Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Advice on workers' compensation issues in Ontario
Digital Skills for Youth Program
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Mar 11
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Project Funding for organizations - Conseil des arts de Montréal
artsmontreal.org
This program supports the research, creation, production, and dissemination of art, as well as professional artistic act...
Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund - City of Toronto
toronto.ca
The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund supports projects that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led art...
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Jan 28
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Power Corporation of Canada - Donation Requests
powercorporationcommunity.com
Power Corporation of Canada accepts donation requests from a wide range of organizations throughout Canada. To be consid...
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Market Access Strategy for Official Language Communities
canadacouncil.ca
This Canada Council for the Arts initiative supports Canadian professional artists, groups, and arts organizations whose...
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding Program (Alberta)
www2.fundsforngos.org
Due Apr 1
This program provides three-year operating support to eligible not-for-profit public art galleries in Alberta. Funding s...
ImmersART Micro-Grants
immersart.ca
Due Jun 30
Administered by the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française (FCCF) and the Department of Canadian Heritage, ImmersART...
Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Due Mar 3
Funding for conserving and restoring nature
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Due Apr 1
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Due Jan 15
Training fund for Yukon heritage workers
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 7
Money and other prizes for artists
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Due Feb 3
Funds to improve rural community facilities
City of Vancouver Community and Neighborhood Grants Program
cityofvancouver.us
The City of Vancouver will offer a Community and Neighborhood Grants Program in early 2026 that supports local efforts t...
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Due May 20
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility
Intellectual Property Ontario IPON
Government of Ontario, Intellectual Property Ontario
Free and publicly available support for IP needs
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Due Nov 27
Tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Jul 25
Laser processing and surface modification facility in London
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Due Mar 31
Payments to support dairy producers
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Due Aug 25
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Due Feb 3
Funds to improve rural community facilities
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Film and television production tax credit in Ontario
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Due Mar 31
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Assistance for innovation of Northwestern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for research capacity in Northern Ontario
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Due Feb 25
Grants to train apprentices
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program
visitmississauga.ca
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program provides eligible organizations with financial and/or in...
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory to grow in eastern Ontario
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large area basin in Ottawa
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
Mississauga Foundation Catalogue of Community Needs Grant
cfofm.org
This grant allows charities to share their specific needs, which will be considered by donor-advised funders for their a...
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
WESK — Learn
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Due Aug 31
Training and events for P.E.I. women entrepreneurs
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Due Mar 26
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Training for women and/or non-binary founders
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Due Mar 6
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Waubetek — Indigenous Womens Entrepreneur Micro-Loan
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support for women businesses and social enterprises
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
WESK — Financing
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Government Of British Columbia
Due Apr 30
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Due Sep 25
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc.
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Kakivak Association
Grant for Inuit craftspeople in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
Production program — Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Apr 14
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Due Apr 1
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Apr 8
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
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IP Fund — Interactive content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
Cooperative Education Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Due Sep 15
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory to grow in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF)
waterlooedc.ca
Due Sep 23
The SWODF funds businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations to promote economic development in Southwes...
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario
Due Sep 23
Support for advanced manufacturing Ontario SMEs
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans for business growth in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans and advisory for growth in southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory in southwestern Ontario
Youth Ventures NL
Youth Ventures NL
Due Sep 30
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Global Startups
Due Oct 1
Support for technology companies of newcomer entrepreneurs
Saidye Bronfman Award
saidyebronfmanaward.ca
Due Oct 7
This $25,000 annual award recognizes exceptional Canadian fine craft artists and their contributions to the field, and i...
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 7
Money and other prizes for artists
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
Discover Surrey Tourism Event Marketing Grant
discoversurreybc.com
This grant assists eligible associations and organizations with the costs of promoting a festival or event in Surrey. It...
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Due May 16
Support for bioeconomy devolopers
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
ACOA — Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Oct 20
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Due Apr 1
Peer-groups, workshops and case studies for entrepreneurs
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate for production companies in Nunavut
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Due Mar 1
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for agri-business projects in Quebec
Equity & Access in the Arts
edmontonarts.ca
Due Sep 1
The Edmonton Arts Council's Equity & Access in the Arts grant invests in equity-deserving artists and collectives to pur...
Community Grants
calgaryfoundation.org
Calgary Foundation's Community Grants program strengthens the charitable sector and engages citizens in building their c...
Engage and Sustain
canadacouncil.ca
This program supports arts organizations at the heart of creative communities across Canada. It focuses on providing sup...
City of Vancouver Community and Neighborhood Grants Program
cityofvancouver.us
The City of Vancouver will offer a Community and Neighborhood Grants Program in early 2026 that supports local efforts t...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
WeMB — WeTech Loans
WeMB
Due Dec 1
Support for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in tech
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
Job Bank
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
Due Jan 28
Post job openings
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Business assistance in Baffin, Nunavut
Northern Ontario Women (NOW) program
Community Futures Ontario
Due Jul 1
Human Resources assistance for women in Northern Ontario
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 30
Funding for projects in the book industry
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
Canada Feature Film Fund
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Funding for film producers
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grants
edmonton.ca
These grants support commercial buildings and businesses located or planning to locate in Business Improvement Areas (BI...
BDC Financing — Technology
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan to purchase or upgrade technology
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Due Apr 1
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Due Mar 31
Insurance to protect farming operations
Ag-West Bio — Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Start Strong Canada Grant
startstrongfund.ca
Due Jun 30
The Start Strong Canada Grant provides up to $10,000 in grant funding for Canadian businesses, whether they are just sta...
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Due Jun 17
Grants to maximize the value of cultivated land in Quebec
Labour Force Training
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Due Mar 31
Funding to train employees in New Brunswick
Canadian Importers Database
Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada
Find major Canadian importers
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Due Mar 1
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jun 30
Funding for agriculture industry competitiveness and resiliency in Nova Scotia
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Magnet
Due Aug 31
Subsidy to hire students for work-integrated learning
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
MUSICACTION
Musicaction
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Tips to increase the efficiency of your sales and marketing
Canadian Importers Database
Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada
Find major Canadian importers
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Apr 15
Money to support publishing Canadian literature
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Due Dec 1
Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Apr 28
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Canada Feature Film Fund
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Funding for film producers
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Due Jan 22
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Jan 28
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due May 6
Funding for international activities for Ontario production companies
CanExport SMEs
tradecommissioner.gc.ca
Due May 29
The CanExport SMEs program provides funding to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses seeking to expand into interna...
Canada Brand
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
"Product of Canada" branding
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding Program (Alberta)
www2.fundsforngos.org
Due Apr 1
This program provides three-year operating support to eligible not-for-profit public art galleries in Alberta. Funding s...
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Government Grants in Canada: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Canada?
Canada offers thousands of government grants across federal, provincial and municipal programs — covering business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. This directory brings 1,400+ programs together so you can search them in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial government grants in Canada?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide, while each province and territory funds its own programs tied to local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth filtering by your region to see federal and provincial funding side by side.
Who can apply for government grants in Canada?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact eligibility criteria.
Do you have to repay government grants in Canada?
Most government grants are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or as a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
How do I find government grants I qualify for?
Start by filtering this directory by your region and category, then review each program's eligibility, funding amount and deadline. Focusing on programs that are currently open and match your organization type is the fastest way to build a shortlist worth applying to.
Government grants in Canada come from three levels: federal programs that run nationwide, provincial and territorial programs tied to where you operate, and regional or municipal grants aimed at local priorities. Most are non-repayable, but each sets its own eligibility rules around applicant type, sector, project stage and location — which is why the same organization can qualify for one program and be ineligible for the next.
The categories on this page narrow the field fast. Filter by region to surface provincial and federal funding available where you're based, or browse by theme — business financing, workforce training, clean energy, research and innovation, arts and culture, and more — to match grants to what you actually do. Deadlines and funding ranges are shown on every program so you can prioritise what's open and worth pursuing.
Whether you're a small business, nonprofit, Indigenous-owned enterprise or municipality, this catalogue brings federal and provincial grant programs together so you can search one place instead of dozens of government sites. Open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.