Grants, loans, rebates and wage subsidies open to Canadian businesses, non-profits and people.
5 of 720 programs
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 $500,000
Repayable contributions of up to $500,000 per project (up to 50% of costs) for incorporated small and medium-sized businesses and Indigenous businesses in Northern Ontario that are scaling up, adopting technology or improving productivity. Retail and service businesses and small start-ups are not covered. Applications are assessed as they arrive, but budget is limited.
Canadian Heritage funding for renovating arts and heritage spaces and buying specialized equipment, for not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations active for over two years, provincial and municipal governments and Indigenous governing bodies. New construction and planning studies are no longer accepted. Applications are taken on an ongoing basis for expenses between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, while funds last.
FortisBC's list of rebates and offers for homes, businesses, and homes and community buildings in Indigenous communities. Amounts and rules differ by offer: use FortisBC's rebate finder to see what fits.
Vancouver Foundation's grants for B.C. charities, non-profits and neighbours: Transforming Systems Grants of up to $100,000 a year for three years, LEVEL BIPOC operating grants of $150,000 over three years, the Thriving Indigenous Systems Fund (next opens in 2027), Neighbourhood Small Grants up to $500 and Downtown Eastside arts grants up to $1,000. Most streams are closed or under review right now.