Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
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...
Workplace Education Initiative
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Support for Nova Scotia skills development
Strategic Opportunity Grants
calgaryfoundation.org
Due Sep 30
Strategic Opportunity Grants support small to mid-sized Calgary and area qualified donees with small, time-sensitive, st...
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
Jumpstart Community Development Grants
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Due Oct 20
Funds sport and play programs for young people: an Access stream that reduces barriers to affordable sport for kids up t...
Yukon Arts Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding for art activities in the Yukon
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters
canada.ca
Due Oct 15
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts...
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
St. Lawrence Action Plan
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
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...
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
ontario.ca
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to existing businesses, municipa...
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...
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...
Looking Forward — Exploration Grants
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Arts Council
Assistance for Manitoba’s arts and culture sector
Music Organization Operating Grant
Government of Alberta
Money for sound recording organizations in Alberta
RBC Community Investments
rbc.com
Due Dec 18
RBC and RBC Foundation provide community investments to organizations with ideas for societal and environmental change. ...
CHRC — Student Work Placement Program
Cultural Human Resources Council
Subsidy to hire students in the arts and culture sector
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for tile drainage in Northern Ontario
Programme de soutien aux organismes culturels (PSOC)
gatineau.ca
Due Oct 7
The Programme de soutien aux organismes culturels (PSOC) supports Gatineau cultural organizations (non-profit organizati...
Arts and Culture Grant Program (City of Mississauga)
mississauga.ca
Due Oct 9
The City of Mississauga's Arts and Culture Grant Program supports not-for-profit arts, culture, and heritage organizatio...
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...
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available 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
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...
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
ontario.ca
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to existing businesses, municipa...
Invest Ottawa — IO Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa
Bootcamp for tech startups in Ottawa
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for intern salaries in Northern Ontario
Vacant Commercial Space Fit-Out Grant Program
downtownlondon.ca
Due Sep 8
A grant from the City of London to assist with the cost of setting up empty commercial spaces for new business use. The ...
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Advice on workers' compensation issues in Ontario
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...
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Regional Development Program: Eastern Ontario Development Fund and Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
ontario.ca
The Eastern Ontario and Southwestern Ontario Development Funds provide financial support to businesses, municipalities, ...
Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Youth Business Marketing Grant Program
community-futures.ca
The Youth Business Marketing Program provides eligible youth owned businesses of less than 1 year in operation with a no...
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...
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...
Arts and Culture Grant Program (City of Mississauga)
mississauga.ca
Due Oct 9
The City of Mississauga's Arts and Culture Grant Program supports not-for-profit arts, culture, and heritage organizatio...
Artists in Neighbourhoods (City of Waterloo)
waterloo.ca
Due Oct 19
The Artists in Neighbourhoods program supports collaborative community art initiatives between artists and neighbors in ...
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...
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
ELLA Express
York University
Support for early-stage women entrepreneurs
Waubetek — Indigenous Womens Entrepreneur Micro-Loan
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Landing-Pad Accelerator Program (LPAP)
Spark Centre
Support for newcomer and women entrepreneurs working in the EN3 sectors
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Digital Edge
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Support for Alberta women's businesses
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Money for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Alberta
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Program
NACCA
Support for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs across Canada
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
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
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Training for women and/or non-binary founders
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
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, ...
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for book publishing internships
TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Loans with partial forgiveness for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
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...
Indigenous Leadership Fund — First Nations Stream
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Funding to support climate action
REGI — Funding for Indigenous businesses and organizations
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
Tourism Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Support for Indigenous tourism & hospitality entrepreneurs
NADF Financing Solutions
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous businesses
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Grant funding
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
EDC — Indigenous Business
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Export help for Indigenous businesses
Tecumseh — Loan Program
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous businesses
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
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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
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Funding for mineral exploration in Yukon
Futurpreneur Canada Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for young Black entrepreneurs
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
SSHRC Business Partners
Government of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Partnerships with social science and humanities researchers
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Procurement Services
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
University of Sudbury
Cognit.ca | University of Sudbury
Team up with researchers at an academic institution
Customized Products and Services
Government of Canada, Statistics Canada
Customized statistics solutions for your business
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
University of Manitoba
Cognit.ca | University of Manitoba
Join forces with expert researchers and facilities
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
ontario.ca
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to existing businesses, municipa...
EDC — Buyer financing
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Flexible financing for your international buyers
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...
Tourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loans for Prince Edward Island (PEI) tourism businesses
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
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
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Youth Business Marketing Grant Program
community-futures.ca
The Youth Business Marketing Program provides eligible youth owned businesses of less than 1 year in operation with a no...
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Funds for Acadian and Francophone culture in P.E.I.
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Translation
Canada Council for the Arts
Money to translate artistic works for international presentation
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Tariff Impact Relief Fund
overnment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Help to adapt to changing market conditions
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
CQCC — Tourism
Government of Canada, Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce ( CQCC )
Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Representation and Promotion
Canada Council for the Arts
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
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...
STEP Market Access Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Export and cultural visibility support program
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for interactive digital media in Ontario
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...
Export Funding NB
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Money for SMEs in the agriculture, agri-food, or fish and seafood sectors
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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.