Discover Loans and Capital Investments in Culture in Canada

In Canada, loans and capital investments provide essential financial support for cultural organizations and creative projects, fostering innovation and sustainability within the arts sector. These funds help cultural enterprises grow, enhancing their contributions to the country's rich and diverse cultural landscape.

Featured grants for Culture at a glance

168 programs

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Government of Québec, Société du Plan Nord
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
Fondaction, Recyc-Québec
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : December 5, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Tailored financing for Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Technology
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Technology equipment financing for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de Lévis
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Financing for business acquisition and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for tourism attractions and businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Filaction
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Fund for tourism and cultural events (FÉTC)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Interest-free support for regional tourism and culture events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Funding for new tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Term financing for business growth and acquisitions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
MRC de Bellechasse
Interest-free succession financing for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Bellechasse
Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Loan support for business succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for community-driven local initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré, Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for local business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financing for business succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Microcredit for business development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Local business financing for economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce (MRC), Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Loan financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Financing for business growth and start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
Funding for tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-Neigette
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 5, 2023
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Montreal innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Business financing for local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Tourism financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
Business financing for growth and succession in Thetford
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Lake of Bays Township
Financial support for property and business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $45,000,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for large purchase orders
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF — Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Early-stage interactive digital media concept support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 16, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
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CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF), Quebecor Fund
Supports French-language TV projects for global markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Financing for collective business projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie community economic development
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Lake of Bays Township
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Repayable support for downtown businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Development and Predevelopment Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
Local funding for community and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
FinDev Canada (DFIC)
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
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FTQ — Business Financing
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Tailored financing for Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District
Early-stage capital for Ontario tech founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financing for Quebec cultural businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC), City of Blainville
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
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
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NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 90% 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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rise — Small Business Lending
Rise
Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rogers Series Fund
Rogers Group of Funds (RGF)
Funding for Canadian TV series production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Support for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Financing for digital transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
SOCCA (SOCCA)
Flexible financing for Indigenous business projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Long-term financing for tourism operators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Development program — General stream
Telefilm Canada
Feature film development support
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Boosts Quebec TV series for international markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Export and cultural visibility support program
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports audiovisual export and cultural outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 160,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : April 6, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Telefilm Canada
Canadian feature film production support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Closing date : July 7, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Finances feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : January 27, 2026
Closing date : February 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic diversification and local development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Repayable financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC Montcalm (MRC)
Local financing for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : June 28, 2023
Closing date : May 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de Montmagny (MRC)
Territorial projects and community vitality support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2023
Closing date : September 20, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Les Basques (CLD)
Term financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Quebec, Canada

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