Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026
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Unlock financial support for women-led businesses in Canada with 2026 funding programs. Take advantage of grants designed to fuel innovation and success.
321 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports security enhancements for at-risk community gathering spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Funding for Ontario-based media artists' production and post-production projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
UlnoowegSmall loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)Fund supports Alberta dancers' projects with up to $18,000
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international business development by national organizations
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova ScotiaSubsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding for women entrepreneurship growth and support in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)OEFC offers microloans to empower women entrepreneurs in Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Expert AdviceOpen
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's EnterpriseSupport and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British ColumbiaCompete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Flexiprêt Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean OuestFinancial aid and support for part-time women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)IDEANorth promotes Northern economic diversification and development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for agriculture and agri-food SME export activities
Eligible Funding
- From $14,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes CanadaFinancial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
MagnetMoney to hire students for work-integrated learning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources