Funding Opportunities In Ca

If you're a startup or small business, you could get a low-interest loan of up to $100,000 for initiatives that achieve social, economic, environmental, and community goals.

Get up to $900 per month (plus top-up funding for eligible applicants) to reduce and stabilize the monthly child care fees parents pay to your business for full-time care. The amounts you receive depend on the type of care and the age of the children. A p

This funding covers up to 35% of the annual salaries for new graduate hires.

Cost-shared funding for implementation of assurance systems on-farm, in food processing enterprises, and/or post-farm agri-food enterprises, that help improve anticipation, mitigation and response to risks.

Get up to $10 million in funding to invest in new or renovated manufacturing infrastructure, technology, equipment, and processes, including renovating idle industrial buildings such as an unused mill site.

Get access to a full range of services that assist with sourcing, recruiting, developing, and retaining a skilled workforce.

Get financial assistance for research into the impacts of the ecosystem changes on the fish and seafood sector, and for setting up partnerships or networks carrying out innovation activities.

Receive a contribution of up to $5,000 to cover up to 75% of training costs to advance your tourism career, sharpen your skills, and improve your customers’ experience as an individual or group.

Your small business can get a wage subsidy to hire a full-time high school and post-secondary students for full-time entry-level and career-related jobs during the school summer break.

Get a non repayable contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 80% of the costs of undertaking an innovative social economy project from planning stage to growth.

Get the opportunity to collaborate in activities that support strategic objectives and develop new engagement mechanisms that will yield tangible defence research and technology to benefit all partners involved.

If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.

Get up to $250,000 in funding to cover the cost of licensing and permitting as well as make capital available to support the launch or expansion of businesses in the cannabis industry.

Get a pre-approved line of credit to make environmental upgrades to your farm or business and switch to renewable energy resources.

Access a wage subsidy that covers up to 60% and a maximum of $12 per hour for 12 weeks to 17 weeks.

Get a loan with flexible repayment options to help you purchase new land or expand your farm operation by adding a new building.

Get 6 months of expert help to accelerate your company's growth, optimize your sales and marketing process, access investment capital and build sustainability once you have launched your product.

Get a rebate of up to 17% or 27% (depending on ownership) on the costs of producing a film in Nunavut, plus possible additional rebate bonuses for training creative personnel and creating Inuit language versions.

Contribution of up to $100,000 for individual business owners and $250,000 for community owned business.

Submit a proposal to carry out nature-based solutions to conserve, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems.

Protection for farmers against decreases in cattle and hog prices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

Employers can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.

Get up to $50,000 in financial support to cover 50% of eligible costs for mineral exploration projects and increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.

Tax credit of 20% (North East Avalon region) or 35% (other regions) for individuals and corporations who invest as shareholders in Newfoundland and Labrador small businesses for start-up, modernization and growth.

Get a non-repayable contribution to help you cover the costs of being more competitive, managing transition, developing risk management strategies and responding to change.

If you are locating new business operations to Northern Ontario, you could get a contribution or a combination of a contribution and term loan up to $5 million, based on the net economic benefit it brings to the area.

Your business will be provided with in-market expertise to quickly identify opportunity for your company in Asia.

If you’re an Indigenous business owner, you can access loans, consulting services, and help with developing a project through the Native Commercial Credit Corporation.

Property owners can get a tax credit of 7.5 to 15% for installation of geothermal heat pump systems, solar thermal energy systems and biomass fuel energy equipment.

Get a loan guarantee of up to $100,000 to start or grow a business.

Refundable tax credit of 40% of Manitoba book publishing labour costs (up to a maximum of $100,000 per year), including salaries for editing, design and project management; fees to freelancers for editing, design and research; artwork; development of prot

Get up to $50,000 to implement third-party assurance certification projects that will help your company address international market requirements.

Get a loan between $10,000 and $250,000 to support a credible business opportunity which will have significant positive and measurable community benefits.

Get a contribution when you develop a project that creates summer jobs of at least 80 hours for First Nations and Inuit youth.

Access assistance to submit applications to nominate qualified foreign nationals for employment and residence in Canada, if attempts to hire locally or nationally are unsuccessful to fill labour shortages for permanent, full-time positions.

Your business can partner with college researchers who are eligible to apply for grants for social innovation projects that are conducted in partnership with public, private or not-for-profit sector organizations.

Employers can receive up to $5,000 in financial support to access training programs that will assist business recovery efforts and overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Access mentorship for your leadership team in a 6-month program to help tackle rapid-growth issues and lead you to success.

Refundable tax credit of 50% for local labour costs or 25% of total funds spent in Nova Scotia in the development of an interactive digital media product.

This self-employment program connects qualified local service providers with individuals who want to start their own business.

Business advisory services for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba, as well as some financial award programs.

Get funding in varying amounts to cover eligible costs up to $10 million for quick-start projects such as retrofits, repairs, upgrades and disaster mitigation in response to COVID-19.

Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 100% of the project costs when your business produces a book, magazine, sound recording or screen-based project.

Receive funding for capital clean fuel production projects, feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for the new build or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.

Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $100,000 to cover up to 50% of costs relating to improvements in your productivity and competitiveness, or to focus on trade opportunities.

Receive up to $150,000 to cover a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs that remove barriers to business and job growth, support investment attraction, strengthen sector and regional partnerships, and diversify regional economies in rural Ontario.

Funds for student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to further develop the research or technology at the core of their start-up business.

Join a 4-month accelerator program and get access to expert advice, mentorship and leadership coaching to scale your business rapidly.

Get a refundable tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying labour costs, as well as an additional credit of 17.5% for labour costs directly related to animation-specific activities.

If your business has qualified journeypersons in place to help train students, you could begin building a pool of young, motivated workers to fill current and future vacancies.

Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of healt

Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs associated with hiring a professional consultant to assist in the research and development of a quality business plan that you can use to attract financing.

Get funding to cover up to 75% of an Indigenous intern's salary and employer's portion of MERCs to a maximum of $52,500/year (for-profit businesses) or up to 90% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs to a maximum of $35,000 per

Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the field of

If you are a small business, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.

Get access to specialized expertise to help improve your environmental and economic performance to ensure a sustainable recovery of the various initiatives to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gases.

Through this program, small businesses can offset the costs of issuing new equity investments of $100,000 to $10 million.

The Innovation Fund, supporting SSRIA’s mission, aims to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon solutions in buildings by funding innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in construction and operations. Eligible activities include integrating new clean technologies or design approaches in new or retrofitted buildings, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The fund is open to various Alberta-based or federally incorporated organizations, including commercial enterprises, non-profits, and Indigenous governing bodies.

Get one-on-one advice from marketing, legal, accounting, and bookkeeping experts to help grow or scale up your business.

Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $15,000 to cover up to 30% of the costs of hosting a new or recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism event that addresses a priority economic need in Northern Ontario.

Get access to funding, industry experts and support to commercialize innovative developments, including networking with key players in the global supply chain.

Receive up to $1 million in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to establish and enhance research capacity focused on business problem solving and/or is working towards the commercialization of a product or process at Northern Ontario universitie

Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 30% of the costs of converting low-efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high-efficiency, low-pressure irrigation systems that result in improved energy and water efficiencies.

The Ecoembalage+ program, specifically Volet 2, aims to financially support structuring projects for the eco-design of packaging, food containers, and recyclable beverage containers. The program targets projects addressing common issues and challenges across multiple organizations. Eligible activities include conducting diagnostics, studies, or analyses, receiving concrete recommendations from external consultants, implementing action plans for eco-design solutions, and disseminating project results for the community's benefit.

Access financial and developmental support to artists, craftspeople, and arts organizations to foster the growth of the arts sector across the territory.

Employers that pay a minimum of $15 per hour plus 4% vacation pay can be reimbursed $7.50 per hour to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Facilities focused on technology innovation and commercialization, especially in the life sciences, ocean technology and clean technology sectors.

Access business information on government services, reports and other resources tailored to meet your business needs.

Get expert advice, as well as a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready start-up, expansion project, or business purchases, with flexible repayment options.

Get a conditionally repayable contribution to develop or adapt a technology-based product process or service with strong potential for commercialization.

Get funding to improve community facilities — up to $200,000 to cover up to 90% of the costs in communities with less than 1,500 people, and up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs in communities with populations of 1,500 to 30,000 people.

Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

Get a grant of up to $3,000 and mentorship from local business leaders to help you start and learn how to run your own student business.

Your advanced manufacturing company can get the funding, tools, technology and talent needed to grow, compete and innovate in an increasingly competitive global market.

Funding of up to $50,000 per project to cover 75% of the costs of projects that tell the story of Saskatchewan agriculture to educate the public, build trust and dispel myths.

Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.

Get a loan of up to $150,000 for your commercialization project, particularly those in the fields of transport and mobility, arts and culture, digital technology, clean technologies, and life sciences & health care technologies.

Get up to $10,000/employee per year to cover 80% of the cost towards skills training programs for your employees. Employers can receive a maximum of $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st).

Connect with a development officer on a one-to-one basis to get experienced advice and guidance to help your business grow and develop.

Get 50% assistance, up to $40,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i

The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) provides significant investments in innovative projects to stimulate Canada's economy and create jobs. Managed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, SIF supports projects in all sectors, including research and development, commercialization, and the expansion of industrial or technological facilities. Eligible activities encompass R&D efforts from early-stage technology readiness levels to commercial applications, thereby encouraging technology transfer and advancements across various industries.

Access a wage subsidy to hire and train Nunavut students over 15 years old during the summer months where they can receive valuable work experience as well as earn money to support them over their next school year.

Access funding for indigenous-led awareness and education projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or c

Access up to $6,000 per year and per application to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for short-term training opportunities for tourism workers to gain new skills and for tourism operators to support and encourage a well-trained tourism labour force.

Get a 10% refundable Corporate Income Tax credit, up to $50,000, if you are building, renovating or acquiring commercial or industrial buildings in designated regions in Ontario.

Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.

Get access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over 90 Ontario government services and complete electronic transactions immediately.

Milk components at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.

Access up to $17,000 to help mitigate the cost of training when your apprentices reach major training and certification milestones.

Access training, coaching and mentoring from industry leading Indigenous tourism professionals to support the success of your business operations.

Growing businesses within Quebec’s Black communities have access to loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for projects in different areas.

Get a grant of $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of purchasing equipment or technology related to your innovative commercial product, process, or service in 1 of 3 categories: productivity, prototype, or process improvements.

If you are receiving employment insurance benefits, you may be eligible for financial and business assistance to develop a business plan and start your own business or create your own job.

Micro businesses can get financial assistance of up to $6,000 over three years for the purchase of tools, equipment, traditional harvesting activities, and other self-employment activities.

Financial protection to beef cattle sellers when a licensed dealer defaults on payment.

Get up to $32,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible expenses to defray the cost of trucking limestone, to improve production efficiencies and to neutralize the acidity of the soil on agricultural land.

Get funding of up to 63% of eligible expenses for technological developments in the pre-commercialization phase, as well as help with strategic planning, entering international markets, and finding partners.

Get up to $10 million to cover 50% of eligible expenses for projects that will help modernize and improve the reliability, cost, and efficiency of energy infrastructure.

Receive funding for activities that expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation when selling content in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors, and/or any combination of these sectors.

Participate in an upcoming 12-week accelerator program designed for startups that have developed an AI solution applied to supply chains. Get access to workspaces, group clinics, one-on-one coaching, and more.

Get a refundable tax credit of 10% on qualifying research and development expenditures, up to $1 million per year.