Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Canada
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Government of Canada significantly influences the nation's economic and social fabric by providing a variety of grants and funding opportunities to businesses and non-profits. These programs, like the Canada Small Business Financing Program and the Industrial Research Assistance Program, are essential for promoting growth, innovation, and community development across the country. View Government of Canada's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 25, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Government of Canada
473 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
Funding support for SME research, development and commercialization
Tax CreditsOpen
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Wage subsidies for quality summer work experiences for young Canadians aged 15 to 30
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track
Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program (YEP)
Money to hire a student
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Funding for Canadian creative industry exports
Grant and FundingOpen
CanExport SMEs
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (GAC), National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Accueillez un stagiaire
Quebec internship wage subsidies for diverse student inclusion
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Funding for Canadian SMEs to develop and test innovations
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
IP Advisory services for your innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Canadian Creative Export supports global market expansion for creative industries
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 1
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Canada, Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Pavilion Program
Supports Canadian exporters at major international food trade shows
Tax CreditsOpen
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Canada, Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO)
Labour tax credit for producing Canadian films or videos
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women Entrepreneur Program
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriDiversity Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Canada
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund (CBF) — Support for Organizations – Internships
Financial support for internships in the book industry
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInnovate Program
Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track
Support for industrial energy efficiency in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Supports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
Grant and FundingClosed
CanExport Innovation
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Supports Canadian R&D partnerships with international partners
Tax CreditsOpen
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for film production services
Other SupportOpen
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada, ATB Community Foundation (ATB)
Canadian program improves small business financing access
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
AgriInsurance
Production insurance for agricultural losses
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Grant and FundingClosed
FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Northern Ontario’s aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Grant and FundingClosed
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream
Financing for filmmakers who self-identify as black and people of colour
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Other SupportOpen
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Relief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Grant and FundingOpen
Magazine — Aid to Publishers
Support for Canadian periodical publishers to enhance editorial content
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Funding for Indigenous broadcasting in the North
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Funding for critical mineral projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ExploreIP
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Loan to buy an existing business
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Funding for clean on-road transport innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream
Supports infrastructure projects advancing critical minerals development in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Delivery Organizations
EV charging funding for delivery organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Business planning support for publishers
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Clean transport awareness and education support
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Funding for Canadian periodical industry initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Grant and FundingClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Supports utility-led grid modernization projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector student placements
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Grant and FundingOpen
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Supports clean electricity projects across Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rapid Housing Initiative — Projects Stream
Funding to build affordable housing
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Short-term bilingual youth employment support
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Flexible government financing for equipment and business modernization
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Grant and FundingClosed
College and Community social innovation Fund
Funding for social innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)
Supports apprentices financially during technical training in Red Seal trades
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream
Supports Indigenous-led clean energy and electrification projects
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Supports technology internships in book publishing
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Government of Ontario (ON), Government of Canada, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Grant and FundingClosed
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Tax CreditsOpen
Federal foreign business income tax credit
Tax relief for foreign business income taxes
Grant and FundingArchived
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen
Federal Logging Tax Credit
Tax credit for provincial logging tax paid by logging operators
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada, Community Futures Oxford
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Business purchase or transfer loan
Business purchase or transfer financing
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Corporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Funding for international industrial R&D
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Expert business and technical advice
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants
Supports Indigenous participation in critical minerals infrastructure projects
Tax CreditsOpen
APCHQ — Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Government of Canada
Non-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible apprentices
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit
Federal tax credit for qualifying environmental trusts
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada, ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Tax CreditsOpen
Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit
Refillable tax credit for farming businesses
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInvest
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Canada, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), La Financière agricole (FADQ), Government of New Brunswick
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CRC Office of Business Development
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Other SupportOpen
Êtes-vous business?
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CECS), Government of Canada
Workshops help entrepreneurs analyze financial statements effectively
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Advice to optimize your operations for growth
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Collaborate on aquaculture R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta, Government of Canada
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Grant and FundingClosed
Allowance for the Survivor (OAS)
Monthly support for eligible surviving partners
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
Loan to purchase real estate or expand facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Advanced label-free molecular imaging services
Tax CreditsClosed
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies
Non-repayable contributions for advanced space technology R&D
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experience
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Help with obtaining capital or advice
Grant and FundingOpen
Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program
Supports assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on reserves
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Licence government agricultural technologies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Supports rural public transit capital investments
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingClosed
Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects
Financial support for social innovation projects addressing community needs in Montreal's east end.
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Food & Beverage Financing
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agriculture Job Connector
Agriculture jobs and employer support in Alberta
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources
Guidance to attract and retain qualified talent
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
AI and data analytics support for organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Marine research station
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture
Hire foreign workers for agriculture jobs
Grant and FundingClosed
Development program — Prequalified stream
Financing for feature film production companies
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planning
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly support for eligible CPP dependents
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
Funding for emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Challenge
Supports projects reducing GHG emissions using low-carbon technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Expert AdviceClosed
Global Skills Strategy (GSS) — Dedicated service channel (DSC)
Enhanced support for Global Skills hires
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Training subsidy for Indigenous youth
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry
Hire skilled foreign workers immigrating to Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies
Canadian space technology R&D funding for medium to long term market deployment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Other SupportOpen
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada Apprentice Loan
Interest-free support for Red Seal apprentices
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Flexible financing for small business operations and growth initiatives
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund
Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Guidance to better manage your cash flow
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Grant and FundingClosed
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Research aircraft support for aeronautical testing
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream
Fast access to highly skilled foreign workers
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Funding for entrepreneurs to buy an established business
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Large-scale hydrodynamic testing facility
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.2 Space R&D – Small Businesses
Space R&D funding for small Canadian businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component
Support for disability inclusion and accessibility
Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
In-person business information across Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V
Funding for federal contaminated site remediation
Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Land Management
Supports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Tax CreditsOpen
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
Tax deferral for livestock producers in some Atlantic regions
Expert AdviceClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
Supports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
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
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Other SupportOpen
Special Milk Class Permit Program
Access special pricing for Canadian dairy ingredients
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management
Advice to improve your management practices
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Industry testing with zebrafish models
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Workplace screening of employees
Free rapid tests for workplace screening
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Supports innovative search and rescue improvement projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility
Ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Supports student work placements in food manufacturing
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CGLCC - Supplier Diversity
Expertise to position your inclusive business
Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Boost your company's growth and sustainability with targeted tourism investments
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Support for deploying GHG emissions reduction technology projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Wah-ila-toos: Clean Energy Initiatives in Indigenous, rural and remote communities
Funds clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural, remote communities
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario political contributions tax credit
Tax credit for individual Ontario political contributions
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Federal Internal Energy R&D
Supports federal energy research and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
CUAS concept funding for advanced drone countermeasures
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin - Research Facility
Physical testing facility for coastal engineering
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Expert AdviceOpen
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Assistance for Canadian companies to access the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD)
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Other SupportOpen
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
Register online for directory inclusion
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Agricorp, La Financière agricole (FADQ), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Insurance to protect farming operations
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Credit Lines
Loans for agriculture, agribusiness and food & beverage businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
Metrology services for research and industry
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Opportunity Readiness
Supports First Nation and Inuit communities' economic development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Cost-shared funding for agri-tech upgrades
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Collaborative R&D in quantum and photonics
Grant and FundingClosed
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Rapid funding stream improving rural and remote household Internet access
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
Collaborate on security and disruptive technologies R&D
Expert AdviceOpen
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Funding for low-carbon community infrastructure
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Money for economic development in the territories
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Grant and FundingOpen
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Support for commercial building emissions reduction
Other SupportOpen
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)
Funding for clean energy projects in remote communities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Grant and FundingClosed
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Digitization support for Indigenous heritage
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Collaborate on defence research
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Support for forest innovation studies
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Grant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Information not available
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Supports SMEs to diversify agricultural exports into new markets.
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Construction Research Centre
Collaborate on construction R&D
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Destination Trade
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector apprentice placements
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Climatic testing facility
Extreme-weather testing for vehicles and components
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
Expert AdviceOpen
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Assistance for federal government opportunities bidding
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding Program
Supports public and Indigenous participation in federal impact assessments
Grant and FundingArchived
General Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Grant and FundingOpen
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)
Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Transportation System — Research and Development (CTS-RD) Program
Funding for R&D to fight climate change
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Other SupportOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriCommunication Program
Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
Grant and FundingOpen
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Subsidy for stocking and shipping food and non-food items
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Indoor environment testing for new technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
Testing facility for maritime structures
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Advice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
Grant and FundingClosed
ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Money for projects that support women in apprenticeship
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Growth financing solutions for Canadian companies
Grant and FundingClosed
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpen
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
Grants for businesses that employ reservists
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Wage Subsidies And InternsSuspended
EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Wage support for hiring newcomers in electricity
Grant and FundingOpen
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Supports Indigenous economic development and sustainable land management
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CyberSecure Canada
Protect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Tax credit for R&D
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Heavy vehicle stability testing facility
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit
Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Money for documentary heritage organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
The Intersectoral Action Fund
Funding for projects addressing social determinants and community resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Funding for Indigenous-led clean fuel projects
Grant and FundingArchived
SDTC — Scale Up Funding
Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding
Funding catalyst for emerging sustainable technology companies in Canada
About Government of Canada
What is the mission of Government of Canada?
The Government of Canada’s mission in housing benefits is to support residents in accessing safe, accessible and energy‑efficient homes by reducing financial barriers to buying, renovating and adapting housing, and by investing in targeted programs such as Indigenous housing and greener homes initiatives.
What type of organization is Government of Canada?
Government of Canada is a Federal government.
When was Government of Canada founded?
Government of Canada was founded in 1867-01-01.
What is Government of Canada's official website?
Government of Canada's official website is https://canada.ca/.
What else should I know about Government of Canada?
The Government of Canada plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic and social fabric of the nation through its various policies, programs, and initiatives. One of the critical areas where the government exerts significant influence is in providing grants and funding to businesses and non-profits. These financial supports are essential in fostering innovation, promoting economic growth, and enhancing the social welfare of communities across the country.
Canada's federal government offers a wide array of grants and funding opportunities designed to suit the needs of diverse sectors and organizations. These financial aids are pivotal for encouraging entrepreneurship, stimulating job creation, and supporting community development. For businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), securing funding can be a game-changer. It allows them to invest in new technologies, expand operations, hire more employees, and increase their competitive edge in the global market.
One of the notable programs is the Canada Small Business Financing Program. This initiative is designed to help small businesses access financing by simplifying the process of securing loans from financial institutions. The government shares the risk with lenders and allows businesses to obtain up to one million dollars in loans, which can be used for purchasing equipment, upgrading property, or making improvements to the business.
Another crucial program is the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), which supports Canadian small and medium enterprises in developing and commercializing innovative technologies. Managed by the National Research Council of Canada, this program offers financial assistance coupled with advisory services to drive technological advancement in various industries. IRAP is known for its client-focused approach and provides targeted support to ensure businesses can successfully bring their innovations to market.
Additionally, the Strategic Innovation Fund is aimed at encouraging and accelerating investments in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, agri-food, clean technology, digital technology, and health and biosciences. This fund is available to both businesses and non-profit organizations that are at the forefront of research and development. By supporting significant, large-scale projects, the fund strives to stimulate the economy and foster long-term competitiveness.
For non-profit organizations, the government provides various funding opportunities to support community development and social innovation. For example, the Canada Service Corps offers grants to non-profits that create meaningful opportunities for youth engagement and empowerment. By investing in the potential of young Canadians, these grants help nurture future leaders and foster stronger communities.
Moreover, the Social Development Partnerships Program assists non-profit organizations in addressing social issues and instigating positive change at the community level. This funding enables organizations to launch initiatives that focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and the well-being of disadvantaged groups, thereby reinforcing Canada's commitment to social equality and cohesion.
Navigating the landscape of government grants and funding can be challenging. However, the Government of Canada offers several online resources and tools to assist businesses and non-profits in identifying suitable funding opportunities. Websites like the Government of Canada Jobs and Industry portal, as well as the Grants and Contributions Online Services, provide comprehensive information on eligibility criteria, application processes, and funding guidelines.
In conclusion, the Government of Canada, through its extensive grants and funding programs, plays a vital role in enhancing the economic and social landscape of the country. By supporting businesses and non-profits, the government not only empowers organizations to innovate and grow but also strengthens communities, fostering a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable future for all Canadians.