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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
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Food & Beverage Financing

    Financing for food and beverage production or processing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Frank E. Milne Scholarship Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Frank E. Milne Scholarship

    Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord

    Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Funding Guide

    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • FUQAC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FUQAC - Scholarships

    Scholarships supporting UQAC students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Katimavik logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    FuturePerfect

    Paid employability program for young adults
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,360 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program

    Financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ronin Sharma Foundation (RSF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Gear Up Equipment Program

    Equipment support for first-time youth hockey players
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    General Community Crisis Response Fund

    One-time support for Toronto communities affected by violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Girls Write Now Grant

    Supports mentoring and training for young writers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program

    Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,500 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NT, Canada
  • GoodLife Kids Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program

    Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

    Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Arts Club Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grant Burnyeat Student Series

    Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)

    Community funding for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 58,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver

    Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Canadian TREE Fund (CTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Harold Van Dyke Memorial Bursary

    Financial support for arboriculture students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
  • Jericho Foundation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Holistic Scholarship Program

    Holistic support for students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    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
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  • 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
  • Canadian Space Agency (CSA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Human Analogue Studies 2026

    Funding for human spaceflight analogue research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 29, 2026
    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
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  • 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
  • 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 : December 31, 2026
    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
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  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)

    International youth internships abroad
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000,000 to $4,900,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Jeannine (Roy) and Émile Amyotte Fund

    Scholarship for French-language college health students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Jobs and Growth Fund – Quebec

    Funding to support jobs and long-term growth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    John V. Hicks Scholarship

    Support for poetry writers at a Saskatchewan retreat
    Eligible Funding
    From $300 to $300
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • 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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  • OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    KTG Scholarship

    Scholarship for Ontario post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • E.W.R. Steacie Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Le prix Steacie

    Annual award for young Canadian scientists
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • EmployAbilities logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Learn 2 Earn

    Job support for Edmonton youth with barriers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
    Edmonton, Alberta, 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