Funding guides
Step-by-step guides to finding, applying for and managing Canadian funding, for businesses, non-profits and homeowners.
Guide · 6 min read Finding funding in British Columbia: grants, loans and rebates in B.C. In B.C., funding comes from federal programs through PacifiCan, provincial programs, CleanBC and utility rebates, gaming grants, cities and foundations. Here is where to look. Guide · 6 min read Finding funding in Ontario: grants, loans and rebates In Ontario, funding comes from FedDev Ontario and FedNor, provincial regional funds, Small Business Enterprise Centres, Save on Energy and Enbridge, Trillium and local foundations. Guide · 6 min read Funding to start a business in Canada: what really exists Few true start-up grants exist in Canada. Most help to start a business is loans, mentoring, training and set-aside programs, plus your own savings. Here is what to look for. Guide · 7 min read Grant application checklist: documents and information to have ready Have your business number, legal documents, financial statements, project plan, budget with quotes and letters of support ready before you start. Here is the full list. Guide · 7 min read How to build a project budget for a grant application A grant budget lists only eligible project costs, backed by quotes, and shows who pays what: the funder, you, partners and in-kind. Plan cash flow for claims. Guide · 7 min read How to tell if you qualify for a grant: reading eligibility rules Check five things in order: who can apply, where, what size and sector, what the project is, and which costs are covered. "Must" is a hard rule; "may" is up to the funder. Guide · 7 min read The complete guide to small business funding in Canada Small businesses in Canada can get grants, loans, tax credits and wage subsidies from federal, provincial and local funders. Here is how each works and how to find what fits. Guide · 7 min read The guide to funding for non-profits and charities in Canada Canadian non-profits and charities can get funding from government programs, community foundations, gaming grants and city grants. Here is where to look and what you need. Guide · 7 min read The guide to wage subsidies and hiring programs in Canada Wage subsidies pay part of a new hire's wages for students, youth, people facing barriers, apprentices and research interns. Apply before hiring and keep clean payroll records. Guide · 7 min read The homeowner's guide to energy rebates in Canada Canadian homeowners can get rebates for heat pumps, insulation, windows and appliances from utilities, provinces and federal programs. Here is how the layers work and how to claim.