Prince Edward Island Grants & Funding
39 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 39 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
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
AgriStability — Prince Edward Island
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Due Jul 31
Insurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Island
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
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 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
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Due Mar 31
Payments to support dairy producers
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Mar 31
Tools to manage and leverage Intellectual Properties (IP)
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
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 PEI
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
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 Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Due Aug 31
Training and events for P.E.I. women entrepreneurs
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
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada
Due Jun 22
Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs
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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