Grants Directory
Canadian grants & funding programs
Browse 2,304+ government grants, tax credits, and non-dilutive funding programs. Filter by keyword — sign in for personalized matching in the Funding Explorer.
Disaster financial assistance for non-profits: spring 2023 wildfires
Non-profits can apply for financial assistance for damage or loss from the spring 2023 wildfires. The program provides up to $200,000 for repair and replacement costs of essential basic property loss.
Nova Scotia
Amount varies
Jan 31, 2027
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Business Development – Canada Book Fund
75% funding for internships and business planning to boost your publishing success.
The Business Development sub-component of the Canada Book Fund supports publishing and technology internships, as well as business planning projects for eligible publishing firms.
Canada
Amount varies
Jan 31, 2027
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Eurostars program
70% funding for R&D, innovation, and collaboration in international markets.
Eurostars is the largest international funding program for small and medium?sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to collaborate on research and development (R&D) projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialization.
Canada
Amount varies
Jan 25, 2027
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Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
18% funding for post-production, visual effects, and digital animation projects in Alberta.
The Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG) provides funding to support Alberta companies that use Alberta labour on post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
Alberta
Amount varies
Mar 1, 2027
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Northern REACHE Program
75% funding for renewable energy projects, planning, and capacity building in Northern communities.
The program aims to reduce Northern communities' reliance on diesel for heating and electricity by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and energy efficiency.
Yukon · Northwest Territories · Nunavut · Nunavik +1 more
Amount varies
Mar 1, 2027
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Changing the Narrative
75% funding for mentorship, networking, and knowledge exchange for women-owned enterprises.
Coming Soon
Canada
Amount varies
Mar 31, 2027
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Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
75% funding for digital marketing, website upgrades, and training to transform your business.
The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) program aims to assist small businesses with the adoption of technologies and digital transformation.
Ontario
Amount varies
Closed
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Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels
75% funding for Indigenous projects on zero-emission vehicles and clean fuels awareness.
NRCan is piloting a continuous intake call for proposals for Indigenous-led projects that aim to increase awareness and understanding of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and clean fuels, with a notional funding allocation of up to $4.5 million.
Canada
Amount varies
Mar 31, 2027
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Beyond the Cloud: Powering Next Generation Canadian Digital Infrastructure
100% funding for hiring and upskilling in digital infrastructure roles.
Coming Soon
Canada
Amount varies
Mar 31, 2027
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Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent)
75% funding for onboarding, training, and hiring international tech talent.
Coming Soon
Canada
Amount varies
Mar 31, 2027
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Support for self-employment
The Soutien au travail autonome program offers financial support and technical advice to individuals receiving employment insurance benefits or last-resort financial assistance to develop a business plan and start their own business or create their own job.
Quebec
Amount varies
Closed
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Innovation Growth Program
50% funding for prototypes, market testing, and certification to boost your innovation.
Manitoba Government provides financial assistance to Innovation Growth Program participants.
Manitoba
Amount varies
Mar 15, 2027
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Publishing Support – Canada Book Fund
75% funding for production, marketing, and distribution of Canadian-authored books.
The Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund provides support for Canadian-authored books through ongoing production, marketing, and distribution.
Canada
Amount varies
Apr 1, 2027
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Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
70% funding for technology commercialization, business scale-up, and ecosystem development.
The RIE program aims to advance strategic priorities and make targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally.
Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +6 more
Amount varies
Mar 31, 2027
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Public Outreach
Up to 100% funding for exhibitions, events, and public engagement initiatives.
The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada grant supports a wide range of live events, publications and other initiatives that build connections between artists and diverse audiences
Canada
Amount varies
Mar 27, 2027
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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Provides wage subsidies for employers creating summer job opportunities for youth aged 15-30.
Canada
Amount varies
Ongoing
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Écoperformance – Biénergie commercial – Institutionnal
75% funding for energy efficiency projects, system optimization, and GHG reduction.
This program aims for the partial conversion of buildings in the commercial and institutional sectors using natural gas for space heating with electricity through an approach based on optimal complementarity of electricity and gas networks.
Quebec
Amount varies
Continuous
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Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) Program
50% funding for market expansion, technical assistance, and operational improvements.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) Program helps import-impacted U.S. firms develop and implement projects to regain global competitiveness, expand markets, strengthen operations, and increase profitability, thereby increasing U.S. jobs. This program was established by Congress under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and was later expanded through the Trade Act of 1974. Technical assistance is provided through a nationwide network of 11 non-profit or university-affiliated grantees, Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs), to help U.S. firms in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Amount varies
Jun 30, 2025
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Job integration contract
75% funding for salary support, workplace adaptation, and employee integration.
The Integration and Employment Contract for Disabled Persons facilitates the hiring and retention of a person with a disability in a standard workplace.
Quebec
Amount varies
Continuous
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Workforce training measure
50% funding for training, skill development, and competency assessments.
Le programme de formation de la main-d’śuvre améliore la compétitivité de votre entreprise par le développement des compétences de vos travailleurs. Il permet de rendre vos employés plus performants et d’améliorer la rétention de votre personnel.
Quebec
Amount varies
Continuous
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Investments in Forest Industry Transformation – Studies projects
Up to 50% funding for innovative technologies, capital projects, and sustainable solutions.
The Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program facilitates the adoption of transformative technologies and products in the Canadian forest sector by bridging the gap between development and commercialization. The program aims to create a more competitive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable sector with a focus on innovative, low-carbon projects that result in new or diversified revenue streams.
Canada
Amount varies
Closed
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Metis-Dene Development Fund
75% funding for Indigenous business growth, covering loans, advisory services, and more.
We're a focused, effective lending organization for small- to medium-sized Northern businesses, with deep knowledge of the North and all its economic challenges and opportunities.
Northwest Territories
Amount varies
Continuous
Loan
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Canada
Amount varies
Coming Soon
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Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
100% funding for job training, skill development, and community projects.
Employers can apply for funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help the community, and benefit the local economy. Job seekers can participate in projects to gain skills, work experience, and increase their chances of finding long-term employment.
Ontario
Amount varies
Continuous
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Rapid Housing Initiative – Projects Stream
75% funding for rapid housing projects, including construction and rehabilitation.
Get capital contribution funding to cover rapid construction of new housing and/or acquisition of existing buildings for rehabilitation or conversion to permanent affordable housing.
Canada
Amount varies
Closed
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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation – Regional Innovation Ecosystems – ACOA
75% funding for scaling up, tech adoption, and market expansion in Atlantic Canada.
The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program aims to create the right conditions to start and grow businesses in Atlantic Canada, providing funding options for Business Scale-up and Productivity as well as Regional Innovation Ecosystems. It helps businesses speed up their growth, make them more productive, and compete on a global scale. Additionally, it funds non-profit organizations that support businesses at each stage of development, fostering strong and inclusive regional networks.
Nova Scotia · Prince Edward Island · New Brunswick · Newfoundland and Labrador
Amount varies
Continuous
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Export and cultural visibility support program
75% funding for international marketing, travel, and cultural promotion opportunities.
Funding in varying amounts for activities relating to the export of Quebec cultural products, in the form of non-repayable or partially repayable grants.
Quebec
Amount varies
Continuous
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Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
75% funding for forest management activities, enhancing your private forest's value.
Existing forestry companies in Quebec can get assistance in varying amounts for technical and silvicultural work and certification activities on private woodlots.
Quebec
Amount varies
Continuous
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SIF – Business Innovation and Growth projects
75% funding for R&D, facility expansion, and job creation in Canada.
The Business Innovation and Growth category of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) fosters the development of for-profit businesses so that they can invest, grow and create jobs for the prosperity of Canadians.
Canada
Amount varies
Continuous
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Self-Employment Benefit – Workforce Expansion
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The program provides support for unemployed individuals to start a new business, including financial assistance, coaching, and ongoing technical advice. It is delivered in partnership with non-profit, private, and/or public organizations.
New Brunswick
Amount varies
Continuous
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Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Up to 100% funding for digital literacy training, outreach, and tech resources.
The Digital Literacy Exchange Program (DLEP) will invest $17.6 million to support initiatives aimed at teaching digital literacy skills to Canadians who face barriers to participating in the digital economy.
Canada
Amount varies
Closed
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Universal Broadband Fund
75% funding for high-speed Internet projects, enhancing connectivity in rural communities.
The $3.225 billion Universal Broadband Fund supports high-speed Internet projects across the country, bringing Internet at speeds of 50/10 Megabits per second to rural and remote communities.
Canada
Amount varies
Closed
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Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
75% funding for marketing, travel, and showcasing your creative projects.
Grants for book publishing, craft and visual art, interactive digital projects, live performing arts, music, and screen-based media for new product development, research, marketing, export development, and more.
Saskatchewan
Amount varies
Continuous
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Invest Nova Scotia – Acceleration Initiatives
70% funding for your technology development, marketing, and export activities.
The word “acceleration” is probably a little overused in the start-up world. We tried hard to avoid the cliché, but just couldn’t find a better label for all the “stuff” we offer start-ups on top of risk capital and incubation infrastructure and services. So, here you have it - Invest Nova Scotia's “acceleration initiatives” for Nova Scotia start-ups striving to change the world.
Nova Scotia
Amount varies
Closed
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Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
50% funding for business launches, infrastructure, and economic development projects.
Economic development fund for participating First Nations for projects that have positive direct or indirect environmental or social impacts.
Canada
Amount varies
Continuous
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Business Development Program – Non-commercial component
50% funding for marketing, training, and productivity improvements to grow your business.
Get financial assistance to provide business services such as entrepreneurship development, marketing, training and technology transfer.
Canada
Amount varies
Continuous
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Regional Development Fund – Regional Development Program
25% funding for infrastructure, marketing, and capacity building projects. Drive regional growth.
The Regional Development Fund provides support for economic initiatives focused on regional and sectoral development, diversification, and key emerging sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Amount varies
Continuous
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Support for mobilising projects
70% funding for innovative projects, collaboration, and product development.
Funding for projects involving the innovation of new products or processes, or the significant improvement of an existing product or process. To benefit from this program, projects must be carried out by a group of at least two entities.
Quebec
Amount varies
Closed
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Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
75% funding for bitumen upgrading technologies, emissions reduction, and value enhancement.
The Bitumen Partial Upgrading program supports technologies that enhance the value of a processed barrel of bitumen while reducing associated emissions.
Canada
Amount varies
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Impact Canada Challenge Hub
70% funding for innovative solutions, including research, development, and implementation.
Get a grant or contribution to cover some or all of the costs related to developing an innovative solution for a specific government challenge.
Canada
Amount varies
Continuous
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Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
50% funding for tourism growth, enhancing experiences, sustainability, and community engagement.
The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) provides $108 million over 3 years to support communities, small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations in developing local tourism products and experiences. The program aims to diversify regional economies and contribute to Canada’s economic growth. Approximately 15% of the program supports Indigenous tourism-led initiatives.
Southern Ontario
Amount varies
Closed
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Protein Industries Canada – Technology projects
45% funding for ingredient development, crop sustainability, and product commercialization.
The grant aims to promote collaboration for projects focusing on genetics, crops, ingredients, and products, in alignment with the objectives of Protein Industries Canada and the Global Innovation Cluster Initiative.
Canada
Amount varies
Closed
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Interactive Digital Media Fund – Concept Definition
50% funding for concept development, production, and marketing of interactive digital media.
The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund Concept Definition and Production programs provide IDM content creators with funding for high quality, original interactive digital media content projects that make a positive contribution to the Ontario economy.
Ontario
Amount varies
Continuous
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Clean Fuels Fund – Indigenous-Led Projects
Funding the build-out of Indigenous-led production capacity projects to grow domestic capacity for clean fuels, offer new opportunities for Canada’s energy sector, and support Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero by 2050.
Canada
Amount varies
Continuous
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Innovation Voucher Fund
80% funding for R&D, prototyping, and product testing to boost your innovation.
The Innovation Voucher Fund provides SMEs with a unique opportunity to access the scientific talent and facilities they need to develop and commercialize new innovations.
New Brunswick
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec – Not-for-profit
50% funding for international marketing, travel, and trade shows to boost your growth.
The Economic Development Initiative – Official Languages focuses on fostering the economic development of official language minority communities in Quebec through various projects and activities.
Quebec
Amount varies
Continuous
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Explore and Create – Artist-Driven Organizations
60% funding for artistic development, research, creation, and production activities.
The Artist-Driven Organizations component of Explore and Create supports the development of artistic activities, from research, creation, and production through to dissemination, by Canadian arts organizations that are driven by the vision of artistic leaders. Grants fund the activities of organizations mandated to support the creative process of artists, stimulating the emergence of new artistic voices and offering a range of artistic experiences to the public.
Canada
Amount varies
Continuous
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Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program – Indigenous
75% funding for equipment, marketing, and trade shows to boost your Indigenous business.
Access funding to increase production capacity, develop new products, services, solutions, or provide support and services for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs. The funding supports economic development in southern Ontario through contributions for projects.
Southern Ontario
Amount varies
Continuous
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