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Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs

This directory focuses on funding where a founder’s age, career stage, or early entrepreneurial path may matter. Use it to compare applicant definitions, business maturity, project purpose, eligible costs, evidence, and timing. Broaden the search by province, industry, startup stage, or project type when age is only one part of the funding fit.

1309 programs
  • Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation (PFPF) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs

    Funding for Parkinson’s research and training
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PEC Winegrowers Association (PECWA) Bursary

    Annual bursary for wine industry studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • The Percy Lanham Foundation Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Percy Lanham Bursary

    Support for post-secondary student education costs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • 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
  • AsterX logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

    Support for student-led innovative start-ups in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pilot project program for early-career investigators

    Support for early-career vision research in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Place du Royaume Foundation

    Scholarships for outstanding new UQAC students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

    Funding for northern research fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

    Funding for polar research students
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Power of Youth

    Support for youth-led Black community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

    Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

    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
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Première Ovation - Dance

    Support for emerging dance initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Première Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts

    Support for artistic creation and first publications
    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, Non-profit
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Engineers Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Price, scholarships, and fellow title

    Funding for engineering studies and research
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $12,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Prime mai

    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
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prince Edward Flying Club Bursary

    Annual bursary for aviation studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Fondation Émile-Nelligan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix Émile-Nelligan

    Annual prize for young French-language poets
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,500 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • AIIUQ (AIIUQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix reconnaissance - nurses et infirmiers

    Recognizing excellence in emergency nursing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix Relève Desjardins

    Support for emerging professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Société Québécoise de Gériatrie logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Prix roger dufresne

    Award for the best geriatric research presentation
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Fondation Madeli-Aide logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Professional level scholarships

    Scholarships for professional studies outside the Islands
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Dialogue Network logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Programme de valorisation d'initiatives francophones

    Funding for French-language youth activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

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

    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
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Raymond-Charette Award

    Recognition for quality French in Quebec media
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards

    Funding support for early-stage business launch
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Initia Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Democracy Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Religious Freedom Fellowship

    Remote fellowship for young religious freedom advocates
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Reno Pressacco Geology Scholarship

    Support for third-year geology students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Renter Services Grants

    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
  • Inclusion Mission logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Resea

    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
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

    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
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  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Resiliency Grants (2021)

    Funding for Kingston professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rise Above Bursaries

    Financial support for single parents studying in Winnipeg
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Dunnville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Dunnville Scholarship

    Scholarship for post-secondary students with community service
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund

    Support for new childcare spaces in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund

    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
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  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program

    AI and data science training for Canadian youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Fondation Demain logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scholarships

    Education scholarships for Alberta apprentices
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $9,000
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Quebec, Canada
  • Aging Research Center logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scholarships and competitions - aging

    Funding for aging research internships and scholarships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cancer Research Society (CRS) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Scholarships for scientific succession

    Funding pathway for emerging cancer researchers
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $140,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scholarships: Health and Sciences

    Scholarships for French-language post-secondary studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,800 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 15, 2027 · Closing date : May 16, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program

    Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Canary Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Seeds for Deeds

    Seed funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Bytown Brigantine Inc. (BBI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ships2Shores

    Free youth sailing and community service experience
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Short Film Venture Program

    Assists emerging New Brunswick filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation  (SHRF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SHRF — Establishment Grant

    Support for early-career health researchers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SIGA Sponsorship Program

    Community sponsorship support for Saskatchewan organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social Innovation Project Grants

    Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Sound Design Program

    Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    South Stormont Student Bursary

    Support for South Stormont students continuing post-secondary studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Development Grant

    Support for local sport development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2027 · Closing date : May 31, 2027
    Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Starter Company Plus - Brantford

    Business support and startup funding for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada