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Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs

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

1309 programs
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Help finding your first job in your field of study

    Support for first jobs in graduates’ field of study
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 1% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Help One logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Help One — Children's Financial Assistance

    Immediate financial help for Saskatoon youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Gerba Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Help students in pursuing their studies

    Support for student perseverance and development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • The Elders of Shawinigan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Honor loans

    Interest-free support for university studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Honours and awards: inclusion

    Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Horticulture Diversification Program

    Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    HSR Fare Assist

    Discounted transit fares for eligible Hamilton residents
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ignite The Spark

    Funding for youth sports, arts and recreation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

    Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action

    Support for Indigenous community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous community development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Laidlaw Foundation (LF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Strategy

    Support for Indigenous youth-led initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Integrated Training Program

    Competency-based training for employment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    International Development Assistance Program

    International development funding for global projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Irac Foundation (RAIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    International Prize of IRAC

    Support for Canadian architecture students and emerging professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,090 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Inuktut Songwriting Contest

    Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • ITI Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    ITI Foundation — Technology Access for Youth

    Technology support for youth access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship

    Support for mechanics students in post-secondary studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Township of North Dundas logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Jump Start Application Form

    Funding support for youth sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    North Dundas, Ontario, Canada
  • Range Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Kensington Conservation Grant

    Support for field conservation and research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • La Pocatière logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    La Pocatière — Business Financial Assistance Program

    Business support for property development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    La Tuque Youth Budget – Funding Policy

    Funding for youth projects in La Tuque
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Laval Économique — Créavenir

    Financing support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 21,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    LCC Fellowship Program

    One-year research fellowship for recent law graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Learn. Grow. Get Hired program

    Discounted aquatic certification training for future careers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

    Support for young parents to study and work
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Learning, Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP)

    Support for young parents completing school
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Leisure Access (fee assistance)

    Fee assistance for local recreation programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $400 to $400
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • County of Brant logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Leisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program

    Financial support for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Licence 2 Ride

    Free transit and recreation access for Barrie youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 4, 2026
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Logan-Jet Purtell Fund

    Bursaries for young Franco-Albertan volunteers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Loisirs jeunesse

    Adapted youth sports and recreation activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Low-Income Financial Assistance

    Financial help for essential health and funeral costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Residencies

    Support for creative residencies in Riding Mountain
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Scholarships

    Funding for Manitoba arts students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1

    Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $40,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees

    Agricultural credit support with favourable financing terms
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MCG Youth Grant

    Support for youth arts and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

    Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Meaford Recreation Fund

    Recreation assistance based on financial need
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $500 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Grey Highlands, Ontario, Canada
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  • Rupertsland Institute (RLI) logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Métis Employment Services

    Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Michael's Way logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Michael's Way Scholarship

    Full 4-year tuition support for selected students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Microcrédit

    Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    MicroFAB Access

    Reduced-cost microfabrication support for prototypes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Young Promoters Fund

    Technical and financial support for young people in Abitibi-Ouest
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

    Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 16, 2020
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de D'Autray logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program

    Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir

    Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Côte-de-Beaupré logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

    Support for young entrepreneurs in business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Mulgrave School logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Mulgrave Financial Assistance

    Needs-based tuition support for Mulgrave families
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 5% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 29, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Music PEI logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music PEI — Microgrants

    Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    PE, Canada
  • MusiCounts logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MusiCounts - Scholarships

    Support for music education and emerging talent
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NADF Financing

    Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of London logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Neighbourhood-Managed Ice Rinks

    Volunteer-run community ice rinks in London
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Nissan Canada Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nissan Student & Grad Program

    Vehicle financing rewards for students and graduates
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Canada