Services
Expertises
Resources
Who we are

Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs

This directory focuses on funding where a founder’s age, career stage, or early entrepreneurial path may matter. Use it to compare applicant definitions, business maturity, project purpose, eligible costs, evidence, and timing. Broaden the search by province, industry, startup stage, or project type when age is only one part of the funding fit.

1307 programs
  • Fairview Health Complex Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alice Caspar Bursary

    Support for nursing students
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Jean-Dupéré Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Application by an Individual

    Support for health and education needs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Turn funding opportunities for young entrepreneurs into strong applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

  • Grey County logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOther SupportOpen

    Apply for Affordable Housing

    Affordable housing options across Grey County
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Platform

    Your AI grant expert.

    Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
  • Arthur Erickson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

    Supports architectural education and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Organization logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Artistic shift

    Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ascension competition

    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Athletes first

    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Need help applying for grants for young entrepreneurs?

    Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.

  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Scholarships and Awards

    Scholarships for BC students in key fields
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program

    Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Asia Pacific Foundation Of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourse émérite John H. McArthur

    Supports policy research on the Indo-Pacific
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Platform

    Never miss an opportunity.

    Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
  • Société Québécoise de Gériatrie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourse Jean-Marc Boucher

    Support for geriatrics fellowship training
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Groupe Forget logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses - santé auditive

    Support for hearing health and related projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation de l'Ordre des Dentistes du Québec (FODQ) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Bourses -- médecine dentaire

    Funding for dental care access, research, and student awards
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Lactech logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

    Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Find funding programs for young entrepreneurs that fit your project

    Share your project context to review funding options that may match your goals.

  • AFDU Québec (AFDU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec

    Scholarships for women at Université Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses devenue

    Support for youth school perseverance and career orientation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Wendake, Quebec, Canada
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Platform

    Data-driven strategy.

    Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
  • Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bus Grant Program

    Funding for bus trips to regional parks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Business / Arts Awards

    Awards recognizing arts-business leadership
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 17, 2026
    Canada
  • Mirabel Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Assistance Fund

    Support for business startups and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
  • Get grants for young entrepreneurs for your business

    Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.

  • The Juniper Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Grant

    Support for business ownership and self-sufficiency
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

    Youth financing for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    CAEHM - Formations

    Business support and training for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAEHM - The regular investment fund

    Financing for entrepreneurs at different stages
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Platform

    Discovery at scale.

    Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAEHM - Youth strategy

    Financing for young entrepreneurs starting a business
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cameco Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cameco Sponsorship Program

    Community funding for local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

    Supports security upgrades for at-risk communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Turn funding opportunities for young entrepreneurs into strong applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Platform

    Your AI grant expert.

    Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
  • CanCOVID logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    CanCOVID

    Multidisciplinary COVID-19 knowledge network
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CanNor — IDEANorth

    Northern economic development and infrastructure support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

    Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Need help applying for grants for young entrepreneurs?

    Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.

  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

    Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

    Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Career Boost Graduate & Law Program

    Paid student jobs for eligible graduate and law students
    Eligible Funding
    From $100 to $3,500
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 21, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • Travail Sans Frontières (TSF) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Career Transition

    Free career transition support for men over 35
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Platform

    Never miss an opportunity.

    Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CBDC Youth Loan

    Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Find funding programs for young entrepreneurs that fit your project

    Share your project context to review funding options that may match your goals.

  • Grant and FundingOpen

    CECA Scholarship

    Supports training for future elevator mechanics
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Platform

    Data-driven strategy.

    Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
  • Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Choquette-Symcox Award

    Support for a young Quebec musician’s career
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Get grants for young entrepreneurs for your business

    Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.

  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CIM Student Chapters

    Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $800
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMA Bursary Program

    Support for museum career development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Platform

    Discovery at scale.

    Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
  • Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMIM Violin 2023

    International violin competition for emerging classical musicians
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive

    Tax credit for hiring co-op graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Codes d'accès Prim

    Support for emerging electroacoustic sound artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Turn funding opportunities for young entrepreneurs into strong applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Crisis Response Fund

    Support for Toronto communities after violent incidents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

    Supports Prairie community economic development and diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small

    Public-use community facility support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Funding - Emerging Community Need Funding

    Supports community initiatives addressing urgent, emerging social needs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Platform

    Your AI grant expert.

    Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creative Action Grant

    Supports arts-based youth development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Créavenir

    Funding and support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Need help applying for grants for young entrepreneurs?

    Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.

  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Communications Program

    Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Nunavut, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Curriculum Support Program

    Curriculum resources for welding education
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Dave Stoch Campership Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dave Stoch Campership Fund

    Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada