Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs

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1307 programs

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Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Grant and FundingClosed
AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports Quebec farms adopting agritechnologies and priority equipment
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia
Government of Québec
Funds Quebec organizations’ projects combating homophobia and transphobia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
ECO Canada (ECO)
Environmental youth internship funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
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
Canada
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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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC), Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence
Supports countering radicalization to violence in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports initiatives combating serious and organized crime in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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
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Youth Take Charge
Canadian Heritage
Supports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Racism Action Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)
Canadian Heritage
Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Celebrate Canada Funding Program
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for digital skills internships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Business planning support for publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
University of Toronto (UOFT)
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL)
Support for youth-led civic engagement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Circular Economy Fund
Fondaction, Recyc-Québec
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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 Cooperation Program 2025
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Digital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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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
EcoAction - Community-led freshwater action across Canada Stream
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports community projects improving freshwater quality and ecosystem health
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
Environmental Damages Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for youth-focused workshops and conferences in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Funding for student jobs and CIEC projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,736 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, 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 Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Research Training and Talent Development
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports research training and talent development
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Grand Challenges Canada
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
Innovation funding for health and social impact
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business
Canada
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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
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artists in Communities program
City of Vancouver, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Community-based artist residencies in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
City of Montreal
Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Career launcher — ImpAct Internships
Career launcher
Funds for sustainable development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Destination Clic – French Enrichment Program
Canadian Heritage
Summer French immersion for francophone students outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,800 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways
ECO Canada (ECO)
Get funding to hire youth professionals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Ministry of Education of Quebec
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome Canada
Genome Canada
Funds public-private genomics innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Media Artists Program : Creation
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Arthabaska
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC Arthabaska
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
MRC de Caniapiscau
Funding for innovative local development projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Fermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Financial support for community structuring projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
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MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
MRC de L'Islet
Support for youth-focused community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · 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
Environment and Climate
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund
MRC de L'Islet
Non-repayable funding for local vitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
MRC de L'Islet
Funding for youth-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Musicaction
Production and promotion support for recorded titles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Acadian Day funding
Canadian Heritage
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2018 ChromaLuxe X Lucie Foundation Fine Art Scholarship
Lucie Foundation
Support for fine art photographers worldwide
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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2022 Rotaract Club of Victoria Foundation Scholarship
Rotaract Club of Victoria Foundation
Scholarship for community-minded students
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Youth Environmental Grant
Town of Erin, Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)
Supports youth environmental stewardship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Call for Cultural Projects – Fonds d’initiatives culturelles (FIC)
MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Support for innovative regional cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
Support for early-stage humanities research
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists
Government of New Brunswick
Support for selected New Brunswick artists
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NB, Canada
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4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF)
Support for young artists raising social awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
A Tree for Every Child Program
The ChariTree Foundation
Funding for children’s tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Academic Scholarship Program
Robbie Foundation (RF)
Tuition support for Maine students with developmental disabilities
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Support for jobs and long-term business growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACORN Fund for Youth
London Community Foundation (LCF)
Supports youth-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Activity Grant
Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC)
Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesClosed
ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation (CROF)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec
Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM)
Recognition award for outstanding doctoral theses
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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ADM Fund / 375 idea
PME MTL
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Summer School Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Residence-based arts summer school support
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFL Bursary for Studies in Mental Health
The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
Bursary for post-secondary mental health studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2
Government of Québec
Funding for provincial animal judging finals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for agri-food awareness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Agricultural Research and Innovation Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA), Government of Ontario
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Charlottetown, PE, Canada

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