Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026
Financial support helps young entrepreneurs build and expand their businesses.
Starting a business can be challenging for young entrepreneurs. Support programs help them overcome financial barriers.
654 opportunities available
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CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Cooperative Education Incentive
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
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New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream
High-risk, interdisciplinary research fostering groundbreaking innovation
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Turn to excellence!
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Training grants for coaches game plan
Funding for athlete coach education
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Bee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
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Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals
Support for early-career museum professional development
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment for Nunavut Students
Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
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Fonds des activités étudiantes
Funding for transportation-related student activities
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Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
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Community Street Outreach
Matching support for youth-focused community projects
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Ascension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators
Support for young conservation internship projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Individual Professional Development Program - Culture Mauricie
Support for individual professional development
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships
Association of Canadian Transportation (TAC), Élan Jeunesse Foundation, Akonua and Kwama Children's Literacy Foundation (AKCLF), The Obeng Scholarship Foundation, Westland Foundation
Scholarships for Alberta apprentices and students
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Employee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Subsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
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Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals
Supports mid-career museum learning and exchanges
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
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Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Low-Income Financial Assistance
Financial help for essential health and funeral costs
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Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Support for preserving community housing buildings
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)
Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
EHRC — Discovering Potential
Funding for youth internships and training placements
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding
Funding for individual literary arts projects
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Funding for automotive mobility internships
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund
Funding for Manitoba high-performance athletes
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Transition Award
Funding for ABE students entering full-time studies
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Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary
Support for community involvement and cooperation
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Summer School Project Funding
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
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Grant and FundingOpen
Cinespace Technician Roster
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Youth Strategy Fund
Loan support for young entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Farmers Award
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
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TCF Canada Youth Bursary Program
Post-secondary bursary support for Canadian youth
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
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Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Supports student work placements in food manufacturing
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker
Financing support for self-employed entrepreneurs
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Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
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SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary
Post-secondary bursary for full-time Canadian students
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FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (FVPP) PREVENTION PROJECT
Funding for Indigenous family violence prevention projects
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) Funding Programs
Internal medicine research funding support
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Loan for young immigrant entrepreneurs
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Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
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Rotary Club of Dunnville Scholarship
Scholarship for post-secondary students with community service
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Créavenir
Help for entrepreneurs 18 to 39 who can't get financing
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Wage subsidies for environmental STEM graduate internships
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
FIJE Fund
Financing for startup projects led by young, women and immigrant entrepreneurs
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Grants and funding - Indigenous peoples
Funding opportunities for Indigenous businesses
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Athletes first
Support emerging athletes through business funding
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) Prize
Support for African entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. Michelle Bailes Fund & Roberta's Dream Bursary
Annual bursaries for healthcare and science education
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Startup financing and mentorship for young Indigenous entrepreneurs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Riipen — Future Path
Connects businesses with skilled students for impactful, real-world projects
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State of Kindness Academic Scholarship
Funding for Ontario students entering post-secondary studies
Grant and FundingClosed
Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame Scholarships
Scholarships for Etobicoke student-athletes
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Supports boating safety awareness and research projects
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers
