Canadian Government Grants
Grant Type
Starting or Buying a Business
Aboriginal Business Canada
Applies to: All of Canada
Financing to begin or grow your Aboriginal business.
Aboriginal Business Development Fund (Ulnooweg Loan)
Applies to: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Funding for Aboriginal people to start, buy, expand or refinance a business.
Aboriginal Business Development Program
Applies to: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Aboriginal people that live in the territories, can get financing to start or grow a business.
Agricultural Development Loans
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Access loans for your Aboriginal agriculture business. Agricultural loans are available to First Nations individuals, bands, tribal councils and First Nation owned corporations.
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Lending
Applies to: Alberta
Loans and services to develop or grow farm, agribusiness or another small business.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Applies to: Alberta
Information about grants and resources for artists in Alberta.
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Applies to: Alberta
If you are an established or budding Aboriginal entrepreneur seeking financing and business support services, learn about direct business loans, equity investments and other available services to your business.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs NextStep Program for Aboriginal Women
Applies to: Alberta
Access to loans of up to $10,000 if you’re an Aboriginal woman in Alberta who owns a business or would like to develop a buiness.
Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc.
Applies to: Alberta
If you are an established or budding Métis entrepreneur seeking financing and business support services, learn about direct business loans, equity investments and business services.
APEX Investment Fund
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Investment funding of $1 million to $5 million dollars might be available to you from the Apex Investment Fund, if your business is in one of their four key sectors.
ATB Financial
Applies to: Alberta
Business loans and other banking services are available from your local Alberta branch.
Atuqtuarvik Corporation – Loan Services
Applies to: Nunavut
Are you Inuit and live in Nunavut? If so, you can get money to start, buy or grow a business.
AVAC Ltd.
Applies to: Alberta
Financial investment for researching and developing your Alberta value-added products and/or services.
BC Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program
Applies to: British Columbia
Financing to start a cow herd or expand an existing herd under a British Columbia feeder association program.
BDC Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business
Applies to: All of Canada
Funding to help aboriginal business people start or expand their business.
BDC Term Loans
Applies to: All of Canada
Flexible debt financing for a variety of business projects.
Bioscience Tax Holiday
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island bioscience companys may be eligible for a provincial corporate income tax rebate.
Black Business Initiative – Financial Support
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Business loans as For African Nova Scotian entrepreneurs.
Business Assistance – Immigrant Investor Program
Applies to: Quebec
Investments made by immigrant investors accumulate funds that can benefit your business.
Business Attraction Fund
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Loans or equity investments to establish your company in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Business Development Centres of Nunavut
Applies to: Nunavut
Live in Nunavut and want to start or grow your business? If so, you can get business counselling, money and training from business development centres in your area.
Business Development Program
Applies to: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Funds to start, expand or better your business in Atlantic Canada.
Business Start Program
Applies to: Manitoba
Want to learn how to start a business in Manitoba? Learn how you can access financing? Learn about this 3-day “how-to” business workshop and loan guarantee program.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Applies to: All of Canada
Access funds for a small business with this loan guarantee program.
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program
Applies to: All of Canada
If you are a Canadian farmer, you could receive a loan to buy land, build or improve farm buildings, buy farm equipment, livestock or shares in a farm.
Capitalization of Social Economy Companies
Applies to: Quebec
You could obtain a capitalization loan or benefit from the purchase of preferred shares for your social economy company.
Child Care Space Creation Innovation Fund
Applies to: Alberta
Grants for creating new child care spaces in Alberta
City of Regina Property Tax Exemption Program
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Your business may be eligible for a property tax exemption from the City of Regina.
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Applies to: Saskatchewan
New or existing Métis owned businesses may qualify for interest free loans of up to $100,000 of non-repayable funds for community owned associations or corporations.
Commercial Loans
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Learn about capital expenditure loans for Aboriginal business in Saskatchewan.
Community Business Development Corporations Business Loans Programs — Atlantic Provinces
Applies to: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
You could get up to $150,000 to start or grow a business in rural areas of Atlantic Canada or to get new technology to modernize it.
Community Diversification Program
Applies to: Quebec
Your Quebec business could get funding if your project supports economic development or tourism in your area.
Community Futures Alberta – Small Business Loans
Applies to: Alberta
You could get a loan to start or grow a business if you live in rural Alberta.
Community Futures British Columbia – Small Business Loans
Applies to: British Columbia
You could get money to start or grow a business if you live in a rural area of British Columbia.
Community Futures Manitoba – Small Business Loans
Applies to: Manitoba
You can get money to start or grow a business if you live in a rural area of Manitoba.
Community Futures Program
Applies to: Northwest Territories
If you are starting a new business or looking to grow your existing business in the Northwest Territories, you may be eligible for business assistance, funding or counselling.
Community Futures Program – Ontario
Applies to: Ontario
Get funding for starting or growing your business in Northern Ontario or rural areas of Southern Ontario.
Community Futures Program – Quebec
Applies to: Quebec
Get funding for starting or growing a business in a rural or disadvantaged area of the province of Quebec.
Community Futures Saskatchewan – Small Business Loans
Applies to: Saskatchewan
You could get a loan to start or grow a business if you live in rural or northern Saskatchewan.
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Applies to: Alberta
Receive loans for business start-up and growth, as well as technical assistance, such as business plan review, identification of potential opportunities and training.
Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba: Financing
Applies to: Manitoba
If you are a Francophone living in Manitoba, you may be able to get financing to start or grow a business.
Conseil de la coopération de la Saskatchewan: Financing
Applies to: Saskatchewan
If you are a Francophone living in Saskatchewan, you may be able to get financing to start or grow a business.
CYBF Newcomer Entrepreneur Program
Applies to: All of Canada
If you are a recent immigrant to Canada and are between the ages of 18 and 34 years old, you can apply for money to start a business.
CYBF Start-Up Loan
Applies to: All of Canada
Are you between 18 and 34 years old? If you are a Canadian resident with a good business idea, you could get $15,000 or more to start or run a business full-time.
Direct Equity Tax Credit Program
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Invest in a new or expanding small business in Newfoundland and Labrador and receive a provincial income tax credit.
Emerging Music Business Program
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Access funding for your emerging music business in Nova Scotia.
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Receive up to $50,000 directly from authorized lenders backed by a government guarantee for your new or expanding business.
Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program
Applies to: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
If you are an entrepreneur with a disability, there may be a business loan you could access to help your business reach its full potential.
FACTOR Programs for the Recording Industry
Applies to: All of Canada
If you have a recording business or if you are a song-writer, composer or musician and record in English, you could get money for your business.
Farm Credit Canada Products and Services
Applies to: All of Canada
Access capital for your farming or agri-business operation.
Femmessor — Réussir en affaires
Applies to: Quebec
If you need an investment fund in order to buy, start, expand or consolidate a business, this non-profit organization could help you.
Fiducie du Chantier de l’économie sociale
Applies to: Quebec
Do you need funding to start a business or develop new social economics projects?
Financial Assistance to Industry
Applies to: New Brunswick
Receive funding for capital expenditures and working capital for the establishment, expansion or maintenance of your business.
Financial Programs
Applies to: Northwest Territories
Are you looking to obtain financing for your business? This program offers term loans, equity, contributions and letters of credit.
First Nation Youth Livestock Program
Applies to: Saskatchewan
If you are an Aboriginal youth interested in a livestock operation, this program can help you build equity by providing financing, training and support.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Loans
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Commercial fisheries or aquaculture businesses in Prince Edward Island who qualify to obtain a license or Aquaculture Permit from the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans are eligible for this loan.
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Receive a loan to buy a fishing licence.
Fishing Vessel Loan Program
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Obtain a loan to purchase, build or modify your fishing vessel.
Fonds afro-entrepreneurs
Applies to: Quebec
Investment fund for black business people of Quebec.
Fonds de développement des entreprises d’économie sociale
Applies to: Quebec
Do you have a social enterprise? If so, this development fund can help you.
Funding programs for Nunavut filmmakers
Applies to: Nunavut
If you are a filmmaker, producer or production company based in Nunavut, you can get money to create films, television shows and digital media.
Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Applies to: Saskatchewan
If you are a service station owner or bulk fuel dealer located along the Alberta or Manitoba border, you may be eligible for a commission for gasoline and propane sold.
Immigrant Small Business Loan Program
Applies to: Nova Scotia
As a recent immigrant, you can receive a loan to start, buy or expand your business.
Indian Business Corporation
Applies to: Alberta
Learn about direct business loans and business services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
Information Technology, Aerospace, and Manufacturing and Processing Loans
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Find out about term financing and lines of credit for your information technology, aerospace, or manufacturing and processing business.
Inuit Childcare Initiative
Applies to: Nunavut
If you are a licensed childcare provider in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, you can get money for salaries or upgrades to your daycare centre.
Kitikmeot Business Assistance Program
Applies to: Nunavut
If you are Inuit and live in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, you can get up to $50,000 to start or grow a business.
Livestock Loan Guarantee Program
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Find out about alternative financing solutions to purchase livestock or construct feedlot facilities.
Local Investment Fund
Applies to: Quebec
Obtain financing to start or expand a business in Quebec.
Manitoba Young Rural Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program
Applies to: Manitoba
Are a young Aboriginal business owner in rural Manitoba looking for funding to start your business? Tap into funding and business support.
Marketing Support Program
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Get financial assistance for marketing costs from start-up through to international exporting.
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Applies to: Manitoba
Tap into numerous programs tailored to meet your needs and access smart interest rates on loans and guarantees.
Métis Youth Program
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Are you between the ages of 18 to 35 and of Métis ancestry? Do you need help starting your own business?
Natural Stone Assessment
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Access a grant for the exploration and assessment of new or undeveloped natural stone sites.
New Brunswick Growth Program
Applies to: New Brunswick
Receive financing for the establishment of a new business or for the expansion, diversification or productivity improvement of an existing business.
New Entrant Farmer Loan Program
Applies to: New Brunswick
You could get up to $750,000 in loans to assist in the purchase of a farm. Acceptable security must be provided for the proposed financing.
NextGen Biofuels™
Applies to: All of Canada
If your business produces biofuel (ethanol or biodiesel) using the latest technologies, and your product has been successfully tested, you could get money to help market it.
Northern Development Fund
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Access loans and grants to develop your Northern Saskatchewan business.
Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program
Applies to: Ontario
Apply for a grant of up to $125,000 towards eligible costs of starting a new business in Northern Ontario.
Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur
Applies to: Ontario
You can receive a grant up to $25,000, if you are between the ages of 18 and 29 and plan to start a new for-profit business in Northern Ontario.
Nova Scotia Business Development Program
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Access funds to start or expand your business.
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Receive a loan to help fund your agricultural business.
Nova Scotia Small Business Financing/Loan Guarantee Program
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Access some working capital you need to help establish or grow your Nova Scotia business.
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Applies to: Nunavut
If you live in Nunavut, you can get up to $1 million to start or grow a business there.
Nunavut Sivumut Program
Applies to: Nunavut
If you are Inuit and live in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, you could get up to $5,000 to start or grow an arts and crafts business.
Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports
Applies to: Ontario
Get help with business planning, training, mentoring, and financing to start your business if you are an entrepreneur with a disability.
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit
Applies to: Ontario
Are you eligible for employment insurance and want to start your own business?
Opportunities Fund
Applies to: All of Canada
If you are a person with disabilities who wants to start a business or an employer who would like to hire someone with a disability, you could qualify for funds.
Organic Certification Assistance Program
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Obtain financing to offset the costs associated with becoming a certified organic farmer.
Prospectors Assistance
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Receive funding for mineral exploration activities and prospector training.
Réseau québécois du crédit communautaire
Applies to: Quebec
You can obtain microfinancing from this network to start a business in Quebec.
Regional Economic Intervention Fund (FIER)
Applies to: Quebec
This development fund can help your business access financing at the start-up, growth, succession or turnaround phase.
Rural Small Business Operating Credit Guarantee
Applies to: Manitoba
Increase your working capital by accessing loan guarantees for your rural business.
SaskMetis Economic Development Corporations – Loan Programs
Applies to: Saskatchewan
If your small business is Métis owned or controlled, you can access a variety of loan programs to assist with your start-up, acquisition, working capital or expansion financing needs.
Self Employment Option (Northwest Territories)
Applies to: Northwest Territories
Interested in starting your own business in the Northwest Territories? If you are unemployed, you can continue receiving benefits and get help starting your business.
Self-Employ PEI
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Interested in starting your own business? If you are currently unemployed you may be eligible to receive benefits to help you establish your own business.
Self-Employment Benefits
Applies to: New Brunswick
Start a business and create a job for yourself through self-employment. You can seek support during the start-up process, including coaching, technical advice and financing.
Self-Employment Program (Alberta)
Applies to: Alberta
If you are unemployed, you may be able to get self-employment training, continue to receive benefits, and get additional assistance for training and living expenses.
Self-Employment Program (Manitoba)
Applies to: Manitoba
Are you collecting Employment and Income Assistance? Are you ready to be your own boss? The Self Employment Program might be the next step for you.
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Receive financing to help you create your own job by starting a new business.
Self-Employment Program (Saskatchewan)
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Are you currently unemployed and interested in starting your own business? The Self-Employment Program can help by providing training and support.
Self-Employment Support
Applies to: Quebec
Receive financial and technical support to start or purchase a microbusiness.
Settlement Investment Corporation
Applies to: Alberta
Are you an established or budding Aboriginal entrepreneur seeking financing and business support services? Are you located in an Alberta Métis settlement? Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC) supports Métis businesses through direct business loans and services, such as business plan development and training.
Sivumut Grants to Small Business
Applies to: Nunavut
If you live in the Baffin (Qikiqtaaluk) region of Nunavut, you can get money to start or grow a business there.
Small and Medium Business Financial Program – General Section
Applies to: Quebec
You could receive financial assistance to help carry out your business development projects.
Small Business and Tourism Loans
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Obtain a loan to purchase or expand a business, consolidate debt, or undertake new construction.
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Applies to: New Brunswick
Apply for up to $200,000 in loans to launch or expand your business, or for short-term working capital projects in eligible sectors.
Small Business Loans Association Program
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Have you experienced difficulty obtaining financing through traditional means? You may be eligible for a loan of up to $15,000.
SMB Financial – Strategic Alliance
Applies to: Quebec
You could obtain a minimum loan of $50,000 to enhance competitiveness by acquiring, consolidating or merging businesses.
Société locale d’investissement dans le développement de l’emploi
Applies to: Quebec
Obtain a loan to start or expand a business in the primary manufacturing or motor tertiary industries.
Strategic Investments – Nunavut Equity Investment Fund
Applies to: Nunavut
If you live in Nunavut, you can get money to start or grow a business in mining, tourism, cultural industries or fisheries.
Student Entrepreneurship
Applies to: New Brunswick
As a student, you can get an interest-free loan for up to $3,000 to start a summer business.
Students in Business
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Access an interest-free loan to start your own business, if you are between 15-34 years old and planning to go to school.
Succession: Arts and Culture, Montreal – Entrepreneurial Assistance Program
Applies to: Quebec
This funding provides support for the collective entrepreneurship of emerging artists and designers.
Summer Company
Applies to: Ontario
If you are a student between 15 and 29 years of age, the program Summer Company can award up to $3,000 to help you start and run a summer business.
Summer Student Employment Experience – Green Team
Applies to: Saskatchewan
Hire a student with a disability or an Aboriginal or Métis student for your environment project and you may qualify for a wage subsidy of up to $3,500.
Support for Business Start-Up – Entrepreneurial Assistance Program
Applies to: Quebec
This funding can help you cover the costs of starting a technology business stemming from research findings.
Tax Deduction for New Small Business
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Find out how you can avoid paying Nova Scotia corporate income tax for the first three years of your new incorporated business.
Women’s Enterprise Initiative Loan Program
Applies to: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia
If you are a woman living in Western Canada, you could get a loan to start, grow or buy a business.
Youth Opportunities Unleashed
Applies to: Saskatchewan
If you are between the ages of 18 to 34 and would like to start your own business, or expand your existing business, you may be able to get a loan of up to $15,000.
Yukon Filmmakers Fund
Applies to: Yukon
Find out about funding available to help you produce films.
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Applies to: Yukon
Receive a tax credit of 15% or 20% for eligible research and development costs.
Yukon Underutilized Land Initiative
Applies to: Yukon
Receive up to $250 per hectare to utilize farm land that has not been used for agriculture for several years.