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Small Business Success Grant - Canada
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Small Business Success Grant

Funding for Canadian small businesses
Funding available
$ 1,500
Deadline
June 23, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian small businesses
See full eligibility

Overview

The Small Business Success Grant provides $1,500 to support Canadian small businesses in starting, expanding, and growing. It can be used for equipment, marketing, payroll, hiring, renovations, inventory, supplies, professional services, and other operating costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
  • Minimum amount : 1,500 $

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • From $ 10,000 to $ 10,000 in revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Startups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Starting a small business
  • Expanding or growing an existing business

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Application guidelines package
  • Required documents and information
  • Business plan
  • Pitch deck

Official resources

Official page

SBSG - Home

Program guide

SBSG - Existing Business

Application portal

SBSG - Apply

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian small businesses
  • New startups
  • Existing for-profit privately owned businesses
  • Federally or provincially incorporated businesses
  • Canadian resident sole proprietors

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that are not for-profit or privately owned
  • Businesses that are not registered
  • Businesses outside Canada
  • Businesses unable to provide the required business plan or pitch deck

Eligible expenses

  • Equipment purchases
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Cash flow and operations
  • Payroll and wages
  • Hiring and training
  • Leasehold improvements and renovations
  • Inventory and supplies
  • Professional fees and services

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Business plan quality and completeness
  • Pitch deck submission
  • Eligibility status and registration details

How to apply

  • Step 1: Request the application guidelines package
    • Provide your name, email address, and phone number in the form.
    • Check your email for the guidelines package.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Compile the required documents and information.
    • Complete the application form.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Submit the online application before the deadline.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission.
  • Recipients are announced shortly after the deadline.

Additional information

  • An application guidelines package is sent by email after requesting it.
  • Recipients are announced shortly after the deadline.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Small Business Success Grant Program

What is the Small Business Success Grant?

The Small Business Success Grant provides $1,500 to support Canadian small businesses in starting, expanding, and growing. It can be used for equipment, marketing, payroll, hiring, renovations, inventory, supplies, professional services, and other operating costs.

How much funding can be received?

Small Business Success Grant Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Small Business Success Grant program?

To be eligible for the Small Business Success Grant program, you must: Canadian business For-profit privately owned business Registered business with business plan

What expenses are eligible under Small Business Success Grant?

Starting a small business Expanding or growing an existing business

Who can I contact for more information about the Small Business Success Grant?

You can contact Small Business Success Grant Program by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the Small Business Success Grant available?

The Small Business Success Grant program is available across Canada.

Is the Small Business Success Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Small Business Success Grant is a Grant and Funding