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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
  • Labs4 logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Readiness Level-Up Program

    Commercialization training for researcher-entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Temporary care assistance

    Income assistance for children in temporary care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 440 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship

    Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • The Marlin Spring Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Baz Foundation

    Support for Canadian youth-focused charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Forge Nashville

    Support for youth creative learning and leadership
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • The Leonard Foundation (TLF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Leonard Foundation

    Financial aid for Canadian undergraduate students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • The PROUD Project (PROUD) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding

    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
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  • Town of Tecumseh logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Town of Tecumseh — Recreation Financial Help

    Financial help for recreation program fees
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Training and Skill Development (TSD)

    Training support for a faster return to work
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 85 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NB, Canada
  • Town of Hinton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Trans Mountain Bursary Program

    Bursary support for pipeline-related studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 30, 2028
    Hinton, Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Travel assistance grant

    Travel support for youth events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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  • United World Voices (UWV) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    United World Voices — General Funding

    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
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Visual Artists Program: Creation

    Support for visual artists creating new work
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 4, 2027
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study

    Financial support for waste heat recovery projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    WeBC — Business Loans for Youth

    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
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Welding Simulator Lending Program

    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
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  • City of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wellness For All

    Financial assistance for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Welland, Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Willi Fida Culinary Bursary

    Funding for young culinary students in Prince Edward County
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • WorkBC logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    WorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program

    Wage support for hiring and training WorkBC clients
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • YMCA of Northeast Avalon logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    YMCA Business Planning Program

    Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Young Canada Works - Internship Programs

    Work experience for students and graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)

    Jobs in heritage organizations for students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · 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
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Young Entrepreneur Loan

    Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Young Farmers

    Flexible financing for young agricultural producers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth and genius space

    Youth-focused support for science and engineering
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth and the Environment

    Supports youth-led environmental initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,700,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • SIJ logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

    Loans for Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth Futures Education Fund

    Funding for students facing financial need
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)

    Supports projects to prevent youth gang involvement across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    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
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  • Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Youth Innovation Grant – Climate Champion

    Youth climate innovation support program
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 525,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Ministry of Colleges and Universities logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Youth Job Connection

    Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Tillsonburg logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth Leadership Grant

    Financial support for youth leadership opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Youth Strategy

    Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth Support Program

    Funding for youth-led community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Town of Halton Hills logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Youth Taxi Scrip Program

    Discounted taxi rides for registered youth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
  • Yehoah Rapha Prayer House (YRPH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    YRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program

    Scholarships for Christian private school students
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit

    Tax credit for investing in Yukon businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 1999
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Yukon Youth Conservation Corps

    Students to work on summer conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
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  • Zonta International logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

    International award for women business leaders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)

    Supports northern research training for students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : December 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Arts for Youth Award

    Recognition for arts engagement with Toronto youth
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists

    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
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Funding - Snow Go Programs

    Financial assistance for snow removal for seniors and disabled residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 27, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    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
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Renter Services Grants

    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
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Company Envelope: Mid-Tier

    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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  • Steps Together Foundation (STF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Steps Together Fund Bursary

    Bursaries for Coquitlam youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 1, 2026 · Closing date : February 15, 2027
    Coquitlam, BC, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriScience Program – Clusters

    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
  • 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
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  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream

    Funding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Active Transportation Fund

    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding

    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
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

    Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    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
    Canada