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Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026

Find new opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Canada with exclusive financial support and grant programs.

Unlock financial support for women-led businesses in Canada with 2026 funding programs. Take advantage of grants designed to fuel innovation and success.

534 programs available
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Documentary + Factual Development Fund

    Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Eligibility Rules for RGI Assistance (H-20-05)

    Rules for rent-geared-to-income housing eligibility
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • York University logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    ELLA Altitude

    Accelerator program for women-led organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • York University logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    ELLA Ascend

    Accelerator for women-led businesses in Canada
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • YMCA BC Foundation (YMCA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship

    Scholarship for women in marketing or advertising
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

    Funding to improve farm health and safety
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Equality Fund (EF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equality Fund — General Funding

    Flexible multiyear funding for feminist organizations
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity + Emerging Development

    Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs

    Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Feminist Response and Recovery Fund

    Support for feminist systemic change projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals

    Funding for feminist systemic change projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FIG Fund

    Small community funding for women’s programs
    NL, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAEHYR) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    FIJE Fund

    Financing for startup projects led by young, women and immigrant entrepreneurs
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial Support Program

    Financial help for breast cancer patients
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Flourishing Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Flourishing Foundation — General Funding

    Supports women’s education, entrepreneurship and reunification
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FRANCE PROGRAM

    Funding for women studying in France
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity

    Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gender Equity Grant

    Funds community projects advancing gender equity across the Northwest Territories
    NT, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    NT, Canada
  • Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative

    Partnered research on gender-based violence
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    General Admission Festivals Program

    Funding for small Canadian film festivals
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Girls Write Now Grant

    Supports mentoring and training for young writers
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canadian Women's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grants to women's organizations

    Funding for women’s organizations in Canada
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Green Jobs Internship Program

    Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
    Canada
    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
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)

    Subsidized housing and rent support in Halton
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

    Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)

    Support for integrated health system research training
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

    Supports healthier, safer communities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Fair 2026

    School heritage research support and recognition
    NB, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NB, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Homelessness Services Grants

    Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • TechAlliance logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    i.d.e.a. Fund

    Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

    National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants

    Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Innovation Guelph logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

    Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led Canadian companies
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Venture for Canada (VFC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Intrapreneurship program

    Paid student talent for innovation projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Investor Speak™ Program

    Investor Q&A training for women founders
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,900 to $2,900
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Jobs and Growth Fund – Quebec

    Funding to support jobs and long-term growth
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

    Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Knowledge Mobilization Fund

    Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

    Support for young parents to study and work
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Peterborough logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Learning, Earning and Parenting Program

    Support for young parents completing high school
    Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
  • Liber Ero Fellowship Program logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Liber Ero Fellowship Program

    Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $90,000 to $90,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Living Waters Fund

    Project-based support for women in adversity
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Marine Training Program

    Marine training for underrepresented groups
    BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
  • Digital Main Street (DMS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mastercard Small Business Fund

    Funding for female small business owners
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

    Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

    Funding for established Canadian film festivals
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

    Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Mentoring and internships - trainers

    Mentorship and practical development for women coaches
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Microfinance institution logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit Charlevoix - Fund for women entrepreneurs

    Microloans for business start-up and digital growth
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Midwifery Study Scholarships for Targeted Regions

    Funding for midwifery studies in targeted regions
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • MOMentum logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MOMentum Games Grant

    Financial support for Team Canada athlete moms
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

    Financial aid for music career and business development
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

    Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

    Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2

    Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiatives
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible 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 projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada

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