247Active non-repayable grants in the catalog
Canadian Non-Repayable Business Grants Directory: 350 Programs (247 Active)
Grants are the shape of money most businesses want first: non-repayable funding you never pay back. They are also the largest category in Canadian business funding — 247 active grants, far more than any other type. The trade-off is the contest. At 40% low-competition, grants are more competitive than tax credits or loans, and the median realistic award is a deliberate $75,000, reflecting a category built around many targeted wins rather than a few large cheques. Manufacturing, technology and clean technology lead the sector mix. Most grants take about 15 hours to prepare and 65% welcome first-time applicants — so while you compete for them, the door is rarely closed to newcomers.
Source: GrantCompass Funding Census, June 2026
247
Programs in catalog
$75K
Median award
40%
Low-competition
Last verified June 2026. Program details sourced from official government and organization websites.
What the non-repayable grants landscape shows
On this page the map is coloured by industry, so the tessellation shows where grant money actually concentrates: manufacturing leads at 33%, with technology and clean technology close behind — the clusters reveal that grants flow toward physical and innovation-heavy sectors more than services. With 247 active grants, it is the largest map of any funding type. Practical sequencing: grants are competitive — only 40% are low-competition — so do not treat them as guaranteed. Start with the 65% that welcome first-time applicants and the rolling programs, where a strong first application has real odds, before reaching for the marquee national grants. At a median realistic $75,000 and 15 hours of work, grants reward a portfolio approach: apply to several well-matched programs rather than betting everything on one.
Source: GrantCompass Funding Census, June 2026Largest Active Programs by Typical Award
Sorted by the realistic maximum a single applicant receives.
| Program | Organization | Typical Award |
|---|---|---|
| CleanBC Industry Fund | Government of BC / Ministry of Environment | $10M |
| Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) | Natural Resources Canada | $7M |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | $5M |
| Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF) | Ontario Health / Ontario Ministry of Health | $5M |
| Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream) | Protein Industries Canada (Global Innovation Cluster) | $5M |
All Programs (350)
| Program | Organization | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital) | Indigenous Services Canada | $10K–$50K | Grant |
| Accelerate Digital Adoption Projects for Tomorrow (ADAPT) Fund | Prosper NWT | $3K–$13K | Grant |
| Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) | Alberta Innovates | $150K–$500K | Grant |
| Accelerator Centre AC:Studio Venture StudioBetween Intakes | Accelerator Centre (FedDev Ontario-backed) | $30K–$100K | Grant |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP) | Government of Alberta | $2.4M–$60M | Grant |
| Alberta Digital Traction Program | Alberta Innovates | $25K–$50K | Grant |
| Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP) | Government of Alberta | $3K–$15K | Grant |
| Alberta Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP) for Businesses | Government of Alberta — Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) | $10K–$200K | Grant |
| Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation | Alberta Innovates | $100K–$500K | Grant |
| Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program | Alberta Innovates | $75K–$105K | Grant |
| Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program | Alberta Innovates | $5K–$10K | Grant |
| Alberta Innovates Voucher Program | Alberta Innovates | $40K–$75K | Grant |
| Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) | Government of Alberta | $30K–$125K | Grant |
| Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant | Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) / Government of Alberta | $15K–$27K | Grant |
| Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) | Government of Alberta — Ministry of Energy and Minerals | From $18M | Grant |
| Alberta Project Script Development Grant | Government of Alberta | $15K–$55K | Grant |
| Alberta Value-Added Program (SCAP) | Government of Alberta — Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation | $10K–$150K | 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 Service Employer GrantBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) / Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) | $5K–$10K | Grant |
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Atlantic Fisheries FundBetween Intakes | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) with provincial governments | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| B.C. Employer Training Grant | Government of British Columbia | $2K–$8K | Grant |
| Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) - Small Business Support Program | Government of Nunavut — Department of Economic Development and Transportation (delivered by BBDC for Baffin region) | $5K–$20K | Grant |
| BBI Business Consultancy Advisory Services GrantBetween Intakes | Black Business Initiative (BBI) | $3K–$8K | Grant |
| BC Agriculture and Food Export ProgramBetween Intakes | Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC) / BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food | $15K–$50K | Grant |
| BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF) | Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC) | $5K–$40K | Grant |
| BC Destination Events ProgramBetween Intakes | Province of British Columbia — Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | $15K–$100K | Grant |
| BC Hydro Business Energy-Saving Incentives (BESI) Program | BC Hydro | $500–$15K | Grant |
| BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment StreamBetween Intakes | Government of British Columbia — Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | $500K–$3M | Grant |
| BC On-Farm Technology Adoption ProgramBetween Intakes | Innovate BC / Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC | $20K–$100K | Grant |
| BC Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) | Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC) | $5K–$20K | Grant |
| Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund | Bell Canada (Bell Let's Talk) | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)Between Intakes | Bioenterprise Canada | $40K–$75K | 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 |
| Bourse de démarrage et repreneuriat — Ville de Québec | Service du développement économique et des grands projets (DEGP), Ville de Québec | $10K–$40K | Grant |
| 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 |
| Buy BC Partnership ProgramBetween Intakes | BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food (administered by MNP LLP) | $5K–$30K | Grant |
| Calgary BIA Facade Improvement Grant | City of Calgary / Business Improvement Areas | $10K–$30K | Grant |
| Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) ProgramBetween Intakes | Alberta Innovates in partnership with NSERC | $100K–$250K | Grant |
| 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 Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding | Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | $150K–$500K | Grant |
| 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 Summer JobsBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada | $2K–$6K | Grant |
| Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant | Government of Alberta | $3K–$25K | Grant |
| Canada-Manitoba Job GrantBetween Intakes | Government of Manitoba | $3K–$10K | Grant |
| Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) | Trade Commissioner Service - Global Affairs Canada | $5K–$460K | Grant |
| 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 |
| CanNor NIEOP — Entrepreneurship and Business Development | Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) | $25K–$100K | Grant |
| CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Between Intakes | Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) | $150K–$600K | Grant |
| 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 |
| Circular Economy Grant ProgramBetween Intakes | The City of Calgary | $14K–$25K | Grant |
| City of Hamilton — City Enrichment Fund (CEF) | City of Hamilton | $10K–$50K | Grant |
| Clarence Campeau Development Fund — Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program | Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) | $15K–$50K | Grant |
| CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle ProgramBetween Intakes | Government of British Columbia | $2K–$150K | Grant |
| CleanBC Industry Fund | Government of BC / Ministry of Environment | $500K–$10M | Grant |
| CMF IDM Prototyping ProgramBetween Intakes | Canada Media Fund (CMF) | $100K–$250K | Grant |
| Co-operative Development Program (CDP) — Co-operatorsBetween Intakes | The Co-operators Group Limited | $10K–$20K | Grant |
| Commercial Façade Improvement Grant ProgramBetween Intakes | City of Toronto | $5K–$13K | Grant |
| Community Economic Development (CED) Funding ProgramBetween Intakes | City of Ottawa | Varies | Grant |
| Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production ProgramBetween Intakes | Creative BC | $50K–$150K | Grant |
| Creative BC Book Publishers Market Fund | Creative BC | $2K–$8K | Grant |
| Creative BC Slate Development ProgramBetween Intakes | Creative BC | $30K–$50K | Grant |
| 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 |
| Creative Industries Funding | City of Toronto | $5K–$25K | Grant |
| Creative Saskatchewan — Digital Game Development Grant | Creative Saskatchewan | $20K–$50K | Grant |
| Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant | Creative Saskatchewan | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| Creative Saskatchewan — Sound Recording Grant | Creative Saskatchewan | $5K–$15K | 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 |
| CUA Community Investment GrantBetween Intakes | Credit Union Atlantic (CUA) | Varies | Grant |
| Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist) | National Research Council Canada (NRC IRAP) | $75K–$350K | Grant |
| Efficiency Manitoba — Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program | Efficiency Manitoba (Crown corporation) | $20K–$300K | Grant |
| Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions Program | Efficiency Nova Scotia (subsidiary of Nova Scotia Power Inc.) | $1K–$15K | Grant |
| 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 |
| Emerging Opportunities Program | Government of Alberta — Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation | $500K–$1.5M | Grant |
| Employ PEI (Wage Subsidy) | SkillsPEI (Government of PEI) | $3K–$5K | Grant |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund | Employment and Social Development Canada | $20K–$100K | Grant |
| Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick) | Government of New Brunswick - Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries | $15K–$30K | Grant |
| ENCQOR 5G Demonstration Program — OntarioBetween Intakes | Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) / ENCQOR 5G | $25K–$50K | Grant |
| ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program — OntarioBetween Intakes | Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) / ENCQOR 5G (Ericsson, Ciena, Thales anchor firms) | $100K–$400K | Grant |
| Energy Innovation Program | Natural Resources Canada | 75% of costs | Grant |
| ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)Between Intakes | Emissions Reduction Alberta (SEMI — Strategic Energy Management Initiative) | $100K–$750K | Grant |
| ESSOR Component 1C — Digital Transformation Implementation Grant | Investissement Québec | 30% of costs | Grant |
| ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant | Investissement Québec | 50% of costs | Grant |
| Experience OntarioBetween Intakes | Government of Ontario | $15K–$55K | Grant |
| Export Funding NB — New Brunswick Export Development Program | LearnSphere (delivered on behalf of Opportunities New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| 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 |
| FCC AgriSpirit FundBetween Intakes | Farm Credit Canada | 100% of costs | Grant |
| Fierce Founders Uplift | Communitech | 100% of costs | Grant |
| First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF) | Natural Resources Canada — Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence | $5M–$50M | Grant |
| First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF) | First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (Province of Manitoba & Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs) | $20K–$100K | Grant |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP)Between Intakes | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Fonds Écoleader — Business Stream (Quebec) | Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) | $15K–$45K | Grant |
| FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial) | FortisBC | $20K–$150K | Grant |
| 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 |
| Growing Greenhouses Program | Government of Alberta | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)Between Intakes | Ontario Genomics / Genome Alberta / Genome Prairie | $350K–$500K | Grant |
| Hydro-Québec ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation Track | Transition énergétique Québec (TEQ) / Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) | $20K–$150K | Grant |
| Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1) | Hydro-Québec | $5K–$500K | Grant |
| Hydrogen Centre of Excellence — Services Capacity (Alberta Innovates)Between Intakes | Alberta Innovates | $150K–$400K | 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 |
| IESO Save on Energy Retrofit Program | Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) | $15K–$500K | Grant |
| Incoming Buyer Program (IBP) — Manitoba | Province of Manitoba — Trade and Investment | $3K–$5K | Grant |
| Indigenous Forestry Initiative | Natural Resources Canada | $25K–$350K | Grant |
| Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity GrantsBetween Intakes | Natural Resources Canada | 100% of costs | Grant |
| 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 |
| Industry Expansion Program | Government of Manitoba — Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation | $10K–$200K | Grant |
| INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEsBetween Intakes | InnovÉÉ (Innovation en énergie électrique) with Prompt Innov and MEIE | $250K–$450K | Grant |
| Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) | Department of National Defence | $200K–$1.5M | Grant |
| Innovation Growth Program | Province of Manitoba | $50K–$100K | Grant |
| Innovation PEI — Ignition Fund | Innovation PEI (Government of PEI) | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund — Open CallPaused | Government of British Columbia | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| Innovative Solutions Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | $120K–$608K | Grant |
| Interlake Tourism Development Fund | Interlake Tourism Association | 50% of costs | Grant |
| INVEST North — Locate Stream | Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | $500K–$3M | Grant |
| Invest Nova Scotia — Export Development Program | Invest Nova Scotia | $3K–$12K | Grant |
| Invest Nova Scotia — Innovation Rebate Program (IRP) | Invest Nova Scotia | $200K–$500K | Grant |
| Invest Ottawa — Summer Company ProgramBetween Intakes | Invest Ottawa (delivering Province of Ontario's Summer Company program) | Up to $3K | Grant |
| Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) | Natural Resources Canada | $1M–$7M | Grant |
| ISC Challenge Stream (Innovative Solutions Canada) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | $120K–$1M | Grant |
| ISC Testing Stream (Innovative Solutions Canada) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) / Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) | $200K–$1.1M | Grant |
| Kivalliq Inuit Association — Business Development Fund (BDF) | Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) | $5K–$20K | Grant |
| Kivalliq Partners in Development — Business Grants | Kivalliq Partners in Development (est. by Kivalliq Inuit Association) | $15K–$25K | Grant |
| Laval Économique — Fonds créateur d'entreprise (Business Launch Fund) | Laval Économique / Ville de Laval | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Laval Économique Virage Techno — Manufacturier | Laval Économique / Ville de Laval | $25K–$50K | Grant |
| Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) | Canadian Space Agency (CSA) | $441K–$1.6M | Grant |
| Manitoba Climate Action FundBetween Intakes | Government of Manitoba | $30K–$100K | Grant |
| Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)Between Intakes | Government of Manitoba / Environment and Climate Change Canada | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP) | Province of Manitoba | $2K–$10K | Grant |
| Manitoba Food Safety & Traceability Program (SCAP) | Manitoba Agriculture / Government of Manitoba (Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — SCAP) | $10K–$40K | Grant |
| MAPAQ — Programme Innovation bioalimentaire (Quebec Biofood Innovation Program) | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ), Government of Quebec | $30K–$150K | Grant |
| Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)Between Intakes | Mastercard Canada / Pier Five | Up to $10K | Grant |
| Methane Reduction Deployment Program (MRDP) | Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) | $50K–$500K | 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 |
| 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 |
| National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP) | Genome Canada | $500K–$1.5M | Grant |
| NBIF Cleantech Momentum ProgramBetween Intakes | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $100K–$200K | Grant |
| NBIF Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Program | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $30K–$110K | Grant |
| NBIF Innovation Voucher Fund | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $25K–$60K | Grant |
| New Brunswick Product Development Grant Program (Tourism)Upcoming | Government of New Brunswick — Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture | $15K–$50K | Grant |
| New Brunswick Tourism Festival Fund | Government of New Brunswick — Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture | $5K–$25K | Grant |
| New Horizons for Seniors ProgramBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada | $15K–$25K | Grant |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA)Between Intakes | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Department of Energy and Mines | $30K–$100K | Grant |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program (PAAP)Between Intakes | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands | $3K–$20K | Grant |
| Newfoundland Green Transition Fund | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Department of Energy and Mines | $100K–$1M | Grant |
| 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 |
| NL Business Growth Program | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Industry, Energy and Technology | $25K–$100K | Grant |
| NL Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF) | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Department of Energy and Mines | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program | Government of NL — Department of Energy and Mines | $300K–$1M | Grant |
| NL JobsNL Wage Subsidy | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills | $4K–$14K | Grant |
| NOHFC INVEST North — Grow Stream | Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | $75K–$400K | Grant |
| NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream | Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | $150K–$500K | Grant |
| NOHFC INVEST North Launch Stream | Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | $50K–$150K | Grant |
| Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) — Competitiveness Consulting Rebate | Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) | $5K–$25K | Grant |
| Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) — Northern Industries Innovation Fund (NIIF) | Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) | $15K–$45K | Grant |
| Northern Ontario Exports Program — Trade Mission Support Program | Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation (ONEDC), funded by FedNor and NOHFC | $5K–$10K | Grant |
| Northwest Territories Film Rebate Program | Government of Northwest Territories | $20K–$400K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Business ACCESS-Ability GrantBetween Intakes | NS Dept of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage | $8K–$35K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Co-op Education Incentive | Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration | $4K–$6K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Creative Industries Fund | NS Dept of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) | Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration | $10K–$29K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program | Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation (administered on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia) | $5K–$20K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program | Invest Nova Scotia | $1K–$3K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP)Between Intakes | Invest Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Business Inc.) | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Seafood Accelerator Program (Perennia) | Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation (funded by NS Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture) | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund (SASI) | NS Dept of Agriculture / Perennia | $100K–$500K | Grant |
| Nova Scotia START Hiring Incentive | Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (Employment Nova Scotia) | $3K–$20K | 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 Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) | $75K–$350K | Grant |
| Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI) | Government of Nunavut — Dept of Economic Development and Transportation | $5K–$50K | Grant |
| Nunavut Small Business Opportunities Fund | Government of Nunavut — Dept of Economic Development and Transportation | $20K–$75K | Grant |
| Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund | Government of Nunavut — Department of Economic Development and Transportation | $50K–$100K | Grant |
| NWT Arts Business Support Fund | Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) | $2K–$10K | Grant |
| NWT Commercial Fishery Support Program (CFSP) | Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) | $3K–$25K | Grant |
| NWT Community Tourism Infrastructure Contribution Program (CTIC)Between Intakes | Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) | $50K–$200K | Grant |
| NWT Mining Incentive Program (MIP) | Northwest Territories Geological Survey | $15K–$200K | Grant |
| Ocean Supercluster | Ocean Supercluster | $500K–$3M | Grant |
| 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 |
| OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative | Ontario Centre of Innovation | $75K–$150K | Grant |
| Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) | Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $100K–$500K | Grant |
| Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI)Between Intakes | Government of Ontario | $75K–$150K | Grant |
| Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)Between Intakes | Government of Ontario | $50K–$150K | Grant |
| Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content) | Ontario Creates | $25K–$200K | Grant |
| Ontario Creates — OMIF Live Music | Ontario Creates (Ontario Music Office) | $10K–$75K | Grant |
| Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Company Development | Ontario Creates (Ontario Music Office) | $15K–$100K | Grant |
| Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)Between Intakes | Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines | $150K–$500K | Grant |
| Ontario Forest Biomass Program | Government of Ontario | $100K–$5M | Grant |
| Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF) | Ontario Health / Ontario Ministry of Health | $1.5M–$5M | Grant |
| Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund (HIF) 2025Between Intakes | Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) | $1M–$4.5M | Grant |
| Ontario IESO — XLerate Program (Save on Energy) | Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) / Save on Energy | $200K–$5M | Grant |
| Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)Between Intakes | Ontario Ministry of Mines | $50K–$150K | Grant |
| Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program (OSGP)Between Intakes | Government of Ontario — Ministry of Transportation, Marine Partnerships and Development Office | $250K–$3M | Grant |
| Ontario Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) | Government of Ontario — Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $300K–$3M | Grant |
| Ontario Trillium Foundation — Seed Grant | Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) | $15K–$75K | Grant |
| Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF)Between Intakes | Calgary Economic Development (City of Calgary) | $500K–$3M | Grant |
| PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) FundingBetween Intakes | Pacific Economic Development Canada | $1M–$3M | Grant |
| PartÉS — Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie sociale | Réseau d'investissement social du Québec (RISQ) / Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation (MEIE) | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| PEI Electric Vehicle Charging Funding Program | Government of Prince Edward Island / efficiencyPEI | $3K–$50K | Grant |
| PEI Equity Investors Incentive | Innovation PEI | $20K–$200K | Grant |
| PEI Export Trade Assistance | Innovation PEI | $500–$3K | Grant |
| PEI Innovation Fund | Innovation PEI — Government of Prince Edward Island | $15K–$40K | Grant |
| PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) | Innovation PEI | $9K–$25K | Grant |
| PEI Rental Incentive Assistance | Innovation PEI | $15K–$60K | Grant |
| PEI Small Business Investment Grant | Innovation PEI | $2K–$4K | Grant |
| PME MTL - Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS) | PME MTL | $15K–$35K | Grant |
| PME MTL - Fonds Jeunes Entreprises | PME MTL | $8K–$15K | Grant |
| PME MTL — Commerce X Design | PME MTL Centre-Est and PME MTL Centre-Ville (City of Montreal / Bureau du design) | Up to $10K | Grant |
| PME MTL Fonds Entrepreneuriat Commercial (Retail Fund) | PME MTL (City of Montreal economic development network) | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG) | Government of Alberta | $5K–$200K | Grant |
| Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $20K–$300K | Grant |
| PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding | Prairies Economic Development Canada | $500K–$2M | Grant |
| PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) | Prairies Economic Development Canada | $75K–$1M | Grant |
| Project Development Fund (Creative BC)Between Intakes | Creative BC | $10K–$20K | Grant |
| 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 |
| PSCE Volet 2 — Diversification et consolidation hors Québec | Investissement Québec (administered on behalf of Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation) | $20K–$60K | Grant |
| Purolator True North Small Business Grant ContestBetween Intakes | Purolator Inc. | Up to $25K | Grant |
| Quebec Programme Innovation — Volet Primo-Adoptants (First Adopter Call) | Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE) / Investissement Québec | $40K–$70K | Grant |
| RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream | PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) | $500K–$2.5M | Grant |
| Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund | Regional Development Corporation of New Brunswick | $20K–$200K | Grant |
| Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) | $200K–$500K | Grant |
| 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 Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program | Creative BC | $10K–$20K | Grant |
| Rogers Youth GrantsBetween Intakes | Rogers Communications | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) | Innovation Saskatchewan | $100K–$400K | Grant |
| Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF) | Innovation Saskatchewan | $100K–$400K | Grant |
| Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) | Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture | $50K–$300K | Grant |
| Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI) | Government of Saskatchewan | $30K–$100K | Grant |
| Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)Between Intakes | Tourism Saskatchewan | $15K–$40K | Grant |
| SaskEnergy Commercial Space & Water Heating Rebate Program | SaskEnergy / Saskatchewan Power Corporation | $1K–$10K | Grant |
| SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) | SaskPower (administered by CLEAResult in partnership with Government of Canada and SaskEnergy) | $2K–$30K | 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 |
| SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick) | Government of New Brunswick | $25K–$75K | Grant |
| Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $15K–$25K | Grant |
| ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants | Scotiabank | $25K–$150K | Grant |
| SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking | Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment | $2K–$4K | Grant |
| SEED NWT — Strategic Investments | Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment | $30K–$75K | Grant |
| SK Arts - Independent Artists Grant | SK Arts | $3K–$12K | Grant |
| SkillsPEI — Workplace Skills Training | SkillsPEI (Government of Prince Edward Island) | $2K–$10K | Grant |
| SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles | Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | $25K–$200K | Grant |
| SODEC — Film and TV Production Support (Quebec businesses) | Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| Space Technology Development Program (STDP) | Canadian Space Agency | $150K–$800K | Grant |
| 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 |
| STEP — Business Advisory Services Funding Program | Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) | $3K–$5K | Grant |
| STEP — Market Diversification Program (MDP) | Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) | $3K–$8K | Grant |
| Storefront Improvement Grant | City of Edmonton | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Storefront Refresh Grant | City of Edmonton | $500–$1K | Grant |
| 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 |
| Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support | Government of the Northwest Territories | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business | Government of the Northwest Territories | $1K–$5K | Grant |
| Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)Between Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $8M–$15M | Grant |
| Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Operational AssessmentsPaused | FedNor | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| Technoclimat — Quebec Cleantech Demonstration Program | Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), Government of Quebec | $250K–$1.5M | Grant |
| Telefilm Canada — Marketing ProgramBetween Intakes | Telefilm Canada | $20K–$75K | Grant |
| Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program | Telefilm Canada | 100% of costs | Grant |
| TELUS Friendly Future Foundation — Indigenous Communities Fund | TELUS Friendly Future Foundation | $10K–$20K | Grant |
| Toronto Business Incubation and Commercialization Grant ProgramBetween Intakes | City of Toronto — Economic Development and Culture | $10K–$100K | Grant |
| Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund (CFIF)Between Intakes | City of Toronto (Environment & Climate Division) | $2K–$25K | Grant |
| Toronto Dining District Program (BIA Stream) | City of Toronto — Economic Development and Culture (in partnership with FedDev Ontario) | $25K–$100K | Grant |
| Toronto Economic Resiliency Initiative (TERI) | City of Toronto / FedDev Ontario | $10K–$24K | Grant |
| Toronto Transit Construction Mitigation FundBetween Intakes | City of Toronto (in partnership with FedDev Ontario) | $10K–$25K | Grant |
| Tourism Nova Scotia — RADIATE Tourism ProgramBetween Intakes | Tourism Nova Scotia | Up to $5K | Grant |
| Tourism Nova Scotia — Tourism Digital Assistance Program (TDAP)Between Intakes | Tourism Nova Scotia | Up to $5K | Grant |
| Travel Alberta — Product Development FundBetween Intakes | Travel Alberta | $75K–$200K | Grant |
| Travel Alberta Events & Festivals FundBetween Intakes | Travel Alberta | $25K–$100K | Grant |
| Union Training and Innovation Program | Employment and Social Development Canada | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grant Program | City of Vancouver | $10K–$75K | Grant |
| Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant | Service du développement économique et des grands projets, Ville de Québec | $25K–$100K | Grant |
| Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) — single-window initiative | $100K–$3M | Grant |
| West End BIZ Business Development Grant | West End BIZ (Winnipeg) | $500–$1K | Grant |
| Wine Sector Support Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $30K–$500K | Grant |
| Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| WorkingNB Labour Force Training | Government of New Brunswick (Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour) | $2K–$12K | Grant |
| Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) | Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration | $10K–$50K | Grant |
| Youth Employment and Skills ProgramBetween Intakes | Employment and Social Development Canada | $100K–$2M | Grant |
| Youth Internships in Northern Ontario — FedNor | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) | $20K–$53K | Grant |
| Yukon Arts Fund | Government of Yukon — Department of Tourism and Culture | $5K–$50K | Grant |
| Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF) | Government of Yukon | $15K–$50K | Grant |
| Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant | Yukon Foundation | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) | Government of Yukon — Energy, Mines and Resources | $10K–$40K | Grant |
| Yukon Staffing UP — Wage & Training Subsidy | Government of Yukon — Department of Education | $10K–$30K | Grant |
| Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) | Government of Yukon — Agriculture Branch (cost-shared with AAFC) | $5K–$100K | Grant |
| Yukon Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund (TCMF) | Government of Yukon — Department of Tourism and Culture | $5K–$35K | Grant |
| YukonU Innovation Fund | Yukon University - Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Varies | Grant |