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 FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for structuring local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 10, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Non-repayable funding for local vitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Funding for youth-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2021
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Acadian Day funding
Canadian Heritage
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program
Canadian Heritage
Paid classroom language assistant experience in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : March 10, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Company
Huron County Economic Development, Invest Ottawa (IO)
Summer support for student entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
“Can I Play, Too?” / “Play It Forward” Subsidy Program
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Financial support for children’s sports participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
#11 Forever Award
Kristian Domingo Foundation
Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
Eligible Funding
From $1,100 to $1,100
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion (1CPB) Bursary
Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC)
Support for post-secondary studies after parachute training
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2018 ChromaLuxe X Lucie Foundation Fine Art Scholarship
Lucie Foundation
Support for fine art photographers worldwide
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2018
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2022 Rotaract Club of Victoria Foundation Scholarship
Rotaract Club of Victoria Foundation
Scholarship for community-minded students
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 13, 2022
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2023–2024 Services delivered: Mental Health Program
Government of Ontario
Indigenous mental health services and wellness support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Youth Environmental Grant
Town of Erin, Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)
Supports youth environmental stewardship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 7, 2025
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Call for Cultural Projects – Fonds d’initiatives culturelles (FIC)
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Support for innovative regional cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
Support for early-stage humanities research
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Canada
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4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF)
Support for young artists raising social awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
A Boost for Your Helping Hand
Association des Scouts du Canada (ASC)
Youth-led community projects funding
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
A Tree for Every Child Program
The ChariTree Foundation
Funding for children’s tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 10, 2025
Closing date : July 20, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
A.L.L. for Kids Program
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Support for eligible children’s activity costs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AAT Program (Adaptive Equipment / Assistive Technology / Therapy Treatment)
Robbie Foundation (RF)
Support for adaptive equipment and therapy
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Abbey's Foundation Scholarship
Abbey's Foundation
Scholarship for graduating arts students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Abitibi-Témiscamingue athlete fund
Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Financial support for regional elite athletes
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $2,250
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Academic Perseverance Scholarships Offered by the Foundation
College Ahuntsic Foundation
Scholarship for college students with academic perseverance
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Academic Scholarship Program
Robbie Foundation (RF)
Tuition support for Maine students with developmental disabilities
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Canada
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ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for jobs and long-term business growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Living and Recreation
Centre Jeunesse de l’Estrie Foundation (FCJE)
Supports youth through structured activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Activity Grant
Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC)
Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 18, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation (CROF)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 24, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Agriculture for Life
Supports awareness of agriculture careers in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $40,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 23, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec
Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM)
Recognition award for outstanding doctoral theses
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Affordable Recreation and Funding
Town of LaSalle
Subsidized access to recreation activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Affordable Transit Program
Region of Peel
Reduced transit fares for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga, Ontario
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AFL Bursary for Studies in Mental Health
The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
Bursary for post-secondary mental health studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 25, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) Prize
Jack Ma Foundation (JMF)
Support for African entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 7, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2
Government of Québec
Funding for provincial animal judging finals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for agri-food awareness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Research and Innovation Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2024
Closing date : December 3, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for students working in agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,500
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Closing date : November 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Al Potvin Family Foundation — General Funding
Al Potvin Family Foundation
Supports local youth through education and wellbeing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alan Whiteley Scholarship Fund
The County Foundation
Scholarship for graduating PECI students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Alberta Innovates
Undergraduate summer health research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Algonquin College
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alice Caspar Bursary
Fairview Health Complex Foundation
Support for nursing students
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Brain Canada Foundation
ALS research funding and sponsorship opportunities
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $55,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ames Family Foundation Bursary
Ames Family Foundation
Financial support for eligible youth in care
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AMSSND Gospel Fund
Atlantic-Midwest Province - School Sisters of Notre Dame (AMSSND)
Support for mission-aligned special projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund (AASMF)
Support for progressive social justice volunteering
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
An International & Intensive Program on Buddhism at Oxford
Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies
Intensive Buddhist studies program at Oxford
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Angel Foundation for Learning - Bursaries and Awards
The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
Funding for TCDSB students and school literacy projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Annapolis West Health Foundation Student Health Related Bursary Program
Annapolis West Health Foundation (AWHF)
Bursary for health-related postsecondary studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Antje Graupe Pryor International Awards in Engineering and Werner Graupe Fellowships
Antje Graupe Pryor Foundation (AGP)
Engineering study awards and fellowships abroad
Eligible Funding
From $7,500 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Application by an Individual
Jean-Dupéré Foundation
Support for health and education needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Apply for Affordable Housing
Grey County
Subsidized housing applications in Grey County
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Community funding for HIV and hepatitis C initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 29, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports aquatic invasive species prevention projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Seed funding for innovative Northern teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
NL, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize 2025-2026
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Funding for Northern-led community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arctic Institute of North America — Student Scholarships for Arctic Research
Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)
Support for Arctic research students
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $6,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Alberta, Yukon, Canada
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Arnold Anderson Sport Fund Grants
Arnold Anderson Sport Fund (AASF)
Funding for youth sport registration fees
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ARTA-ORBIT Insurance Services Scholarships
Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation (ARTCF)
Scholarships for education and career development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding
Arthur Erickson Foundation
Supports architectural education and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation — Irving Scholarships
Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation (ALIFF)
Scholarships supporting environmental studies at Acadia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Artistic shift
Organization
Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artportunity Knocks
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Youth-focused arts and education funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts for Youth Award
Toronto Arts Foundation
Recognition for arts engagement with Toronto youth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $20,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 26, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts in communities
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funding for community arts projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtWorksTO — Indigenous Cohort 2025–2026
Toronto Arts Foundation
Fully funded Indigenous media arts support
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance to young people facing difficulties in health and education
Inter Echo Foundation
Support for youth health and education initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Athletes first
Gold Medal Club (CMO)
Support emerging athletes through business funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Aviation Council — Scholarship Program
BC Aviation Council (BCAC)
Scholarships for aviation and aerospace training
Eligible Funding
From $1,875 to $54,000
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Scholarships and Awards
BC Hydro (BCH)
Scholarships for BC students in key fields
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports collaborative arts-led community projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 13, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Early Career Development - Individuals
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports B.C. emerging artists’ learning and career growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 8, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports visual artists developing new creative work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 9, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Project Assistance: Media Arts Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Support for independent media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2025
BC, Canada
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BCAC — Scholarship Program
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports arts students in full-time study
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $6,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 29, 2026
BC, Canada
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Beautiful World Canada Foundation — Girls' Education Scholarships
Beautiful World Canada Foundation
Scholarships supporting girls’ education in Africa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Interdisciplinary cancer survivorship research funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 20, 2026
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
BioTalent Canada
Employer support for environmental STEM interns
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
BioTalent Canada
Funding to hire youth in bio-economy roles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 28, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
City of Kitchener
Youth-led climate microgrants for local action
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $6,500
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BMP Scholarships
Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation (BMP)
Health-focused scholarships for regional students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourse de voyage Anica Bitenc
Fondation Canadienne D'Orthopédie (COF)
Travel fellowship for young orthopaedic surgeons
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourse émérite John H. McArthur
Asia Pacific Foundation Of Canada
Supports policy research on the Indo-Pacific
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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