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.

1365 programs available

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works - Internship Programs
Canadian Heritage
Work experience for students and graduates
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Canadian Heritage
Short-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Canadian Heritage
Employment program for students in heritage organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Young Farmers
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loans for farmers under 40 years old
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Youth and the Environment
The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF)
Supports youth-led environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,700,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports projects to prevent youth gang involvement across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Job Connection
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Strategy
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Government of Yukon, ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Supports Yukon employers to hire students or youth for summer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,950 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of Yukon
Tax credit for investing in Yukon businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 1999
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market
Research idea validation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : July 28, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
AE Foundation Community Grant
AEO Better World Foundation (AEO)
Supports youth mental health and well-being
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Caldwell Foundation Camp Counselor Education Grant
La Fondation Caldwell (MMCF)
College tuition support for camp counselors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Writing residency for emerging playwrights in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 23, 2026
Moncton, NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CanSAGE Early Career Investigator Grant 2026-2028
Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE)
Funding for early-career gynecologic research
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Chinook Scout Foundation Funding
Chinook Scout Foundation (CSF)
Scholarships for Scouts in southern Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Directors Scholarship – Post-secondary
The Sinneave Family Foundation
Scholarship for post-secondary training expenses
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 20, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Emerald Youth Grants
Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF)
Funding for youth-led environmental projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Expert Exchange Grant Action Program
Futurpreneur Canada, FedEx Canada
Rewards action-oriented learning for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 12, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Kids with Cancer Society Bursary 2026-2027
Kids with Cancer Society
Education support for eligible cancer survivors
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Alberta, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Muskoka Starter Company Plus
Town of Bracebridge
Funding and mentorship for growing businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Rise Above Bursaries
Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents Inc.
Financial support for single parents studying in Winnipeg
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus - Peterborough
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Entrepreneur training with mentorship and micro-grant support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : August 5, 2026
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
SUPERWork (Student's Union Program for Education Related Work)
University of Calgary
Wage subsidy for related summer student work
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship
OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF)
Scholarship for first-year Canadian students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,250 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpening Soon
Cooperative Education Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
Wage assistance for co-op student placements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : August 15, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Learn 2 Earn
EmployAbilities
Paid employment training and job support for Edmonton youth with barriers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2026
Closing date : March 5, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriScience Program – Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports scientific culture and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 12, 2023
Closing date : December 19, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitacs Accelerate International
Mitacs
International research internships with Canadian and global partners
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2024
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Transportation Fund
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Supports active transportation projects and networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 9, 2025
Canada
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AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 22, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 20, 2025
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship
Government of Québec
On-the-job trade training with workplace mentorship
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 24, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)
Health Canada
Supports innovative substance use projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports Quebec farms adopting agritechnologies and priority equipment
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 12, 2026
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia
Government of Québec
Funds Quebec organizations’ projects combating homophobia and transphobia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship
Mitacs
Innovation-focused internship support in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
ECO Canada (ECO)
Environmental youth internship funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2023
Closing date : March 17, 2026
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage support for youth in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
AI for Canadian energy innovation
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports innovation jobs for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC), Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence
Supports countering radicalization to violence in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports initiatives combating serious and organized crime in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Take Charge
Canadian Heritage
Supports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 20, 2025
Closing date : November 17, 2025
Canada
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Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Canadian Heritage
Support for online disinformation research and civic action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 22, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Racism Action Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)
Canadian Heritage
Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Celebrate Canada Funding Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 10, 2025
Closing date : November 21, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports promotion and marketing for music and entertainment companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : October 26, 2026
Closing date : November 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports youth hiring in agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 19,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 25, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 22, 2025
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Digital Skills Internships
Communautique
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 22, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction - Community-led freshwater action across Canada Stream
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports community projects improving freshwater quality and ecosystem health
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
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Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for EV education and test-drive outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 24, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Damages Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 18, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for youth-focused workshops and conferences in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2025
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Funding for student jobs and CIEC projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,736 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving social inclusion and wellbeing for vulnerable youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2023
Closing date : October 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Research Training and Talent Development
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Support for social sciences and humanities talent development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Canadian Heritage
Short-term bilingual youth employment support
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : February 3, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Health Research BC (HRBC)
Supports 2S/LGBTQI+ health research in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
City of Montreal (MTL)
Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 25, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 1, 2025
Closing date : February 13, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Destination Clic – French Enrichment Program
Canadian Heritage
Summer French immersion for francophone students outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 24, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 30, 2025
Closing date : November 3, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Ministry of Education of Quebec
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Closing date : June 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for aspiring farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Funding for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 65,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 30, 2026
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Magnet
Wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Media Artists Program : Creation
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for innovative local development projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Fermont, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Support for business succession and transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financial support for community structuring projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 8, 2023
Closing date : February 8, 2025
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for youth-focused community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 20, 2022
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026

Young Canada Works - Internship Programs

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)

Young Entrepreneur Loan

Young Farmers

Youth and the Environment

Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)

Youth Job Connection

Youth Strategy

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student

Discovery at scale.

Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit

Lab2Market Validate

AE Foundation Community Grant

Caldwell Foundation Camp Counselor Education Grant

CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette

CanSAGE Early Career Investigator Grant 2026-2028

Chinook Scout Foundation Funding

Directors Scholarship – Post-secondary

Emerald Youth Grants

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program

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Expert Exchange Grant Action Program

Kids with Cancer Society Bursary 2026-2027

Muskoka Starter Company Plus

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

Rise Above Bursaries

Starter Company Plus - Peterborough

SUPERWork (Student's Union Program for Education Related Work)

The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

Cooperative Education Incentive

Learn 2 Earn

CanExport GAC-Led Delegations

AgriScience Program – Clusters

NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation

Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream

Mitacs Accelerate International

Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

Active Transportation Fund

Data-driven strategy.

AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding

Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship

Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component

Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies

Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia

Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship

ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)

Discovery at scale.

ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

Forest Innovation Program

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream

Community Resilience Fund (CRF)

Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)

International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)

Youth Take Charge

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Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)

Anti-Racism Action Program

Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)

Celebrate Canada Funding Program

Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies

Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)

Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program

Digital Skills Internships

EcoAction - Community-led freshwater action across Canada Stream

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Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education

Environmental Damages Fund

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)