165National programs every Canadian business can access
National Funding Programs Directory: 222 Programs (165 Active)
Federal and national programs are the funding every Canadian business can access, regardless of province — 165 programs that include the country's flagship supports for innovation, research and export. They are also where the largest money lives: the median realistic national award is $350,000, well above what most provinces offer. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada are the most prolific national funders, and the sector mix tilts toward technology, clean technology and manufacturing. The trade-off is competition — at 40% low-competition, national programs are more contested than most provincial rosters. A typical application takes around 20 hours, and 82% accept rolling submissions.
Source: GrantCompass Funding Census, June 2026
165
National programs
$350K
Median award
40%
Low-competition
Last verified June 2026. Program details sourced from official federal government websites.
What the federal funding landscape shows
Coloured by funding type, the federal map is the country's deepest and most varied tessellation — 165 national programs spanning flagship grants, nine national tax credits, repayable and forgivable loans, and accelerator-style programs, all open to a business in any province. The sector colouring leads with technology, clean technology and manufacturing. Practical sequencing: national programs hold the largest money, with a median realistic award of $350,000, but they are also the most contested — only 40% are low-competition, below most provincial rosters. The smart approach is to win provincially first, where competition is lighter and first-time applicants more welcome, then bring that track record to the national flagships. With 82% accepting rolling applications, there is no rush — build credibility before competing for the biggest cheques.
Source: GrantCompass Funding Census, June 2026Largest Active Programs by Typical Award
Sorted by the realistic maximum a single applicant receives.
| Program | Organization | Typical Award |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC) | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | $10M |
| BDC StrongNorth Fund | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital) | $10M |
| BDC Steel, Aluminum and Copper Industries Support Program | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $10M |
| Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) | Natural Resources Canada | $7M |
| Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing | Export Development Canada | $5M |
All National Programs (222)
| Program | Organization | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital) | Indigenous Services Canada | $10K–$50K | Grant |
| Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship) | Indigenous Services Canada | $200K–$500K | Program |
| Advance Payments Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $50K–$500K | Loan |
| AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $20K–$50K | Grant |
| Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28Between Intakes | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $10K–$50K | Grant |
| AgriInsurance Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) — delivered provincially | $5K–$200K | Program |
| AgriInvest Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $1K–$10K | Program |
| AgriMarketing Market Diversification — SME Stream | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $14K–$70K | Grant |
| AgriMarketing Program — Core StreamBetween Intakes | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $500K–$2M | Grant |
| AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification for National Industry Associations | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $500K–$2M | Grant |
| AgriScience Program — Clusters ComponentBetween Intakes | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $5M–$10M | Grant |
| AgriScience Program — Projects Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $500K–$5M | Grant |
| AgriStability Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) — delivered federally (MB, NL, NS, NB, NWT, YT) or provincially (BC, AB, SK, ON, QC, PEI) | $10K–$300K | Grant |
| AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)Between Intakes | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | 67% of costs | Grant |
| AI Compute Challenge | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | $20M–$240M | Grant |
| AI for Productivity Challenge | National Research Council Canada (NRC) | $250K–$1.5M | Grant |
| Amber Grant for Women | WomensNet | Up to $10K | Grant |
| Amex Backing Canadian Small Businesses GrantBetween Intakes | American Express Canada / DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University | Up to $10K | Grant |
| Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC) | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | Up to $2K | Tax Credit |
| Apprenticeship Service Employer GrantBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) / Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) | $5K–$10K | Grant |
| BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $50K–$250K | Loan |
| BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $100K–$1M | Loan |
| BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $25K–$40K | Loan |
| BDC Pivot to Grow | Business Development Bank of Canada | $200K–$800K | Loan |
| BDC Small Business Loan | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $25K–$150K | Loan |
| BDC Start-up Financing | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $50K–$150K | Loan |
| BDC Steel, Aluminum and Copper Industries Support Program | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | $2M–$10M | Loan |
| BDC StrongNorth Fund | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital) | $1M–$10M | Program |
| BDC Sustainability Venture Fund | BDC Capital | $1M–$5M | Program |
| BDC Thrive Lab for Women | BDC Capital | $250K–$1M | Program |
| Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund | Bell Canada (Bell Let's Talk) | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Biofuels Production Incentive | Natural Resources Canada | $1.6M–$16M | Grant |
| BioTalent Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship ProgramBetween Intakes | BioTalent Canada / Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $15K–$25K | Grant |
| BioTalent Canada — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) | BioTalent Canada / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $4K–$6K | Grant |
| Black Entrepreneurship Program | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | $25K–$100K | Loan |
| Blue Action Canada Oceantech Accelerator | COAST (Canadian Ocean Supercluster) and Founders Factory | Varies | Program |
| BMO Celebrating Women Grant ProgramBetween Intakes | BMO Financial Group | Varies | Award |
| Build Canada Homes — Prefab/Modular Partnership Financing | Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada — Build Canada Homes | $5M–$50M | Loan |
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage — Legacy Fund | Department of Canadian Heritage | $100K–$400K | Grant |
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage — Local Festivals | Department of Canadian Heritage | $25K–$150K | Grant |
| Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing | Business Development Bank of Canada | $50K–$200K | Loan |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund | Canadian Heritage | $20K–$100K | Grant |
| Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support | Canadian Heritage | $25K–$400K | Grant |
| Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create | Canada Council for the Arts | $5K–$100K | Grant |
| Canada Council for the Arts Grants | Canada Council for the Arts | Varies | Grant |
| Canada Cultural Investment Fund — Endowment Incentives | Department of Canadian Heritage | $100K–$500K | Grant |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)Between Intakes | Department of Canadian Heritage | $500K–$5M | Grant |
| Canada Growth Fund | Canada Growth Fund Inc. (managed by PSP Investments) | $50M–$200M | Program |
| Canada Media Fund | Canada Media Fund (CMF) | $50K–$800K | Program |
| Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)Between Intakes | Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) administering Canada Media Fund Indigenous Program budget | $50K–$300K | Grant |
| Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM) | Canada Media Fund (CMF) | $200K–$1.1M | Grant |
| Canada Media Fund — POV ProgramBetween Intakes | Canada Media Fund (CMF) | $200K–$350K | Grant |
| Canada Music Fund — Individual Initiatives (Company Programs) | FACTOR / Musicaction (Canadian Heritage) | $25K–$150K | Grant |
| Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers | Canadian Heritage | $10K–$250K | Grant |
| Canada Small Business Financing Program | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | $50K–$500K | Loan |
| Canada Summer JobsBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada | $2K–$6K | Grant |
| Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $50K–$500K | Loan |
| Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program | Department of National Defence (DND) / Government of Canada | $25M–$150M | Forgivable Loan |
| Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) | Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) / CRA | $25K–$2M | Tax Credit |
| Canadian Heritage Funding Programs | Canadian Heritage | $25K–$600K | Program |
| Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) | Trade Commissioner Service - Global Affairs Canada | $5K–$460K | Grant |
| Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) | Global Affairs Canada | $15K–$40K | Program |
| CanExport AssociationsBetween Intakes | Global Affairs Canada | 50% of costs | Grant |
| CanExport Community InvestmentsBetween Intakes | Global Affairs Canada | 60% of costs | Grant |
| CanExport GAC-Led Delegations | Global Affairs Canada — Trade Commissioner Service | $5K–$30K | Grant |
| CanExport InnovationBetween Intakes | Global Affairs Canada | $15K–$38K | Grant |
| CanExport SMEs | Global Affairs Canada | $15K–$30K | Grant |
| Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC) | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | $100K–$5M | Tax Credit |
| Cartier Women's Initiative | Cartier | $30K–$100K | Award |
| CIHR Industry Partnered Research | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Varies | Grant |
| CIHR Partnering for Impact — Catalyst GrantBetween Intakes | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) | $100K–$150K | Grant |
| Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (CEITC) | Canada Revenue Agency / Natural Resources Canada | $1.5M–$150M | Tax Credit |
| Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | $200K–$20M | Tax Credit |
| Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 30% of costs | Tax Credit |
| Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC) | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | $100K–$10M | Tax Credit |
| CMF IDM Prototyping ProgramBetween Intakes | Canada Media Fund (CMF) | $100K–$250K | Grant |
| CMHC Affordable Housing Fund — New Construction (Community Housing Sub-Stream)Between Intakes | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) | $1M–$25M | Forgivable Loan |
| CMHC Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) | $5M–$50M | Loan |
| Co-operative Development Program (CDP) — Co-operatorsBetween Intakes | The Co-operators Group Limited | $10K–$20K | Grant |
| Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research | Colleges and Institutes Canada | $25K–$150K | Program |
| Community Forward Fund | Community Forward Fund Assistance Corporation | $50K–$400K | Loan |
| Creative Destruction Lab — Defence Stream | Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) | Varies | Program |
| Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) | University of Toronto / Various Universities | Varies | Program |
| Creative Export Canada — Export Development StreamBetween Intakes | Department of Canadian Heritage | $30K–$75K | Grant |
| Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream | Department of Canadian Heritage | 75% of costs | Grant |
| Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)Between Intakes | Natural Resources Canada | $5M–$50M | Grant |
| Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration ProgramBetween Intakes | Natural Resources Canada | $1M–$3M | Grant |
| Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund (CMSF)Upcoming | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $5M–$50M | Grant |
| CSA smartEarth ProgramBetween Intakes | Canadian Space Agency (CSA) | $100K–$250K | Grant |
| CSA STDP AO 10.2 — Space R&D: Small Businesses Stream (2026)Between Intakes | Canadian Space Agency (CSA) | $100K–$350K | Grant |
| Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist) | National Research Council Canada (NRC IRAP) | $75K–$350K | Grant |
| EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee (APSG) | Export Development Canada (EDC) | $100K–$2M | Program |
| EDC — Export Guarantee Program (EGP) | Export Development Canada (EDC) | $250K–$3M | Loan |
| EDC Trade Impact Program | Export Development Canada | Varies | Program |
| EHRC — Empowering Futures (Electricity Sector Student Work Placement) | Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) | $4K–$7K | Grant |
| Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) | Transport Canada | $3K–$5K | Grant |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund | Employment and Social Development Canada | $20K–$100K | Grant |
| Energy Innovation Program | Natural Resources Canada | 75% of costs | Grant |
| Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing | Export Development Canada | $50K–$5M | Program |
| FACE — Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund | Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE) | $25K–$100K | Loan |
| FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs) | FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) | $2K–$25K | Grant |
| FACTOR — Company Envelope (Mid-Tier and Top-Tier)Between Intakes | FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) | $30K–$300K | Grant |
| Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing | Farm Credit Canada | $50K–$2M | Loan |
| FCC AgriSpirit FundBetween Intakes | Farm Credit Canada | 100% of costs | Grant |
| FCC Starter Loan | Farm Credit Canada (FCC) | $75K–$150K | Loan |
| FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan | Farm Credit Canada (FCC) | $50K–$1M | Loan |
| FCC Young Farmer Loan | Farm Credit Canada (FCC) | $200K–$1.5M | Loan |
| FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest (Canada)Between Intakes | FedEx Canada | $5K–$25K | Award |
| Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) | Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) / CRA | 16% of costs | Tax Credit |
| First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF) | Natural Resources Canada — Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence | $5M–$50M | Grant |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP)Between Intakes | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Foresight Earth Tech (2050 + Adapt) — Climate Accelerator | Foresight Canada in partnership with Social Innovation Canada (SI Canada) | Varies | Program |
| Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program | Futurpreneur Canada | $20K–$50K | Loan |
| Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program | Futurpreneur Canada | $15K–$60K | Loan |
| Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program | Futurpreneur Canada | $20K–$60K | Loan |
| Futurpreneur Newcomer Program | Futurpreneur Canada | $20K–$25K | Loan |
| Futurpreneur Side Hustle Program | Futurpreneur Canada | $5K–$20K | Loan |
| Genome Canada | Genome Canada | $300K–$2M | Program |
| Global Forest Leadership ProgramBetween Intakes | Natural Resources Canada | $100K–$800K | Grant |
| Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program | Natural Resources Canada | $300K–$3M | Grant |
| Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility TrackBetween Intakes | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)Between Intakes | Ontario Genomics / Genome Alberta / Genome Prairie | $350K–$500K | Grant |
| ICTC — WIL Digital Program (Tech Sector Student Work Placement) | Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) | $4K–$7K | Grant |
| IDEaS Competitive Projects — Component 1 (Conceive & Design) | Department of National Defence (DND) | $150K–$250K | Grant |
| IDEaS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)Between Intakes | Department of National Defence (DND) | $15M–$25M | Grant |
| IDEaS Test Drives | Department of National Defence / Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) | $50K–$500K | Program |
| Indigenous Forestry Initiative | Natural Resources Canada | $25K–$350K | Grant |
| Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity GrantsBetween Intakes | Natural Resources Canada | 100% of costs | Grant |
| Indigenous Growth Fund | National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) | $50K–$250K | Loan |
| Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program | Employment and Social Development Canada | Varies | Program |
| Indigenous Tourism Fund — SITES (Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences)Between Intakes | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) — delivered by NACCA | 75% of costs | Grant |
| Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)Between Intakes | Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) | Up to $3K | Grant |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) | National Research Council Canada | $75K–$200K | Grant |
| Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) | Department of National Defence | $200K–$1.5M | Grant |
| Innovative Solutions Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | $120K–$608K | Grant |
| Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) | Natural Resources Canada | $1M–$7M | Grant |
| IP Assist Program | NRC IRAP (National Research Council) | Up to $40K | Program |
| ISC Challenge Stream (Innovative Solutions Canada) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | $120K–$1M | Grant |
| ISC Pathway to Commercialization (Source List for Government Buyers) | Innovative Solutions Canada / Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) / ISED | $50K–$2M | Program |
| ISC Testing Stream (Innovative Solutions Canada) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) / Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) | $200K–$1.1M | Grant |
| Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) | Canadian Space Agency (CSA) | $441K–$1.6M | Grant |
| Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)Between Intakes | Mastercard Canada / Pier Five | Up to $10K | Grant |
| MiHR — Gearing Up (Mining Sector Student Work Placement) | Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $3K–$7K | Grant |
| MiHR — Green Jobs Program (Mining Clean Tech Youth Placements) | Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) / Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $18K–$30K | Grant |
| Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)Between Intakes | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) — administered by CEMI | $200K–$500K | Program |
| Mitacs Accelerate | Mitacs | $15K–$60K | Grant |
| Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur Program | Mitacs | $15K–$45K | Grant |
| Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) | Mitacs | $5K–$8K | Grant |
| Museums Assistance Program — Access to Heritage | Department of Canadian Heritage | $50K–$150K | Grant |
| NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program | National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) | $10K–$25K | Forgivable Loan |
| National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP) | Genome Canada | $500K–$1.5M | Grant |
| New Horizons for Seniors ProgramBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada | $15K–$25K | Grant |
| Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster | NGen (Supercluster) | $50K–$3.2M | Program |
| NFB Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) | National Film Board of Canada | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| NGen Advanced Manufacturing Technology Projects (Ongoing Program)Between Intakes | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) | $600K–$3.2M | Grant |
| NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) ChallengeBetween Intakes | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) | $800K–$2.5M | Grant |
| NGen SME Feasibility Studies | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) | $40K–$100K | Grant |
| NRC Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program | National Research Council Canada (NRC) | $100K–$350K | Grant |
| NRC Drone Innovation HubUpcoming | National Research Council Canada (NRC) | $100K–$5M | Grant |
| NRC e-Auto Challenge Program — Industry Partner Call | National Research Council Canada (NRC) | $100K–$400K | Grant |
| NRC IoT: Quantum Sensors Challenge Program | National Research Council Canada (NRC) — Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre | $100K–$350K | Grant |
| NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program | National Research Council Canada | $100K–$500K | Grant |
| NRC IRAP–Germany ZIM Call 17 (Canada-Germany Collaborative Industrial R&D)Between Intakes | National Research Council Canada — Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) | $150K–$400K | Grant |
| NRC Quantum for Defence ProgramUpcoming | National Research Council of Canada (NRC) | $500K–$2M | Grant |
| NRC Quantum Internetworking Challenge (QUIN)Upcoming | National Research Council of Canada (NRC) | $150K–$300K | Grant |
| NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) | $20K–$300K | Grant |
| NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants — SME Partner Stream | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) | $200K–$450K | Grant |
| NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) | $25K–$100K | Grant |
| NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) | $250K–$360K | Program |
| NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) | $75K–$350K | Grant |
| Ocean Protection Plan (Grants and Contributions) | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | $200K–$1M | Program |
| Ocean Supercluster — Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program | Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) | $25K–$500K | Grant |
| Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program | Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) | $400K–$2M | Grant |
| Patent Collective Program — Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) | Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) — funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | $15K–$50K | Program |
| Pizza Hut Canada — Equal Slice Grant Program | Pizza Hut Canada (in partnership with Startup Canada) | Up to $10K | Award |
| Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $20K–$300K | Grant |
| Pow Wow Pitch Competition | Pow Wow Pitch | $1K–$25K | Award |
| Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence Program | Protein Industries Canada (Global Innovation Cluster) | 45% of costs | Grant |
| Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain ProgramBetween Intakes | Protein Industries Canada | $75K–$120K | Grant |
| Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream) | Protein Industries Canada (Global Innovation Cluster) | $1M–$5M | Grant |
| Protein Industries Canada Supercluster | Protein Industries Canada | $150K–$3.1M | Grant |
| Purolator True North Small Business Grant ContestBetween Intakes | Purolator Inc. | Up to $25K | Grant |
| RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur AwardsBetween Intakes | Women of Influence+ (sponsored by RBC) | Varies | Award |
| RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards | Futurpreneur Canada (supported by RBC Foundation) | Up to $10K | Award |
| Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)Between Intakes | CanNor | $250K–$5M | Forgivable Loan |
| Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) — Multi-Region | Regional Development Agencies (FedDev Ontario, PacifiCan, CED-Q, ACOA, PrairiesCan, FedNor, CanNor) | $300K–$2M | Forgivable Loan |
| Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (via 7 Regional Development Agencies) | $200K–$750K | Grant |
| Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)Between Intakes | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (delivered provincially) | $5K–$50K | Grant |
| Rogers Youth GrantsBetween Intakes | Rogers Communications | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Scale AI — Training ProgramPaused | Scale AI (Global Innovation Cluster) | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Scale AI Acceleration Program | Scale AI (Canada's AI Supercluster) | $30K–$50K | Grant |
| Scale AI Supercluster | Scale AI | 40% of costs | Grant |
| Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $15K–$25K | Grant |
| Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) | Canada Revenue Agency | $50K–$300K | Tax Credit |
| ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants | Scotiabank | $25K–$150K | Grant |
| Small and Medium Business Procurement Program (SMBPP)Upcoming | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | Varies | Program |
| Social Finance Fund (SFF) | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $100K–$2M | Program |
| Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund | Employment and Social Development Canada | $100K–$1M | Program |
| Space Technology Development Program (STDP) | Canadian Space Agency | $150K–$800K | Grant |
| Sport Canada Programs | Sport Canada | $25K–$5M | Program |
| SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council | $15K–$35K | Grant |
| SSHRC Partnerships | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council | $1.5M–$2.5M | Grant |
| Startup Global Pitch Competition (formerly Startup Canada) | Startup Canada | $1K–$15K | Award |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Strategic Innovation Fund) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | $10M–$50M | Forgivable Loan |
| Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) | Employment and Social Development Canada | $3K–$5K | Grant |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $500K–$5M | Grant |
| Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $5K–$150K | Program |
| Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)Between Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $8M–$15M | Grant |
| Telefilm Canada — Marketing ProgramBetween Intakes | Telefilm Canada | $20K–$75K | Grant |
| Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program | Telefilm Canada | 100% of costs | Grant |
| Telefilm Canada Funding Programs | Telefilm Canada | $150K–$1M | Program |
| TELUS #StandWithOwners ContestBetween Intakes | TELUS | $20K–$75K | Award |
| TELUS Friendly Future Foundation — Indigenous Communities Fund | TELUS Friendly Future Foundation | $10K–$20K | Grant |
| Thrive Venture Fund | Business Development Bank of Canada | $500K–$5M | Program |
| Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support | Global Affairs Canada | Varies | Program |
| Union Training and Innovation Program | Employment and Social Development Canada | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) — single-window initiative | $100K–$3M | Grant |
| WEOC National Loan Program | Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) | $10K–$50K | Loan |
| Wine Sector Support Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $30K–$500K | Grant |
| Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | $10K–$50K | Loan |
| Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| Youth Employment and Skills ProgramBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada | $100K–$2M | Grant |