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šŸ¢ Canadian Small Business Grants

$8+ Billion Available for Canadian SMEs

Access comprehensive small business funding from federal, provincial, and territorial programs. From startup grants to growth funding - find the perfect grant for your Canadian small business.

$8.2B+
SME Funding Available
Federal + Provincial
$1M
Maximum Grant Amount
Per Program
150+
Active SME Programs
All Provinces
82%
Success Rate
Prepared Applications
Federal Programs

Major Federal SME Grant Programs

Access flagship federal programs designed specifically to support small and medium enterprises across Canada.

CSBFP
Canada Small Business Financing Program

Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada

Up to $1M
SMEs
85% Guarantee

Government-guaranteed loans for small businesses to purchase equipment, improve leasehold, and buy real property.

Up to $350K for equipment financing
Up to $500K for real property
Competitive interest rates
Learn About CSBFP
IRAP
Industrial Research Assistance Program

National Research Council Canada

Up to $1M
Tech SMEs
67% Funding

Non-repayable contributions for small businesses developing and commercializing innovative technologies.

R&D project funding up to 67%
Technical advisory services
Youth employment support
Learn About IRAP
WES
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada

$6B Available
Women-Led
All Stages

Comprehensive support ecosystem for women entrepreneurs including financing, mentorship, and market access programs.

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Ecosystem funding programs
Business development support
Learn About WES
CYBF
Youth Entrepreneurship Programs

CYBF, Futurpreneur & Youth Employment Strategy

Up to $60K
Ages 18-39
Mentorship

Comprehensive support for young Canadian entrepreneurs including startup loans, mentorship, and business development programs.

CYBF startup loans + BDC partnership
2-year mentorship programs
Youth Employment Strategy support
Learn About Youth Programs
AEP
Indigenous & Rural Business Funding

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program & NACCA

Up to $500K
Indigenous & Rural
Cultural Focus

Specialized funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural businesses, including culturally appropriate support and flexible financing options.

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program grants
NACCA business loans and advisory
Community Futures rural support
Learn About Indigenous & Rural Programs
RDA
Regional Development Agencies

6 Regional Development Agencies

$2.8B Total
Regional Focus
All Industries

Region-specific funding programs delivered through six federal regional development agencies across Canada.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Western Economic Diversification (WED)
Federal Economic Development Agency
Learn About RDA Programs
Provincial Programs

Provincial Small Business Support

Each province offers specialized programs tailored to local economic priorities and small business needs.

Ontario
$2.1B
SME Funding Available
  • Ontario Small Business Support Grant
  • Digital Main Street Program
  • Jobs and Prosperity Fund
  • Ontario Innovation Tax Credit
Ontario SME Guide
Quebec
$1.8B
SME Support Programs
  • Investissement QuĆ©bec SME Fund
  • Quebec Startup Fund
  • Tech Transfer Tax Credit
  • R&D Tax Credits (37.5%)
Quebec SME Guide
British Columbia
$1.3B
Available for SMEs
  • Small Business Recovery Grant
  • BC Small Business Venture Capital
  • CleanBC Industry Fund
  • Indigenous Business Investment
BC SME Guide
Alberta
$980M
Business Development Funding
  • Alberta Small Business Grant
  • Technology Innovation Fund
  • Rural Economic Development
  • Energy Diversification Program
Alberta SME Guide
Saskatchewan
$425M
SME Growth Programs
  • Saskatchewan Small Business Loans
  • Innovation Saskatchewan Programs
  • Agriculture Value-Added Fund
  • Export Development Program
Saskatchewan SME Guide
Manitoba
$380M
Business Development
  • Manitoba Business Development
  • Innovation Growth Program
  • Small Business Venture Capital
  • Rural Development Corporation
Manitoba SME Guide
Atlantic Canada
$850M
ACOA & Provincial Combined
  • Nova Scotia Small Business Fund
  • New Brunswick Innovation
  • PEI Development Fund
  • Newfoundland Business Growth
Atlantic SME Guide
Territories
$125M
NT, YT, Nunavut Combined
  • NWT Business Development
  • Yukon Small Business Support
  • Nunavut Economic Development
  • Indigenous Business Programs
Territories SME Guide
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Find Grants by Business Need

Explore funding opportunities organized by business stage, industry focus, and specific small business requirements.

35+ Programs
Startup Funding

Initial capital and seed funding for new Canadian small businesses

$1.2B+
Available Funding
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42+ Programs
Growth & Expansion

Scale funding for established SMEs looking to expand operations

$2.8B+
Available Funding
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28+ Programs
Hiring & Training

Workforce development and job creation incentive programs

$1.9B+
Available Funding
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22+ Programs
Technology Adoption

Digital transformation and technology integration support

$950M+
Available Funding
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18+ Programs
Export Development

International market expansion and export readiness programs

$680M+
Available Funding
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25+ Programs
Industry Specific

Sector-focused programs for manufacturing, agriculture, services

$1.5B+
Available Funding
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