Funding programs

Grants, loans, rebates and wage subsidies open to Canadian businesses, non-profits and people.

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Open all year Indigenous Services Canada · Grant

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program - Access to Capital

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.

Dates not yet checked Government of Ontario (via Small Business Enterprise Centres) · Grant

Starter Company Plus

Up to $5,000

Training, mentoring and a grant of up to $5,000 for Ontario residents 18 and older (Canadian citizens or permanent residents, not in school full-time) who are starting, expanding or buying a small business. You must put in cash or in-kind equal to at least 25% of the grant. Apply through your local Small Business Advisory Centre.

Dates not yet checked Vancouver Foundation · Grant

Vancouver Foundation – Find Grants

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.