Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026

Unlock financial support for women-led businesses in Canada with 2026 funding programs. Take advantage of grants designed to fuel innovation and success.

587 programs

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Startup Laval
Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE)
Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen
Startup Zone Resident Company Program
Startup Zone
Support to start or grow a PEI business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support
Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
Business loans and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant
Township of Stone Mills
Support for youth recreational activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada
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Subsidy Programs – Reusable Menstrual Products and Cloth Diapers
Ville de La Tuque
Subsidy for reusable hygiene products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Supplier Diversity Certification Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Reimbursement for supplier diversity certification costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 26, 2027
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Entreprendre Ici
Support network for diverse entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
TCA Opportunities Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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The Christensen Fund — General Funding
The Christensen Fund (TCF)
Supports Indigenous-led charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,650,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
San Francisco, Canada
Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Fondation Club Avenir (FCA)
Recognition for exceptional community achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Hosanna Ministry Scholarship
Hosanna Ministry
Scholarships for Catholic sisters studying theology
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The JIBC Foundation — Student Awards and Bursaries
The JIBC Foundation (JIBC)
Financial support for Primary Care Paramedic students
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $22,000
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Manitoba P.E.O. Foundation — Educational Grants
The Manitoba P.E.O. Foundation
Educational funding for Manitoba women
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding
The PROUD Project (PROUD)
Supports disability, employment, and equity research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada — Journalism Education Funding
The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada (RDFC)
Support for journalism education in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
The women entrepreneurs fund
Québec Loan Fund
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity support for women business acquisitions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Thrive Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Women-led tech equity investment platform
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tree of Life Foundation — General Funding
Tree of Life Foundation
Community-led funding for housing and health
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tuition Support
Minerva BC, The Balmoral Hall School Foundation (BH)
Tuition assistance for eligible students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
United World Voices — General Funding
United World Voices (UWV)
Support for community impact and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary
The County Foundation
Support for a female-identifying student in post-secondary studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
WeBC
Financing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Hope, Victoria, BC
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vessel Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Free online skills training for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
WeBC
Business financing for women in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Financing for young women entrepreneurs in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
WeBC
Business mentoring for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Welding Simulator Lending Program
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Simulator lending for welding education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women in leisure
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous women’s leadership development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Automotive Bursary
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Funding for women pursuing automotive careers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Free confidential business guidance for women+ and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business loans for women in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
World Day of Prayer Grant
Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC)
Funding for women-focused initiatives in Canada and abroad
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Xecs Call 6 – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International RD&I support for electronics collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market
Research idea validation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : November 24, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports visual artists developing new creative work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : October 14, 2026 · Closing date : November 26, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral support for health-related research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 23, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports community programs and capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
County of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme
County of Wellington
Local funding for community groups and students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
City of Ottawa
Supports artists creating and producing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 2, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
City of Ottawa
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Renter Services Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Open Date : September 17, 2026 · Closing date : November 5, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Support for anti-racism initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2026 · Closing date : November 12, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Company Envelope: Mid-Tier
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Canadian music company support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : November 19, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
Canada
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Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships
University of Calgary
Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : November 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriScience Program – Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports scientific culture and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Transportation Fund
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Supports active transportation projects across Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
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Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports volunteer-based home services for vulnerable Canadian seniors
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $800,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative
Canadian Heritage
Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)
Health Canada
Supports innovative substance use projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
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Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Core funding for leading Canadian arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Health Canada
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports national nonprofits advancing criminal justice and community reintegration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports apprenticeship training and innovation in Red Seal trades
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports business growth, resilience and job creation
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Canadian Heritage
Support for online disinformation research and civic action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian music companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports youth hiring in agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 19,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Telefilm Canada
Support for feature-length theatrical documentaries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Finances feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving low-income adults financial wellbeing through empowerment services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED — Black Entrepreneurship Program
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Black-led NPOs delivering business support services
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Clean Tech Internships
Career launcher
Internships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Digital Skills Internships
Communautique
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
EV charging education and test-drive outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving social inclusion and wellbeing for vulnerable youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Capacity Building Grants
Canadian Women's Foundation, The Aslan Foundation
Supports organizational capacity building for national women’s rights groups
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Woman entrepreneur
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Affordable financing for women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $350,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Funding for organizations
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
One-time funding for Montréal arts organizations' projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Health Research BC (HRBC)
Supports 2S/LGBTQI+ health research in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for women apprentices in Red Seal trades
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada

Grants and Funding for Women in Business in Canada for 2026

Startup Laval

Startup Zone Accelerator Program

Startup Zone Resident Company Program

Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support

Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant

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Subsidy Programs – Reusable Menstrual Products and Cloth Diapers

Supplier Diversity Certification Program

Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

TCA Opportunities Fund

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The Christensen Fund — General Funding

The Excellence Awards Competition

The Hosanna Ministry Scholarship

The JIBC Foundation — Student Awards and Bursaries

The Manitoba P.E.O. Foundation — Educational Grants

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The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding

The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada — Journalism Education Funding

The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award

The women entrepreneurs fund

Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund (ETA)

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Thrive Venture Fund

Tree of Life Foundation — General Funding

Tuition Support

United World Voices — General Funding

Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary

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Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program

Vessel Loan Program

WeBC — Business Skills Development

WeBC — Business Loans for Women

WeBC — Business Loans for Youth

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WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups

Welding Simulator Lending Program

WEOC National Loan Program

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising

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Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing

Women in Business Program

Women in leisure

Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development

Women's Automotive Bursary

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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans

Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)

World Day of Prayer Grant

Xecs Call 6 – 2026

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Lab2Market Validate

BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program

Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants

County of Wellington Grants and Scholarships Programme

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Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists

Culture Funding - Arts funding program

Renter Services Grants

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call

Company Envelope: Mid-Tier

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Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

CanExport GAC-Led Delegations

AgriScience Program – Clusters

NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation

Active Transportation Fund

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Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream

AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding

Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative

Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

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Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions