6 current programs, 1 open now, ordered by deadline. Always check the funder’s page before you apply.
Includes federal programs open to applicants in Manitoba. All of Canada
Up to $250,000
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
Up to $5,000,000
Repayable contributions of up to $5 million per project (normally up to 60% of costs) for agriculture and agri-food businesses commercializing or adopting innovative products and processes. AAFC lists it as closed to applications; the program ends March 31, 2028.
Up to $350,000
A BDC loan of up to $350,000 for profitable Canadian businesses. Up to $100,000 needs at least $100K in revenue and 24 months in business, with approval in under 10 days and no application or prepayment fees; $100K to $350K needs at least $250K in revenue. The rate is BDC's floating base rate plus a variance. Apply online any time.
$10,000 – $250,000
Loans of $10,000 to $250,000 for Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada, through the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (run by the Federation of African Canadian Economics with BDC). The program also funds Black-led not-for-profits that support entrepreneurs.
Up to $500,000
Non-repayable grants of up to $500,000 (up to 60% of costs) for Canadian communities and community organizations working to attract foreign direct investment. Not open now: the next call is expected in January 2027, with information sessions in December 2026.
Business strategy internships with a post-secondary student: a $10,000 award per 4- or 6-month internship, of which the partner organization pays $5,000 (or a $15,000 model with at least $7,500 from the partner). Businesses, not-for-profits, hospitals and municipalities can apply at any time through the Mitacs portal.