Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
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...
NADF Financing Solutions
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous businesses
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
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Jan 28
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Due Mar 3
Funding for conserving and restoring nature
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Festivals & Events Grant Program (Edmonton Downtown Business Association)
edmontondowntown.com
The Downtown Festivals and Events Grant program supports both small-scale events and large festivals operated by not-for...
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Due Jan 15
Training fund for Yukon heritage workers
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Advice on workers' compensation issues in Ontario
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 7
Money and other prizes for artists
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
Connect2
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Due Jan 9
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
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
City of Vancouver Community and Neighborhood Grants Program
cityofvancouver.us
The City of Vancouver will offer a Community and Neighborhood Grants Program in early 2026 that supports local efforts t...
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for community events in Northern Ontario
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Dec 18
Money for artists building public outreach
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Due Jan 6
Funding for international business development by national organizations
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Training grant for cultural sector in Yukon
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Due Apr 1
Peer-groups, workshops and case studies for entrepreneurs
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Due Jan 31
Funds for film and TV productions 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
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Assistance for innovation of Northwestern Ontario
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
Northern Ontario Women (NOW) program
Community Futures Ontario
Due Jul 1
Human Resources assistance for women in Northern Ontario
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due May 1
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Film and television production tax credit 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
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 29
Funding for Ontario music creators
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...
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Aug 18
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
IP Fund — Interactive content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur Advantage
Due Apr 30
Support for food production and distribution in SW Ontario
Small Business Success Grant Program
sbsg.ca
The Small Business Success Grant (SBSG) offers $1,500 grants to help Canadian business owners to start new for-profit bu...
Mississauga Foundation Catalogue of Community Needs Grant
cfofm.org
This grant allows charities to share their specific needs, which will be considered by donor-advised funders for their a...
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Feb 3
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
WESK — Financing
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
WiHI Seed Program
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Due Oct 1
Support for early-stage, women-led health sciences companies
WeMB — Advice
WeMB
Due Oct 26
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Due Mar 6
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
WESK — Expert Access
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Waubetek — Indigenous Womens Entrepreneur Micro-Loan
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — WeTech Loans
WeMB
Due Dec 1
Support for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in tech
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Due Mar 26
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
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
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Elevate Women+
Elevate
Due May 8
Assistance for women in technology
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
ELLA Express
York University
Support for early-stage women entrepreneurs
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
WeBC
Due Mar 12
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Micro Lending Program
UlnooweG Development Group
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Subsidies for food and essentials in the North
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
Tecumseh — Loan Program
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous businesses
NADF Financing Solutions
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous businesses
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...
Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Baffin Business Development Corporation
Business counselling in Baffin region
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
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Due Sep 25
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
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...
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Due Apr 1
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
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IP Fund — Interactive content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
Cooperative Education Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Due Sep 15
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory to grow in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF)
waterlooedc.ca
Due Sep 23
The SWODF funds businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations to promote economic development in Southwes...
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario
Due Sep 23
Support for advanced manufacturing Ontario SMEs
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans for business growth in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans and advisory for growth in southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory in southwestern Ontario
Youth Ventures NL
Youth Ventures NL
Due Sep 30
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Global Startups
Due Oct 1
Support for technology companies of newcomer entrepreneurs
Saidye Bronfman Award
saidyebronfmanaward.ca
Due Oct 7
This $25,000 annual award recognizes exceptional Canadian fine craft artists and their contributions to the field, and i...
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 7
Money and other prizes for artists
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
Discover Surrey Tourism Event Marketing Grant
discoversurreybc.com
This grant assists eligible associations and organizations with the costs of promoting a festival or event in Surrey. It...
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Due May 16
Support for bioeconomy devolopers
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
ACOA — Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Oct 20
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Due Apr 1
Peer-groups, workshops and case studies for entrepreneurs
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate for production companies in Nunavut
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Due Mar 1
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for agri-business projects in Quebec
Equity & Access in the Arts
edmontonarts.ca
Due Sep 1
The Edmonton Arts Council's Equity & Access in the Arts grant invests in equity-deserving artists and collectives to pur...
Community Grants
calgaryfoundation.org
Calgary Foundation's Community Grants program strengthens the charitable sector and engages citizens in building their c...
Engage and Sustain
canadacouncil.ca
This program supports arts organizations at the heart of creative communities across Canada. It focuses on providing sup...
City of Vancouver Community and Neighborhood Grants Program
cityofvancouver.us
The City of Vancouver will offer a Community and Neighborhood Grants Program in early 2026 that supports local efforts t...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
WeMB — WeTech Loans
WeMB
Due Dec 1
Support for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in tech
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
Canada Feature Film Fund
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Funding for film producers
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Dec 18
Money for artists building public outreach
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Magnet
Due Aug 31
Subsidy to hire students for work-integrated learning
Start Strong Canada Grant
startstrongfund.ca
Due Jun 30
The Start Strong Canada Grant provides up to $10,000 in grant funding for Canadian businesses, whether they are just sta...
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Job Bank
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
Due Jan 28
Post job openings
Tax credit for an on-the-job training period
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec businesses with trainees
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Due May 15
Funding for Intellectual Property collaborations
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Oct 17
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
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
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
Community Futures Eastern Ontario
Loans for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
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
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grants
edmonton.ca
These grants support commercial buildings and businesses located or planning to locate in Business Improvement Areas (BI...
YMCA Business Planning Program
YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Due Nov 21
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Biologics and vaccine production facility in Montreal
Labour Force Training
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Due Mar 31
Funding to train employees in New Brunswick
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
Training for tourism businesses
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) - Grow Your Business Online
ised-isde.canada.ca
The CDAP Grow Your Business Online grant provides eligible small businesses with up to $2,400 to help them enhance their...
Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Get funding to face the implementation of tariffs by the USA
Canadian Importers Database
Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada
Find major Canadian importers
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Music BC Artist Grant Program
musicbc.org
This grant supports British Columbia-based artists with funding for touring and showcasing opportunities in Canada and a...
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due May 1
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
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...
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...
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia
Due Feb 20
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
International trade of agri-food products
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Dec 5
Agri-food international trade assistance
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Due Mar 31
Exporting advice for Quebec City businesses
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...
Agriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
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...
Canada Feature Film Fund
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Funding for film producers
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Apr 28
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
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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.