Newfoundland and Labrador Grants & Funding
51 programs available in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grants in Newfoundland and Labrador come from two main sources: federal programs open to applicants across Canada, and provincial and territorial programs funded specifically for Newfoundland and Labrador. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing federal and Newfoundland and Labrador programs side by side rather than assuming one rules out the other. This page lists 51 open programs available to applicants in Newfoundland and Labrador, updated as programs open and close.
Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador spans small business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. Each program sets its own eligibility around applicant type, sector, project stage and location, and most grants are non-repayable — always confirm the funding type and deadline on the individual program before you apply.
Use this page to shortlist Newfoundland and Labrador grants worth pursuing: open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility criteria, deadlines and how to apply, then focus your effort on the programs that are currently open and match your organization.
ACOA — Business Information Services
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
ACOA — Innovative Communities Fund
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Nov 28
Funding for economic growth projects in rural Atlantic Canada
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
ACOA — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Nov 28
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
ACOA — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Nov 28
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
AgriInvest
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
Atlantic Fisheries Fund
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Due May 17
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding for new technologies in Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Immigration Program
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Due Apr 4
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, NL Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Money for business improvements in NL
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, NL Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Loan for technology improvements
CBDC Newcomer Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Funding for newcomers in Newfoundland & Labrador
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Funding for innovation commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Due Mar 31
Payments to support dairy producers
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Mar 31
Tools to manage and leverage Intellectual Properties (IP)
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
Green Transition Fund Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, NL Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Due Mar 1
Funding to transition to a green economy
Harvester Enterprise Loan Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Support for independent fish harvesters
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Due May 8
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Investment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Due Jun 5
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
NRC — Towing tank research facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Towing tank in Ottawa
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Operating Grant Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Prospecting Assistance Grants
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Money for independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Small Business Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Due Jan 1
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
Small Enterprise Co-op Placement Assistance Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Immigration, Skills, and Labour
Due Jan 1
Newfoundland and Labrador co-operative student work terms
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Hydro / Newfoundland Power
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Procurement Agency
Due Nov 3
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada
Due Jun 22
Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs
Youth Ventures NL
Youth Ventures NL
Due Sep 30
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grants in Newfoundland and Labrador: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador applicants can access both federal grants offered across Canada and provincial or territorial programs funded specifically for Newfoundland and Labrador. They span business financing, workforce training, research, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture — this page brings the currently open programs together in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial grants in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide and are open to eligible Newfoundland and Labrador applicants, while Newfoundland and Labrador's own programs target local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing them together.
Who can apply for grants in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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 criteria.
Do you have to repay grants in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Most government grants in Newfoundland and Labrador are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
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