Government Funding Directory
Canadian Government Grant, Loan, and Funding Programs Mentor Works Can Write for Your Business.
Canadian government funding programs can support small businesses, large corporations, non-profits and post-secondary research institutions. However, the key to accessing these programs are knowing which ones provide the best fit for your organization and upcoming projects.
Mentor Works team of Canadian government grant & loan application writers have an average success rate of 86% across all government funding programs and provide our clients with an average of 95% time savings. Speak with a member of our team to find out what programs your business may be eligible for by calling us at 1-888-599-3111 or visiting our Get Funding Help page.
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Funding Programs | Region | Funding Activity | Description | Learn More | Show on Site? | Tags |
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Accelerating Innovations Into Care | Alberta | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Accessible Technology Program (ATP) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Ag Action Manitoba | Manitoba | Business Expansion |
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Yes | food, | |
AgriAssurance: SME Stream | Canada-wide | Business Expansion |
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Yes | food, manufacturing, | |
Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | food, manufacturing, | |
AgriInnovate | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
Alberta Media Fund | Alberta | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Alberta-Ontario Innovation Program | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | automotive, | |
Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) Program | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | automotive, | |
AV R&D Partnership Fund: Technology Demonstrations | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | automotive, | |
Business Scale-up and Productivity Program (BSP) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | ||
Canada Job Grant (CJG) | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream | Canada-wide | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canada Summer Jobs | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) | Canada-wide | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | food, | |
Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
CanExport | Canada-wide | Business Expansion |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
CAP Alberta | Alberta | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
CAP Ontario | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
Celebrate Ontario | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
CME Technology Assessment Program (TAP) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | manufacturing, auto, | |
Creative Export Canada (CEC) | Canada-wide | Business Expansion |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Customer Demonstration Program | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Dairy Processing Investment Fund (DPIF) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | food, | |
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | ||
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | automotive, | |
ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program (5G SDP) | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Export Support Fund | Alberta | Business Expansion |
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Yes | exporting, | |
FedDev Ontario Training Program (FOTP) | Ontario | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | covid-19, | |
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) | Ontario | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agri, | |
Green Municipal Fund | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agri, | |
IESO Conservation Fund | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | agri, | |
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – National Research Council (NRC) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Industry Commercialization Associates Program | Alberta | Hiring & Training Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Industry R&D Associates Program | Alberta | Hiring & Training Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Innovation for Defence and Security Program (IDEaS) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | media, software, | |
Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | media, software, | |
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | covid, forest, | |
Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program (MIOP) | Manitoba | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
Market Readiness Program (OCE) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
Mitacs Accelerate | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
MITACS Elevate | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative | |
NGen Manufacturing Program | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | manufacturing, manufacturers | |
NOHFC INVEST North Program | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative | |
NOHFC People & Talent Program | Ontario | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative | |
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | ||
NSERC Alliance | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative | |
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) | Ontario | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | auto, | |
Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF) | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Product Demonstration Program | Alberta | Research & Development |
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Yes | forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software | |
Protein Industries Canada | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative, health, research, food, | |
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | covid, auto, manufacturing, food, forest, media, software, food, | |
Rural Economic Development Fund (RED) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
SD Tech Fund | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | agi, software, | |
Skills Catalyst Fund | Ontario | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | ||
SONAMI | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | manufacturing, auto, | |
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software | |
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence AI (SCALE.AI) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Tourism Development Fund (TDF) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
Voucher Program | Alberta | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Western Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) Program | Western Canada | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, covid, | |
Youth Employment Program (IRAP) | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative | |
Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agi, software, auto | |
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVI) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agi, software, auto |
Finding Canadian Government Grants for Business
Most business owners receive financing through banking institutions. However, they often overlook government grant funding for business activities from both the provincial (i.e. Ontario business grants) and federal levels of government. Canadian small business grants and other funding for small business is abundantly available. It’s important to know the different types of funding for small business. Fortunately, free resources can help sort through the funding landscape, including this Canadian Small Business Funding Guide.
Canadian Federal Government Funding News
Register for a Government Funding Webinar
Canadian government funding programs can support small businesses, large corporations, non-profits and post-secondary research institutions. However, the key to accessing these programs are knowing which ones provide the best fit for your organization and upcoming projects.
Find Canadian Government grants, loans, subsidies, and stimulus packages for:
- Hiring and Training
- Business Expansion & Exporting
- Capital and Technology Adoption
- Research & Innovation
- Active COVID-19 Funding Programs
Register for an upcoming Canadian government funding event to learn more about how funding works, how to navigate the government funding process, and support services to help develop a successful application.
Mentor Works hosts frequent webinars and live events to help business owners and executives further learn about their funding potential. Register for a session to continue exploring business and export expansion funding.
Free Downloadable Funding Resources

Business Funding Guide
Get the complete guide to learning about Canadian government funding.


Navigating the Process
Follow this roadmap to the government funding application process.
Looking for Startups & Entrepreneur Funding?
If you’re a startup, the best way to align yourself for future government funding opportunities is by completing the Startup Funding Checklist. This startup funding resource provides priorities for all startups to carry out in order to be best positioned for funding.
Need Help Finding Canadian Government Funding?
Are you uncertain of your eligibility for any of the Canadian government funding programs listed above? The majority of government grants for small businesses are reserved for established SMEs (ie. 3+ years incorporated, 5+ payroll employees, $500,000+ annual revenue). If you are established, please send us a message or register for an upcoming small business funding event. From here, we can further evaluate your eligibility for specific Canadian government funding programs and help you choose the funds most optimal for your business’ growth plans.