Prince Edward Island Grants & Funding
18 programs available in Prince Edward Island
Grants in Prince Edward Island come from two main sources: federal programs open to applicants across Canada, and provincial and territorial programs funded specifically for Prince Edward Island. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing federal and Prince Edward Island programs side by side rather than assuming one rules out the other. This page lists 18 open programs available to applicants in Prince Edward Island, updated as programs open and close.
Funding in Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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
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
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Funding for innovation commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
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
Taking Care of Business
Music PEI
Business assistance for PEI musicians
Young Millionaires Program
Young Millionaires
Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
Grants in Prince Edward Island: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island applicants can access both federal grants offered across Canada and provincial or territorial programs funded specifically for Prince Edward Island. 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 Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide and are open to eligible Prince Edward Island applicants, while Prince Edward Island's own programs target local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing them together.
Who can apply for grants in Prince Edward Island?
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 Prince Edward Island?
Most government grants in Prince Edward Island 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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