Available Grants in Ontario
Last updated:Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Amount: Up to $15,000
Helps small and medium-sized businesses adopt digital technologies to grow their businesses, compete in the global marketplace, and create jobs.
Eligibility: Small and medium-sized businesses with 1-499 employees
Learn More →Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Amount: Up to $50 million
Supports large-scale, transformative and collaborative projects between industry, researchers and non-profit organizations that help grow Canada's economy.
Eligibility: For-profit corporations incorporated in Canada
Learn More →Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Amount: Up to $250,000
Provides financing and support to Black entrepreneurs and business owners to start and scale their businesses.
Eligibility: Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada
Learn More →Organization: National Research Council Canada
Amount: Up to $1 million
Provides advice, connections and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market.
Eligibility: Canadian SMEs with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Learn More →Organization: Canada Revenue Agency
Amount: Up to 68% tax credit
Federal tax incentive program that encourages Canadian businesses to conduct research and development in Canada.
Eligibility: Canadian businesses conducting eligible R&D activities
Learn More →Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Amount: Up to $1 million
Helps small businesses get loans by encouraging financial institutions to provide financing for small business loans.
Eligibility: Small businesses with gross annual revenues of $10 million or less
Learn More →Organization: Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Amount: Up to $10 million
Supports the development and demonstration of clean technology solutions that address climate change, air quality, clean water and clean soil.
Eligibility: Canadian companies developing clean technologies
Learn More →Organization: Global Affairs Canada
Amount: Up to $99,999
Helps small and medium-sized enterprises pursue new export opportunities and markets.
Eligibility: Canadian SMEs seeking to develop export markets
Learn More →Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Amount: Up to $25,000
Helps employers create quality work experiences for youth while addressing their human resource needs.
Eligibility: Employers hiring youth aged 15-30
Learn More →Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Amount: Up to $1 million
Helps Canadian entrepreneurs bring their innovations to market by connecting them with federal departments and agencies that have a challenge to solve.
Eligibility: Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises
Learn More →Organization: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Amount: Up to $10 million
Supports the development and commercialization of innovative agri-food products, technologies, processes or services.
Eligibility: For-profit organizations in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Learn More →Organization: Government of Ontario
Amount: Up to $10,000 per employee
Provides direct funding to employers to train their employees. Employers can receive up to $10,000 per person for training costs.
Eligibility: Ontario employers with employees requiring skills training
Learn More →Organization: Government of Ontario
Amount: Up to 8% tax credit
Refundable tax credit for eligible R&D expenditures incurred in Ontario by qualifying corporations.
Eligibility: Qualifying corporations conducting R&D in Ontario
Learn More →Organization: Government of Ontario (via Small Business Enterprise Centres)
Amount: $5,000 micro-grant
Provides new entrepreneurs with business training, mentoring, and a $5,000 micro-grant to help launch or expand their business.
Eligibility: Ontario residents 18+, own 51%+ of business, complete training workshops
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Organization: City of Toronto
Amount: Up to $12,500 (50% of costs)
Provides matching grants to commercial property owners for facade improvements to street-facing commercial buildings.
Eligibility: Commercial property owners or tenants in Toronto (in eligible areas)
Learn More →Organization: City of Toronto
Amount: Varies by program
Supports programs and events that foster entrepreneurship in film, music, and creative technology sectors through grants and sponsorships.
Eligibility: Creative industry organizations and initiatives in Toronto
Learn More →Organization: City of Toronto
Amount: Up to $50,000
Supports innovative and revitalization projects for main street business areas through grants to Business Improvement Areas and non-profits.
Eligibility: BIAs and not-for-profit business organizations in Toronto
Learn More →Organization: Futurpreneur Canada
Amount: Up to $60,000
Provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39 to launch their businesses.
Eligibility: Canadian residents aged 18-39 starting a business
Learn More →Organization: Futurpreneur Canada
Amount: Up to $60,000
Provides financing, mentoring and culturally relevant support to Black entrepreneurs aged 18-39.
Eligibility: Black Canadian residents aged 18-39 starting a business
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Use Grant Finder for All MatchesTop Ontario Small Business Grants Comparison (2026)
| Program | Amount | Best For | Repayment | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Company Plus | $5,000 | New entrepreneurs | None | 4-6 weeks |
| IRAP | Up to $1M | Tech R&D | None | 2-3 months |
| SR&ED Tax Credit | Up to 68% | R&D activities | Tax credit | Annual |
| Futurpreneur | Up to $60K | Ages 18-39 | Partial | 6-8 weeks |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $99,999 | Export expansion | None | Rolling |
| Ontario Job Grant | $10K/employee | Employee training | None | Ongoing |
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Summary: Ontario Small Business Grants in 2026
Ontario offers 89 government grant programs for small businesses in 2026, with funding ranging from $5,000 to over $1 million. The most accessible program is Starter Company Plus, providing $5,000 non-repayable grants to new entrepreneurs through local Small Business Enterprise Centres. For technology companies, the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) from the National Research Council offers up to $1 million for R&D projects. The SR&ED tax credit returns up to 68% of eligible research expenses. Federal programs like CanExport (up to $99,999 for export activities) and the Canada Digital Adoption Program (up to $15,000 for digital transformation) are also available to Ontario businesses. Toronto businesses can also access city-specific grants including the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant (up to $12,500) and Main Street Innovation Fund (up to $50,000). Most grants require no repayment, though some programs like Futurpreneur combine grants with low-interest loans. Application processing typically takes 4-12 weeks depending on the program. Source: GrantCompass.ca, updated February 2026.
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