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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
  • Indigenous Learning Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CEIL Scholarship

    Full scholarship for emerging Indigenous leaders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,400 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CIM Student Chapters

    Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $800
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of Montague logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Civic Recognition Award

    Recognition for student community contributions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMA Bursary Program

    Support for museum career development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive

    Tax credit for hiring co-op graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Codes d'accès Prim

    Support for emerging electroacoustic sound artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Crisis Response Fund

    Support for Toronto communities after violent incidents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Funding - Capital Funding

    Supports capital improvements for Ottawa non-profit social services organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Funding - Sustainability Funding

    Supports non-profit social services for community well-being and equity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program

    Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 23, 2026
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    County Trades Scholarship

    Scholarship funding for trades students
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creative Action Grant

    Supports arts-based youth development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Créavenir

    Funding and support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Communications Program

    Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Curriculum Support Program

    Curriculum resources for welding education
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Dave Stoch Campership Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dave Stoch Campership Fund

    Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Deduction for a Salaried Musician

    Tax deduction for salaried musicians
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Desjardins logo
    Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

    Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Belleville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Doctor Recruitment

    Medical recruitment support in Belleville
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)

    Interest-free down payment loan for first-time homebuyers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 28,500 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dr. David S. Robertson Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship for geology students in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    BC, Canada
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  • Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    EHRC — Discovering Potential

    Youth placements in the electricity industry
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

    Funding to improve farm health and safety
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
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  • Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Curator Fellowship

    Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 31, 2028
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    NT, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employment Ontario

    Help employers train workers in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 375,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding

    Business coaching and funding support for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

    Support for business start-ups with financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Erich-Dimroth Fund

    Admission scholarship for geology students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Falcon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Falcon Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship support for USAFA candidates
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Farm Transfer Transition Loans

    Flexible financing for farm business transitions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • The Farquharson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Farquharson Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarships for students in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Federation CJA logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 24, 2025 · Closing date : October 16, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Félix-Goyer Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Félix Goyer Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship for remote Quebec post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    From $350 to $700
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R

    Loans for Manitoba fishermen
    Eligible Funding
    From $400 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Manitoba, Canada
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