Business grants in Canada
68 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 4
68 verified funding opportunities
Call for Applications: Community Economic Development Fund (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) provides grants of up to $300,000 to Toronto-based not-for-profit organizations and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to support initiatives that foster inclusive economic development, community wealth-building, and local …
Apply now for Community Mural Grant Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The City of Edmonton Community Mural Grant provides funding to community leagues, non-profits, and licensed businesses to create public murals. Grants support artistic costs, community engagement, and projects that promote equity, inclusion, and diversity, fostering vibrant …
Request for Proposals: Destination Horizon Grant Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Destination Horizon Grant Program supports Canadian researchers in building international partnerships and preparing for Horizon Europe – Pillar II funding. It provides up to $15,000 for one year to strengthen collaboration networks—not to conduct research. The program …
Request for Applications: Partnership Engage Grant Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Partnership Engage Grant Program supports Canadian researchers in collaborating with non-academic organizations to address immediate, real-world challenges. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for one year and emphasize stakeholder-driven partnerships, knowledge …
The Houssian Foundation Daylight Fund (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Daylight Fund 2026 provides operating grants of $10,000 to $25,000 to organizations in Canada working to improve safety for women and gender-diverse people. The fund prioritizes initiatives addressing gender-based violence, discrimination, and access to safe …
Call for Applications: Connection Grant Program (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Connection Grant Program supports short-term initiatives that foster knowledge exchange and engagement in the social sciences and humanities. Grants fund events, outreach activities, and international collaborations designed to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, …
Civic Engagement for Social Change Funding Opportunity (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
Civic Engagement for Social Change funding by the Catherine Donnelly Foundation supports initiatives that strengthen democracy, advance equity, and empower communities through education, advocacy, and collective action. The program prioritizes underserved groups, especially …
Open Call: Fostering Climate Justice for an Inclusive Future (Canada)
Funds for NGOs
The Catherine Donnelly Foundation Climate Justice Grants support Canadian charities and nonprofits working to advance climate justice, Indigenous leadership, and a transition to a post-carbon future. The program prioritizes underserved communities, including …
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.