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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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Deduction for a Salaried Musician

    Tax deduction for salaried musicians
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOther SupportOpen

    Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

    Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Belleville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Doctor Recruitment

    Medical recruitment support in Belleville
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
  • Dorot Foundation (DFI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dorot Fellowship

    Leadership fellowship for young Jewish changemakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 36,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 29, 2026 · Closing date : January 14, 2027
    Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)

    Interest-free down payment loan for first-time homebuyers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 28,500 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dr. John Button Scholarship

    Annual scholarship for medical studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    BC, Canada
  • Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    EHRC — Discovering Potential

    Youth placements in the electricity industry
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

    Funding to improve farm health and safety
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Curator Fellowship

    Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    NT, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employment Ontario

    Help employers train workers in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 375,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding

    Business coaching and funding support for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

    Support for business start-ups with financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Erich-Dimroth Fund

    Admission scholarship for geology students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Falcon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Falcon Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship support for USAFA candidates
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Farm Transfer Transition Loans

    Flexible financing for farm business transitions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Federation CJA logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 24, 2025 · Closing date : June 16, 2027
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fertility Treatment Reimbursement Program (FTRP)

    Reimbursement for eligible fertility treatments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R

    Loans for Manitoba fishermen
    Eligible Funding
    From $400 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fonds Germaine-et-Michel-Lehodey

    Support for social work students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Food & Beverage Financing

    Financing for food and beverage production or processing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord

    Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Funding Guide

    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • FUQAC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FUQAC - Scholarships

    Scholarships supporting UQAC students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Katimavik logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    FuturePerfect

    Paid employability program for young adults
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,360 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program

    Financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ronin Sharma Foundation (RSF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Gear Up Equipment Program

    Equipment support for first-time youth hockey players
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    General Community Crisis Response Fund

    One-time support for Toronto communities affected by violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Girls Write Now Grant

    Supports mentoring and training for young writers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program

    Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,500 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NT, Canada
  • GoodLife Kids Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program

    Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

    Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Arts Club Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grant Burnyeat Student Series

    Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)

    Community funding for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 58,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
  • Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guardian Angel Program

    Support for youth development activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian TREE Fund (CTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Harold Van Dyke Memorial Bursary

    Financial support for arboriculture students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Help finding your first job in your field of study

    Support for first jobs in graduates’ field of study
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 1% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Help One logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Help One — Children's Financial Assistance

    Immediate financial help for Saskatoon youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Gerba Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Help students in pursuing their studies

    Support for student perseverance and development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    High School Youth Researcher Summer Program

    Paid summer health research experience for high school students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Sheridan College Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship

    Paid internships for Sheridan College students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Elders of Shawinigan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Honor loans

    Interest-free support for university studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Honours and awards: inclusion

    Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Horticulture Diversification Program

    Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    HSR Fare Assist

    Discounted transit fares for eligible Hamilton residents
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ignite The Spark

    Funding for youth sports, arts and recreation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

    Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action

    Support for Indigenous community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous community development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Laidlaw Foundation (LF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Strategy

    Support for Indigenous youth-led initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOther SupportOpen

    Integrated Training Program

    Competency-based training for employment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    International Development Assistance Program

    International development funding for global projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Irac Foundation (RAIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    International Prize of IRAC

    Support for Canadian architecture students and emerging professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,090 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada