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.

590 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous women’s leadership development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Automotive Bursary
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Funding for women pursuing automotive careers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Women’s Capacity Fund
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Capacity-building support for women’s organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Free confidential business guidance for women+ and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business loans for women in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports gender equality projects across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2027
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 25, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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 : August 17, 2026 · Closing date : September 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ)
Growth strategy training for expanding businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 299 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 6, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Rix Family Foundation Funding
Rix Family Foundation
Support for BC organizations serving key causes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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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
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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative
Canadian Heritage
Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Health Canada
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
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
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports apprenticeship training and innovation in Red Seal trades
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports business growth, resilience and job creation
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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
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
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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
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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
CED — Black Entrepreneurship Program
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Black-led NPOs delivering business support services
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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
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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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
EV charging education and test-drive outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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
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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
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
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, 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
Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market
Research idea validation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Other SupportClosed
Accès-Loisirs
City of Montreal
Free activities for low-income Montréal residents
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
TechnologyInnovationDigital 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
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Alberta, Canada
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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
Government of Québec
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)
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
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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
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
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
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
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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
Environment and ClimateInnovation
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)
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital 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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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
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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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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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
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Rapid Intervention Cell Development
Government of Québec
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Counter Domestic and Family Violence in Indigenous Contexts
Government of Québec
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)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Canada Environmental Science Opportunity
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for environmental science research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
City of Vancouver
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

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