Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026

Starting a business can be challenging for young entrepreneurs. Support programs help them overcome financial barriers.

1364 programs available

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Valoris Foundation Scholarship - Raymond Lemay
Valoris Foundation of Prescott‑Russell
Scholarship support for Valoris youth in post-secondary studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Program
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
Free Indigenous youth STEM university experience
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $6,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ViaSport - Hosting BC
BC Sport Agency
Support for sport event hosting in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $20,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
BC, Canada
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Vince Catalli Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainable Architecture
Irac Foundation (RAIC)
Support for emerging Canadian architects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Volunteer Recognition Awards
Municipality of Brockton
Recognition awards for community volunteers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 26, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
Municipality of Brockton
Scholarship for clean water careers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship
Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF)
Annual support for landscape architecture students
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Welding Simulator Lending Program
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Simulator lending for welding education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Well-being and Development
Centre Jeunesse de l’Estrie Foundation (FCJE)
Supports youth well-being and development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Wellness For All
City of Welland
Financial assistance for local recreation participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Welland, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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Government of Canada
Post-secondary student financial support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Willi Fida Culinary Bursary
The County Foundation
Funding for young culinary students in Prince Edward County
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
William (Willie) Freeburn Memorial Automotive Glass Trade Scholarship
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Support for automotive glass trade studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, 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 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 25, 2022
Closing date : June 10, 2022
Canada
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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 FundingClosed
Wulf Trotter Memorial Fund for ASSP Students
Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks Society (ASSP)
Funding for ASSP student lessons and equipment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yellowknife Elks Scholarship Program
Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 (YELL)
Scholarships for Canadian post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 7, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works - Employment Programs
Canadian Heritage
Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Short-term bilingual youth jobs with wage support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 0.7% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : February 17, 2026
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship Award
Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC)
Scholarship support for outstanding cadets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Young Nature Leaders Grant
The ChariTree Foundation
Funding for youth-led nature projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth and genius space
Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ)
Youth-focused support for science and engineering
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Youth Bursary Program
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Bursary support for graduating youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada
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Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Halifax, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant
City of Guelph
Youth-led climate action funding in Guelph
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $7,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2025
Closing date : May 22, 2025
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Grants
City of Toronto
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Endowment Fund
Town of Penetanguishene
Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2024
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program
SIJ
Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Futures Education Fund
CMTN Foundation (CMTN)
Funding for students facing financial need
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
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Youth Innovation Grant – Climate Champion
Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2)
Youth climate innovation support program
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 525,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Leadership Grant
Town of Tillsonburg
Financial support for youth leadership opportunities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Mental Health Fund
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Algoma Community Foundation (ACF)
Support for mental health and well-being projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024
Government of Canada
Supports youth mental health services and access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 18, 2024
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary
Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV)
Supports young Catholic student leaders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Support Program
Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC)
Funding for youth-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Youth Taxi Scrip Program
Town of Halton Hills
Discounted taxi rides for registered youth
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
YRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program
Yehoah Rapha Prayer House (YRPH)
Scholarships for Christian private school students
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Association of Education Professionals — Scholarships and Bursaries
Yukon Association of Education Professionals (YAEP)
Scholarships for recent Yukon graduates
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $750
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Government of Yukon
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Yukon, Canada
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Yvette Lebeuf and Marcel Vincent Family Scholarship Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Supports Francophone post-secondary studies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zara Buren Memorial Award
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Support for Ontario junior eventers
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $6,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Zenith Fellowship Program
Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
Internships and mentorship in space sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Zero Emission Transit Fund — Capital Projects
Infrastructure Canada (HICC)
Supports zero-emission transit fleet electrification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
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
Canada
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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 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 28, 2022
Quebec, Canada
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OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
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Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program
Government of Alberta
Supports Alberta communities through preventative social service initiatives
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingArchived
NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for applied research assistantships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, Canada
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OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award
City of Cornwall
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $1,500
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 4, 2026
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for early-career child health research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Training and Career Support Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Other SupportArchived
Wildlife Workshop
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Educate young people about the province's wildlife habitats and wildlife
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Young Entrepreneurs Program
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
Support for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada

Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026

Valoris Foundation Scholarship - Raymond Lemay

Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Program

Veterinary Student Placement Program

ViaSport - Hosting BC

Vince Catalli Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainable Architecture

Volunteer Recognition Awards

Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award

Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship

Welding Simulator Lending Program

Well-being and Development

Discovery at scale.

Wellness For All

What student grants and loans offer

Willi Fida Culinary Bursary

William (Willie) Freeburn Memorial Automotive Glass Trade Scholarship

Women in municipal governments

Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development

Wulf Trotter Memorial Fund for ASSP Students

Yellowknife Elks Scholarship Program

Young Canada Works - Employment Programs

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit

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Young Citizens Foundation Scholarship Award

Young Nature Leaders Grant

Youth and genius space

Youth Bursary Program

Youth Climate Action Fund

Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant

Youth Climate Action Grants

Youth Endowment Fund

Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

Youth Futures Education Fund

Never miss an opportunity.

Youth Innovation Grant – Climate Champion

Youth Leadership Grant

Youth Mental Health Fund

Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024

Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary

Youth Support Program

Youth Taxi Scrip Program

YRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program

Yukon Association of Education Professionals — Scholarships and Bursaries

Yukon Youth Conservation Corps

Data-driven strategy.

Yvette Lebeuf and Marcel Vincent Family Scholarship Fund

Zara Buren Memorial Award

Zenith Fellowship Program

Zero Emission Transit Fund — Capital Projects

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit

Quebec Business Transfer Fund

OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund

Business growth — Éco-Capitale

MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

Discovery at scale.

MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir

NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)

OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award

Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)

Training and Career Support Program

Wildlife Workshop

Young Entrepreneurs Program