242 Canada Small Business Grants

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and businesses to start or expand eligible recycling programs. Funding is intended for residential curbside recycling programs, convenience site or drop-off recycling programs, and operations of recyclin...

Grants and in-kind support to Canada Indigenous women-owned businesses that have faced systemic barriers to receiving loans. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $2,500 and a one-year membership to a business association. The purpose of the funding is to ass...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create temporary public artworks to be installed in eligible areas. Funding is intended for works of art that will draw attention to histories and people who have ...

Grants to Northwest Territories individuals and companies to increase the viability and capacity of the mining industry. Funding is intended to support studies related to new mineable deposit sites and the continuation of ongoing investigations. The MIP includes two pr...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge holders regarding climate, environment, and ecosystem. Applicants are advised that re...

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations operati...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario digital content production companies for activities to promote company growth and business development. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of networking activ...

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario young people in eligible locations to promote business development. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and be in contact with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs launch a summer ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, production, ...

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible projects areas include professional deve...

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to increas...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Indigenous Nations in eligible regions to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for projects that support strong, sustainable, and healthy communities that are fa...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Indigenous Nations for capital projects to strengthen local communities and improve services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support strong, sustainable, and...

Conditional grants and loans to Ontario businesses in eligible locations to expand operations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to used or new equipment, capital construction, leasehold improvements, information and communications technology (ICT) investme...

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Nova Scotia institutions of higher education, agricultural associations and organizations, government agencies, and farms for projects that build the capacity of the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to strengthen the compet...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful applicants will rece...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects addressing gambling behaviors and disorders. Funding is intended to support high-quality projects led by researchers with a PhD, MD, or similar degree. Early career re...

Grants of up to $1,500 to New Brunswick groups and individual artists for career development. The purpose of this program is to increase the visibility of new musicians by providing professional development and enabling the production of new content. Funding is intende...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada publishers for projects to promote works by Canadian authors. Applicants must register a minimum of 30 days prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop and promote national writers in the publishing process. Elig...

Grants to New Brunswick musical artists, groups, and businesses for musical performances. Funding is intended to promote local artists in both local and international venues. The goal of the grant program is to increase the presence of local artists in markets outside ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to New Brunswick artists and music businesses to promote music-related projects, services, and content. Funding is intended to further the development of the local music industry. Eligible activities include social media campaigns, video producti...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario book publishers for activities that contribute to the company's growth. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the company's business strategy. E...

Grants to New Brunswick periodical publishers to assist with operations and publishing costs. Funding is intended to present and produce periodicals to foster an appreciation of the arts and literature. Eligible periodicals are in the following categories: drama, poetr...

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and inte...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a business accelerator program. Successful applicants will receive in-kind support such as mentoring support services, consulting services, resources, networking opportunities, and more. The pu...

Grants to Yukon businesses, NGOs, municipalities, DMOs, and First Nations governments to benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended for activities that draw local and international tourists. Eligible projects and activities include advertising and marketing proj...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta businesses and organizations in eligible locations for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the aesthetic appeal and the quality of life of the community. Eligible projects are those that meet ...

Grants to Ontario record labels and music publishers to develop the local music market. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote job creation; expand artist rosters; invest in professional recording and producti...

Grants to Ontario businesses for projects related to technology adoption and manufacturing efficiency in the automotive industry. Funding is intended to help businesses deliver quality goods to customers in the most cost-effective and timely manner and to reduce waste ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Yukon media production companies for preliminary production activities. Eligible projects are professional digital media projects, television programs, and films that benefit the Yukon economy. Funding is intended to help companies attract co...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for conceptual and early-stage support of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research projects. Required registrations...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario media producers for projects and activities that help to develop business in other countries. Funding is primarily intended to promote market event attendance and specialized sales trips that support company growth for television and ...

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, cultural carriers, and for-profits to support the production, presentation, and transmission of indigenous art and culture. Applicants must register in the online portal a minimum of 30 days before applying....

Grants to New York, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit and for-profit organizations and IHEs to promote environmental conservation activities for disadvantaged communities in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to app...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, for-profit arts entities, and arts service organizations for activities that build capacity and enhance operations. Applicants must register in the application portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

Grants to Alberta organizations and businesses to strengthen and develop the downtown area in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that demonstrate a high-quality and long-term impact. Eligible projects contribute to the vibrancy and vita...

Grant of up to $25,000 to a Prince Edward Island entrepreneur for assistance in establishing a new business. Funding is intended to support the transformation of ideas into successful enterprises. The purpose of the program is to provide seed capital for creative busin...

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities that wil...

Awards to Canada publishers, authors, and translators for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books written in English and in French i...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide post-secondary students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Alberta nonprofits, community leagues, and businesses for community improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is for the design and installation of outdoor wall art in highly visible locations. The goal of the program is to beautify co...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and groups for training and workforce development within the tourism industry. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended...

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, education institutions, First Nations, and agencies to provide services for First Nations students with learning disabilities. Funding may be used for resource services, assessments, therapies, personnel, and ada...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of neighborhood beautification, the arts, community saf...

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and businesses for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to strengthen residents' sense of comm...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. Eligible b...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International journalist, editor, newspaper, or magazine in eligible regions to recognize writing that features conservation or forestry. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who carries out extensive research, expresses...

Grants to Manitoba musicians and groups to record, develop, and distribute new works. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the funding is to expand the local music industry and to encourage commerciall...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the progres...