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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.

1323 programs
  • Ulnooweg logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

    Funding for Indigenous business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of LaSalle logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Recreation and Funding

    Subsidized access to recreation activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Peel logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Transit Program

    Reduced transit fares for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga, Ontario
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-food Funding

    Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NT, Canada
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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Agribusiness Financing

    Financing for Canadian agribusiness growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alan Whiteley Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship for graduating PECI students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    PE, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

    Undergraduate summer health research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Animikii Inc logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships

    Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Canada
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  • Jean-Dupéré Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Application by an Individual

    Support for health and education needs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Grey County logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Apply for Affordable Housing

    Affordable housing options across Grey County
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support

    Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Arthur Erickson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

    Supports architectural education and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Organization logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Artistic shift

    Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Youth Program

    Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Athletes first

    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Scholarships and Awards

    Scholarships for BC students in key fields
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program

    Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
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  • Asia Pacific Foundation Of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourse émérite John H. McArthur

    Supports policy research on the Indo-Pacific
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Société Québécoise de Gériatrie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourse Jean-Marc Boucher

    Support for geriatrics fellowship training
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Groupe Forget logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses - santé auditive

    Support for hearing health and related projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Lactech logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

    Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • AFDU Québec (AFDU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec

    Scholarships for women at Université Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses devenue

    Support for youth school perseverance and career orientation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Wendake, Quebec, Canada
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  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bus Grant Program

    Funding for bus trips to regional parks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Mirabel Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Assistance Fund

    Support for business startups and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
  • The Juniper Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Grant

    Support for business ownership and self-sufficiency
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

    Youth financing for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    CAEHM - Formations

    Business support and training for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAEHM - The regular investment fund

    Financing for entrepreneurs at different stages
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAEHM - Youth strategy

    Financing for young entrepreneurs starting a business
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Cameco Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cameco Sponsorship Program

    Community funding for local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

    Supports security upgrades for at-risk communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

    Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,400 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • CanCOVID logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    CanCOVID

    Multidisciplinary COVID-19 knowledge network
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CanNor — IDEANorth

    Northern economic development and infrastructure support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

    Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

    Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

    Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Travail Sans Frontières (TSF) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Career Transition

    Free career transition support for men over 35
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Catapult Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Catapult Canada Grants

    Supports youth-serving organizations across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CBDC Youth Loan

    Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    NS, Canada