoba, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program

Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF), Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation (VGGF)

Financial aid for breast cancer patients

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

BRIDGE Program

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta

Business support for women entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives

Government of British Columbia (BC)

Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

BC, Canada

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Call for Projects for Rapid Intervention Cell Development

Support for rapid intervention cells against conjugal violence

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Community-based Research — Stream 2: Community-based Research

Government of Canada

Funding for community-based GBV research

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals to Counter Domestic and Family Violence in Indigenous Contexts

Indigenous domestic and family violence prevention

Eligible Funding: From $181,530 to $250,000
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

Supports organizations building investment readiness

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

Government of Manitoba

Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Manitoba, Canada

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Canada Environmental Science Opportunity

Funding for environmental science research

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)

Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Support for safe reopening and digital growth

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Funding for health research projects

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

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Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

Supports women’s municipal leadership and inclusion

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

Canada

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Capacity Building Fund

City of Calgary (WCEF), Government of Canada

Supports women's capacity-building in Canada

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Alberta, Canada

Tax CreditsClosed

Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

Government of Alberta

Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments

Eligible Funding: From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

Cartier Women's Initiative (CWI)

Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: 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

Grant and FundingClosed

Cartier Women's Initiative Awards

Funding for women-led impact businesses

Eligible Funding: From $30,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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Catalyze Grant Program

Equality Fund (EF)

Core multi-year support for feminist organizations

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Cause We Care Foundation Community Grants

Cause We Care Foundation

Funding for programs supporting single mothers

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

Expert AdviceClosed

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)

Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards

CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)

Scholarships for women in graduate studies

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $11,000
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects

Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

CFUW Memorial Fellowship

CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)

Fellowship for master’s students in science, mathematics, or engineering

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Canada

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CFUW Surrey/White Rock Bursary Awards

CFUW Surrey/White Rock Bursary Foundation (CFUW)

Support for women pursuing post-secondary studies

Eligible Funding: From $3,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects

Langley, Surrey, White Rock, BC

Grant and FundingClosed

Chad Bradley Scholarship Award

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

Supports women studying occupational health and safety

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit
Timeline: Open Date : April 1, 2027 · Closing date : August 31, 2027

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream

Government of Canada

Supports public participation in chemicals management

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Childcare Enhancement Grant program

Government of Nova Scotia

Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 27,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

City of Dawson Creek - Business Facade Program

City of Dawson Creek

Funding for exterior façade improvements

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation

Dawson Creek, BC, Canada

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Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Class of 2023 | A Scholarship Campaign to Support Women in Teaching

CODE (CODE)

Support for women pursuing teaching certification

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,822 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

Clean Foundation

Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

CMF Sector Development Support - Organizational Advancement Stream

Canada Media Fund (CMF)

Funding for screen sector organizational growth

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

CNA Certification Bursary

Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust

Support for CNA certification and recertification

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

NL, Canada

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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
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project

Government of New Brunswick

Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

NB, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Climate Action Grants

Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN)

Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Fund for Canada’s 150

Small grants for Canada’s 150th community initiatives

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Funding - Civic Events Funding

Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada

Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Get grants for women in business for your business

Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund

Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Community project funding - educational, social solidarity,

Solstice Foundation

Funding for community and educational projects

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program

Region of Durham

Funding for local safety initiatives in Durham Region

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

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
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Company Envelope: Mid-Tier

Kingston Arts Council (KAC)

Canadian music company support

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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Grant and FundingClosed

Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Funding Indigenous research partnerships across borders

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects: Innovation

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award

Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)

Support for consumer studies and family resource projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Core Support Grants (CSG)

Mr. F.H. Chase Trust Fund

Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarships for future commercial real estate professionals

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries: Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Turn funding opportunities for women in business into strong applications

Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs