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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
  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    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
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    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
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Vancouver logo
    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

    City of Vancouver
    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Equality Fund (EF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Childcare Enhancement Grant program

    City of Vancouver
    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    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
    NS, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Iteration Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Supports new content for successful IDM projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 28, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Climate Action Grants

    City of Vancouver
    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Funding - Civic Events Funding

    City of Ottawa
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Core Support Grants (CSG)

    City of Vancouver
    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

    City of Vancouver
    Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $40,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

    City of Ottawa
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

    City of Ottawa
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

    City of Ottawa
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

    City of Ottawa
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    City of Ottawa
    Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
    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
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Documentary + Factual Development Fund

    Creative BC
    Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
    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
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant

    City of Hamilton
    Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $15,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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  • York University logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    ELLA Altitude

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

    ELLA Ascend

    York University
    Accelerator for women-led businesses in 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

    YMCA BC Foundation (YMCA)
    Scholarship for women in marketing or advertising
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity + Emerging Development

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

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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Feminist Response and Recovery Fund

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

    Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals

    Government of Canada
    Funding for feminist systemic change projects
    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

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  • Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative

    Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
    Partnered research on gender-based violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 700,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    University of Calgary
    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

    City of Vancouver
    Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
    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
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  • Genome Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)

    Genome Canada, Mitacs
    Support for integrated health system research training
    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

    Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
    Supports healthier, safer communities
    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

    Government of New Brunswick
    School heritage research support and recognition
    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

    City of Vancouver
    Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
    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

    TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance
    Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    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

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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
    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
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Inclusive Spaces Program Grant

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
    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
  • Inno-Centre logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    INNO-CENTRE — Indice F

    Inno-Centre
    Consulting services for women-led businesses in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Investment Readiness Program

    Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
    Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec City, NT, Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Knowledge Mobilization Fund

    Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
    Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Canada