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 FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Musicaction
Financial aid for music career and business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for presenters, promoters and venues – pilot program
Musicaction
Supports concert presentation and promotion
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Myrna Holden Award
Canadian Federation of University Women Saanich Peninsula (CFUW)
Tuition support for women in engineering and computing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
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
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
High-risk, interdisciplinary research fostering groundbreaking innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC)
Large-scale interdisciplinary research for lasting change
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Compete 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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Free startup support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRC Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Postdoctoral fellowship for outstanding women researchers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Community Changemakers
Balsam Foundation
Micro-funding for community-led local change
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports early-stage project development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Works Program
Government of Ontario
Financial assistance and supports for people in need
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 733 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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OTF — System Innovations Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Non-repayable funding for women-led businesses in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
NS, Canada
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Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Development Contribution Program
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Support for Red Flag law awareness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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Equality Fund (EF)
Funding for feminist crisis preparedness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Price for support given to women in engineering
Engineers Canada
Recognition for advancing women in engineering
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Prime mai
Prim (PRIM)
Joint residency for media artists
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Non-repayable support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras
Union of Quebec Municipalities (UQM)
Recognition of women in municipal leadership
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Production Program
Creative BC
Supports B.C. motion picture production and post-production
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $200,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund — Black LGBTQI+ Canadians
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Supports Black LGBTQI+ mental health projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
From $37,500 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Quebec Business Women's Award
Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)
Women’s business awards in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Racial Justice Fund
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)
Supports racial justice work in New Hampshire
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for developing new theatre work
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Supports business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for women-led businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Renter Services Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Resea
Inclusion Mission
Support for coastal resilience through nature-based solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship
Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF)
Funding for urban design research leave
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships - women who wish to pursue a study project
Fondation Léa-Roback
Scholarships for women studying in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Scholarships, awards, residencies, and artist support
La Fondation Hnatyshyn (RJHF)
Annual support for performing arts studies
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $12,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Youth skills and TVET support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 49,500,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Slate Development
Creative BC
Funding for scripted slate development in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Spark Women’s Leadership Endowment Fund — Spark Women’s Leadership Educational Bursary
Northeast BC Community Foundation (NEBCCF)
Educational support for women in Northeastern BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Sport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding for inclusive sport participation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Student emergency financial assistance
CMTN Foundation (CMTN)
Emergency aid for students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Capacity funding for Indigenous-led advocacy
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Susan Skinner Memorial Fund Scholarship Program
World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
Leadership development for women with bleeding disorders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Talent to Watch program
Telefilm Canada
Support for emerging filmmakers' first features
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Teachers Learning for Change (TLFC) Research Grants
CODE (CODE)
Funding for literacy education research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grant: Beyond Treatment – Advancing Cancer Survivorship
Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports cancer survivorship research teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition
FABrIC
Graduate microsystems research competition
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Chrysalis Fund Funding
Chrysalis Charitable Foundation (TCF)
Community funding for local family-focused projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
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The Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Scholarships for Canadian students in meteorology
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Support for anti-racism initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Vilma Nathaniel Clarke Scholarship
Clarke Education Foundation (CEF)
Scholarship for female MPhil students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Time without limits: Developing tactical-grade clocks for GPS-denied environments in the North
Government of Canada
Funding for tactical-grade clock development
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for theatrical playwriting projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of Toronto
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
City of Toronto
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 650,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Strathmore — Grant Funding & Programs
Town of Strathmore
Funding for preventive community support programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Training grants for coaches game plan
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Funding for athlete coach education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
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True north precision: Low cost drones with laser ranging
Government of Canada
Low-cost drone solutions for precision rangefinding
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships
University of Calgary
Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Union Training and Innovation Program – Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for innovative Red Seal apprenticeship partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants
The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Neighbourhood funding for South Markham community priorities
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation — General Funding
University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation
Supports women’s education and community charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
BC Sport Agency
Supports sport participation and community programming
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Visual Arts Award for Women
Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA)
Supports women visual artists in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wenda Li Ontario Tree Climbing Championship Bursary
Canadian TREE Fund (CTF)
Support for first-time women tree climbing competitors
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $400
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Matchstick
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to strengthen women entrepreneurship ecosystem
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in municipal governments
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Funding for women’s municipal leadership initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in Skilled Trades Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports women apprentices in skilled trades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant
Government of Alberta
Supports Alberta women and girls’ economic recovery
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women’s Employment Readiness pilot program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports women’s skills and employment readiness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Financial literacy series for women+ entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
World Day of Prayer Grant
Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC)
Funding for women-focused initiatives in Canada and abroad
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2027
Canada
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YWCA Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award
Zonta International
International award for women business leaders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada

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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

Musicaction — Support for presenters, promoters and venues – pilot program

Myrna Holden Award

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream

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New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream

New Ventures BC Competition

Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs

NGen — Pilot Projects

NRC Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Ontario Community Changemakers

Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

Ontario Works Program

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OTF — System Innovations Grant

OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant

Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

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Perennial Crop Development Establishment

Planning New Opportunities Program

Policy Development Contribution Program

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

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Price for support given to women in engineering

Prime mai

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association

Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras

Production Program

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Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund — Black LGBTQI+ Canadians

Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program

Quebec Business Women's Award

Racial Justice Fund

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Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream

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Resea

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Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship

SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund

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Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund

Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream

Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream

Slate Development

Spark Women’s Leadership Endowment Fund — Spark Women’s Leadership Educational Bursary

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Sport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26

Student emergency financial assistance

Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program

Susan Skinner Memorial Fund Scholarship Program

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food

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Talent to Watch program

Teachers Learning for Change (TLFC) Research Grants

Team Grant: Beyond Treatment – Advancing Cancer Survivorship

TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition

The Chrysalis Fund Funding

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The Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call

The Vilma Nathaniel Clarke Scholarship

Time without limits: Developing tactical-grade clocks for GPS-denied environments in the North

Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program

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Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund