✅ Quick Eligibility Check for Saskatchewan Businesses
You may qualify if:
- Your business is incorporated in Saskatchewan or has significant operations in SK
- You have fewer than 500 employees (most programs)
- Your business has been operating for at least 1 year
- You can provide matching funds (typically 25-50% of project costs)
Special focus: Enhanced funding available for agriculture, mining, technology, and rural development projects throughout Saskatchewan.
Up to $1,000,000
Federal
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Funding for technology development, innovation, and R&D activities. Strong support for Saskatchewan technology companies.
Eligibility: Incorporated SME, <500 employees, innovation focus
Up to $500,000
Provincial
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Comprehensive funding for Saskatchewan agriculture businesses, including innovation, sustainability, and market development.
Eligibility: Agriculture operations, Saskatchewan-based, improvement projects
Up to $200,000
Provincial
Saskatchewan Mining Innovation Incentive
Supports innovation in Saskatchewan's mining sector, including exploration and technology development.
Eligibility: Mining companies, innovation projects, Saskatchewan operations
Up to $100,000
Provincial
Innovation Saskatchewan Technology Fund
Funding for early-stage technology companies and startups in Saskatchewan.
Eligibility: Technology startups, Saskatchewan-based, scalable business model
Up to $50,000
Federal
CanExport SMEs Program
Helps Saskatchewan businesses develop export markets and increase international sales.
Eligibility: SME, export-ready, new market development
Up to $25,000
Provincial
Farm Stewardship Program
Environmental stewardship funding for Saskatchewan farms and agricultural operations.
Eligibility: Saskatchewan farms, environmental projects, stewardship practices
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Saskatchewan Grants
Q: How many grants are available for Saskatchewan businesses?
A: There are 58 grants available for Saskatchewan businesses, including 44 federal programs and 14 provincial programs specifically for Saskatchewan companies.
Q: What grants are available for agriculture in Saskatchewan?
A: Saskatchewan offers extensive agriculture funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriInnovate Saskatchewan, and the Farm Stewardship Program, with funding ranging from $5,000 to $500,000.
Q: Are there grants for mining companies in Saskatchewan?
A: Yes, the Saskatchewan Mining Innovation Incentive and federal Mineral Exploration Tax Credit provide significant funding for mining exploration and innovation projects.
Q: Can rural Saskatchewan businesses access these grants?
A: Absolutely! Saskatchewan has strong rural development programs, and many grants specifically target rural businesses. Agriculture and rural development receive significant provincial support.
Q: Are there grants for Saskatoon and Regina businesses?
A: Yes, both cities have business development initiatives, and technology companies in Saskatoon and Regina have access to Innovation Saskatchewan programs and IRAP funding.
Q: What is the application timeline for Saskatchewan grants?
A: Provincial programs typically process in 6-10 weeks, while federal programs take 8-12 weeks. Agriculture programs often have seasonal deadlines aligned with farming cycles.