Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF)
canada.ca
The CAPF provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts se...
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement
Government of British Columbia
Due Dec 30
Funding for workers in BC child-care facilities
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) — Not for profit
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding for artificial intelligence in British Columbia
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 21
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
CED — Tourism Growth Program in Quebec (QEDP)
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Due Mar 10
Funding for tourism projects in Quebec
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Training grant for cultural sector in Yukon
2 Billion Trees Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for tree-planting projects
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Government of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Due Apr 1
Grants for arts sector projects in Alberta
NADF Financing Solutions
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous businesses
Connect2
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Due Jan 9
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
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...
Community Investment Fund
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation
Due Mar 31
Support for NB non-profits
Local Food Infrastructure Fund — Small Scale Projects
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Due Sep 24
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
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...
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario
Assistance for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for tile drainage in Northern Ontario
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Fund to support innovation in healthcare adoption
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Due Jun 19
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Aug 18
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Due Nov 27
Tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Trade-Impacted Communities Program — Community Economic Development
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 11
Support for community projects that respond to U.S. trade disruption
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Productivity Improvements
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Due Aug 24
Funding for manufacturers in Northern 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
IP Fund — Interactive content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for research capacity in Northern Ontario
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Government of Ontario, Agricorp
Due Jan 1
Protection for beef cattle sellers and dealers in Ontario
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
AgriInvest
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Due May 16
Support for bioeconomy devolopers
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
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario
Loans for businesses in rural Ontario
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Waubetek — Indigenous Womens Entrepreneur Micro-Loan
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — Advice
WeMB
Due Oct 26
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
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
WESK — Expert Access
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
PARO BIZCamps
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
Virtual camps for female entrepreneurs
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Due Mar 6
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Amber Grant for Women
ambergrantsforwomen.com
WomensNet awards one Amber Grant of $10,000 each month to women-owned businesses in Canada and the USA. Monthly winners ...
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Visa's She's Next Grant Program
chase.ca
Visa's She's Next Grant Program offers funding to Canadian women entrepreneurs and businesses. Like government sources, ...
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
For researchers, consultants & data teams
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
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
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
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 — Joint Venture Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
Development program — Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Sep 25
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
London Community Foundation Grants
lcf.on.ca
The London Community Foundation provides funding to initiatives ranging from large, systems-changing projects to smaller...
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Business assistance in Baffin, Nunavut
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 — Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
Business Link — Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
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ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Jul 15
Subsidy to hire post-secondary students in digital economy
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Jul 22
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Perennia — Seafood Accelerator Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Due Jul 30
Get funding to assist your Nova Scotia-based seafood company
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jul 31
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Agtech Growth Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
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...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream
funding.ryan.com
The Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream supports software conceptualization, prototyping, production, and marketing p...
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Business purchase or transfer financing
EleV Program
mastercardfdn.org
The Mastercard Foundation EleV Program partners with Indigenous organizations, youth, and communities to transform educa...
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
TACC Conventional Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
ACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Jun 1
Funding for accelerated adoption of AI in the Atlantic
Evol — Conventional loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
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
Toronto Enterprise Fund Catalyzing Grant
blog.canadastartups.org
This grant supports businesses that create inclusive employment for individuals facing barriers to entering and staying ...
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate for production companies in Nunavut
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
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...
PacifiCan - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
canada.ca
PacifiCan's BSP program provides conditionally repayable contributions (potentially forgivable) for for-profit businesse...
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
IP funding — IAC Grant Program
Innovation Asset Collective (IAC)
Funding to support IP development
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Finance
Government contracts and opportunities in NWT
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
Development program — Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Sep 25
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Labour tax credit for film or video production in Canada
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...
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Due Jun 19
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
CED — Business Scale-up and Productivity — REGI for SMEs
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
PSO SME
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding for industrial research projects
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
Job Bank
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
Due Jan 28
Post job openings
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Licensed Child Care Centre Infrastructure Funding Program
Government of Nunavut, Department of Education
Funding for licensed child care in Nunavut
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
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut
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
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
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
ocaf.on.ca
The Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) helps cultural organizations promote high-quality, high-profile events, fes...
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Due May 31
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, NL Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
International trade of agri-food products
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Dec 5
Agri-food international trade assistance
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Apr 28
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Canada Brand
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
"Product of Canada" branding
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia
Due Feb 20
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
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
AgriMarketing Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
CALQ – Distribution of Works in Quebec
hellodarwin.com
This CALQ program offers non-recurring financial assistance, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs, to support th...
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Sep 29
Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives
calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Due May 13
This Calgary Arts Development program provides one-time project funding to professional Calgary-based individual artists...
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...
Exhibition Assistance
arts.on.ca
The 2026-27 program is open from early June 2026 to January 15, 2027. This program is administered by third-party recomm...
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...
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Due Jun 18
Business advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
MUSICACTION
Musicaction
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
Training for tourism businesses
Export and cultural visibility support program
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
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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.