Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
KPMG Foundation Community Grants
kpmg.com
The KPMG Foundation Community Grants encourage KPMG employees in Canada to engage with their communities. The grants sup...
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Due Jan 15
Training fund for Yukon heritage workers
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Due Mar 3
Funding for conserving and restoring nature
Child Care Operating Funding
Government of British Columbia
Due Mar 31
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Arts & Culture Microgrant (ACM)
calgary.ca
The Arts & Culture Microgrant empowers local non-profits to celebrate Calgary's diverse cultural landscape and foster vi...
Agriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) — Not for profit
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Due Dec 31
Funding for artificial intelligence in the Prairie region
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
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
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...
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...
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
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...
Yukon Arts Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding for art activities in the Yukon
Community Investment Fund
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation
Due Mar 31
Support for NB non-profits
Programmes et subventions - Ville de Québec
ville.quebec.qc.ca
The City of Québec offers assistance and grant programs to artists and professional organizations to maintain the city's...
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grants for Indigenous businesses and communities in Ontario
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for community events in Northern Ontario
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
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...
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Assistance for innovation of Northwestern Ontario
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Government of Ontario, Agricorp
Due Jan 1
Protection for beef cattle sellers and dealers 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
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Due Apr 1
Peer-groups, workshops and case studies for entrepreneurs
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
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...
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association
Due Jan 12
Wage subsidies for precision metalworking in Ontario
IP Fund — Interactive content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 29
Funding for Ontario music creators
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
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Due May 15
Funding for Intellectual Property collaborations
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Film and television production tax credit in Ontario
Vacant Commercial Space Fit-Out Grant Program
downtownlondon.ca
A grant from the City of London to assist with the cost of setting up empty commercial spaces for new business use. The ...
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Due May 16
Support for bioeconomy devolopers
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Due Mar 26
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
PARO Services
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support for women businesses and social enterprises
WESK — Expert Access
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Due Mar 6
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
Visa Grant Program (She's Next)
visa.ca
The Visa Grant Program, also known as She's Next, provides twenty $10,000 CAD grants and mentorship opportunities to wom...
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs on the Rise
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd.
Support for women entrepreneurs in BC
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
WESK — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
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, ...
WESK — Learn
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Apr 8
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Invest Ottawa — ElevateIP program for Women-owned and Indigenous-owned businesses
Invest Ottawa
Due Feb 2
Intellectual property support for startups in Ottawa (Eastern Ontario)
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Tecumseh — Loan Program
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous businesses
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Economic Diversification Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grants for Indigenous organizations in Ontario
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Government Of British Columbia
Due Apr 30
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Production program — Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Apr 14
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
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
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grant for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Indigenous Growth Fund
nacca.ca
The Indigenous Growth Fund is a $153 million investment fund that aims to improve access to capital for Indigenous Finan...
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
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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
INSAT — Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology
Strix
Due Apr 17
Support for the development of aerospace technologies
Business Link — Immigrant Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
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
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
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Due Sep 25
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
Ag-West Bio — Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Canadian Importers Database
Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada
Find major Canadian importers
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Due Jan 22
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada
Due Jun 22
Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut
Amplified Voices Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia
Support for underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia film and television
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
Community Futures Eastern Ontario
Loans for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
PSO SME
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding for industrial research projects
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Biologics and vaccine production facility in Montreal
Employ PEI
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
IP funding — IAC Grant Program
Innovation Asset Collective (IAC)
Funding to support IP development
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
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
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for book publishing in Ontario
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...
Canada Brand
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
"Product of Canada" branding
Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Get funding to face the implementation of tariffs by the USA
STEP Market Access Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Due Feb 12
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia
Due Feb 20
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings)
factor.ca
FACTOR provides support to Canadian recording artists, songwriters, managers, labels, publishers, event producers, and d...
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...
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Theatre Individual Project Funding (Alberta Foundation for the Arts)
affta.ab.ca
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is offering Theatre Individual Project Funding to support Alberta-based artist...
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...
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
Training for tourism businesses
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...
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...
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...
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding for tourism activities in Yukon
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Tips to increase the efficiency of your sales and marketing
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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.