Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
Looking Forward — Exploration Grants
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Arts Council
Assistance for Manitoba’s arts and culture sector
Canada Cultural Investment Fund
canada.ca
Due Dec 1
The Canada Cultural Investment Fund encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to he...
Literary Individual Project Funding - Alberta Foundation for the Arts
alberta.ca
Due Mar 1
This grant provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an e...
Arts Infrastructure Program (BC Arts Council)
bcartscouncil.ca
Due Nov 12
Provides grant funding to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations to develop, construct, renovate, or acquire s...
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
St. Lawrence Action Plan
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Canadian Heritage
Due Oct 27
Funds community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, or celebrate cultural heritage such...
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in the Prairie provinces — Not-for-profit
Prairies Economic Development Canada
Money to support not-for-profits impacted by tariffs
KPMG Foundation Community Grants
kpmg.com
The KPMG Foundation Community Grants encourage KPMG employees in Canada to engage with their communities. The grants sup...
ACOA — Business Development Program — Support for non-profits
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Training grant for cultural sector in Yukon
Walmart Canada Community Grants
Walmart Canada
Each Walmart Canada store and distribution centre gives several small Community Grants a year to local groups such as sc...
NADF Financing Solutions
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous businesses
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
St. Lawrence Action Plan
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
St. Lawrence Action Plan
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 22
Funding for music events in Ontario
ANSA Grants and Contributions Program
Nova Scotia Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs
Funds community-led projects that support the growth and sustainability of African Nova Scotian communities, such as cul...
Help for community media operations
Gouvernement du Québec, Culture et des Communications
Money to support community media in Quebec
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project Grant
Government of Alberta
Due Feb 15
Funds new community-led initiatives, programs and events. Alberta-based non-profits operating for at least one full year...
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
Mississauga Foundation Catalogue of Community Needs Grant
cfofm.org
Due Sep 30
This grant allows charities to share their specific needs, which will be considered by donor-advised funders for their a...
PARO BIZCamps
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
Virtual camps for female entrepreneurs
Visual Artists Creation Projects - Ontario Arts Council
arts.on.ca
Due Nov 3
The Visual Artists Creation Projects program supports professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work, aimi...
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Advice on workers' compensation issues in Ontario
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program
investinhamilton.ca
Due Oct 26
This program, offered by the Hamilton Business Centre, provides training and mentorship for businesses less than two yea...
Waubetek — Indigenous Womens Entrepreneur Micro-Loan
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Region of Waterloo Arts Funding
wrapply.ca
Due Nov 30
The 2026 Region of Waterloo Arts Funding grant will award $265,000 to support artistic projects within our community. Th...
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
The City of Ottawa offers various Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs including a Mural and Architectural Des...
INVEST North Program — Investment — Locate Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding to expand your operations to Northern Ontario
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario
Loans for businesses in rural Ontario
City Enrichment Fund (CEF) - Arts Program Area - Creation & Presentation for Artists
hamilton.ca
This City of Hamilton program provides project grants to Hamilton-based artists with an independent arts practice in any...
Waubetek — Aboriginal Business Financing Program
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
rccfdc.org
Due Jan 31
The Renfrew County Community Development Fund provides non-repayable funding to support community economic development p...
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Fund to support innovation in healthcare adoption
Community Grant Program
mississauga.ca
Due Oct 9
The City of Mississauga's Community Grant Program provides funding to Mississauga-based, not-for-profit community groups...
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) - Grow Your Business Online Grant
hamiltonchamber.ca
As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Comme...
Starter Company Plus Program
ideamississauga.ca
Due Nov 30
The Starter Company Plus program offers expert-led business training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and guidance...
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
Amber Grant for Women
ambergrantsforwomen.com
Due Sep 30
WomensNet awards one Amber Grant of $10,000 each month to women-owned businesses in Canada and the USA. Monthly winners ...
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
PARO BIZCamps
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
Virtual camps for female entrepreneurs
The Forum Pitch
theforumpitch.ca
Due Oct 8
A national program by Canadian charity The Forum offering women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs micro-grant p...
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Money for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Alberta
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Training for women and/or non-binary founders
Landing-Pad Accelerator Program (LPAP)
Spark Centre
Support for newcomer and women entrepreneurs working in the EN3 sectors
Digital Edge
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Support for Alberta women's businesses
Entrepreneurs on the Rise
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd.
Support for women entrepreneurs in BC
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Equity capital for diverse exporters
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Government of Alberta
Due Jan 15
Provides matching grants to upgrade, expand, purchase or build public-use community facilities such as arts, cultural, h...
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for book publishing internships
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Community Initiatives Fund (Saskatchewan) — Community Grant Program
Community Initiatives Fund (CIF)
Due Oct 1
Funds community programs and services under three themes: healthy growth of children and youth, individual and community...
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Canadian Heritage
Due Oct 27
Funds community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, or celebrate cultural heritage such...
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation — Business Services
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Support for First Nations businesses
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc.
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
Business Link — Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grants for Indigenous businesses and communities in Ontario
Canada Service Corps Micro-grants
canada.ca
Due Feb 1
Small Economy Works (SEW) offers Canada Service Corps Micro-grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to youth-led projects t...
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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Canadian Heritage
Due Oct 27
Funds community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, or celebrate cultural heritage such...
Ontario Arts Council Visual Arts Project Grants
arts.on.ca
Due Oct 28
The Ontario Arts Council provides grants to professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work and continue wo...
Rogers Series Fund
rogersgroupoffunds.com
Due Oct 28
Provides funding to independent Canadian film and television producers to support the production of Canadian television ...
Visual Arts Projects - Ontario Arts Council
arts.on.ca
Due Oct 28
The Visual Arts Projects program supports not-for-profit arts organizations, ad hoc groups, collectives, and independent...
Programme d'aide au développement entrepreneurial
sodec.gouv.qc.ca
Due Oct 29
Soutient les projets d'accompagnement entrepreneurial personnalisés et ponctuels pour faciliter les étapes clés de dével...
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 29
Funding for Ontario music creators
Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard - Demande de soutien (Arts et Culture)
fsab.ca
Due Oct 31
Offers project-based and operational grant funding to Quebec registered charities working in arts and culture to foster ...
Extreme Weather Preparedness BMPs
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Due Oct 31
Support for agri‑businesses to strengthen extreme‑weather resilience
Power Corporation of Canada - Donation Requests
powercorporationcommunity.com
Due Nov 1
Power Corporation of Canada accepts donation requests from a wide range of organizations throughout Canada. To be consid...
BC Employer Training Grant (ETG)
destinationbc.ca
Due Nov 1
The B.C. Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium, and large enterprises to support skills training for...
Museums Assistance Program
canada.ca
Due Nov 2
This program supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections by ...
HCi3 Grant — Acceleration Stream
The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund
Due Nov 2
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Visual Artists Creation Projects - Ontario Arts Council
arts.on.ca
Due Nov 3
The Visual Artists Creation Projects program supports professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work, aimi...
Craft Projects - Ontario Arts Council
arts.on.ca
Due Nov 4
This program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collective...
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
otf.ca
Due Nov 4
OTF provides seed grants ($10,000 – $100,000 for up to 1 year) to fund new ideas, pilot projects, and organizational dev...
City Enrichment Fund (CEF)
hamilton.ca
Due Nov 4
The City Enrichment Fund provides funding to projects in the areas of Arts, Communities, Culture & Heritage, Community S...
Prototyping Program
cmf-fmc.ca
Due Nov 10
Allocates funding to Canadian interactive digital media projects at early development stages to test design concepts and...
Arts Infrastructure Program (BC Arts Council)
bcartscouncil.ca
Due Nov 12
Provides grant funding to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations to develop, construct, renovate, or acquire s...
Soutien aux festivals et aux événements culturels
montreal.ca
Due Nov 15
A Ville de Montréal municipal grant program designed to assist cultural organizations presenting professional art festiv...
Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program
alberta.ca
Due Nov 19
This program offers financial support to Alberta's communities, regions, and municipalities for initiatives that promote...
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
Amplify BC — Live music program — Business development stream
BC Live Performance Network
Support to grow the capacity of the live music sector
Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program
alberta.ca
Due Nov 19
This program offers financial support to Alberta's communities, regions, and municipalities for initiatives that promote...
Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Community Futures Manitoba
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture
Due Mar 31
Support for food product development in Manitoba
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Business purchase or transfer financing
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...
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
TD Ready Commitment - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
td.com
Due Oct 5
Provides corporate donations and sponsorships to Canadian non-profit and community initiatives focused on financial secu...
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Financing for small businesses
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Guidance towards a successful certification
Community Focused Arts Organizations
affta.ab.ca
Due May 3
Offers annual operating grant funding for eligible non-profit arts organizations in Alberta that foster artistic engagem...
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
BDC — Support for Canadian importers and exporters
Business Development Bank of Canada BDC
Get access to tools to help build your company’s resiliency
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream
funding.ryan.com
The Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream supports software conceptualization, prototyping, production, and marketing p...
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 29
Funding for Ontario music creators
PacifiCan - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
canada.ca
PacifiCan's BSP program provides conditionally repayable contributions (potentially forgivable) for for-profit businesse...
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
Creative Export Canada & International Touring Funds
fsidigital.ca
These grants cover up to 50% to 75% of the costs to execute an international music tour, translate a video game for a fo...
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 22
Funding for music events in Ontario
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Labour tax credit for film or video production in Canada
MUSICACTION
Musicaction
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
STEP Trade Development Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
International trade assistance for Saskatchewan businesses
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Funding for mineral exploration in Yukon
MAC Matchmaker MicroGrants
mississaugaartscouncil.com
Due Oct 5
The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) offers Matchmaker MicroGrants to individual artists and arts groups. These grants pro...
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Community Futures Alberta — ExitNavigator
Community Futures Alberta
Help to buy or sell a business in rural Alberta
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Community Futures Alberta
Loans and advice for rural Alberta entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Extend the employment periods of your staff
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité sociale
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Beneficial Management Practices
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Funding for beneficial agricultural management practices in B.C.
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal - CEIM
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Digital Creators Pilot Program
cmf-fmc.ca
Due Oct 1
Provides financial support to mid-career Canadian short-form video and video podcast creators producing original content...
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Canada Feature Film Fund
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Funding for film producers
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Circulation of Works Within Quebec - Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
calq.gouv.qc.ca
The program supports the circulation of works, shows, or exhibitions within Québec. It aims to generate exposure for art...
Digital Creators Pilot Program
cmf-fmc.ca
Due Oct 1
Provides financial support to mid-career Canadian short-form video and video podcast creators producing original content...
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Tips to increase the efficiency of your sales and marketing
Tariff Impact Relief Fund
overnment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Help to adapt to changing market conditions
Strategic Funds — Market Access Strategy
Canada Council for the Arts
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Theatre Individual Project Funding (Alberta Foundation for the Arts)
affta.ab.ca
Due Mar 1
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is offering Theatre Individual Project Funding to support Alberta-based artist...
FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings)
factor.ca
Due Dec 1
FACTOR provides support to Canadian recording artists, songwriters, managers, labels, publishers, event producers, and d...
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Funding for producers in Nunavut
Touring Artist Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funds for touring Yukon artists
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Public Outreach
Canada Council for the Arts
Grant for arts and architecture professionals
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Skills Online Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Online business skills training in Nova Scotia
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Translation
Canada Council for the Arts
Money to translate artistic works for international presentation
Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Get funding to face the implementation of tariffs by the USA
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Representation and Promotion
Canada Council for the Arts
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
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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.