Business grants in Canada
77 active grants across technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and more.
Grant landscape in Canada
Canada offers substantial business funding through the SR&ED tax credit (one of the world's most generous R&D incentives), NRC IRAP grants for SME innovation, and regional development agencies. The Strategic Innovation Fund supports large-scale R&D and industrial growth projects. The Canada Digital Adoption Program helps SMEs embrace digital tools.
Grants in Canada — Page 3
77 verified funding opportunities
2026 Regional Cultural Project Grants Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Regional Cultural Project Grants program is inviting applications from eligible arts and culture organizations in Metro Vancouver for projects that expand creative activity and audience engagement across the region. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available, with a …
Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Walter Carsen Prize is now open for entries in Canada, recognizing exceptional achievement in the performing arts. The prize offers up to $50,000 to honour distinguished artists or artistic partnerships in dance, music, or theatre whose work has made a major impact …
Applications open for Music BC Travel Grants Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Music BC Artist Grant Program is accepting applications to help British Columbia-based artists participate in touring and showcase opportunities in Canada and abroad. The grant covers up to 75% of eligible costs, with funding from CAD 2,500 to CAD 7,500 depending on …
Submissions open for Thunder Bay Project Grants Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The City of Thunder Bay 2026 Project Grants provide one-time funding for nonprofit community, youth, and cultural organizations serving Thunder Bay residents. Eligible groups may receive up to $3,000 in seed funding for new organizations or up to $10,000 for special one-time …
International Artistic Co-productions Grant (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The International Co-productions Grant supports Canadian artists and arts organizations collaborating with international partners to develop and present new artistic works or exhibitions. Grants provide up to $50,000 per application to foster creative, financial, and cultural …
Call for Applications: Future Focus Program – Implementation Phase (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Future Focus Funding program provides financial support to arts-focused organizations in the Treaty 7 region, including Red Deer, to plan, explore, and implement organizational changes. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for the Implementation Phase, helping …
Request for Applications: Future Focus Program – Exploration Phase (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Future Focus Program’s Exploration Phase offers grants of up to $15,000 to arts-focused organizations seeking to explore challenges, opportunities, and organizational transformation. The program supports planning, needs assessment, and strategy development to prepare …
Call for Applications: Foreign Artists Tours Grant Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Foreign Artists Tours Grant supports Canadian not-for-profit arts organizations in presenting international artists or exhibitions across Canada. Grants of up to $50,000 per application enable cultural exchange, audience engagement, and nationwide access to diverse …
Applications open for ISCP Residency in New York Funding (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The AFA ISCP Residency in New York offers Alberta-based visual and new media artists or curators funding of up to $18,000 CAD for a three-month residency (April 1–June 30) at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York. The program supports …
Submissions open for CABHI’s Fuel Program in Canada
Funds for NGOs
The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) Fuel program provides up to $500,000 CAD to accelerate start-ups and healthcare/research organizations developing scalable innovations that improve the quality of life for older adults. The program supports research, …
Accelerating Impact Grants for Emerging Charities (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Project Change Foundation provides funding and mentorship to emerging Canadian charities focused on social and environmental change. Selected organizations receive $3,000 grants and personalized guidance to strengthen their capacity, scale impact, and develop sustainable, …
RFAs: Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding supports Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, and ensembles in developing specific visual arts or new media projects. Grants of up to $18,000 cover project expenses, training, marketing, and basic living costs, …
Request for Proposals: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Literary Individual Project Funding program supports individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, and ensembles of artists working on literary arts projects such as novels, poetry, plays, graphic novels, memoir, literary journalism, and translation. Eligible applicants …
Arts Across Canada and Abroad: Connecting Canadian Artists Globally
Funds for NGOs
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program helps Canadian artists and arts organizations present, promote, and share artistic work across Canada and internationally. It supports activities such as translation, promotional expenses, and artistic presentations, with funding of up …
Request for Proposals: Professional Development Grant Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Professional Development Grant Program in British Columbia supports artists, cultural practitioners, technical personnel, and arts administrators in short-term learning activities that advance skills, career development, and professional practice. Grants of …
Apply for Foam Recycling Coalition Grant Program (US and Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Foam Recycling Coalition Grant Program provides funding to public and private entities in the U.S. and Canada to expand post-consumer foam polystyrene collection and recycling. Grants up to $50,000 support equipment, program enhancements, and operational improvements, with …
Community Grants for South Asian-Serving Nonprofits (USA and Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The South Asian Bar Association of North America Foundation offers 2026 Community Grants of $15,000 each to nonprofit organizations serving South Asian communities in North America. The funding supports staff wellness, organizational resilience, and operational capacity, …
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for Sustainable Development (Tunisia)
Funds for NGOs
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides financial support to community-driven projects worldwide that promote sustainable development, inclusion, and stability. Grants typically range from CAD 10,000 to CAD 50,000, with exceptional two-year projects eligible for …
Submissions open for the Scholarship Program in Canada
Funds for NGOs
The BC Arts Council Scholarship Program provides funding to support education and training for British Columbia’s emerging artists, arts administrators, and cultural practitioners. Scholarships offer $3,000 per term (up to $6,000 for two terms) for full-time …
Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding program offers multi-year operational support to professional arts organizations in disciplines such as dance, music, and theatre. Funding covers operational costs, production expenses, and cultural protocol …
Key funding bodies
Official agencies and institutions that administer grants in Canada
National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program for SME innovation.
Business Development Bank of Canada — financing and advisory services.
Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax incentive programme.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — Strategic Innovation Fund.