{"1":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":400,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Capital expenditures (equipment, technology, machinery) · New or existing facility investments","firstStep":"Check eligibility — confirm minimum $10M SRF contribution / $20M total project","blurb":"Supports large-scale, transformative and collaborative projects between industry, researchers and non-profit organizations that help grow Canada's economy.","coversFull":"Capital expenditures (equipment, technology, machinery) · New or existing facility investments · Materials directly related to the project · Salaries and wages of personnel directly involved","timingNote":"The program operates on continuous intake, not competition-based rounds. However, timing matters: Budget cycles (March-April) and fiscal year-end can influence decision speed. 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Four intake cycles per year allow flexible project timing. Decisions issued within approximately 4 weeks of each deadline."},"23":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Storefront window replacement and enlargement · Door and entrance redesign and replacement","firstStep":"Contact the Storefront Improvement Program Manager to confirm eligibility and arrange a site visit. This consultation is required by the Program Pr…","blurb":"Matching reimbursement grant for large, significant exterior renovations in designated Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) of Edmonton.","coversFull":"Storefront window replacement and enlargement · Door and entrance redesign and replacement · Façade material restoration and repair (masonry, brick, stone) · Exterior lighting upgrades","timingNote":"Three fixed intake windows per year. Applications submitted outside these windows are not accepted. 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There is no open application process for new agreement holders.…"},"82":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":276641,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$277K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$186K–$659K","winnersByProvince":{"ON":163,"BC":70,"AB":46,"null":31,"NS":25,"NL":20,"NB":17,"SK":14,"MB":14,"QC":2,"NT":1},"winnersTotal":403,"expectedValue":193649,"covers":"Capital assets — training equipment and materials meeting latest in… · Equipment lease, rental, or purchase costs","firstStep":"Confirm your organization is a labour union or has a formal union partnership (letter of support alone is insufficient)","blurb":"Supports union-based apprenticeship training and innovation in training approaches through project funding, to help more apprentices succeed and modernize training systems.","coversFull":"Capital assets — training equipment and materials meeting… · Equipment lease, rental, or purchase costs · Computer software for online or virtual training delivery · Internet and information technology infrastructure for virtual…","timingNote":"All three streams are currently accepting applications. CAS-ITE funding decisions are made on a continuous basis and may take 4-6 months. The program has no fixed intake windows or closing…"},"84":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3500,"covers":"Student wages for the duration of the work placement · Mandatory employer-paid payroll contributions (CPP, EI) on subsidiz…","firstStep":"Choose one of the 19 organizations funded by the Government of Canada to deliver the program: TECHNATION, the Information and Communications Techno…","blurb":"Supports work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students by providing wage subsidies to employers who create co-op placements in STEM and business fields (e.g.,…","coversFull":"Student wages for the duration of the work placement · Mandatory employer-paid payroll contributions (CPP, EI) on… · Wages for placements of 12-16 weeks duration at minimum","timingNote":"No fixed deadline. Employers apply through one of 18 delivery partners on a rolling basis. However, funding is allocated by academic term and exhausted on a first-come-first-served basis.…"},"85":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":4200,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$4K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$2K–$8K","winnersByProvince":{"ON":87274,"QC":59348,"BC":26408,"AB":23498,"NB":14954,"NS":14542,"NL":11665,"MB":10038,"SK":9056,"PE":3840,"null":1218,"YT":419,"NT":370,"NU":91},"winnersTotal":262721,"expectedValue":2100,"covers":"Wages at provincial/territorial minimum wage rate (up to 100% for n… · Mandatory Employment Related Costs — EI, CPP/QPP, vacation pay, wor…","firstStep":"Create an account on Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) at canada.ca/gcos using GCKey or banking credentials. Ensure your CRA Business…","blurb":"Provides wage subsidies to help employers create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 (student status is not required) across Canada, particularly in not-for-profit…","coversFull":"Wages at provincial/territorial minimum wage rate (up to 100%… · Mandatory Employment Related Costs — EI, CPP/QPP, vacation… · Overhead costs for accommodating youth with disabilities…","timingNote":"Employer applications for Canada Summer Jobs 2027 opened October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern and close December 3, 2026 (ESDC: \"From October 27, 2026 to December 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm…"},"86":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"blurb":"Supports training and skills development for jobs in the green economy and clean technology sectors, often through wage subsidies for youth in environmental roles (delivered via…","timingNote":"There is no fixed deadline for employer applications. Employers contact a delivery organization (e.g., ECO Canada, BioTalent Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada) and apply through that…"},"88":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Equipment and machinery purchases for business operations · Leasehold improvements and facility construction/renovation","firstStep":"Visit nacca.ca to locate the Indigenous Financial Institution or Metis Capital Corporation serving your region. There are 54 Indigenous Financial I…","blurb":"Provides non-repayable equity contributions of up to $99,999 for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (or up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses), structured as an equity…","coversFull":"Equipment and machinery purchases for business operations · Leasehold improvements and facility construction/renovation · Working capital for business operations and inventory · Franchise fees and licensing costs","timingNote":"No centralized deadline. Each of the 54 Indigenous Financial Institutions and five Métis Capital Corporations accepts applications on a rolling basis year-round. Budget availability may…"},"89":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":120,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Capital expenditures for scaling operations · Hiring and team expansion","firstStep":"Confirm at least one institutional private co-investor (Yaletown Partners, Vanedge Capital, BDC Ventures, or other VC) before approaching InBC. InB…","blurb":"A $500 million government-backed venture capital fund that makes equity investments of $3–10 million in high-growth BC technology companies at Series A stage or later, taking an ownership stake in exchange for capital.","coversFull":"Capital expenditures for scaling operations · Hiring and team expansion · Sales and marketing for market growth · R&D and product development","timingNote":"No application deadline or intake cycles. InBC accepts company inquiries on a rolling basis. Process typically takes 4–6 months from initial contact to investment close. InBC recommends…"},"90":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":80,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Labour costs (salaries, wages, CPP, EI, EHT — excluding discretiona… · New equipment purchase, rental, or direct operation costs","firstStep":"Register as an NGen member (free at ngen.ca/join) — required for all participants","blurb":"Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster that co-funds collaborative, transformative manufacturing and technology projects led by industry consortia to scale up innovation.","coversFull":"Labour costs (salaries, wages, CPP, EI, EHT — excluding… · New equipment purchase, rental, or direct operation costs · Materials and supplies consumed in project activities · Subcontractor costs (academic institutions, research partners,…","timingNote":"NGen operates multiple parallel funding streams with different timelines. The core Supercluster project stream is paused until further notice. Active challenge programs in 2025 include the…"},"91":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":80,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Labour costs for existing or new employees working directly on the… · Capital equipment essential to the project (excluding new construct…","firstStep":"All consortium members must hold active PIC membership ($500/year GST included). Join at proteinindustriescanada.ca and attend PIC events to build…","blurb":"An innovation supercluster that co-invests in projects to grow Canada's plant-based protein and value-added agri-food sector, fostering collaboration from farm to fork.","coversFull":"Labour costs for existing or new employees working directly on… · Capital equipment essential to the project (excluding new… · Facilities and telecommunications fees essential to the project · Materials and supplies (reimbursed when consumed, not when…","timingNote":"PIC operates multiple concurrent funding streams, each with its own intake schedule. Technology Leadership and AI streams accept EOIs on continuous intake, reviewed on an ongoing basis.…"},"93":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":70000,"covers":"Occupational skills training (job-specific technical skills) · Industry-recognized certifications and credentials","firstStep":"Create or update an Alberta.ca Account for Organizations — required to access the CAPG Portal","blurb":"Cost-sharing program that helps Alberta employers cover training costs for current and new employees to enhance productivity.","coversFull":"Occupational skills training (job-specific technical skills) · Industry-recognized certifications and credentials · Technology adoption training (ERP, CNC, CAD, specialized… · Digital skills development for business operations","timingNote":"Applications opened October 31, 2025 (the first applicant guidelines were published in July 2025). Budget is annual and fiscal-year-based (~$15M in 2025-26, $12M/yr after). No annual…"},"100":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":50000,"covers":"IP registration legal fees (patent filing, trademark registration,… · Commercial prototype design and construction (production-ready unit…","firstStep":"Check https://manitoba.ca/int/programs/igp.html or email mintprograms@gov.mb.ca for the current intake deadline. Each intake has one published clos…","blurb":"Provides non-repayable grants to support small and medium-sized businesses in Manitoba pursuing innovation and technology commercialization.","coversFull":"IP registration legal fees (patent filing, trademark… · Commercial prototype design and construction (production-ready… · Tools and moulds for commercial production · Third-party testing and product certifications","timingNote":"The latest intake closed September 30, 2026. Each intake has one published closing date, and no applications are accepted after it. Past intakes closed December 15, 2024 and June 30, 2025.…"},"104":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"covers":"Unrestricted — prize money can be used for any legitimate business…","firstStep":"Verify your business operates in Brant, Halton, Hamilton, or Norfolk County. This is a hard eligibility gate — entrepreneurs outside these four reg…","blurb":"One of Canada's largest pitch competitions, where finalists compete for significant cash prizes.","coversFull":"Unrestricted — prize money can be used for any legitimate…","timingNote":"Entry requires completing the free 8-week Founders Fast Track program. Two cohorts per year. Gala typically held in September. Check lionslair.ca for next cohort dates."},"106":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":20000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$20K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":6000,"covers":"script development — writer fees, story editing, script notes · rights acquisition","firstStep":"Secure written, unconditional cash commitment letter from an arm's-length broadcaster, distributor, or eligible funding agency (triggering agent) —…","blurb":"The Project Development Fund is part of Creative BC's Reel Focus BC Fund and provides non-recoupable development advances to B.C.-owned and controlled production companies for…","coversFull":"script development — writer fees, story editing, script notes · rights acquisition · development research and pre-production research · producer fees and corporate overhead (combined maximum 40% of…","timingNote":"2025/26 intake: opened May 29 2025, closed January 29 2026. 2026/27 intake: opened April 27, 2026; first-come, first-served until the fiscal-year budget is committed or March 31, 2027,…"},"107":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":50,"typicalAwardValue":105914,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$106K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$57K–$250K","winnersByProvince":{"NS":3651,"NL":3586,"NB":3505,"PE":1887,"ON":136,"QC":52,"BC":20,"AB":13,"MB":12,"null":10,"CO":7,"DC":7,"CT":3,"MA":2,"SK":2,"NV":2,"CA":2,"NC":2,"NJ":1,"ID":1},"winnersTotal":12901,"expectedValue":74140,"covers":"Capital equipment and machinery purchases (new or substantially upg… · Software, digital systems, and technology adoption","firstStep":"Call 1-888-576-4444 or contact your regional ACOA office. Describe your project informally. Do NOT submit a cold application — ACOA expects pre-con…","blurb":"Provides interest-free, repayable contributions to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Atlantic Canada grow, improve productivity, and become more competitive.","coversFull":"Capital equipment and machinery purchases (new or… · Software, digital systems, and technology adoption · Leasehold improvements directly enabling the project · Construction costs directly tied to expansion or equipment…","timingNote":"The BDP has operated on continuous intake since inception in 1995. No application windows. However, budget availability fluctuates through the fiscal year (April 1 – March 31). The 2023…"},"108":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"building construction and rehabilitation · infrastructure development and site preparation","firstStep":"Contact RDC at (506) 453-2277 or rdc@gnb.ca to confirm project eligibility and discuss documentation requirements","blurb":"The Rural Economy Fund helps rural New Brunswick communities strengthen and diversify their economies by funding local or regional priority initiatives, mainly capital-asset projects.","coversFull":"building construction and rehabilitation · infrastructure development and site preparation · equipment and machinery for community/economic use · land development related to eligible project","timingNote":"Rolling (no fixed deadlines). Contact RDC to initiate application at any time. Projects over $500K require Executive Council approval and have longer timelines."},"109":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":18,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Labour costs for project-specific activities (specialized consultan… · Materials and supplies directly required for the project","firstStep":"Contact edf@yukon.ca or call 867-667-8751 before starting the application. Describe your project and ask if it fits. This step is recommended by th…","blurb":"Supports projects and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities, including business innovation, diversification, and…","coversFull":"Labour costs for project-specific activities (specialized… · Materials and supplies directly required for the project · Project-specific equipment purchases · Marketing and promotional activities (trade show travel,…","timingNote":"Three separate intake schedules by funding tier. Tier 1 has no fixed deadline (rolling, accepted year-round). Tier 2: next deadline April 15, 2027 (the September 15, 2026 deadline has…"},"110":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Materials and production costs for the project · Capital equipment enabling the project outcome","firstStep":"Verify your organization is a Yukon Registered Society and that your project falls within one of the three priority areas: sustainable energy, rene…","blurb":"A capital-focused project grant for Yukon registered societies working in sustainable energy, renewable local resource use, or northern agriculture.","coversFull":"Materials and production costs for the project · Capital equipment enabling the project outcome · Infrastructure improvements with lasting community benefit · Direct project costs with quantifiable Yukon community benefit","timingNote":"Annual award season: applications accepted April 15 to 11:59 pm (YT) May 31. Decisions announced summer-fall. Once-per-year opportunity."},"111":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Market research and feasibility studies · Business plan development and professional consulting","firstStep":"Call or visit your regional ITI Economic Development Officer (EDO) before starting the application. Discuss your business concept and proposed proj…","blurb":"Provides financial assistance to NWT businesses and entrepreneurs to pursue new opportunities and improve operations, covering costs like market research, feasibility studies, and…","coversFull":"Market research and feasibility studies · Business plan development and professional consulting · Product development and testing (prototyping, formulation,… · Marketing materials and initial marketing program development","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). No formal intake windows, but regional budgets may be exhausted late in the fiscal year. Apply…"},"112":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":6000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$6K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":4200,"covers":"Adaptive equipment and assistive technology required for business o… · Workspace modifications or accessibility upgrades","firstStep":"Call or visit the regional ITI office (867-587-7171) to discuss your business idea and confirm eligibility under the Entrepreneurs with Disabilitie…","blurb":"Provides funding for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories to assist with start-up and operational costs.","coversFull":"Adaptive equipment and assistive technology required for… · Workspace modifications or accessibility upgrades · Tools, equipment, and materials directly related to the… · Website or e-commerce setup for sales","timingNote":"Applications accepted year-round beginning April 1 each fiscal year (April 1 – March 31). Program appears active for 2025-26. Regional budgets may be exhausted late in the fiscal year."},"113":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":15100,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":13590,"covers":"Website creation or upgrade (design, development, hosting setup) · E-commerce platform adoption (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)","firstStep":"Contact Prosper NWT (867-767-9075 or prospernwtinfo@gov.nt.ca) to book a free session with a digital advisor who will help define your project scop…","blurb":"Offers contribution funding to eligible NWT businesses to advance their digital projects, such as website development, e-commerce adoption, and setting up online payment systems.","coversFull":"Website creation or upgrade (design, development, hosting setup) · E-commerce platform adoption (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.) · Online payment system setup · Digital inventory tracking or sales management software","timingNote":"First-come, first-served until annual budget is exhausted. Apply early in the NWT fiscal year (April–May) for best chances. Budget is finite each year and has been known to run out."},"114":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":10,"covers":"Business plan development costs · Licences and permits","firstStep":"Phone 1-800-561-0911 to speak with a Business Development Officer. Confirm current program availability (hellodarwin.com listed the program as 'arc…","blurb":"Provides grants to eligible Inuit-owned businesses in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut to support business pre-start up, start-up, and expansion activities.","coversFull":"Business plan development costs · Licences and permits · Renovations to business premises · Machinery and equipment","timingNote":"No documented intake windows. Continuous applications. Contact Kakivak directly (1-800-561-0911). [Aug 2026: re-verified on kakivak.ca — Sivummut is listed among current programmes with…"},"115":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":8,"covers":"New equipment for tourism operations (boats, snowmobiles, camping g… · Safety gear (life jackets, GPS/satellite communication devices, eme…","firstStep":"Phone 867-979-0911 (local) or 1-800-561-0911 (toll-free) to speak with a Business Development Officer. Confirm current program status and discuss y…","blurb":"Provides grant funding to tourism-based businesses operating in the six communities adjacent to National Parks in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut.","coversFull":"New equipment for tourism operations (boats, snowmobiles,… · Safety gear (life jackets, GPS/satellite communication… · Marketing initiatives (website development, photography,… · Tourism-related skills training (separate sub-stream within EOF)","timingNote":"No intake windows or seasonal deadlines found. Program appears to operate continuously. With ~4,900 total population across 6 communities, formal intake cycles would make little…"},"116":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Capital equipment and tools for business operations · Leasehold improvements and workspace setup","firstStep":"Call BBDC at 867-979-1303 or email info@baffinbdc.ca to discuss your project and confirm eligibility before applying. The team provides hands-on gu…","blurb":"Administers the Small Business Support Program (SBSP) for the Government of Nunavut, providing small grants to eligible small businesses in the Baffin region.","coversFull":"Capital equipment and tools for business operations · Leasehold improvements and workspace setup · Marketing and promotional materials · Training and skills development","timingNote":"Rolling intake for the core SBSP framework. COVID-specific sub-funds (Small Business Opportunities Fund and Entrepreneur Development Fund) closed March 31, 2022. The Sustainable Livelihood…"},"117":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Share, Trade, and Donate initiatives (community libraries, tool sha… · Maintain and Prolong projects (repair cafes, skill-sharing workshop…","firstStep":"Download the CEG Guidelines document (updated January 20, 2026) from calgary.ca/waste/circular-economy-grant-program.html. Confirm your organizatio…","blurb":"Provides funding for non-profit organizations to support innovative work in the upper levels of the waste hierarchy (reduce, reuse, refurbish), helping Calgary move toward a…","coversFull":"Share, Trade, and Donate initiatives (community libraries,… · Maintain and Prolong projects (repair cafes, skill-sharing… · Reuse and Redistribute programs (free stores, redistribution… · Refurbish and Upcycle projects (textile upcycling, furniture…","timingNote":"The 2026 cycle is fully closed: Stage 1 (March 3), Stage 2 (April 22), and final decisions (May 20, 2026) have all passed. The program was described as a pilot running through 2026; no…"},"118":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"covers":"Salaries for new positions created by the project · Contractor and facilitator fees for project activities","firstStep":"Email ian.scott@ottawa.ca or call (613) 580-2424 x 29607. Consultations are explicitly encouraged December 1 – February 13. Staff clarify jury prio…","blurb":"Provides financial support to non-profit agencies for new or expanded projects that assist targeted residents (e.g., youth, newcomers, persons with disabilities) to overcome…","coversFull":"Salaries for new positions created by the project · Contractor and facilitator fees for project activities · Training materials and program supplies · Marketing and outreach to recruit beneficiaries","timingNote":"The 2026 cycle closed February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Disbursements began April 2026; projects must complete spending by November 30, 2026. Next cycle expected to open January 2, 2027…"},"119":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":2,"typicalAwardValue":3000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2700,"covers":"Professional services (accounting, legal, consulting, business plan… · Marketing and branding (website development, graphic design, signag…","firstStep":"Verify your business address is within the West End BIZ zone and that you are an active member. Contact info@westendbiz.ca or 204-772-8604 to confirm.","blurb":"A grant for member businesses to support projects related to professional services, marketing, renovations, staff training, and IT improvements.","coversFull":"Professional services (accounting, legal, consulting, business… · Marketing and branding (website development, graphic design,… · Storefront renovations (exterior painting, minor façade… · Staff training (professional development courses, trade…","timingNote":"Program described as ongoing. BIZ programs typically run on a fiscal-year budget cycle; early-year applications are recommended. No public notice of annual close date found."},"120":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":18,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Equipment purchases directly related to business operations · Leasehold improvements (tenant fit-out of commercial space)","firstStep":"Visit pmemtl.com and use the territory selector to find the PME MTL hub serving your Montreal borough. Each hub has its own CIC meeting schedule.","blurb":"Supports viable young businesses by offering a non-repayable financial contribution to help with start-ups and growth on the island of Montréal.","coversFull":"Equipment purchases directly related to business operations · Leasehold improvements (tenant fit-out of commercial space) · Marketing and commercialization costs (website, branding,… · Working capital (operating expenses for startup phase)","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a continuous basis. Each hub's joint investment committee (CIC) meets periodically (typically monthly); submission timing affects wait time for review."},"121":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Technology, software, and patent acquisitions · Working capital for project execution","firstStep":"Verify that your organization generates at least 20% of annual income from sales of goods or services (not donations). This is a hard threshold — o…","blurb":"Supports social economy projects in Montréal, from the planning stage to growth, with a focus on innovative projects that explore new sectors or approaches.","coversFull":"Technology, software, and patent acquisitions · Working capital for project execution · Professional fees (legal, accounting, consulting directly… · Capital expenditures (land, buildings, equipment)","timingNote":"Rolling intake with no deadline. Applications reviewed by the joint investment committee (CIC) at each Montreal territorial hub on a periodic basis (typically monthly). Contact your local…"},"123":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"covers":"Unrestricted — any legitimate business purpose · Marketing and brand development","firstStep":"Verify all hard criteria: for-profit, 51%+ women/non-binary/trans women owned, 2+ years operating, $50,000+ CAD annual revenue, 50%+ Canadian reven…","blurb":"An annual award competition selecting 10 Canadian businesses per year to each receive $10,000, recognizing for-profit businesses majority owned by women or non-binary individuals…","coversFull":"Unrestricted — any legitimate business purpose · Marketing and brand development · Equipment and technology · Hiring and training","timingNote":"2026 intake closed April 23, 2026 (changed from mid-August in prior years). Recipients announced mid-July 2026. Apply at bmoforwomen.com during the open window. Monitor from ~late March…"},"124":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"blurb":"Provides grants to support capital costs for Indigenous community-owned economic development projects in Alberta, aiming to grow businesses and create employment.","timingNote":"The 2026-27 grant intake opened May 15, 2026, and closed October 15, 2026. Alberta states that the 2027-28 intake opens in spring 2027; no date has been published."},"125":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":249999,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":174999,"covers":"Equipment and machinery purchases · Leasehold improvements and construction","firstStep":"Contact NADF at 807-623-5397 or nadf.org to book an appointment with a Business Support Officer. This consultation is mandatory before submitting a…","blurb":"Provides non-repayable contributions covering 35–75% of eligible costs (up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs, up to $249,999 for community-owned businesses), but only when…","coversFull":"Equipment and machinery purchases · Leasehold improvements and construction · Inventory and initial stock · Technology and software","timingNote":"Rolling applications. Must start with Business Support Officer consultation. No fixed intake windows."},"126":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Startup costs and initial business launch expenses · Purchase of equipment and machinery","firstStep":"Alberta: Community Futures Network of Alberta (1-877-482-3672, cfaedp.com, 27 rural locations) or Prospect Human Services (Edmonton). Saskatchewan:…","blurb":"Offers business loans, mentoring, training, and counseling to Western Canadians with disabilities or health conditions to start or expand a business.","coversFull":"Startup costs and initial business launch expenses · Purchase of equipment and machinery · Facility upgrades and leasehold improvements · Purchase and application of new technology relevant to the…","timingNote":"The EDP is a continuously available program with no application deadlines or intake windows. Entrepreneurs can contact their regional delivery organization at any time. The program has…"},"128":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Working capital for business operations · Equipment purchases","firstStep":"Have reached the age of majority in your province or territory, hold permanent resident (or, per BDC's program page, protected person) status, and…","blurb":"Provides access to financing for new immigrants to Canada who are starting or growing a business, helping to overcome challenges like a lack of local credit history.","coversFull":"Working capital for business operations · Equipment purchases · Inventory acquisition · Leasehold improvements","timingNote":"Rolling intake — no deadline. Applicants must apply within 36 months of arriving in Canada (3-year window from landing date). 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Consultants confirm eligibility, flag potential issues, and shar…","blurb":"Supports Saskatchewan artists to pursue their creative work and careers by funding creative, professional development, or research projects, and the production and/or presentation…","coversFull":"Artist fees and production costs (materials, supplies,… · Professional services (collaborators, editors, translators,… · Living expenses/subsistence (monthly support for dedicated… · Travel for residencies, research trips, or presentations","timingNote":"Portal opens 8–12 weeks before each deadline. October 1 deadline offers more lead time for project planning. Projects may start immediately after application submission. 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BDC has described it as available as long as tariff-related trade uncertainty continues.…"},"143":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":15775,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$16K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$10K–$23K","winnersByProvince":{"ON":337,"QC":241,"BC":161,"AB":76,"NS":37,"MB":36,"NB":25,"NL":12,"SK":11,"PE":5},"winnersTotal":941,"expectedValue":11043,"covers":"Fees for hiring qualified IP professionals (patent agents, IP strat… · Patentability searches and prior art reviews","firstStep":"Contact NRC IRAP toll-free at 1-877-994-4727 or through your existing Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA)","blurb":"Provides free intellectual property awareness sessions, funded IP strategy development (up to $20,000), and funded IP strategy execution (up to $30,000) to Canadian SMEs through NRC IRAP's three-level progressive system.","coversFull":"Fees for hiring qualified IP professionals (patent agents, IP… · Patentability searches and prior art reviews · IP landscape analyses and competitive intelligence · Trademark searches and clearance searches","timingNote":"No application deadline. 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Processing times vary by funding level: applications requesting $40,000/year or less are internally reviewed in 5-9 weeks;…"},"218":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":50,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salary support for research trainees (undergraduates, graduates, po… · Salaries for technicians and research support staff","firstStep":"Contact the Industry Liaison Office at your nearest university. The university researcher must be the applicant — the business cannot apply directl…","blurb":"Co-funds collaborative research between Canadian university researchers and industry partners at a 2:1 ratio — NSERC contributes $2 for every $1 of partner cash.","coversFull":"Salary support for research trainees (undergraduates,… · Salaries for technicians and research support staff · Materials and supplies for research activities · Equipment essential to and incremental for research objectives","timingNote":"NSERC Alliance Advantage accepts applications continuously year-round with no fixed deadlines or intake windows. University Research Services offices often impose internal deadlines (2-4…"},"219":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Student salaries and benefits · Non-student salaries and benefits","firstStep":"Partner organization defines a specific challenge, need, or opportunity that social sciences/humanities research can address.","blurb":"Funds short-term research partnerships between postsecondary researchers and a single organization from the private, public, or not-for-profit sector in social sciences and…","coversFull":"Student salaries and benefits · Non-student salaries and benefits · Salary research allowances for not-for-profit co-applicants… · Travel and subsistence within Canada and abroad","timingNote":"Four quarterly competitions per year, each closing at 8:00 p.m. eastern. SSHRC's 2026 schedule: March 16 (closed), June 15 (closed), September 15 (closed), December 15 (next deadline).…"},"221":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Personnel salaries and benefits for project team members directly i… · Subcontractor and consultant fees (including contracted academic pa…","firstStep":"Identify whether your innovation fits wasteCANcreate (upcycling agricultural/food waste into bio-based products) or PACT (crop improvement, pest re…","blurb":"HARVEST (Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions and Technology) is a business accelerator that provides $350K-$750K in matching funds to Canadian…","coversFull":"Personnel salaries and benefits for project team members… · Subcontractor and consultant fees (including contracted… · Materials and supplies for prototyping and scale-up activities · Equipment costs directly related to the project (lease or…","timingNote":"Program launched February 23, 2026. 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Each of the 7 RDAs sets its own intake. PrairiesCan: apply any time before December 31, 2028, or until all funding is used. FedDev Ontario (southern Ontario),…"},"223":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"R&D salaries and wages for technical personnel directly working on… · Subcontractor and consultant costs for specialized technical work (…","firstStep":"A senior executive of your business calls 1-877-994-4727. The bilingual contact centre gathers details and determines if you are ready to meet with…","blurb":"Advisory support and, for a subset of companies, R&D funding for Canadian SMEs developing defence and dual-use technologies that address Canadian Armed Forces capability needs — the…","coversFull":"R&D salaries and wages for technical personnel directly… · Subcontractor and consultant costs for specialized technical… · Materials and supplies consumed during R&D activities · Prototype development and testing costs","timingNote":"Program launched January 2026 with $241 million in new funding for NRC IRAP starting in 2025-2026 (NRC news release, January 9, 2026), part of $6.6B over 5 years under Canada's Defence…"},"225":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Professional certification services for kosher/halal red meat products · Salaries and benefits for staff dedicated to certification development","firstStep":"Confirm your organization operates in the kosher/halal red meat sector (beef and veal) and is a legal entity capable of entering into legally bindi…","blurb":"Non-repayable federal contribution funding for Canadian businesses in the kosher and halal red meat (beef and veal) sector.","coversFull":"Professional certification services for kosher/halal red meat… · Salaries and benefits for staff dedicated to certification… · Lab testing costs directly supporting certification · Contracted services (consultation, translation, auditing)","timingNote":"Open continuous intake until September 30, 2027; the program itself ends March 31, 2028. The $2M total budget over 3 fiscal years is modest — once funds are committed, the stream will…"},"226":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":600110,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$600K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$262K–$1.2M","winnersByProvince":{"ON":25,"BC":21,"QC":14,"AB":4,"MB":2,"NS":2,"SK":1,"NB":1},"winnersTotal":70,"expectedValue":180033,"covers":"Research and development for innovative wood-based building system… · Manufacturing and processing of wood-based assemblies and components","firstStep":"Submit through NRCan Funding Portal (GCKey required) when the next call opens. The 2026 MURB call deadline was April 27, 2026.","blurb":"Non-repayable contributions for demonstration projects that use innovative mass timber and engineered wood products in non-residential, tall wood, and multi-unit residential buildings.","coversFull":"Research and development for innovative wood-based building… · Manufacturing and processing of wood-based assemblies and… · Fire safety and moisture management engineering and testing · Modern Methods of Construction deployment (prefabrication,…","timingNote":"Program operates through periodic Calls for Proposals, not continuous intake. Most recent EOI window for non-residential/tall wood closed June 2024. The 2026 MURB call (opened February 25,…"},"228":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Direct training fees paid to third-party training providers or cons… · Instructor or trainer professional fees as per training quotes","firstStep":"Download and review the WIPSI Program Funding Guidelines from the program website. Confirm your organization's eligibility and understand evaluatio…","blurb":"Funds Nova Scotia employers for workforce training that drives innovation and productivity — up to 75% of eligible training costs; no maximum per project is published.","coversFull":"Direct training fees paid to third-party training providers or… · Instructor or trainer professional fees as per training quotes · Course and resource materials required for training (manuals,… · Participant travel when training location is 100+ km away…","timingNote":"WIPSI operates on periodic intake rounds. Current intake: April 1–30, 2026. Only one application per intake permitted. Apply at…"},"229":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":20000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$20K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":14000,"covers":"Tuition fees or fees charged by a recognized training provider · Mandatory participant fees","firstStep":"Contact your local WorkingNB regional office — a workforce consultant will pre-screen eligibility and determine Level 1 or Level 2 assignment","blurb":"Cost-shared grants to New Brunswick employers to train their existing employees.","coversFull":"Tuition fees or fees charged by a recognized training provider · Mandatory participant fees · Mandatory textbooks (required for the course) · Mandatory software developed specifically for training purposes","timingNote":"Continuous intake year-round, aligned with provincial fiscal year (April 1-March 31). Applications must be received and approved before training starts. Apply early in fiscal year…"},"230":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":200000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$200K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":60000,"covers":"capital construction and leasehold improvements · equipment purchases","firstStep":"Check that your business is located within the eligible Northern Ontario region before applying.","blurb":"Provides conditional contributions of up to $200,000 (50% of eligible costs) to entrepreneurs launching new businesses in Northern Ontario.","coversFull":"capital construction and leasehold improvements · equipment purchases · IT and communications infrastructure · land servicing costs","timingNote":"Rolling intake with no fixed quarterly deadlines (unlike the Grow stream). Board of Directors reviews applications periodically. Apply as soon as business plan is ready — funding is…"},"231":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Direct internal technical labour costs (excluding labour of anyone… · Prototyping costs: engineering and design services, component purch…","firstStep":"Call 1-800-461-8329 or email asknohfc@ontario.ca before applying. NOHFC advisors will assess fit, provide candid feedback on project eligibility, a…","blurb":"Funds applied research, development, and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario.","coversFull":"Direct internal technical labour costs (excluding labour of… · Prototyping costs: engineering and design services, component… · Product testing and certification costs · Intellectual property protection costs (patent filing, IP…","timingNote":"Rolling intake with no fixed deadlines. Applications accepted continuously and reviewed by the NOHFC Board of Directors. Board meets periodically — submit well in advance. Not all eligible…"},"234":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":35,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Incremental human resources costs, including salary and benefits fo… · Management and professional service costs (accounting, monitoring,…","firstStep":"Contact MB_LCEF@gov.mb.ca before applying, especially for self-generated renewable energy projects, to confirm eligibility. Review the CESP Applica…","blurb":"Joint federal-provincial grant program providing up to 35% of eligible project costs for Manitoba businesses, organizations, and communities undertaking GHG reduction projects.","coversFull":"Incremental human resources costs, including salary and… · Management and professional service costs (accounting,… · GHG emissions reductions verification and federal… · Results monitoring, measuring and reporting costs","timingNote":"First intake closed December 1, 2025. Second intake opened February 2, 2026 — closing date not publicly confirmed. Program is listed in Manitoba's grants directory (no dedicated landing…"},"236":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Wages, salaries or contracts for AI experts performing Cluster-spec… · Other direct costs incurred for AI experts on those activities","firstStep":"Review the 11 certified partners across Canada (Quebec 5, Ontario 3, Alberta 1, New Brunswick 1, Nova Scotia 1). Choose based on your stage (pre-se…","blurb":"Accelerator support worth up to $50,000 per AI startup, delivered through Scale AI's 11 certified partner accelerators and incubators — 11 funded programs across 5 provinces (AB, NB, NS, ON, QC).","coversFull":"Wages, salaries or contracts for AI experts performing… · Other direct costs incurred for AI experts on those activities · At the Proof of Concept stage only (claimed by the venture):… · Program administration, capped at 15% of the Allocation","timingNote":"No central application deadline. Scale AI's Acceleration program operates on a continuous basis through 11 certified partner accelerators and incubators across 5 provinces (AB, NB, NS, ON,…"},"241":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":45,"typicalAwardValue":140000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$140K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$100K–$334K","winnersByProvince":{"QC":4171,"ON":3},"winnersTotal":4174,"expectedValue":98000,"covers":"Capital construction or renovation for tourism facilities (trails,… · Purchase of equipment and infrastructure for tourism or community e…","firstStep":"QEDP is less well-known than REGI. Call your CED regional office or initiate via CED Client Space. Describe your project fully — the advisor will c…","blurb":"Financial assistance of up to 50% of authorized costs for Quebec SMEs pursuing community economic development, tourism, and regional diversification projects.","coversFull":"Capital construction or renovation for tourism facilities… · Purchase of equipment and infrastructure for tourism or… · Digital systems: e-commerce, booking platforms, destination… · Marketing and promotion activities for tourism destinations…","timingNote":"Continuous intake year-round. Some sub-programs (e.g., Tourism Growth Program) have fixed envelopes and may close when committed. Budget follows fiscal year (April 1 - March 31); Q1…"},"242":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":55,"typicalAwardValue":31743,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$32K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$10K–$71K","winnersByProvince":{"YT":437,"NT":357,"NU":145,"ON":13,"BC":8,"AB":4,"SK":2,"NL":2,"PE":1},"winnersTotal":969,"expectedValue":22220,"covers":"Capital equipment and machinery purchases · Construction and renovation of business facilities (excluding prima…","firstStep":"Email Operations@cannor.gc.ca or call your territorial CanNor regional office (Whitehorse for YT, Yellowknife for NWT/NU). CanNor staff actively he…","blurb":"Contributions for economic development projects in Canada's three territories (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut).","coversFull":"Capital equipment and machinery purchases · Construction and renovation of business facilities (excluding… · Digital technology adoption and e-commerce development · Northern transportation costs for project materials and…","timingNote":"Continuous intake via email (Operations@cannor.gc.ca). Also runs an annual EOI cycle — 2026-27 EOI closed November 17, 2025. Next EOI likely opens October 2026. Applying during the EOI…"},"248":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":200,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Commercial-scale deployment of proven clean technologies · Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) infrastructure","firstStep":"Visit cgf-fcc.ca and review the investment strategy and mandate to confirm alignment","blurb":"A $15 billion government-backed investment fund that takes equity stakes, provides debt financing, and enters carbon contracts to support Canadian clean technology companies at scale.","coversFull":"Commercial-scale deployment of proven clean technologies · Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) infrastructure · Critical minerals extraction, processing, and refining · Clean hydrogen production facilities","timingNote":"No deadlines — investment opportunities accepted on rolling basis. Submit through cgf-fcc.ca/en/contact/. 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Pivot costs can start up to 12 months before FedDev Ontario receives your…"},"250":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Salaries and benefits for project staff directly related to project… · Equipment acquisitions or rentals (max $5,000 per item, max 20% of…","firstStep":"Browse canadabuys.canada.ca for current IDEaS challenges. Each challenge has a specific problem statement, TRL range, and deadline (typically 60-90…","blurb":"Entry-level defence innovation grants funding Canadian innovators to conceive and design solutions to specific DND/CAF challenges.","coversFull":"Salaries and benefits for project staff directly related to… · Equipment acquisitions or rentals (max $5,000 per item, max… · Professional, scientific, and technical consultant services… · Materials and supplies for prototyping and testing","timingNote":"IDEaS issues 10–20 new challenges annually, each with 60–90 day application window. Monitor CanadaBuys (canadabuys.canada.ca). Successful 1a projects may advance to 1b and ultimately…"},"252":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":6,"covers":"Capital construction or renovation of community buildings · Agriculture and food support infrastructure","firstStep":"Verify that your organization is a registered charity, non-profit, municipality, or Indigenous government, located in a rural Canadian community un…","blurb":"Community infrastructure grant of $10,000–$25,000 for registered charities, non-profits, municipalities, and Indigenous governments in rural Canadian communities under 50,000 people.","coversFull":"Capital construction or renovation of community buildings · Agriculture and food support infrastructure · Accessibility and inclusion improvements to community facilities · Environmental footprint reduction projects (waste, energy,…","timingNote":"Annual intake. 2026 window (April 15 – May 15) is closed. FCC confirms next intake opens spring 2027. Apply early — short spring window. Previously funded ~80 projects from $1.5M total…"},"253":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":98707,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$99K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$83K–$125K","winnersByProvince":{"NU":27,"NT":15,"YT":11,"ON":1,"BC":1},"winnersTotal":55,"expectedValue":69095,"covers":"Business planning and feasibility studies · Management skills development and training","firstStep":"dana Naye Ventures; NWT: Metis Dene Development Fund; Nunavut: Qikiqtaaluk — Kakivak Association, Kivalliq — Kivalliq Inuit Association, Kitikmeot…","blurb":"Project-based grants for Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada's three territories to establish or grow viable businesses.","coversFull":"Business planning and feasibility studies · Management skills development and training · Marketing and market development initiatives · Business infrastructure improvements","timingNote":"Continuous intake through regional SDPs. Each SDP has its own review cycles. 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Budget resets April 1 — submit EOIs in April-July for fresh allocations. In 2024-25, CEDD delivered $36M to 38 organizations."},"255":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":120000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$120K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$50K–$500K","winnersByProvince":{"NS":1777,"NB":1376,"NL":982,"PE":465,"ON":42,"QC":13,"BC":11,"AB":10,"DC":4,"YT":1,"null":1},"winnersTotal":4682,"expectedValue":60000,"covers":"Labour costs (wages and benefits) directly tied to the project · Capital equipment and machinery purchases","firstStep":"Call 1-888-576-4444 or contact your nearest regional office (Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, Charlottetown, or St. John's) before preparing anything…","blurb":"Interest-free, unsecured repayable contributions to businesses in Atlantic Canada to scale operations, adopt new technologies, improve productivity, and commercialize new products.","coversFull":"Labour costs (wages and benefits) directly tied to the project · Capital equipment and machinery purchases · Manufacturing and operational infrastructure investments · Operating costs directly and incrementally related to the…","timingNote":"Continuous intake. Contact your nearest ACOA office before applying — pre-consultation is strongly encouraged. Do not start the project before receiving a funding decision."},"256":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":80,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Salaries and benefits for research personnel (academic and industry) · Graduate student and postdoctoral fellow stipends","firstStep":"Reach out to your regional Genome Centre (Genome Alberta, Genome BC, Ontario Genomics, Genome Quebec, Genome Prairie, Genome Atlantic) well before…","blurb":"Funds public-private R&D partnerships to commercialize Canadian genomics and biotech innovations.","coversFull":"Salaries and benefits for research personnel (academic and… · Graduate student and postdoctoral fellow stipends · Materials, consumables, and laboratory supplies · Equipment purchases essential to the project","timingNote":"N-GAPP 2026 cycle: LOI due April 22, 2026 (past); full proposals due June 22, 2026 (past); projects start January 2027. Next cycle (N-GAPP 2027) LOI expected April 2027. Contact your…"},"257":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Professional fees for consultants and contractors directly related… · Marketing expenses related to project activities (market developmen…","firstStep":"Contact your nearest JGRD office (Avalon 1-833-404-2283, Eastern 709-466-4170, Central 709-256-1480, Western 709-637-2628, Labrador 709-896-2400) o…","blurb":"Non-repayable provincial contributions to help NL businesses start, innovate, scale, and expand sales.","coversFull":"Professional fees for consultants and contractors directly… · Marketing expenses related to project activities (market… · Travel costs for market development (with documented strategic… · Technology investments and digitalization costs","timingNote":"Rolling intake. Contact your nearest JGRD regional office: Avalon 1-833-404-2283, Eastern 709-466-4170, Central 709-256-1480, Western 709-637-2628, Labrador 709-896-2400."},"258":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Labour and wage costs directly attributable to the project · Subcontracting, engineering, and consulting services","firstStep":"Email innovation@gov.pe.ca or call 902-368-6300 before preparing any application materials. The BDO assesses project fit, advises on framing, and w…","blurb":"Non-repayable grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs (max $50,000) for PEI companies refining and commercializing new products or adapting existing products for new markets.","coversFull":"Labour and wage costs directly attributable to the project · Subcontracting, engineering, and consulting services · Materials and testing for product or process refinement · Intellectual property strategy and protection (patent…","timingNote":"Rolling intake with no published deadline. Innovation PEI encourages potential applicants to consult a Business Development Officer first, and requires that an application be submitted…"},"259":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Capital equipment and machinery (vehicles, tools, processing equipm… · Facility construction or renovation (buildings, storage, processing…","firstStep":"Mandatory in practice. EDT officers help shape applications. Contact: Kitikmeot toll-free 1-844-475-1166, Kivalliq toll-free 1-844-737-8627, Qikiqt…","blurb":"Non-repayable territorial grants of $50,000–$150,000 for Nunavut-resident-majority-owned businesses to start up or expand in strategic sectors.","coversFull":"Capital equipment and machinery (vehicles, tools, processing… · Facility construction or renovation (buildings, storage,… · Business planning and feasibility (third-party plans,… · Workforce training directly related to the business expansion","timingNote":"Rolling intake through regional offices. Contact EDT: toll-free 1-888-975-5999 or edt@gov.nu.ca. Regional offices in Kitikmeot, Kivalliq, and Baffin."},"260":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":65000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$65K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":32500,"covers":"Sound recording costs (studio time, production personnel, equipment… · Pre-production and rehearsal space rental (up to $500 for Artist De…","firstStep":"Sign up at portal.factor.ca. Each band member needs a separate user profile. This is your login identity for all FACTOR interactions.","blurb":"Canada's primary music industry grant program, delivering the federal Canada Music Fund through multiple streams for Canadian artists, labels, and music companies.","coversFull":"Sound recording costs (studio time, production personnel,… · Pre-production and rehearsal space rental (up to $500 for… · Marketing and promotion activities · Touring and showcasing costs (travel, hired musicians/crew,…","timingNote":"Multiple intake windows per fiscal year (April-March). 2026-27 deadlines: Artist Development May 7, 2026; Juried Single/EP May 14, 2026; Artist Entrepreneur July 23, 2026; Juried Album…"},"262":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":200,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Salaries, wages, and employer-paid benefits for Canadian personnel… · Subcontracting and consultancy fees (capped at 40% of total eligibl…","firstStep":"All consortium partners must register as NGen members (free) at ngen.ca/join before submitting any application.","blurb":"Dedicated $50M+ challenge funding Canadian industry consortia to integrate AI/ML solutions in manufacturing operations.","coversFull":"Salaries, wages, and employer-paid benefits for Canadian… · Subcontracting and consultancy fees (capped at 40% of total… · Equipment purchase, rental, operation, and maintenance (capped… · Materials and supplies consumed during the project","timingNote":"2025 intake closed July 17, 2025. No 2026 intake announced as of June 2026. Program page still shows 2025 timeline. Contact ai@ngen.ca for future intake notifications. Join NGen for free…"},"263":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Costs for reformulating products using Canadian-grown ingredients · Expenses for scaling up and commercializing domestically produced f…","firstStep":"Download and read the English or French program guide from PIC's website to understand requirements and eligible activities.","blurb":"Grants covering up to 75% of eligible costs for Canadian food processors reformulating products using domestically grown feedstocks (wheat, oats, peas, soy, fava, hemp).","coversFull":"Costs for reformulating products using Canadian-grown… · Expenses for scaling up and commercializing domestically… · Procurement of Canadian feedstocks or ingredients from… · Equipment and supplies for reformulation trials","timingNote":"Proposal intake is open from September 3 to November 10, 2026 (closing at 11:59 p.m. MT). Companies fill out PIC's eligibility assessment form first and a Program Team member follows up on…"},"264":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":200000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$200K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":60000,"covers":"BC-resident cast fees and crew wages · BC-based location fees","firstStep":"Verify the key producer has resided in BC for 200 of the 365 days prior to application, has filed BC income taxes, and that the production company…","blurb":"BC's primary film/documentary production grant, providing up to 30% of admissible expenses (max $200K) for BC-based independent productions.","coversFull":"BC-resident cast fees and crew wages · BC-based location fees · BC-based equipment and facility rental · Travel and accommodation for BC-resident cast and crew during…","timingNote":"Round 8 (FY2026/27) ran March 23 – April 20, 2026 and is now closed. Annual rounds. Round 7 distributed $1.4M across 11 projects. Round 9 (FY2027/28) not yet announced; expected…"},"266":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"covers":"External consulting firm professional fees (engineering, management… · Purchase of specialized information and proprietary data resources","firstStep":"Fill out the 5–15 minute online pre-qualification form on the Investissement Québec portal to confirm preliminary eligibility (for-profit enterpris…","blurb":"Non-repayable grant covering 50% of eligible costs for feasibility studies analyzing investment projects — market analyses, site selection, technology evaluations.","coversFull":"External consulting firm professional fees (engineering,… · Purchase of specialized information and proprietary data… · Travel and accommodation expenses for study activities (within… · Fees for technical feasibility analysis (production or…","timingNote":"Rolling intake under 2025-2027 framework until March 31, 2027 or budget exhaustion. Apply via clicSÉQUR Entreprises portal — ESSOR is not listed there by name; enrol in the service called…"},"268":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Working capital for business operations · Equipment and tool purchases","firstStep":"use the NACCA directory to find the AFI serving your area, then check that institution's website for current contact details","blurb":"Micro-loan of $20,000-$25,000 for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women entrepreneurs, made up of a loan of at least 50% plus a non-repayable grant of up to 45% that is applied for on its own form.","coversFull":"Working capital for business operations · Equipment and tool purchases · Inventory purchases · Marketing and advertising costs","timingNote":"Ongoing through regional Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs). No fixed intake deadlines. Availability depends on individual AFI funding envelopes and NACCA's allocation schedule. Find…"},"270":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":16,"typicalAwardValue":75000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$75K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Capital equipment (machinery, specialized tools, business-use-only… · Facility construction and renovation (new buildings, extensions, ca…","firstStep":"Mandatory first step. EDOs confirm eligibility, advise on eligible expense framing, check current budget availability, and help structure the appli…","blurb":"Non-repayable territorial grants up to $75,000 for established NWT businesses making large-scale capital investments to expand operations.","coversFull":"Capital equipment (machinery, specialized tools,… · Facility construction and renovation (new buildings,… · Technology and digital infrastructure (hardware, software… · Site preparation for capital investment project","timingNote":"Rolling intake. Apply early in fiscal year (April-June) for best budget availability. Contact regional EDO: Beaufort-Delta 867-678-8023, Dehcho 867-695-7500, Sahtu 867-587-7171, South…"},"271":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Seeding native and tame perennial forages (seed, seeding services) · Fencing for rotational grazing and riparian protection","firstStep":"The requirement is province-specific. In Saskatchewan you must review the Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment before beginning your project, which i…","blurb":"Cost-share funding for farmers adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that improve climate resilience, sequester carbon, and protect water quality.","coversFull":"Seeding native and tame perennial forages (seed, seeding… · Fencing for rotational grazing and riparian protection · Off-site livestock watering systems (solar pumps, troughs,… · Wetland restoration and retention structures","timingNote":"Delivered provincially, and status differs by province. Saskatchewan (the linked page) lists pre-approval application deadlines of April 30, 2027 and September 30, 2027. Alberta's RALP…"},"272":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Producer fees and production management · Director and key creative personnel fees","firstStep":"Create accounts on the Dialogue portal (Telefilm Canada's joint application system with CMF) at telefilm.ca. Complete your company profile and PERS…","blurb":"Supports one-off auteur documentary production by independent Canadian producers.","coversFull":"Producer fees and production management · Director and key creative personnel fees · Cast and talent fees · Crew salaries and benefits","timingNote":"Single annual intake per program year. The 2026-27 intake opened April 28 and closed May 14, 2026. No fall 2026 intake listed on CMF's deadlines calendar. Next intake expected spring 2027.…"},"273":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Research and content preparation costs · Salaries, wages, social benefits, and contracts for project team (m…","firstStep":"New CMF IDM applicants must complete a mandatory pre-application consultation with CMF/Telefilm staff. Book this well in advance of the application…","blurb":"Funds innovative interactive digital media projects including video games, XR, and digital storytelling.","coversFull":"Research and content preparation costs · Salaries, wages, social benefits, and contracts for project… · Technology infrastructure (hardware and software) directly… · Travel and accommodation for project-related activities","timingNote":"2025-26: Round 1 closed May 15, Round 2 closed September 11. 2026-27 dates TBD. New applicants must book pre-consultation well before closing."},"274":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":50000,"covers":"Personnel costs (wages, salaries, contracts, mandatory employment c… · Equipment and facilities costs including purchase, rental, operatio…","firstStep":"Register for free NGen membership at ngen.ca. All project contributors (SME lead and partner organizations) must be NGen members before applying.","blurb":"Most accessible NGen entry point — grants covering 50% of costs (up to $100K) for manufacturing SMEs to de-risk advanced manufacturing strategies.","coversFull":"Personnel costs (wages, salaries, contracts, mandatory… · Equipment and facilities costs including purchase, rental,… · Subcontractor fees for specialized expertise (universities,… · Travel, meals, and accommodation per National Joint Council…","timingNote":"Rolling intake based on budget availability. Verify at ngen.ca/funding/pilot-feasibility or contact project@ngen.ca."},"276":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"covers":"Fees for hiring subject matter experts (foresters, environmental co… · Community consultation and engagement event costs","firstStep":"Obtain the current IFI Applicant Guide and fillable PDF application form from the Natural Resources Canada repository or by contacting ifi-ifa@nrca…","blurb":"Non-repayable grants up to $45,000 (100% funded, no matching) for Indigenous communities to build capacity for engagement in forest management planning.","coversFull":"Fees for hiring subject matter experts (foresters,… · Community consultation and engagement event costs · Knowledge gathering, documentation, and Indigenous Knowledge… · Land use and sustainable forest management planning costs","timingNote":"Continuous intake through September 1, 2028 — no fixed deadline to hit. NRCan reviews applications on a rolling basis and draws high-ranked applications from the waitlist quarterly (about…"},"278":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"blurb":"Dedicated SREPs stream for Indigenous-led clean electricity deployment.","timingNote":"Spring 2025 intake closed May 28, 2025. Program runs through 2035-36. Subscribe: sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca."},"279":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Farmland acquisition · Agricultural equipment and machinery purchase","firstStep":"Confirm eligibility: under 40 years old, qualified agricultural producer","blurb":"Preferential lending for qualified producers under 40 — up to $2M with no processing fees, 18-month purchase window, and AgExpert software bundle.","coversFull":"Farmland acquisition · Agricultural equipment and machinery purchase · Farm building and infrastructure acquisition or construction · Livestock purchase","timingNote":"Rolling intake year-round. Contact FCC at 1-888-332-3301."},"282":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Technology procurement — purchase of the approved medical device or… · Implementation and integration costs — installation, configuration,…","firstStep":"Email HealthInnovationPathway@ontariohealth.ca with questions about the pathway, the application process, or a previously submitted proposal. Advis…","blurb":"$12M fund accelerating adoption of commercially-ready health technologies into Ontario's healthcare system via the Health Innovation Pathway.","coversFull":"Technology procurement — purchase of the approved medical… · Implementation and integration costs — installation,… · Staff training on the new technology · Evaluation infrastructure — data collection systems, patient…","timingNote":"Rolling submissions via ontariohealth.ca/system/health-innovation-pathway/submit-proposal. First cohort 4 topics announced September 2025 ($12M). HTAF funding itself is committed through…"},"283":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":2,"typicalAwardValue":4000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$4K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3600,"covers":"Event registration fees (conference, trade show, or seminar) · Lowest available economy airfare for event travel dates","firstStep":"Confirm event eligibility and current regional budget availability. Regional EDOs: Beaufort-Delta 867-678-8023, North Slave 867-767-9212, South Sla…","blurb":"Non-repayable funding for NWT businesses to attend trade shows, conferences, and seminars.","coversFull":"Event registration fees (conference, trade show, or seminar) · Lowest available economy airfare for event travel dates · Standard hotel/accommodation for event duration","timingNote":"Rolling intake April 1-March 31. Apply early — regional budgets may deplete. Contact regional EDO before committing to travel."},"284":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":13500,"covers":"Stream 1: Travel to markets outside Nova Scotia to visit clients, p… · Stream 1: Participation in government-organized trade missions","firstStep":"First-time applicants contact a Regional Business Development Advisor at Invest Nova Scotia to obtain a Customer Number","blurb":"Reimburses NS businesses up to 50% of export development costs, max $15,000/year.","coversFull":"Stream 1: Travel to markets outside Nova Scotia to visit… · Stream 1: Participation in government-organized trade missions · Stream 1: Trade show and conference attendance · Stream 1: Hosting first-time visits from international…","timingNote":"Current intake open until March 10, 2027. Closes when funding subscribed — apply early. Recurring/continuous program — the previous fixed deadline has passed; verify the current intake…"},"285":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Canadian and Ontario-resident cast fees · Ontario-resident crew wages and salaries","firstStep":"Create or update your company account at https://apply.ontariocreates.ca/. Ensure all corporate information is current and accurate — portal issues…","blurb":"Ontario's provincial film/TV production grant (formerly Film Fund).","coversFull":"Canadian and Ontario-resident cast fees · Ontario-resident crew wages and salaries · Ontario-based production facility and equipment rental · Ontario-based post-production services (edit, colour, sound,…","timingNote":"Two annual intakes: April 21, 2026 (5 PM ET) and September 22, 2026 (both have passed; the next deadline has not been announced). Apply via Ontario Creates OAP. Staff consultations…"},"287":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Development costs: script, rights acquisition, concept development… · Pre-production and production labour costs (Quebec-based talent and…","firstStep":"First-time applicants must contact SODEC at least one month before the intake deadline. Call 514-841-2200 or email sodec@sodec.gouv.qc.ca to arrang…","blurb":"Quebec's primary provincial cultural industries funder.","coversFull":"Development costs: script, rights acquisition, concept… · Pre-production and production labour costs (Quebec-based… · Post-production and finishing costs (editing, VFX, sound,… · Distribution and promotion costs (marketing materials,…","timingNote":"Each stream has its own intake. Audiovisual: 2 intakes/year. Book/Publishing: April-May. Check sodec.gouv.qc.ca for current calendar. First-time applicants must consult SODEC 1 month…"},"288":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Direct R&D personnel salaries, wages, and benefits · Field trial and demonstration costs including equipment rental","firstStep":"Email or call the Agriculture & Food Innovation team (Virginia Mulligan – Sustainable Agriculture, or Mahesh Sivakumar – Food) before submitting an…","blurb":"Funds applied research and technology development (TRL 3-7) for agricultural productivity, food innovation, sustainable ag-tech, and climate-smart agriculture.","coversFull":"Direct R&D personnel salaries, wages, and benefits · Field trial and demonstration costs including equipment rental · Laboratory materials and consumables · Contract research and technical advisory services (arm's length)","timingNote":"Continuous intake via SmartSimple. Start with EOI, then invited to full proposal. Additional competitions run through Agriculture Funding Consortium."},"289":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $250M/project","typicalAwardValue":250000000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000000,"covers":"New capital expenditures for construction or expansion of a value-a… · Buildings, structures, and purpose-built infrastructure for physica…","firstStep":"before any investment commitment","blurb":"Non-refundable corporate income tax credit for major capital investments in new or expanded value-added agriculture processing in Saskatchewan.","coversFull":"New capital expenditures for construction or expansion of a… · Buildings, structures, and purpose-built infrastructure for… · Machinery and processing equipment · Engineering and design costs for the facility","timingNote":"Ongoing. Apply for Conditional Approval before investing. Credits claimed over 3-10 years against corporate income tax."},"290":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"blurb":"Co-investment for Ontario SMEs developing next-gen automotive and mobility technologies — EVs, connected/autonomous vehicles, charging, semiconductors.","timingNote":"Stream 1 accepts applications on rolling basis. Stream 2 uses EOI then full application. Check ovinhub.ca for current intake status."},"292":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":7500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$8K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":6750,"covers":"Intern stipend (minimum $10,000 per internship under both funding m… · Project costs directly tied to the business strategy project (up to…","firstStep":"Reach out to your regional Mitacs Business Development team to discuss your business strategy project idea and confirm eligibility.","blurb":"Pairs businesses with MBA and business graduate interns for 4-6 month strategic projects.","coversFull":"Intern stipend (minimum $10,000 per internship under both… · Project costs directly tied to the business strategy project… · Market research tools and subscriptions needed for the project · Data acquisition costs for competitive intelligence or market…","timingNote":"Rolling intake. Applications accepted year-round. Contact your regional Mitacs Business Development team to be matched with suitable interns."},"293":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"covers":"Export readiness training and coaching sessions (Launch Export — fu… · Digital marketing asset creation up to $1,000 + HST per company (La…","firstStep":"Watch launchexport.ca for annual cohort intake announcements, typically opening in fall. Subscribe to the mailing list to be notified. The 2025-26…","blurb":"Federal-provincial partnership delivering subsidized export development services to Atlantic businesses.","coversFull":"Export readiness training and coaching sessions (Launch Export… · Digital marketing asset creation up to $1,000 + HST per… · Trade mission travel reimbursement up to $2,100 CAD for air… · In-market OCO consultant fees — fully subsidized above the…","timingNote":"Launch Export: 8 spots/province, apply in fall. MEDP: continuous until capacity reached — contact provincial trade office early (April-June). $20M program over 2022-2027."},"295":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"blurb":"Canada's largest competitive research infrastructure fund.","timingNote":"The 2027 Innovation Fund competition is open. Institutions' notices of intent are due September 29, 2026 and full proposals February 2, 2027, with CFI Board decisions in November 2027. A…"},"299":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":80,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salaries and employee benefits for project personnel · Equipment acquisition, rental, and software for satellite data proc…","firstStep":"Check the CSA smartEarth page and funding opportunities page regularly. smartEarth operates through periodic AOs — no continuous intake. Each AO ta…","blurb":"Non-repayable contributions for Canadian organizations to develop innovative Earth observation satellite data applications.","coversFull":"Salaries and employee benefits for project personnel · Equipment acquisition, rental, and software for satellite data… · Consultant and professional services for EO application… · Data acquisition costs including satellite imagery licensing","timingNote":"smartEarth may no longer operate as a standalone program — not appearing in CSA active funding listings as of April 2026. Program may have been consolidated. Monitor…"},"304":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Intern wages (reimbursement rate and cap set by the Delivery Organi… · Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs): CPP/QPP and EI employer…","firstStep":"Choose from the 10 accredited STIP Delivery Organizations based on your sector: Clean Foundation, Electricity Human Resources Canada, Environmental…","blurb":"Wage subsidy for employers in the natural resources sector hiring youth aged 15-30.","coversFull":"Intern wages (reimbursement rate and cap set by the Delivery… · Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs): CPP/QPP and EI… · Vacation pay accruals · Training costs directly related to the internship role","timingNote":"STIP runs annual calls. Employers partner with active Delivery Organizations. Check nrcan.gc.ca/stip for current list."},"305":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10500,"covers":"Tuition and registration fees for approved training courses · Training provider fees for customized workplace training","firstStep":"Contact SkillsPEI at 1-877-491-4766 to discuss your training needs (recommended)","blurb":"Employer-driven training grants for PEI private sector businesses.","coversFull":"Tuition and registration fees for approved training courses · Training provider fees for customized workplace training · Course materials directly required for the training · Certification or examination fees tied to the training","timingNote":"Rolling year-round. Contact SkillsPEI at 1-877-491-4766 before applying."},"307":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Working capital for organizational scaling and operations · Affordable housing development and acquisition costs","firstStep":"social purpose organization (charity, non-profit, social enterprise, cooperative, or mission-driven for-profit)","blurb":"A $755M federal initiative to grow Canada's social finance market.","coversFull":"Working capital for organizational scaling and operations · Affordable housing development and acquisition costs · Social enterprise infrastructure and equipment · Community food systems development","timingNote":"There is no single application deadline. The wholesaler call for expressions of interest is closed. SPOs access capital on an ongoing basis by applying to Social Finance Intermediaries…"},"310":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Capital construction costs for new Northern Ontario facilities · Leasehold improvements to adapt rented premises for new operations","firstStep":"Call NOHFC at 1-800-461-8329 to schedule a mandatory consultation. A Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines staff member will be assign…","blurb":"Conditional contribution or combination of conditional contribution and term loan of up to $5M for businesses relocating operations to or establishing new facilities in Northern Ontario.","coversFull":"Capital construction costs for new Northern Ontario facilities · Leasehold improvements to adapt rented premises for new… · Land servicing and site development costs (excluding land… · New or used equipment purchases","timingNote":"Rolling intake. Mandatory pre-application consultation with NOHFC staff required before submitting. Large projects reviewed on net economic benefit to Northern Ontario. Board of Directors…"},"311":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":0,"covers":"Development or acquisition of digital technologies for export activ… · Professional services directly related to the export project","firstStep":"Verify your organization meets eligibility criteria: Canadian creative industry company, export-ready content/products/services, for-profit corpora…","blurb":"Non-repayable contribution of up to $2.5M for export-ready Canadian creative industry companies to market and commercialize content, products, or services internationally.","coversFull":"Development or acquisition of digital technologies for export… · Professional services directly related to the export project · Salaries of employees directly related to the project activities · Travel expenses directly tied to the project (not exceeding…","timingNote":"Annual intake. The 2025-26 deadline was April 23, 2025; the 2026-27 deadline was June 10, 2026 (confirmed via government press release May 11, 2026). The 2027-28 intake deadline is…"},"312":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":90000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$90K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":45000,"covers":"Export planning activities: market research, distribution/logistics… · International market preparation: product adaptation, dubbing, tran…","firstStep":"Read the Application Guidelines on the Canadian Heritage website. 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Book a consultation with CMF Program Administration (CMFPA) staff well in advance of the deadline — slots…","blurb":"The Canada Media Fund's Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Prototyping Program funds Canadian companies building early-stage interactive digital media products, including video games,…","coversFull":"Research and preparation of content for the prototype · Salaries and benefits for project teams: management, business… · Technological infrastructure including hardware and software… · Content deployment expenses: rights clearance, documentation,…","timingNote":"Two annual intake periods (spring and fall). Spring 2026 intake: April 28 – May 14, 2026 (closed). Fall 2026 intake: open October 27 to November 10, 2026. Monitor…"},"340":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":120,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"General corporate purposes (equity investment, not expense reimburs… · Product development and R&D","firstStep":"Identify and connect with a BDC-approved co-investment partner aligned with your sector","blurb":"BDC Capital's $100 million Thrive Lab for Women provides equity and equity-like investments to women-led businesses at the pre-seed and seed stages that are committed to delivering…","coversFull":"General corporate purposes (equity investment, not expense… · Product development and R&D · Market expansion and go-to-market · Team hiring and operational scaling","timingNote":"Rolling intake through co-investment partner network. Companies must be nominated by a BDC-approved co-investment partner or win through an investment contest. 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All projects must complete by March 31, 2029. Retroactive costs eligible up to 12 months…"},"343":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":50,"typicalAwardValue":607520,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$608K","awardBasis":"winner-median","rangeDisplay":"$248K–$1.3M","winnersByProvince":{"ON":46,"QC":26,"BC":19,"AB":11,"MB":6,"SK":5,"NB":4,"PE":3,"NS":2},"winnersTotal":122,"expectedValue":182256,"covers":"Salaries, wages, fees, and benefits of employees or contractors dir… · Materials and supplies consumed in research and experimentation","firstStep":"Contact AAFC at 1-877-246-4682 or aafc.agriscienceprogram-programmeagri-science.aac@agr.gc.ca to discuss your project idea. This is strongly encour…","blurb":"The AgriScience Program Projects Component provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000,000 per project for industry-led, pre-commercial applied research and innovation in Canadian agriculture.","coversFull":"Salaries, wages, fees, and benefits of employees or… · Materials and supplies consumed in research and experimentation · Travel costs directly related to project execution (field… · Equipment rental or acquisition directly required for research…","timingNote":"Open (rolling) intake until funding is fully committed or AAFC announces otherwise. 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Full rates maintained through 2035 (Budget 2025 extended by 5 years). 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Budget 2025 added methane pyrolysis as an eligible pathway. Full rates apply…"},"348":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardDisplay":"25% rate","typicalAwardValue":150000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":135000,"covers":"Salaries and wages paid to Canadian residents directly involved in… · Contractor fees paid to Canadian individuals or entities for produc…","firstStep":"Confirm your company is a Canadian-controlled corporation. Assess whether the production meets Canadian content requirements (minimum 6/10 points).…","blurb":"Refundable tax credit of 25% on qualifying Canadian labour expenditure for Canadian-controlled corporations producing eligible Canadian film and video content.","coversFull":"Salaries and wages paid to Canadian residents directly… · Contractor fees paid to Canadian individuals or entities for… · Mandatory employment benefits (CPP, EI, workers' compensation)… · Producer fees (subject to caps)","timingNote":"No deadline — available continuously. Apply for CAVCO certification early in production as processing can take several months. 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Each serves different regions and demographics, so apply to the one that matches your location and background."},"358":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":35,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Education and awareness activities related to green economy transition · Specialized consultants and feasibility studies for greening operat…","firstStep":"Download the Green Transition Fund guidelines and fact sheet from the program page. 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Two streams available: long-term employment and seasonal employment. 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DFO's page (modified 2026-10-15) says the renewed fund \"will invest over $300 million over 5 years\" and that \"Funding is available for projects…"},"362":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Print advertising (magazines, newspapers, travel publications) · Google Ads, social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,…","firstStep":"Download and read the current year's TCMF guidelines from yukon.ca (e.g., 2026-27 guidelines published January 2026). The evaluation matrix is publ…","blurb":"Territorial grant covering up to 75% of eligible marketing costs for Yukon tourism businesses, food/beverage establishments, community societies, industry associations,…","coversFull":"Print advertising (magazines, newspapers, travel publications) · Google Ads, social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram,… · Digital TV and streaming advertising · Email marketing campaigns","timingNote":"Two annual intake deadlines: February 1 for summer marketing campaigns and October 1 for winter campaigns. Applications reviewed after each deadline."},"363":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":55000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$55K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":38500,"covers":"Base wages up to 60% of employee's base rate · Mandatory employer payroll contributions (EI, CPP, WCB premiums)","firstStep":"Call or email the Employment Programs office before submitting any forms. Officers prefer a conversation first to confirm the right option and ensu…","blurb":"Territorial wage and training subsidy covering up to 60% of base wages for up to one year, plus third-party training subsidies.","coversFull":"Base wages up to 60% of employee's base rate · Mandatory employer payroll contributions (EI, CPP, WCB premiums) · Third-party training costs beyond normal onboarding (separate…","timingNote":"Ongoing — apply at any time. Three wage subsidy options plus third-party training subsidies. 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It contains the complete eligible activities list, additional criteria, an…","blurb":"Cost-shared agricultural funding covering up to 60% for commercial applicants and up to 100% for non-profits and First Nations.","coversFull":"Farm-specific structures (greenhouses, root cellars,… · Agricultural equipment with specific farm purpose (seeding,… · Business plan development and market research · Scientific assessments for permits and YESAB approvals","timingNote":"Monthly intake deadlines on the 1st Friday of each month. One of the most accessible agricultural programs due to frequent deadlines. New entrants who haven't reached $15,000 revenue can…"},"365":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Artist fees and honoraria · Venue and equipment rental","firstStep":"Verify project is group-based (not individual) and publicly engaging. Individual projects are ineligible at intake.","blurb":"Territorial arts funding covering up to 70% of eligible project expenses for group arts projects including festivals, performances, exhibitions, and creative collaborations in Yukon.","coversFull":"Artist fees and honoraria · Venue and equipment rental · Marketing and promotional materials · Travel and accommodation for artists within Yukon","timingNote":"Applications reviewed by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council on an ongoing basis. Submit at least 8-12 weeks before your planned project start date."},"366":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":10,"covers":"Newly issued eligible shares in a designated Yukon-incorporated cor… · Subordinated debt instruments that meet eligible criteria","firstStep":"Email ecdev@yukon.ca or call 867-456-3803 to confirm your corporation meets eligibility requirements: Yukon incorporation, Yukon head office, 25%+…","blurb":"Territorial tax credit providing Yukon resident investors with a 25% non-refundable tax credit on purchases of eligible shares in designated Yukon-incorporated corporations or cooperatives.","coversFull":"Newly issued eligible shares in a designated… · Subordinated debt instruments that meet eligible criteria · Investments in businesses maintaining a Yukon permanent… · Investments where at least 25% of salaries/wages paid to Yukon…","timingNote":"Ongoing — businesses can apply for eligible corporation designation at any time. Investors claim the credit on their territorial tax return."},"367":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":40000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$40K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":20000,"covers":"Geological mapping and sampling (field materials and assay fees) · Geophysical surveys (airborne and ground)","firstStep":"Download and read the current-year hardrock or placer module guidebook from yukon.ca. The 2026 placer guidebook was updated February 2026.","blurb":"Territorial grant supporting mineral exploration in Yukon through three tiered streams: grassroots prospecting (up to $15,000 at 100% funding), focused exploration (up to $25,000 at…","coversFull":"Geological mapping and sampling (field materials and assay fees) · Geophysical surveys (airborne and ground) · Geochemical sampling and laboratory analysis · Trenching and stripping","timingNote":"Annual intake — typically in late winter/early spring for the upcoming field season. Check the Yukon government website for the current year's deadline."},"368":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Direct costs of advanced machinery, equipment, technology, software… · Associated transportation and commissioning costs for eligible equi…","firstStep":"Contact one of Invest Nova Scotia's seven regional advisors to discuss your project. Advisors confirm eligibility, advise on what qualifies as an i…","blurb":"25% rebate on eligible project costs for manufacturing and processing companies investing in new or improved production processes.","coversFull":"Direct costs of advanced machinery, equipment, technology,… · Associated transportation and commissioning costs for eligible… · New building construction directly related to commissioning of… · Building alterations required for the implementation of…","timingNote":"Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Projects are assessed as received."},"370":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Ramps, accessible entrances, automatic door openers · Accessible washrooms and parking areas","firstStep":"Contact the program officer at sbaccess@novascotia.ca to discuss your project before applying","blurb":"Up to $50,000 (covering 2/3 of project costs) for Nova Scotia businesses to improve physical or digital accessibility.","coversFull":"Ramps, accessible entrances, automatic door openers · Accessible washrooms and parking areas · Accessible web design and WCAG-compliant upgrades · Accessible signage and wayfinding","timingNote":"Applications accepted during specific intake periods. February 14, 2026 deadline has passed. Check cch.novascotia.ca for next intake announcement."},"371":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":15000,"covers":"Trade show and market attendance (SXSW, MIPCOM, MIDEM, Salon du Liv… · In-market travel to promote products/services in international markets","firstStep":"Call 902-222-3069 or email creativeindustries@novascotia.ca to confirm sector eligibility, stream eligibility (Export vs Development), and whether…","blurb":"Up to $30,000 (50% of eligible costs) for Nova Scotia creative businesses and non-profits to build export capacity.","coversFull":"Trade show and market attendance (SXSW, MIPCOM, MIDEM, Salon… · In-market travel to promote products/services in international… · International buyer meetings and B2B industry events · Market intelligence: paid research, analysis, international…","timingNote":"Apply between April 1 and December 1, 2026. Applications are assessed in the order they are received, and the fund may close before December 1 if all available funds have been invested.…"},"372":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Purchase of equipment (new to Nova Scotia technology or processes) · Professional equipment installation and shipping costs","firstStep":"Complete and submit the SASI Expression of Interest form to SASI@perennia.ca during an open intake window. The first intake (August 16 – September…","blurb":"Up to $1,125,000 (75% of eligible costs) from a $4.71M fund for Nova Scotia businesses in agriculture, agri-food, seafood processing, and aquaculture.","coversFull":"Purchase of equipment (new to Nova Scotia technology or… · Professional equipment installation and shipping costs · Consultant fees directly related to the project · Acquisition of new software","timingNote":"First intake open August 16 – September 30, 2025 (EOI deadline). Applications are NOT ongoing — intake-based. Program expires March 31, 2027. No second intake has been announced as of June…"},"373":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":80000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$80K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":40000,"covers":"Applied research and proof-of-concept studies · Prototyping and product testing","firstStep":"Identify a technical challenge suitable for collaborative research with a university or research institute","blurb":"Up to $80,000 (80% of project costs for projects between $10K-$100K) for New Brunswick SMEs partnering with research organizations on innovation projects.","coversFull":"Applied research and proof-of-concept studies · Prototyping and product testing · Technology demonstrations and feasibility evaluations · Certifications and third-party evaluations","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a continuous basis. Processing times may vary based on volume."},"374":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Research staff salaries and graduate student stipends · Third-party testing services and laboratory analysis","firstStep":"Download and read the current call's Applicant Guide from netzeroatlantic.ca/ect-nb. The guide specifies the active thematic priorities for the int…","blurb":"Up to $150,000 for New Brunswick researchers and companies working on emissions reduction technologies.","coversFull":"Research staff salaries and graduate student stipends · Third-party testing services and laboratory analysis · Laboratory supplies and consumable materials directly used in…","timingNote":"Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Program availability subject to annual funding allocation."},"375":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Professional and consulting services (incorporation, legal setup) · Prototype development and product testing costs","firstStep":"Monitor Innovation PEI website and newsletter for intake opening announcements (spring and fall intakes)","blurb":"Up to $25,000 in competitive startup funding for PEI entrepreneurs launching innovative new ventures or products.","coversFull":"Professional and consulting services (incorporation, legal… · Prototype development and product testing costs · Market research and validation activities · Technology development and software tools directly related to…","timingNote":"The most recent call (spring 2026) ran from April 7 to May 11, 2026. Intakes typically open in spring and fall; check Innovation PEI for the next call."},"378":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Art supplies and raw materials (Getting Started/Arts Creation stream) · Equipment purchases required for the project activity","firstStep":"Contact CTCI@gov.nu.ca or check gov.nu.ca/en/business-and-entrepreneurship/community-tourism-and-cultural-industries-program to confirm the current…","blurb":"Multi-stream funding for Nunavut tourism and cultural industries including Getting Started, Arts Creation, Product Development, and Infrastructure streams.","coversFull":"Art supplies and raw materials (Getting Started/Arts Creation… · Equipment purchases required for the project activity · Business training and certification fees · Guide training and certification costs","timingNote":"Call for proposals issued periodically. Check government website for current availability and stream-specific deadlines."},"379":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Business planning and feasibility studies (pre-startup) · Business-specific equipment and tools","firstStep":"Call 867-645-2122 or email kpidbusiness@netkaster.ca to initiate contact. KPID strongly prefers a conversation first. Officers provide hands-on gui…","blurb":"Up to $50,000 per year (combined across all BDF categories) for business grants, and up to $10,000 lifetime for livelihood businesses, exclusively for Kivalliq Inuit-owned businesses in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.","coversFull":"Business planning and feasibility studies (pre-startup) · Business-specific equipment and tools · Licensing, registration, and permitting fees · First-year business insurance (consecutive years ineligible)","timingNote":"Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding subject to annual budget availability. [Apr 2026: Amount corrected from $125K to $25K based on official Kivalliq Inuit Association…"},"380":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Consumable materials required for R&D activities · Capital equipment purchases required for the project duration, valu…","firstStep":"Register at innovationsask.smapply.io and complete the Eligibility Questionnaire to confirm your project qualifies for SAIF.","blurb":"Up to $450,000 (30% of total project budget) for Saskatchewan-based organizations leading R&D projects with active private sector partners.","coversFull":"Consumable materials required for R&D activities · Capital equipment purchases required for the project duration,… · Incremental salaries for R&D and technical personnel · Contracted professional technical services","timingNote":"Twice-yearly intake windows via Expression of Interest (EOI). Check Innovation Saskatchewan website for upcoming intake dates."},"381":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":55,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Digital agriculture software development including sensors and prec… · Smart farm equipment development including robotics, machinery auto…","firstStep":"Register at innovationsask.smapply.io and complete the AGF Eligibility Questionnaire to confirm your project and organization qualify.","blurb":"Up to $450,000 (30% of eligible costs; lifetime max $900,000) for Saskatchewan-based organizations leading agtech R&D projects.","coversFull":"Digital agriculture software development including sensors and… · Smart farm equipment development including robotics, machinery… · Animal health technology R&D · Agrifood supply chain and traceability system development","timingNote":"Innovation Saskatchewan publishes a fixed twice-yearly intake calendar. Spring intake: EOI due April 30, invitations for full proposals May 31, full proposals due July 31, funding…"},"382":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $2M","typicalAwardValue":2000000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1800000,"covers":"Equity investment via share subscription in a registered ESB · Convertible notes in a registered ESB","firstStep":"Review STSI Program Guide at innovationsask.ca/programs/stsi/","blurb":"45% non-refundable tax credit to investors in eligible Saskatchewan startups.","coversFull":"Equity investment via share subscription in a registered ESB · Convertible notes in a registered ESB · SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) in a registered…","timingNote":"Open year-round with a $7M annual program cap on a first-come, first-served basis. Cap may be reached before fiscal year-end."},"383":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":35,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salaries and wages for Saskatchewan-resident personnel during princ… · Taxable fringes for Saskatchewan residents","firstStep":"This is a hard eligibility prerequisite. You must have a broadcaster licence, distribution agreement, or equivalent market commitment at fair marke…","blurb":"Up to $5,000,000 per project (25-30% of eligible Saskatchewan expenditures plus bonuses) for film and television production in Saskatchewan.","coversFull":"Salaries and wages for Saskatchewan-resident personnel during… · Taxable fringes for Saskatchewan residents · Production design and set construction using Saskatchewan… · Props, costumes, and wardrobe","timingNote":"Continuous intake with $10M allocated for 2025-26 fiscal year. Applications reviewed as received until funds are committed."},"384":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":40000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$40K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":28000,"covers":"Third-party construction contractor labour and services · Building materials for capital infrastructure","firstStep":"Kadis or Carey Baker) to discuss project eligibility before applying","blurb":"Up to $40,000 per applicant for market-ready Saskatchewan tourism businesses operating 2+ years.","coversFull":"Third-party construction contractor labour and services · Building materials for capital infrastructure · Fixed or stationary equipment (not vehicles) · Project supplies directly associated with eligible capital work","timingNote":"Temporarily closed for applications to allow for review and updates. Expected to reopen mid-April 2026. Applications accepted until annual funding is committed. Apply early in fiscal year…"},"385":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $10M raised (max $500K credit per company)","typicalAwardValue":10000000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":9000000,"covers":"Equity investment via share subscription in registered SBVCTC company · Convertible notes in registered company","firstStep":"corporate tax returns, Articles of Incorporation, business summary, share registry","blurb":"45% non-refundable tax credit for investors in eligible Manitoba small businesses.","coversFull":"Equity investment via share subscription in registered SBVCTC… · Convertible notes in registered company · SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) — eligible… · Investments through eligible limited partnerships — eligible…","timingNote":"Program extended to December 31, 2028. Open to applications year-round until that date."},"386":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to 40% rate","typicalAwardValue":150000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":135000,"covers":"Manitoba-resident employee salaries and wages directly attributable… · Project-related bonuses paid to Manitoba employees","firstStep":"Apply for Certificate of Eligibility via Manitoba government online portal (https://forms.office.com/r/5uUA15gxVH) before project work begins","blurb":"35-40% refundable tax credit on eligible labour expenditures for developing interactive digital media products in Manitoba.","coversFull":"Manitoba-resident employee salaries and wages directly… · Project-related bonuses paid to Manitoba employees · Employee benefits (vacation pay, health benefits) directly… · Marketing and distribution expenses — only where the applicant…","timingNote":"Program extended to December 31, 2030. Applications accepted year-round for qualifying projects."},"387":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to 65% rate","typicalAwardValue":150000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":135000,"covers":"Salaries and wages paid to Manitoba residents for production work (… · Project-related bonuses paid to Manitoba employees","firstStep":"Contact Manitoba Film & Music (info@mbfilmmusic.ca) for pre-production consultation on model selection (Cost-of-Salaries vs Cost-of-Production)","blurb":"Generous refundable tax credit for film and video production in Manitoba — up to 65% under the Cost-of-Salaries model or up to 38% under the Cost-of-Production model.","coversFull":"Salaries and wages paid to Manitoba residents for production… · Project-related bonuses paid to Manitoba employees · Manitoba location costs (Cost-of-Production model) · Manitoba equipment rental (Cost-of-Production model)","timingNote":"Applications accepted year-round. Apply for advance certification before production begins for planning certainty."},"388":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":99999,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":69999,"covers":"Start-up costs for a new business venture · Expansion costs for an existing business operation","firstStep":"Confirm eligibility: 51%+ First Nation ownership, Manitoba headquarters, 10% cash equity available","blurb":"Up to 30% non-repayable contribution for Manitoba First Nation business ventures, plus up to $20,000 in business plan development assistance.","coversFull":"Start-up costs for a new business venture · Expansion costs for an existing business operation · Acquisition costs for a viable business · Business plan development (up to 75% of cost, max $20,000)","timingNote":"Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Processing times may vary based on application complexity and volume."},"389":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":50,"typicalAwardDisplay":"40% base + bonuses","typicalAwardValue":150000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":135000,"covers":"Salaries and wages paid to BC residents for work performed in BC · Remuneration paid to BC-resident service providers working in BC","firstStep":"Engage Creative BC tax team early in pre-production for consultation on bonus stacking scenarios","blurb":"40% base rate refundable tax credit for Canadian-owned film and television production in British Columbia, with additional bonuses: 12.5% regional, 6% distant location, 30%…","coversFull":"Salaries and wages paid to BC residents for work performed in BC · Remuneration paid to BC-resident service providers working in BC · Scriptwriting labour costs incurred before the final script… · Training costs for BC residents in qualifying production roles…","timingNote":"Applications accepted year-round. The base rate increased to 40% for productions with principal photography starting after December 31, 2024."},"392":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $100K","typicalAwardValue":100000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":90000,"covers":"Salaries and wages for Ontario-resident employees working at Ontari… · Remuneration paid to arm's length Ontario-resident contractors for…","firstStep":"contractor agreements per product, chain-of-title evidence (trademark, copyright, domain registration, licensing agreements)","blurb":"Refundable tax credit of 40% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures for non-specified interactive digital media products (video games, educational software, e-learning), or 35% for fee-for-service work.","coversFull":"Salaries and wages for Ontario-resident employees working at… · Remuneration paid to arm's length Ontario-resident contractors… · Expenditures from 3-year period prior to product completion · Marketing and distribution costs up to $100,000 per…","timingNote":"There IS an application deadline: the Certificate of Eligibility application must reach Ontario Creates by 18 months after the end of the company's taxation year in which development of…"},"393":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to 37.5% rate","typicalAwardValue":150000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":135000,"covers":"Salaries and wages of Quebec-resident employees working on the elig… · Remuneration paid to arm's length Quebec-resident contractors for w…","firstStep":"do this before or early in development","blurb":"Refundable tax credit of up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures for corporations producing eligible multimedia titles in Quebec, including video games, interactive educational software, and other digital media.","coversFull":"Salaries and wages of Quebec-resident employees working on the… · Remuneration paid to arm's length Quebec-resident contractors… · Costs directly related to development of the eligible…","timingNote":"Ongoing program. Eligibility certificate obtained from Investissement Québec before claiming with Revenu Québec on annual tax return."},"394":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Construction and facility modifications or upgrades directly relate… · Site servicing and power service upgrades required for project exec…","firstStep":"Visit ontario.ca and complete the AMIC eligibility self-screener to confirm your company and project meet basic requirements (3+ years operations,…","blurb":"Grants up to $500,000 for rural SMEs or $1.5 million for strategic/FDI projects that create at least 15 new Ontario jobs, plus interest-free loans up to $5 million, supporting…","coversFull":"Construction and facility modifications or upgrades directly… · Site servicing and power service upgrades required for project… · New technology and high-performance equipment · Maintenance equipment associated with new technologies or…","timingNote":"Intake-based program with periodic application windows. Application Period Eight is open June 30 to November 5, 2026, with notification targeted February 3, 2027. Application Period Nine…"},"395":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":200000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$200K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":100000,"covers":"Drilling costs (core drilling, rotary drilling) · Geological labour (salaries and contractor fees for on-site geologi…","firstStep":"Confirm valid mining tenure (claim or lease) registered in Ontario's Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS)","blurb":"Grants up to $200,000 per company or up to $50,000 per individual prospector for mineral exploration in Ontario, with an additional $15,000 Indigenous participation bonus.","coversFull":"Drilling costs (core drilling, rotary drilling) · Geological labour (salaries and contractor fees for on-site… · Contractor and consultant fees for eligible exploration work · Equipment rental and supplies for field exploration","timingNote":"Open for the 2025-2026 fiscal year with $10M total funding available. Applications accepted until funds are exhausted. New fiscal year intake typically opens in April."},"396":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":120,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Equipment purchase and installation for initial technology deployment · Design and construction of demonstration or first-commercial-implem…","firstStep":"ERA hosts a free webinar each spring before the EOI deadline. 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The 2026 round ($50M committed) closed with applications due June 17, 2026 (5 p.m. MDT); no next round announced yet as of…"},"397":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $100K","typicalAwardValue":100000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":90000,"covers":"Nova Scotia labour expenditures directly related to developing an e… · Total expenditures incurred in Nova Scotia associated with product…","firstStep":"application forms from the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board website","blurb":"Tax credit of 25-50% of qualifying expenditures for interactive digital media development in Nova Scotia, with an additional 10% geographic bonus for development outside Halifax and…","coversFull":"Nova Scotia labour expenditures directly related to developing… · Total expenditures incurred in Nova Scotia associated with… · Marketing and distribution expenditures up to $100,000 per… · Salaries and wages of NS-based developers, artists, and…","timingNote":"Ongoing entitlement program. 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Base rate increased to 36% (from 33%) for productions starting after December 31, 2024. No application deadline — credit claimed after production completion."},"407":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Infrastructure construction and capital asset purchases (new facili… · Tourism product and experience enhancements (new or significantly u…","firstStep":"Ensure all permits, municipal approvals, contractor quotes, and financing are confirmed BEFORE applying. This is strictly enforced and is the #1 re…","blurb":"Grants of $75,000 to $500,000 per project (with minimum 25% co-investment required) for Alberta tourism businesses with shovel-ready projects, supporting new tourism product…","coversFull":"Infrastructure construction and capital asset purchases (new… · Tourism product and experience enhancements (new or… · Equipment purchase or lease directly tied to the tourism… · Specialized accessibility equipment","timingNote":"Intake-based program with periodic application windows. Next intake expected late 2026. Check Travel Alberta industry website for confirmed intake dates. Projects must be shovel-ready…"},"408":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $125K","typicalAwardValue":125000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":112500,"covers":"Equity investments in qualifying shares of registered eligible smal… · Investments in Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs)…","firstStep":"and Treasury Board for Certificate of Registration: submit application form, pay $100 fee, provide corporate registration details and business desc…","blurb":"One of Canada's most generous investor tax credits — individual investors receive a 50% tax credit on investments in eligible New Brunswick small businesses (up to $125,000/year),…","coversFull":"Equity investments in qualifying shares of registered eligible… · Investments in Community Economic Development Corporations… · Individual investor investments up to $250,000 per year… · Corporate investor investments up to $500,000 per year…","timingNote":"Ongoing program. Eligible businesses register with the New Brunswick Department of Finance. Investors claim credit on their annual provincial tax return. 4-year holding period for shares."},"409":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3500,"covers":"Wages for the new full-time employee during the training/subsidy pe… · On-the-job training costs embedded in the wage subsidy period","firstStep":"Complete the Employ PEI Application for Employers form","blurb":"Wage subsidy covering up to 50% of wages (maximum $12.50/hour) for up to 20 weeks for PEI businesses hiring unemployed workers who have been out of high school for 2+ years.","coversFull":"Wages for the new full-time employee during the… · On-the-job training costs embedded in the wage subsidy period","timingNote":"Ongoing program with continuous intake. 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Complete with facility description, current GHG emissions data (fro…","blurb":"Major provincial fund investing $368M+ since 2019 across 173 projects, supporting BC industrial operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.","coversFull":"Engineering services and contractor costs directly tied to the… · Labour and wages for project implementation (not general… · Materials and equipment directly required for clean technology… · Testing services and performance validation","timingNote":"Annual intake-based program. The 2026 intake is closed: Emissions Performance closed May 22, 2026, Innovation Accelerator June 19, 2026 and Feasibility Studies June 26, 2026. 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No fifth intake announced as of June 2026. Program page states 'currently closed.' Monitor innovatebc.ca or sign up for…"},"413":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":30,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Payroll costs (base salary) for net new incremental full-time equiv… · Positions must average at least $50,000 annual salary","firstStep":"Contact IET@gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-6123 to discuss your expansion plans and determine fit before submitting a formal application. 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Applications must involve both a writer AND a producer.…"},"427":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Goods and services from NWT businesses · NWT resident labour costs","firstStep":"Ensure corporate registration with NWT Corporate Registries.","blurb":"Rebates 20-40% of NWT spending on goods, services, and resident labour for screen productions filming in the Northwest Territories.","coversFull":"Goods and services from NWT businesses · NWT resident labour costs · NWT scheduled airline travel (50% rebate)","timingNote":"First-come first-served within fiscal year. Budget doubled to $1M for 2025-26. Apply before production. Preference for projects with broadcast/distribution commitments."},"428":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7500,"covers":"Online editing · Colour correction","firstStep":"Decide between Local (cash) or Balmoral (in-kind) option.","blurb":"Provides independent Canadian filmmakers with either cash reimbursement (up to $7,500 for shorts, $15,000 for features) or in-kind post-production services at NFB's Balmoral studios in Montreal.","coversFull":"Online editing · Colour correction · Sound mixing · DCP authoring","timingNote":"Three submission deadlines: Term 1 – March 14, 2026 (5pm EST); Term 2 – June 13, 2026 (5pm EST); Term 3 – October 10, 2026 (5pm EST). Only one project per production company or per…"},"429":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Land purchase · Building construction and repair","firstStep":"Approach a participating bank or credit union about a farm loan.","blurb":"Federal loan guarantee covering 95% of lender losses on farm loans up to $500,000 per operation ($3M for co-operatives), enabling farmers to access affordable credit through…","coversFull":"Land purchase · Building construction and repair · Equipment and machinery · Livestock purchase","timingNote":"No intake windows. Apply year-round through any participating bank or credit union. The government guarantees 95% of the lender's net loss — borrowers apply to their bank, not to AAFC."},"430":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Vessel construction · Vessel purchase","firstStep":"Approach a bank or credit union about vessel/enterprise financing.","blurb":"Three-part support for NL fish harvesters: government-backed loan guarantees (up to $4M), direct down payment loans (up to $450,000 with 5-year grace period), and interest rebates…","coversFull":"Vessel construction · Vessel purchase · Vessel refit · Enterprise combinations","timingNote":"Applications accepted through participating financial institutions. No fixed intake windows. Program backed by $15M allocation ($10M down payment + $5M interest rebates)."},"431":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Equipment for biomass processing · Facility construction and renovation","firstStep":"Determine which of 4 streams matches your project and eligibility.","blurb":"A $60M provincial initiative (2024-2027) funding innovation, modernization, and Indigenous participation in Ontario's forest bioeconomy across four streams: Exploring Biomass…","coversFull":"Equipment for biomass processing · Facility construction and renovation · Feasibility studies · Technology development and testing","timingNote":"Applications accepted via email to forestbiomass@ontario.ca at any time throughout the year and are assessed on an ongoing basis, with no fixed deadline. Earlier periodic intake dates (May…"},"432":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Working capital for operations affected by tariffs · Cash flow bridging during tariff-impacted periods","firstStep":"Document that federal tariff support was explored first.","blurb":"Term loans starting at $250,000 for Ontario businesses facing working-capital shortfalls from U.S.","coversFull":"Working capital for operations affected by tariffs · Cash flow bridging during tariff-impacted periods","timingNote":"No stated close date. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Must demonstrate material working capital impact from U.S. tariffs. 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Four offices…"},"590":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Business startup costs · Equipment purchases","firstStep":"Use the office locator at communityfutures.ca to find the nearest of 34 Community Futures offices in BC based on your business location.","blurb":"Business loans up to $1,000,000 for rural BC small businesses and entrepreneurs delivered through 34 independent Community Futures offices across the province, four of which are…","coversFull":"Business startup costs · Equipment purchases · Working capital · Purchasing an existing business","timingNote":"No intake windows — applications accepted year-round through local CF offices in BC. 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Each of the 16 offices operates independently with its own board and lending criteria. Online…"},"592":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Business startup costs · Purchasing an existing business","firstStep":"Use the office search at cfsask.ca to find the nearest of 16 Community Futures offices in Saskatchewan based on your business location.","blurb":"Business loans up to $150,000 for rural Saskatchewan small businesses and entrepreneurs delivered through 16 Community Futures offices across the province, funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).","coversFull":"Business startup costs · Purchasing an existing business · Business expansion · Equipment purchases","timingNote":"No intake windows — applications accepted year-round through local CF offices in Saskatchewan. 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The June 22, 2026 intake has…"},"609":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7000,"covers":"Event hosting costs for inbound foreign buyer visits (venue, logist… · Coordinated group participation fees for outbound export missions t…","firstStep":"Email an Invest Northern Ontario program advisor at info@investnorthernontario.com or call 705-674-4455 x4428 to confirm funding availability and o…","blurb":"Provides up to $10,000 to Northern Ontario trade associations, municipalities, and not-for-profits to organize inbound foreign buyer visits or lead multi-party export missions to markets outside Ontario.","coversFull":"Event hosting costs for inbound foreign buyer visits (venue,… · Coordinated group participation fees for outbound export… · In-market event facilitation costs for multi-party missions · Group transportation and logistics for organized trade missions","timingNote":"No fixed deadline. 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Submit proposals well in advance of that deadline to allow for review, approval, and…"},"611":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":60,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Personnel compensation and benefits for project staff conducting te… · Subcontractor fees at market rates","firstStep":"The Lead Partner does not need to be an OSC member to submit a Preliminary Qualification, but every Participant must become an OSC member before th…","blurb":"Co-invests up to 40% of eligible project costs for industry-led consortiums commercializing ocean technology solutions in scaled ocean energy, sustainable seafood, future of transport, and ocean climate.","coversFull":"Personnel compensation and benefits for project staff… · Subcontractor fees at market rates · Equipment rental, operation, and maintenance · Specialized software and service fees","timingNote":"Continuous intake for the Core program; thematic calls (Technology Leadership Calls) are launched separately with specific deadlines per call. 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Remove specific 2026 dates from the step description; note 'registration typically required several wee…","blurb":"Annual CSA funding opportunity under the Space Technology Development Program (STDP), exclusively for Canadian small businesses with 50 or fewer employees.","coversFull":"Salaries and benefits for personnel directly involved in the… · Equipment and software acquisition directly linked to project… · Consultant and professional services fees · Data acquisition and laboratory analysis costs","timingNote":"The 2026 round (AO 10.2) registration closed February 6, 2026 and applications closed March 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. 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Full Applications are due 4:00 pm Mountain Time on September 2, 2026 (intake…"},"627":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Labour costs (gross wages/salaries at market rates) for employees d… · Materials and supplies directly consumed in project activities","firstStep":"Submit the online interest form on the Alberta Digital Traction Program page. 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Monitor…"},"636":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":75000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$75K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Consultant fees for traceability assessment, planning, implementati… · Hardware purchase and installation (RFID/barcode tag readers, label…","firstStep":"Register at iafbc.fluxx.io and set up your organization profile before the application window opens.","blurb":"Cost-shared funding to help BC agriculture, food, and seafood businesses implement traceability systems — covering hardware, software, consultant assessments, and staff training.","coversFull":"Consultant fees for traceability assessment, planning,… · Hardware purchase and installation (RFID/barcode tag readers,… · Software purchase, licensing, and installation for… · Staff training by vendors or approved consultants on new…","timingNote":"IAFBC lists TAP as closed for 2026/27 (funding fully committed, as warned). 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No construction or installation may begin until written approval is received.","blurb":"Performance-based incentive program for Manitoba commercial, multi-unit residential, industrial, and agricultural buildings to fund deep energy retrofits that reduce energy use by 20% or more.","coversFull":"HVAC systems replacement and upgrades (heat pumps, chillers,… · Building envelope improvements (insulation, windows, air… · Commercial lighting system upgrades and controls · Building automation systems and energy management controls","timingNote":"Program has no fixed end date. Ground-source heat pump (GSHP) doubled-incentive bonus applies to multi-unit residential projects enrolled by March 31, 2027. Apply as early as possible —…"},"642":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":45000,"covers":"Commercial lighting system upgrades (LED fixtures, controls, occupa… · Energy-efficient commercial refrigeration systems","firstStep":"Review Efficiency Nova Scotia's eligible product list and identify which equipment upgrades qualify. Request a free energy assessment if needed to…","blurb":"Rebate and 24-month interest-free financing program for Nova Scotia small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment.","coversFull":"Commercial lighting system upgrades (LED fixtures, controls,… · Energy-efficient commercial refrigeration systems · HVAC upgrades (air source heat pumps, high-efficiency… · Commercial kitchen equipment (high-efficiency ovens, fryers,…","timingNote":"Continuous intake with no published end date. Pre-approval from Efficiency Nova Scotia must be received before any equipment purchase or installation to be eligible for rebates and…"},"643":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Acquisition of tangible assets (equipment, machinery, furniture, ve… · Acquisition of intangible assets (intellectual property, software l…","firstStep":"Identify whether you need a startup, growth, or acquisition/succession loan. 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Check faqdd.qc.ca or contact info@fondsecolead…","blurb":"Non-repayable grants of up to $50,000 (75% cost coverage) for Quebec businesses and social economy enterprises adopting eco-responsible practices or installing clean technologies with measurable environmental impact.","coversFull":"Environmental diagnostics, audits, and baseline assessments · Process optimization studies (waste, water, energy reduction) · Environmental management system implementation (ISO 14001, etc.) · Sustainability and environmental consulting fees","timingNote":"The Fonds Écoleader states \"Veuillez prendre note qu'il n'est plus possible de déposer une demande d'aide financière\" for the implementation-support envelope — the January 2025 CED-Quebec…"},"646":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Working capital needs for up to one year while the business adjusts… · Repayment of an existing loan (the program page allows it)","firstStep":"Confirm a new U.S. tariff of 25% or more on your exports since March 4, 2025, $2M+ in sales last year, a profit in one of the last two years, and (…","blurb":"FORCE (Fonds offensif pour le renforcement des capacités économiques) is the Québec government's tariff liquidity loan, administered by Investissement Québec, and the successor to…","coversFull":"Working capital needs for up to one year while the business… · Repayment of an existing loan (the program page allows it) · Loans of $10M or less: expenses up to 50% of U.S. export sales… · Loans above $10M: liquidity needs caused by the tariffs, set…","timingNote":"No application deadline. 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Onl…","blurb":"Multi-stream Quebec grant program funding applied research, experimental development, and knowledge transfer in the biofood sector.","coversFull":"Salaries and benefits of research personnel directly assigned… · External expert and consultant fees · Laboratory analyses and testing costs · Equipment and materials directly used in R&D activities…","timingNote":"Open streams: Volet 1 (research organization support) and Volet 3 (fisheries/aquaculture innovation) have continuous intake until March 1, 2028. 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They help identify eligible post-secondary researchers, confirm p…","blurb":"Nova Scotia's PIVP provides non-repayable vouchers of up to $15,000 (Tier 1) or $25,000 (Tier 2) to Nova Scotia SMEs that partner with one of nine provincial post-secondary…","coversFull":"Post-secondary researcher fees and staff time for the approved… · Graduate student wages directly supporting the project · Specialized equipment use fees charged by the institution · Materials and supplies used by the researcher for the project","timingNote":"Annual competitive intake, approximately April 1 to May 20 each year. The 2026-27 intake ran April 1 - May 20, 2026 (12:00 p.m. ADT) and all projects must be completed before March 16,…"},"698":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":60000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$60K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":30000,"covers":"Salary for a new full-time commercial representative hired for a fo… · Professional fees for export advisory services (maximum $25,000 per…","firstStep":"Submit the online prequalification form at investissementquebec.my.site.com/prequalification to confirm eligibility before investing in a full appl…","blurb":"The PSCE Volet 2 is Quebec's primary provincial export grant, providing up to $60,000 per company per year (50% of eligible expenses on a first project) to help Quebec SMEs…","coversFull":"Salary for a new full-time commercial representative hired for… · Professional fees for export advisory services (maximum… · Short-term rental of exhibition or prospecting space outside… · Purchase of market studies or database access for target markets","timingNote":"Investissement Quebec says this volet is currently closed. Receiving periods by target territory: Winter 2026 (January 15-29, Canada), Spring 2026 (June 15-29, Europe), Autumn 2026…"},"699":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7000,"covers":"Business start-up costs including business licenses and registratio… · Equipment and tools required for arts production (sewing machines,…","firstStep":"Reach out to the ITI office for your NWT region before applying: Sahtu (867-587-7171 ext. 1001), North Slave (867-767-9212), Beaufort Delta (867-67…","blurb":"The NWT Arts Business Support Fund provides up to $10,000 to professional artists and small arts businesses residing in the Northwest Territories to start or grow arts-related business activities.","coversFull":"Business start-up costs including business licenses and… · Equipment and tools required for arts production (sewing… · First-run production for inventory, maximum 250 units per… · Marketing and promotion including website development, printed…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted year-round from April 1 to March 31 on a first-come, first-served basis. The budget is limited and may be exhausted before March 31. Apply early in the fiscal…"},"700":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":21000,"covers":"Fuel costs for commercial fishing operations (Responsive Incentives… · Recruitment costs for attracting out-of-territory commercial fisher…","firstStep":"Email commercialfish@gov.nt.ca or call 867-767-9219 ext. 63080 early in the season (April–May) to confirm which CFSP streams are active and the bud…","blurb":"The NWT Commercial Fishery Support Program (CFSP) is a territorial pilot program that provides financial incentives to commercial fishers, NWT industry organizations, Indigenous…","coversFull":"Fuel costs for commercial fishing operations (Responsive… · Recruitment costs for attracting out-of-territory commercial… · Start-up support for new NWT-based commercial fishers (Sector… · Research, technology, equipment, and process costs for…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted year-round until March 31 or until the annual program budget is exhausted. The fuel rebate and volume incentive are tied to the open water fishing season…"},"701":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":200000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$200K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":100000,"covers":"Capital construction and renovation costs for tourism infrastructure · Communication and IT infrastructure for tourism (wayfinding systems…","firstStep":"Reach out to your regional ITI Tourism Development Officer to discuss your project concept. This step is mandatory before submitting a formal appli…","blurb":"Funds capital infrastructure and technology projects that improve tourism experiences in NWT communities.","coversFull":"Capital construction and renovation costs for tourism… · Communication and IT infrastructure for tourism (wayfinding… · Development of innovative IT tourism products or services · Planning studies and site development costs related to tourism…","timingNote":"Last intake closed January 14, 2026. Program runs annual cycles; the next intake is expected fall 2026. Contact your regional Tourism Development Officer to confirm timing before starting…"},"702":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":3000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1500,"covers":"Startup inventory and supplies · Equipment and tools needed to launch the business","firstStep":"Visit investottawa.ca/summer-company/ and join the waitlist. Invest Ottawa notifies waitlist members when the spring intake opens, typically March–…","blurb":"Provides Ottawa-area student entrepreneurs aged 15–29 with up to $3,000 in grant funding to launch and operate a summer business.","coversFull":"Startup inventory and supplies · Equipment and tools needed to launch the business · Marketing materials (business cards, flyers, basic digital… · Website development or e-commerce setup","timingNote":"Applications open in spring for the summer cohort. The 2026 intake is currently closed; join the Invest Ottawa waitlist to be notified for next year. Typical window is March–May with the…"},"703":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"Graphic design fees (branding, signage, packaging design) · Display and window designer fees (visual merchandising, display fix…","firstStep":"Complete the 23-field expression-of-interest form at commerce-design.paperform.co (no budget, quotes, or document uploads collected at this stage).…","blurb":"Non-repayable $10,000 grant for small proximity retailers in Montreal's Centre-Est (Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve)…","coversFull":"Graphic design fees (branding, signage, packaging design) · Display and window designer fees (visual merchandising,… · Commercial designer fees (interior retail layout, fixture… · Architect fees for storefront or interior commercial redesign","timingNote":"Continuous intake on a first-come, first-served basis until the program budget is exhausted. No annual deadline — apply as soon as your project is ready. Check pmemtl.com for current…"},"704":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Program itself provides mentorship, coaching, and investor access —… · Post-investment proceeds may be used for product development, hirin…","firstStep":"Visit sheboot.ca to check for the next cohort intake. Complete the online application including your pitch deck, team bio, and business description.","blurb":"Six-week intensive bootcamp and pitch competition for women-led early-stage tech startups, culminating in an angel investment pitch event with access to a network of 55 women angel investors.","coversFull":"Program itself provides mentorship, coaching, and investor… · Post-investment proceeds may be used for product development,…","timingNote":"SheBoot runs annual cohorts. Specific intake dates are announced on sheboot.ca. Applications typically open several months before the bootcamp starts. Monitor the website or contact…"},"705":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":30000,"covers":"Temporary platforms and parklets for outdoor dining · Streetscape furniture (tables, chairs, planters, barriers)","firstStep":"Verify that your organization is a BIA, non-profit, or business association in Toronto. Confirm you are targeting Stream 2 (Stream 1 is closed). Co…","blurb":"Funds Business Improvement Areas, business associations, and non-profit organizations to create vibrant outdoor dining districts through temporary platforms, parklets, streetscape enhancements, and programming.","coversFull":"Temporary platforms and parklets for outdoor dining · Streetscape furniture (tables, chairs, planters, barriers) · Beautification and aesthetic enhancements for dining districts · Outdoor dining activations and placemaking programming","timingNote":"Stream 2 closed June 30, 2026 at 4 p.m.; Stream 1 (up to $5,000) closed earlier. City page says applications are currently closed — subscribe to the BusinessTO newsletter for future…"},"706":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":50000,"covers":"Program delivery staff salaries and contractor fees · Facilities and space costs directly tied to programming","firstStep":"Subscribe to the City's BusinessTO newsletter and follow the program page. Contact program officers (priti.ruparel@toronto.ca) to express interest…","blurb":"Funds not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship programs that support Toronto-area startups and entrepreneurs.","coversFull":"Program delivery staff salaries and contractor fees · Facilities and space costs directly tied to programming · Workshop and event delivery costs · Mentorship and advisor fees for participant companies","timingNote":"Applications are currently closed. The program recurs periodically. Subscribe to the City of Toronto BusinessTO newsletter or contact the programme officers — Priti Ruparel (416-395-7474,…"},"707":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":35000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$35K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Reusable foodservice containers (bowls, cups, cutlery, trays) · Container tracking and RFID or QR-code systems","firstStep":"Subscribe to the BusinessTO newsletter and check the CFIF program page. Intake rounds are announced with approximately 3–4 weeks' notice.","blurb":"Provides Toronto food businesses and non-profits with grants to replace single-use foodservice packaging with reusable container systems.","coversFull":"Reusable foodservice containers (bowls, cups, cutlery, trays) · Container tracking and RFID or QR-code systems · Container washing and sanitization equipment · Return station infrastructure and signage","timingNote":"Applications closed after the spring 2026 intake. No fixed schedule — subscribe to the City of Toronto BusinessTO newsletter for next round announcements. Program has run multiple intake…"},"708":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Event programming and activation costs (permits, entertainment, equ… · Marketing and branding materials (signage, wayfinding, digital camp…","firstStep":"Verify your BIA or non-profit's service area overlaps with one of the five eligible transit construction corridors.","blurb":"Provides grants to Toronto Business Improvement Areas and non-profit business associations for marketing, branding, event programming, and placemaking activities that sustain…","coversFull":"Event programming and activation costs (permits,… · Marketing and branding materials (signage, wayfinding, digital… · Placemaking infrastructure (temporary public art, lighting,… · Community engagement activities with measurable business benefit","timingNote":"Program closed as of 2026; subscribe to the BusinessTO newsletter for next intake announcements. Program is tied to active major transit construction phases (Eglinton Crosstown, Finch West…"},"709":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":2,"covers":"LED lighting retrofits (linear fluorescent, incandescent/halogen, h… · Lighting controls and occupancy/daylight sensors","firstStep":"Find a registered Alliance contractor to do the work — a non-member contractor cannot be used.","blurb":"Provides BC Hydro commercial and small industrial customers with cash incentives averaging 40% of upfront costs for installing energy-efficient equipment including lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and motors.","coversFull":"LED lighting retrofits (linear fluorescent,… · Lighting controls and occupancy/daylight sensors · Refrigeration add-ons (display cases with doors, anti-sweat… · HVAC add-ons (variable-speed ECM pumps, economizer controller…","timingNote":"Continuous — no application deadline. A 30% bonus incentive applies to projects submitted between June 3, 2025 and February 11, 2027, provided the project is completed by March 14, 2028.…"},"710":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":80000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$80K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":24000,"covers":"Prize funds may be used for any business purpose — no restrictions… · Typical uses: product development, hiring, customer acquisition, ma…","firstStep":"Confirm BC residency, technology focus, age (<5 years), and funding level (<$1M non-grant). Identify applicable specialty categories (Sustainabilit…","blurb":"BC's longest-running technology startup competition, awarding over $250,000 in annual cash prizes to early-stage tech ventures.","coversFull":"Prize funds may be used for any business purpose — no… · Typical uses: product development, hiring, customer…","timingNote":"Annual competition with applications typically opening in January and closing in early March. The 2026 cycle closed March 12, 2026. No 2027 dates are published yet. Follow New Ventures BC…"},"711":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"Prize funds may be used for any business purpose — no restrictions · Common uses: hiring first employee, equipment purchase, marketing,…","firstStep":"The June 3, 2026 Toronto in-person competition cycle has now closed. For the November 24, 2026 virtual national cycle: applications opened March 9,…","blurb":"Provides five $10,000 non-dilutive cash grants per competition cycle to Canadian entrepreneurs, with two competition cycles per year (an in-person event in Toronto in June and a virtual national event in November).","coversFull":"Prize funds may be used for any business purpose — no… · Common uses: hiring first employee, equipment purchase,…","timingNote":"Startup Canada lists two 2026 Equal Slice pitch competitions: Toronto in-person (June 3, 2026, now past) and the Virtual National Pitch Competition on November 24, 2026. For both,…"},"712":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":2,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"Prize funds may be used for any business purpose — completely unres… · Common uses: equipment, software, marketing, hiring, inventory, wor…","firstStep":"Verify: registered Canadian business, revenue under $1M, operating in an eligible province (BC/AB/SK/MB/ON/NB/NS/PE/NL). Quebec and territories are…","blurb":"Annual cash grant program from Canadian commercial insurance broker Zensurance awarding $10,000 to one Canadian small business and $1,000 to five runners-up.","coversFull":"Prize funds may be used for any business purpose — completely… · Common uses: equipment, software, marketing, hiring,…","timingNote":"The Summer 2026 round has closed (entries closed September 9, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET). The next round has not been announced. Six finalists announced September 22, 2026; public online vote…"},"713":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"New construction costs for employment-sector buildings (building sh… · Major renovation costs for existing employment-sector buildings","firstStep":"Contact City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture before any permit work. Staff can confirm sector eligibility and advise on the application t…","blurb":"Returns 100% of the municipal property-tax increase generated by a qualifying development back to the owner as a grant over five years.","coversFull":"New construction costs for employment-sector buildings… · Major renovation costs for existing employment-sector buildings · Leasehold improvements within eligible employment-sector floor… · Site servicing and infrastructure tied to the qualifying…","timingNote":"Applications must be submitted before the first above-grade building permit is issued. The enhanced 100% rate (Mayor's Economic Action Plan) expires December 31, 2027; after that, the…"},"714":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"New office and employment-use construction within the CIP boundary · Substantial renovation of existing buildings to office or employmen…","firstStep":"Contact the City of Mississauga Economic Development Office to confirm your project is within the CIP boundary, identify all applicable incentive s…","blurb":"A suite of Community Improvement Plan incentives for office and employment developments in downtown Mississauga, including a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG), a Development…","coversFull":"New office and employment-use construction within the CIP… · Substantial renovation of existing buildings to office or… · Development charges and processing fees for qualifying projects · Parking improvements linked to qualifying office development","timingNote":"The Downtown Mississauga CIP was extended to April 22, 2026 per City council news. A geographic expansion (to Fairview, Cooksville, and Hospital District nodes) is under study; verify…"},"715":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"New office construction (shell, core, structural) within Brampton · Development charges (City portion) for qualifying office developments","firstStep":"Reach out to Invest Brampton (the City's single point of contact for incentives) to confirm sector eligibility, floor-area thresholds, and how to a…","blurb":"Two complementary incentives for large office developments in Brampton: a waiver of up to 100% of the City's share of development charges, and a 10-year Tax Increment Equivalent…","coversFull":"New office construction (shell, core, structural) within… · Development charges (City portion) for qualifying office… · Leasehold and tenant improvements within eligible office floor…","timingNote":"Program is active on a continuous basis under City of Brampton By-Law 126. No published expiry date. Confirm current program status with Invest Brampton before committing to a project…"},"716":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Development charges (City of Brampton's portion) on expansions of u… · Qualifying industrial uses: manufacturing, warehousing, food proces…","firstStep":"Calculate your proposed expansion as a percentage of the existing facility's gross floor area. The exemption applies only if the addition is 50% or…","blurb":"Waives 100% of the City of Brampton's share of development charges for expansions of existing industrial facilities by up to 50% of their current gross floor area.","coversFull":"Development charges (City of Brampton's portion) on expansions… · Qualifying industrial uses: manufacturing, warehousing, food…","timingNote":"Program is active on a continuous basis under City of Brampton By-Law 126. No published expiry date. Contact Invest Brampton before committing to a project timeline to confirm current terms."},"717":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":75000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$75K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Masonry cleaning, repointing, and restoration · Heritage window and door replacement with historically-appropriate…","firstStep":"Verify that your property is Part IV designated or a Contributing/Grade 1-3 property within the Centretown / Bank Street Part V HCD. Contact Ottawa…","blurb":"Cost-sharing grant covering up to 75% of eligible costs (maximum $75,000) for storefront beautification and heritage conservation work on designated commercial buildings along…","coversFull":"Masonry cleaning, repointing, and restoration · Heritage window and door replacement with… · Exterior heritage signage (hand-painted, gold-leaf, or other… · Canopies and awnings using heritage-appropriate materials","timingNote":"Pilot program currently running through December 2026. Budget is limited — apply early. On June 9, 2026 the City's Built Heritage Committee approved expanding the program to more of…"},"718":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":35000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$35K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Exterior façade improvements (masonry, windows, doors, awnings, sig… · Select interior improvements (per specific CIP stream — verify with…","firstStep":"Contact the City of Hamilton Economic Development office to verify your property is within an eligible commercial district or BIA and that the spec…","blurb":"Grant for exterior and select interior improvements to commercial properties in Hamilton's strategic commercial districts, Business Improvement Areas, and designated corridors.","coversFull":"Exterior façade improvements (masonry, windows, doors,… · Select interior improvements (per specific CIP stream — verify… · Graffiti removal from commercial properties in eligible areas · Exterior painting and surface restoration","timingNote":"The CIP is active but under review in 2025–26. Verify current program status with the City of Hamilton Economic Development before applying — a revised CIP may change terms. Apply while…"},"719":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7000,"covers":"Interior drywall, painting and wallpaper · Interior permanent flooring replacement or refurbishment","firstStep":"Confirm with the landlord and City of Hamilton Economic Development that the target space qualifies as previously vacant (not just temporarily unoc…","blurb":"Grant of up to $10,000 for interior improvements made by new commercial tenants taking over previously vacant commercial space at or below grade in eligible Hamilton commercial districts and BIAs.","coversFull":"Interior drywall, painting and wallpaper · Interior permanent flooring replacement or refurbishment · Construction or alteration of stairs, guardrails, handrails · Improvements or installation to electrical, ventilation,…","timingNote":"Active on a rolling basis. CIP is under review in 2025–26 — confirm current program terms and budget availability with the City of Hamilton Economic Development before applying."},"720":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Alterations to the building such as interior walls, ceilings and doors · Paint, wallpaper, window coverings and flooring","firstStep":"Email ecdevincentives@hamilton.ca or call 905-546-4222. Only the City's CIPA map or staff can settle whether your address is in one of the named Co…","blurb":"Loans at 0% interest, up to $450,000, for leasehold improvements to office space by property owners or authorized tenants in Hamilton's designated Commercial District CIPAs.","coversFull":"Alterations to the building such as interior walls, ceilings… · Paint, wallpaper, window coverings and flooring · Phone and data cabling · Fixed lighting, HVAC, electrical or plumbing upgrades","timingNote":"Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but approval is at City Council's absolute discretion and subject to available funds, so confirm current availability with the Economic…"},"721":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Interior partitioning, framing, and drywall · Flooring installation","firstStep":"Email CIPIncentives@london.ca (Planning and Development, Community Improvement and Urban Regeneration) to confirm the property sits inside the Core…","blurb":"Covers 50% of eligible fit-out costs, up to $50,000, to bring a business into a vacant commercial space in London's Core Area Community Improvement Project Area.","coversFull":"Interior partitioning, framing, and drywall · Flooring installation · Electrical systems and lighting · Plumbing and HVAC improvements","timingNote":"Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and funding is subject to annual budget approval by the City. A complete application and a City Commitment Letter are required before any work…"},"722":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Exterior street-front renovations that comply with the applicable U… · Doors, windows and their finished framing","firstStep":"Contact CIPIncentives@london.ca; staff arrange a meeting, confirm the CIPA and Targeted Area, and issue the application forms. An Urban Designer or…","blurb":"Interest-free loan covering up to 50% of eligible exterior façade improvement costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for commercial property owners or tenants in approved London Community Improvement Project Areas.","coversFull":"Exterior street-front renovations that comply with the… · Doors, windows and their finished framing · Awnings affixed to the exterior street front · Business name signage affixed to the exterior street front","timingNote":"Rolling applications accepted year-round. Pre-approval is mandatory before work begins. Confirm current budget availability with London Economic Development, as program funds can be…"},"723":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":9000,"covers":"Exterior lighting · Storefront gates","firstStep":"Contact City staff before applying and ask which of your intended works the Core Area Safety Audit identifies.","blurb":"Provides a 50% matching grant of up to $10,000 for safety and security improvements to commercial properties in London's Core Area Community Improvement Project Area.","coversFull":"Exterior lighting · Storefront gates · Landscaping · Exterior security cameras","timingNote":"Rolling applications accepted year-round. Pre-approval required before any security installation or construction begins. Confirm current budget availability with London Economic Development."},"724":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Building construction or significant renovation that increases asse… · Structural improvements and additions to existing commercial or ind…","firstStep":"Before committing to a property investment, contact Windsor Economic Development to confirm your sector and the number of new jobs your project wil…","blurb":"A tax-increment-equivalent grant that returns up to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from new business investment in Windsor's targeted economic sectors, for up to 10 years.","coversFull":"Building construction or significant renovation that increases… · Structural improvements and additions to existing commercial… · Site improvements that increase assessed property value · Development application and building permit fees, on-site…","timingNote":"The Economic Revitalization CIP has been active since 2011 and remains current: the Program Guide and Application Form were re-issued in April 2026, and Council set a new $590 application…"},"725":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Building construction, renovation, or expansion that increases asse… · Property acquisition combined with substantial development investment","firstStep":"Before committing to a capital investment, contact Windsor Economic Development to confirm your sector qualifies, that your job-creation or retenti…","blurb":"A tax-increment-equivalent grant for existing Windsor businesses making new capital investments that create or retain jobs in targeted economic sectors.","coversFull":"Building construction, renovation, or expansion that increases… · Property acquisition combined with substantial development… · Structural improvements and additions to commercial or… · Site development that increases assessed property value","timingNote":"The Economic Revitalization CIP has been active since 2011. Confirm current program intake status and any updates to the program guide directly with Windsor Economic Development before…"},"726":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":50000,"covers":"Storefront stream: masonry, windows, doors, canopies, exterior ligh… · Tenant Fit-Up stream: interior partitioning, flooring, electrical,…","firstStep":"Subscribe to City of Regina Economic Development communications and monitor the City Centre Incentive Program page for intake announcements. The 20…","blurb":"Provides two stackable matching grants — a Storefront Improvement Grant and a Tenant Fit-Up Grant, each up to $50,000 (50% of costs) — to revitalize downtown Regina's City Centre by…","coversFull":"Storefront stream: masonry, windows, doors, canopies, exterior… · Tenant Fit-Up stream: interior partitioning, flooring,… · Both streams: AODA/accessibility upgrades to commercial spaces","timingNote":"The City Centre Incentive Program operates on periodic intake cycles rather than a rolling basis. As of research date (2026-06-18), the program is between intakes. The City of Regina is…"},"727":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":15000,"covers":"Masonry cleaning, tuck-pointing, and restoration · New or replacement windows and doors","firstStep":"Contact Kitchener Economic Development to verify your property is within the Downtown Community Improvement Area and that the Façade Grant Program…","blurb":"Provides a 50% matching grant for exterior façade improvements to ground-floor commercial buildings in Kitchener's Downtown Community Improvement Area.","coversFull":"Masonry cleaning, tuck-pointing, and restoration · New or replacement windows and doors · Canopies and awnings (installation or replacement) · Exterior lighting (decorative and functional)","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Pre-approval required before any façade work begins. Confirm current budget availability with Kitchener Economic Development — funds may be…"},"728":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"External expert and specialist consulting fees · Productivity-improvement equipment or technology purchases","firstStep":"Contact ID Gatineau to begin or confirm your accompaniment relationship — this is a mandatory prerequisite for the fund. ID Gatineau advisors will…","blurb":"A non-repayable municipal contribution of up to $25,000 (covering up to 50% of eligible project costs) for Gatineau businesses pursuing productivity, expert-use, or market-development projects.","coversFull":"External expert and specialist consulting fees · Productivity-improvement equipment or technology purchases · Market research and business development costs for new markets · Professional fees directly supporting productivity or…","timingNote":"Rolling intake aligned with the Gatineau Strategic Economic Development Plan 2021–2026. Projects must be submitted and approved within the plan's active period. 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Advisors will assess your project's scale, alignment with the Strategic Econom…","blurb":"A non-repayable municipal contribution of up to $100,000 for large-scale economic-diversification projects in Gatineau, including business implantation and expansion, strategic…","coversFull":"Capital investment directly related to business implantation… · Strategic infrastructure construction or acquisition costs… · Ecosystem-building and innovation-cluster development costs · Direct costs associated with organizing a major cultural,…","timingNote":"Rolling intake aligned with the Gatineau Strategic Economic Development Plan 2021–2026. Contact ID Gatineau to confirm current availability and project eligibility before beginning your…"},"730":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":35000,"covers":"Clean energy equipment and technology purchases (solar, EV charging… · Sustainable-mobility solutions (electric vehicles, e-bikes, fleet e…","firstStep":"Contact ID Gatineau to begin or confirm your accompaniment relationship — mandatory before applying. Advisors will assess your sustainability proje…","blurb":"A non-repayable municipal contribution for Gatineau businesses adopting eco-responsible practices, clean energy and technology, and sustainable-mobility solutions.","coversFull":"Clean energy equipment and technology purchases (solar, EV… · Sustainable-mobility solutions (electric vehicles, e-bikes,… · Eco-responsible production equipment or waste-reduction systems · Professional fees for sustainability audits or green…","timingNote":"Rolling intake aligned with the Gatineau Strategic Economic Development Plan 2021–2026. 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Officers confirm whether the project fits the RIE strea…","blurb":"Non-repayable ACOA contribution covering with cost-share that varies by project of eligible costs for Atlantic Canadian not-for-profit organizations that build regional innovation ecosystem capacity.","coversFull":"Salaries, wages, and benefits for project staff directly… · Contracted services from arm's-length third-party providers · Travel and accommodation costs related to project activities · Capital assets required to deliver the project (subject to…","timingNote":"Continuous intake under ACOA's REGI program. No set intake windows — applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Contact your nearest ACOA office to discuss eligibility and timing before…"},"732":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":45,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salaries, wages, and employee benefits for staff directly working o… · Contracted services from arm's-length service providers","firstStep":"Contact FedDev Ontario (1-866-593-5505) to discuss your project concept. Officers confirm eligibility, the correct REGI stream, and advise on appli…","blurb":"Non-repayable FedDev Ontario funding for not-for-profit innovation enablers — accelerators, incubators, Community Futures Development Corporations, economic-development…","coversFull":"Salaries, wages, and employee benefits for staff directly… · Contracted services from arm's-length service providers · Travel and accommodation for project-related activities · Facilities and equipment directly used in delivering ecosystem…","timingNote":"Continuous intake — applications accepted year-round. Contact a FedDev Ontario regional office before applying to discuss eligibility and project fit. Budget is demand-driven;…"},"733":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salaries, wages, and benefits for staff directly engaged in funded… · Contracted services from arm's-length third parties","firstStep":"Contact your regional PrairiesCan office (Edmonton, Calgary, or Winnipeg) to discuss your project. Officers confirm eligibility, advise on which RE…","blurb":"Non-repayable PrairiesCan funding for Prairie not-for-profit accelerators, incubators, and business-support organizations that build regional innovation ecosystem capacity across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.","coversFull":"Salaries, wages, and benefits for staff directly engaged in… · Contracted services from arm's-length third parties · Travel and accommodation for project-related activities · Equipment and technology directly supporting programming…","timingNote":"Continuous intake — no formal intake windows. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Contact your regional PrairiesCan office before applying to confirm eligibility and discuss project…"},"734":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salaries and wages for staff directly engaged in ecosystem programming · Contracted professional services from arm's-length vendors","firstStep":"Contact your regional PacifiCan office to discuss your project concept. Officers confirm eligibility, advise on the correct REGI stream, and flag w…","blurb":"PacifiCan funding for B.C. innovation enablers — not-for-profits, post-secondary institutions, incubators, angel networks, Indigenous organizations and businesses, social…","coversFull":"Salaries and wages for staff directly engaged in ecosystem… · Contracted professional services from arm's-length vendors · Travel and accommodation for project activities · Equipment and technology required to deliver programming","timingNote":"Fixed intake — applications are accepted from June 24 at 12:00 pm to October 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm PT (extended from September 11), and the intake closes on that date. Decisions targeted…"},"735":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Salaries and wages for staff directly engaged in incubation or acce… · Contracted services from arm's-length vendors supporting program de…","firstStep":"Contact your regional CED office (1-800-561-0633) to discuss your project. Officers confirm current intake approach, eligibility, and whether the p…","blurb":"Non-repayable CED funding for Quebec not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and regional economic development players whose primary mission is to offer incubation or acceleration…","coversFull":"Salaries and wages for staff directly engaged in incubation or… · Contracted services from arm's-length vendors supporting… · Travel and accommodation for project activities · Equipment and technology directly required for programming","timingNote":"CED's dedicated 2024–2028 incubator/accelerator call for proposals closed May 2024. Quebec not-for-profit incubators and accelerators may now access REGI RIE support through CED's regular…"},"736":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Capital costs: equipment, technology, and infrastructure (up to 33%… · Non-capital costs: consulting, professional services, training, mar…","firstStep":"Before preparing a formal application, contact the FedNor regional office nearest you (Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. 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FedNor strongly recommends contacting a regional FedNor officer before submitting a…"},"738":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":75000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$75K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":52500,"covers":"Business startup costs (registration, legal, accounting) · Equipment and machinery","firstStep":"Identify the ANTCO-affiliated Aboriginal Capital Corporation serving your region of BC. Contact them directly — the First Citizens Fund is not appl…","blurb":"Provincial loan program providing repayable term financing — with a built-in partial loan-forgiveness component of up to approximately 40% — for First Nations, Métis and Inuit…","coversFull":"Business startup costs (registration, legal, accounting) · Equipment and machinery · Inventory and initial stock · Working capital for initial operations","timingNote":"No fixed application deadlines. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the delivering Aboriginal Capital Corporation in the applicant's region. Contact the nearest BC Aboriginal…"},"739":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Business startup costs (registration, legal, accounting) · Equipment and tools","firstStep":"Reach out to Ulnooweg's offices to discuss your business idea and determine whether the Micro ($5K), Women & Youth ($25K), or General lending strea…","blurb":"Atlantic Canada's principal Aboriginal Financial Institution (AFI), operating since 1985, offering a tiered suite of developmental business loans to First Nations, Métis and Inuit…","coversFull":"Business startup costs (registration, legal, accounting) · Equipment and tools · Inventory and supplies · Working capital for operations","timingNote":"Applications are accepted year-round through Ulnooweg's offices. No intake windows or fixed deadlines. Contact Ulnooweg directly to begin the application process and receive guidance on…"},"740":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and machinery","firstStep":"Reach out to MFCBC via their website (mfcbc.ca) to introduce your business and request the application package. Discuss whether the standard lendin…","blurb":"British Columbia's Métis-owned and -controlled lending institution providing preferred-rate developmental business financing for the start-up, acquisition, and expansion of Métis-owned small businesses in BC.","coversFull":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and machinery · Business acquisition costs · Leasehold improvements and facility upgrades","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a continuous basis. Contact MFCBC directly to begin the process. No fixed intake windows."},"741":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and machinery","firstStep":"Visit apeetogosan.com or call AMDI to discuss your business concept and determine whether the MEAP Full-Time, Part-Time, Métis Women Micro-Business…","blurb":"Alberta's Métis Capital Corporation, AMDI offers a blended suite of developmental business financing to Métis, Inuit, and non-status entrepreneurs in Alberta.","coversFull":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and machinery · Inventory and supplies · Working capital for initial operations","timingNote":"Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. No fixed intake windows. Contact AMDI directly to discuss eligibility and begin the process."},"742":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Business acquisition costs · Capital equipment and machinery","firstStep":"Visit atuqtuarvik.com/en/application-and-funding-information to understand the funding criteria, minimum thresholds ($150K), and community-benefit…","blurb":"A 100% Inuit-owned investment company created by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.","coversFull":"Business acquisition costs · Capital equipment and machinery · Construction or facility development · Working capital for commercial-scale operations","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a rolling basis. No fixed intake windows. Contact Atuqtuarvik directly to initiate the process and receive guidance on the application requirements."},"743":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Capital equipment and machinery · Working capital for operations and payroll","firstStep":"Visit bbi.ca/financial-assistance and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (Black self-identification or ≥33% co-ownership, registered NS busi…","blurb":"The Black Business Initiative's direct lending product provides business loans of up to $25,000 to Black-owned businesses in Nova Scotia for capital equipment, working capital, or receivables financing.","coversFull":"Capital equipment and machinery · Working capital for operations and payroll · Inventory and initial stock · Receivables financing","timingNote":"Applications accepted on a continuous basis. No intake windows or fixed deadlines. Contact BBI directly through bbi.ca to begin the process."},"744":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":3750,"covers":"Working capital for startup operations · Technology development and product costs","firstStep":"Visit dmz.torontomu.ca/equity-diversity and subscribe to DMZ newsletter alerts. The 2026 cohort and Summit intake has not yet been announced — chec…","blurb":"A suite of Black-founder-specific accelerator programs at the DMZ (Launchpad, Bootcamp, Fellowship) culminating in the annual Black Innovation Summit, which awards a total pool of…","coversFull":"Working capital for startup operations · Technology development and product costs · Marketing and customer acquisition · Team hiring and salaries","timingNote":"DMZ lists the Black Innovation Summit 2026 on October 28, 2026 in downtown Toronto (the annual event; Year 5 was October 2025). DMZ's incubator and other programs are listed on its site;…"},"745":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Business startup costs (registrations, initial inventory, equipment) · Equipment and machinery for business operations","firstStep":"Visit wemb.ca or call WeMB to confirm eligibility (≥50% women-owned, Manitoba-based, startup/expansion/purchase purpose). Schedule a free initial a…","blurb":"Manitoba's designated women's enterprise organization, a WEOC network member, offering business loans up to $150,000 to women-owned and women-controlled businesses for startup, expansion, or purchase.","coversFull":"Business startup costs (registrations, initial inventory,… · Equipment and machinery for business operations · Working capital for operations and payroll · Leasehold improvements or facility setup","timingNote":"Rolling intake year-round. No fixed intake windows or application deadlines. WeMB reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Contact WeMB directly to start the intake process."},"746":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and machinery for business operations","firstStep":"Visit wesk.ca and become a WESK member — membership is a prerequisite for loan eligibility. Membership is low-cost and open to all qualifying women…","blurb":"Saskatchewan's designated women's enterprise organization (since 1995), a WEOC network member, offering business loans up to $150,000 — financing up to 80% of total project cost —…","coversFull":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and machinery for business operations · Working capital for operations and initial inventory · Leasehold improvements or facility setup","timingNote":"Rolling intake year-round. No fixed application deadlines or intake windows. WESK membership is required — membership is low-cost and open to all qualifying individuals. Contact WESK to…"},"747":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7000,"covers":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and tools for the business","firstStep":"Review the Rise loan program on risehelps.ca and complete an initial inquiry or contact form. Confirm your province is covered (Ontario and Nova Sc…","blurb":"A Canadian charity providing character-based microloans of $500–$10,000 at Prime + 2.5% to entrepreneurs living with mental health and addiction challenges who cannot access conventional bank financing.","coversFull":"Business startup and launch costs · Equipment and tools for the business · Initial inventory and supplies · Working capital for operations","timingNote":"Rolling intake year-round. No fixed application windows. Rise accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Active programming primarily in Ontario and Nova Scotia with national online reach —…"},"748":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Co-operative startup financing (capital, working capital, initial o… · Growth capital for existing co-operatives (expansion, new member ca…","firstStep":"Visit ccif.coop and complete the borrower intake form describing your co-operative, its purpose, the type of financing needed (loan, equity, quasi-…","blurb":"A $25 million national patient capital fund providing loans, equity, and quasi-equity to Canadian co-operatives and mutuals — supporting co-op startup financing, expansion of…","coversFull":"Co-operative startup financing (capital, working capital,… · Growth capital for existing co-operatives (expansion, new… · Business-to-co-op conversion costs (purchase price, legal,… · Infrastructure investment supporting co-op operations","timingNote":"Rolling intake year-round via the CCIF borrower intake form at ccif.coop. No fixed application windows or competition rounds. CCIF reviews borrower inquiries on an ongoing basis."},"749":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":10220,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3066,"covers":"General business operating costs (supplies, inventory, utilities) · Equipment and kitchen tools","firstStep":"Check blackopportunityfund.ca/funding-programs regularly or subscribe to BOF's newsletter. Rounds typically open with 6-8 weeks of application window.","blurb":"Cash grants of $10,220 each to Black-owned or Black-led Canadian restaurants and virtual kitchens, funded by DoorDash Canada and administered through the Black Opportunity Fund.","coversFull":"General business operating costs (supplies, inventory,… · Equipment and kitchen tools · Marketing and customer acquisition · Staff wages and training","timingNote":"Runs in rolling rounds. Round 2 closed February 28, 2025; the latest cohort was awarded approximately March 2026. A next round has not been publicly announced as of June 2026. Monitor…"},"750":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":2000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$2K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1400,"covers":"Fees incurred to obtain licences, permits and certifications that a… · Black Opportunity Fund's own posting for the staff role that admini…","firstStep":"The reimbursement covers fees incurred to obtain licences, permits and certifications that are essential for business continuation and growth. Blac…","blurb":"A business education and capacity building program that Black Opportunity Fund runs with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce.","coversFull":"Fees incurred to obtain licences, permits and certifications… · Black Opportunity Fund's own posting for the staff role that…","timingNote":"Black Opportunity Fund publishes no intake window, no opening or closing date, and no statement that intake is rolling. The only time rule published anywhere is the cap of up to $2,000…"},"751":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":30000,"covers":"General business operating expenses · Equipment and tools","firstStep":"The grant cycle is announced each spring. Subscribe to Cassels news or set a calendar reminder to check in March-April each year.","blurb":"Annual cash grants from a shared pool of up to $100,000, plus pro bono legal services, awarded to Black-owned or Black-operated small businesses in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary.","coversFull":"General business operating expenses · Equipment and tools · Marketing and customer acquisition · Staff wages","timingNote":"The program has run annually for four or more consecutive years. The 2025 cycle deadline was June 20, 2025. A 2026 cycle is expected but not yet publicly announced on cassels.com as of…"},"752":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Capital equipment and manufacturing infrastructure for defence appl… · Working capital for defence contract fulfillment","firstStep":"Reach out to BDC through their website or local regional office to initiate a financing discussion. 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Describe your business, existing export activities, and your plan to diversify away fro…","blurb":"A term-loan financing program from Investissement Québec providing $250,000 to $1,000,000+ to established Quebec exporters seeking to diversify their markets away from the United…","coversFull":"Working capital for development of new export markets (outside… · Market entry costs for Canadian interprovincial or… · Hiring or retaining staff dedicated to new market development · Travel and business development in new export markets","timingNote":"Panorama was launched in 2025 as part of Quebec's response to US tariffs and is listed on the official quebec.ca tariff-measures hub as an active program. 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Contact your sectoral employer association, regional CLD, CRPMT, or Emploi-Québec centr…","blurb":"A $55M Quebec provincial program funding workforce training for SMEs in AI and innovation, management practices, green transition, digital transformation, and literacy and numeracy.","coversFull":"Third-party training provider fees in AI/innovation,… · Wages of employees during employer-sponsored training (where… · Training materials and course fees from accredited providers · Travel costs for training attendance (where included in…","timingNote":"Announced February 2, 2026; program is active on the official CPMT current-programs list. 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Access is via designated regional and sector intake organizations that evaluate proposals on a rolling basis. The IGF's annual envelope is finite ($28 million in…"},"758":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":1,"typicalAwardValue":2500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1750,"covers":"Surveillance camera systems (purchase and installation) · Alarm and security monitoring systems (purchase and installation)","firstStep":"Check that your business is in good standing with the Manitoba Companies Office, that your location is assessed by the city, town or municipality t…","blurb":"A first-come, first-served rebate of up to $2,500 per business location reimbursing Manitoba small businesses for security upgrades (surveillance cameras, alarm systems, lighting,…","coversFull":"Surveillance camera systems (purchase and installation) · Alarm and security monitoring systems (purchase and… · Security lighting upgrades · Fencing and perimeter security installations","timingNote":"No fixed deadline. 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Request a meeting with a senior business development officer to discuss your company's NB operations…","blurb":"A flexible, performance-linked assistance program ($54.3M over 3 years) providing non-repayable contributions, payroll rebates, and conditionally-repayable assistance to large,…","coversFull":"Capital equipment and technology modernization investments · Facility upgrades and productivity-enhancing infrastructure · Workforce training and skills development tied to the… · Professional services (engineering, consulting) for…","timingNote":"Program active under NB Budget 2025-26 (3-year commitment). No public intake windows — companies submit proposals to ONB on a rolling basis. 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Stage 1 (Expression of Interest) is accepted on a rolling basis through the Ontario Central Forms Repository. If the ministry invites you to Stage…"},"920":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3500,"covers":"50% of the student's total gross wages for the work-integrated lear… · Base hourly or salaried wages paid to the student as an employee of…","firstStep":"Check that your business is a registered Canadian business, startup or not-for-profit related to tourism and hospitality — accommodations, food and…","blurb":"Wage subsidy for tourism and hospitality employers hiring post-secondary students for work-integrated learning placements such as co-ops and internships.","coversFull":"50% of the student's total gross wages for the work-integrated… · Base hourly or salaried wages paid to the student as an… · Wages for on-site, remote or hybrid placements alike · Wages across multiple placements, where the employer has the…","timingNote":"No calendar deadline is published. Employers register on the Propel portal, post a work-integrated learning opportunity against a specific academic term (for example 'SUMMER 2026'), and…"},"921":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":70,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Working capital needs tied to a project developing tourism attracti… · Direct costs of construction, reconstruction, expansion, fit-out, a…","firstStep":"Confirm you are an OBL, OBNL, cooperative, recognized Indigenous community or nation, or a grouping of these; that you are legally constituted in Q…","blurb":"Repayable financing for Quebec tourism investment projects, delivered by Investissement Québec on behalf of the Ministère du Tourisme.","coversFull":"Working capital needs tied to a project developing tourism… · Direct costs of construction, reconstruction, expansion,… · Acquisition of a tourism business · Construction and equipment costs that aid workforce retention,…","timingNote":"The program page's \"Transmettre une demande\" instruction states the application must be sent to IQTourisme@invest-quebec.com \"Avant le 31 décembre 2026\" (before December 31, 2026). Within…"},"922":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Improvement or transformation work on the building's infrastructure… · Professional fees for plans and specifications tied to eligible acc…","firstStep":"Work through the Guide du demandeur (eligibility and preparation), the Critères à prendre en compte (how projects are scored: relevance 60, feasibi…","blurb":"Grants for Quebec tourism businesses making their infrastructure and services accessible to people with disabilities, managed by Kéroul and funded by the Ministère du Tourisme.","coversFull":"Improvement or transformation work on the building's… · Professional fees for plans and specifications tied to… · Professional fees for design, engineering, technical staff or… · Preparation and follow-up of the public tender documents where…","timingNote":"There is no application round deadline: \"Les appels de projets sont en continu en fonction des disponibilités financières.\" What is dated is the program itself — the applicant guide states…"},"923":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":35,"covers":"Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism infrastructure, a… · Consolidation, establishment, expansion or modernization of an attr…","firstStep":"Attractions, activities and equipment; structuring the regional tourism offer; accommodation; festivals and events; studies and consulting services…","blurb":"Non-repayable grants for structuring tourism projects in Quebec, funded by the Ministère du Tourisme and delivered by each region's regional tourism association (ATR).","coversFull":"Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism… · Consolidation, establishment, expansion or modernization of an… · Accommodation projects that structure a territory, fill a… · Organizing and staging regionally significant festivals and…","timingNote":"There is no provincial deadline. The Ministère is explicit that you must contact your regional tourism association first, and that it is the ATR that supplies \"le formulaire à remplir; le…"},"924":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":7500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$8K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3750,"covers":"Costs of creating and developing a new fall, winter or spring touri… · Marketing expenses related to the funded project","firstStep":"You must be a member of the RTA or DMO you apply to, and it must be the one where your business is located — not where a corporate office sits. The…","blurb":"Non-repayable funding of up to $7,500 per operator for PEI tourism businesses and non-profits creating new fall, winter or spring product offerings, so the Island trades as a multi-season destination.","coversFull":"Costs of creating and developing a new fall, winter or spring… · Marketing expenses related to the funded project · Consulting fees for the development of new tourism-related… · Costs incurred between the date of the applicant's approval…","timingNote":"Tourism PEI publishes no application deadline. The page directs applicants to \"Contact your local RTA/DMO for more information on the application process, including in-take times\", so the…"},"925":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2500,"covers":"Purchase or construction of waste sorting stations · Waste removal costs","firstStep":"Check that your organization is one of the listed eligible types (municipality, watershed group, harbour authority, non-profit development corporat…","blurb":"Tourism PEI grant of up to $5,000 per organization toward upgrading public beach infrastructure on Prince Edward Island — waste sorting stations, washrooms, parking areas,…","coversFull":"Purchase or construction of waste sorting stations · Waste removal costs · Portable washroom rentals, including waste removal and cleaning · Construction of permanent washrooms","timingNote":"Tourism PEI's own application page states 'The 2026 application limit has been reached.' There is no fixed calendar deadline: within an open cycle 'Applications will continue to be…"},"926":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":14,"covers":"Research toward a new cultural tourism product · Development of a new cultural tourism product","firstStep":"Tourism PEI lists 'a non-profit developing tourism events' and 'a non-profit theatre (minimum of 150 seats)' without stating whether these are alte…","blurb":"Tourism PEI fund that helps non-profit organizations research, develop and bring to market new cultural tourism products that strengthen Prince Edward Island's appeal as a cultural tourism destination.","coversFull":"Research toward a new cultural tourism product · Development of a new cultural tourism product · Market launch of a new cultural tourism product · Start-up costs of a newly developed cultural tourism product","timingNote":"Tourism PEI publishes no application deadline, intake window or closing date for this fund. You apply by completing the Tourism PEI Innovation Fund form and returning it to the program…"},"927":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3500,"covers":"Meal cost of an opening reception for registered participants and o… · Meal cost of a brunch for registered participants and official guests","firstStep":"You need one of: a national or international conference or workshop-based meeting; a regional (Atlantic or Maritime) event with at least 200 out-of…","blurb":"Tourism PEI grant of $10 per registered delegate, to a maximum of $5,000, for non-profit organizations hosting a one-time national, international or regional conference, meeting or…","coversFull":"Meal cost of an opening reception for registered participants… · Meal cost of a brunch for registered participants and official… · Meal cost of a closing banquet for registered participants and…","timingNote":"Tourism PEI publishes no application deadline for this grant. Its page states that applications are processed first come, first served, and that 'Requests submitted after the deadline will…"},"928":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":2500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1250,"covers":"Marketing and promotion costs for the festival or event · Other costs to organize and promote the festival or event","firstStep":"The event must be operated by a non-profit community group or organization — private-sector events are not eligible. Check the event type too: cult…","blurb":"Tourism PEI grant of $1,000 to $2,500 — set by the number of visitors the event expects — helping non-profit community groups offset the marketing, promotion and organizing costs of…","coversFull":"Marketing and promotion costs for the festival or event · Other costs to organize and promote the festival or event","timingNote":"There is no fixed calendar deadline. Applications are accepted online until funding is depleted and proposals are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, so the funding pool — not a…"},"929":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2500,"covers":"Registration fees, including tax, for one appointment-taking repres…","firstStep":"You need either at least two years of contracted work with travel trade partners (receptive tour operators, wholesalers, motorcoach companies and s…","blurb":"Tourism Nova Scotia reimburses up to $5,000 of registration fees for one appointment-taking representative of an export-ready Nova Scotia tourism business to attend an approved travel trade marketplace.","coversFull":"Registration fees, including tax, for one appointment-taking…","timingNote":"There is no fixed calendar deadline for the Marketplace Support stream. Tourism Nova Scotia states that applications for the 2026-27 EXPORT Travel Trade Program are open and 'will remain…"},"930":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":2500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1750,"covers":"Professional services · Meeting expenses","firstStep":"Choose a Best Practice Mission (typically offered by Tourism Atlantic), a Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism course, or another market-re…","blurb":"Newfoundland and Labrador subsidises 25% of the cost of attending an approved tourism market-readiness program — Best Practice Missions, the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable…","coversFull":"Professional services · Meeting expenses · Travel expenses · Registration fees","timingNote":"The department publishes no application deadline or intake window for this subsidy. The timing rule that matters is sequencing, not a date: 'All applicants must complete a request for…"},"931":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":120,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Conversion of existing office floor area to multi-residential dwell… · Conversion of existing office floor area to hotel use","firstStep":"Verify the building is in the Greater Downtown Plan Area and is currently assessed as commercial office / non-residential property. Email downtowns…","blurb":"The City of Calgary pays downtown property owners a per-square-foot incentive to convert existing commercial office space into residential units, hotels or other approved uses.","coversFull":"Conversion of existing office floor area to multi-residential… · Conversion of existing office floor area to hotel use · Conversion of existing office floor area to approved 'other… · Provisioning of active uses at ground and Plus 15 levels…","timingNote":"The City's page reads 'The Downtown Office Conversion Program is not accepting applications at this time.' The last window ran June 15 to July 27, 2026 with $25M available. The City's own…"},"932":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":14,"typicalAwardValue":90000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$90K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":45000,"covers":"Facade renovation — brick veneer, metal cladding, composite panels,… · Energy-efficient windows and doors, including automatic doors","firstStep":"Contact the Corner Store Program Manager (cornerstore@edmonton.ca, 780-442-7148) before anything else. Confirm the building sits in a Neighbourhood…","blurb":"A City of Edmonton reimbursement grant covering 50% of eligible exterior construction costs for commercial buildings in Neighbourhood Commercial Areas inside the Anthony Henday.","coversFull":"Facade renovation — brick veneer, metal cladding, composite… · Energy-efficient windows and doors, including automatic doors · Building entrance redesign · Awnings and canopies","timingNote":"The City states the program is accepting applications now and that applications are reviewed during regular periods until annual program funds are depleted or the program ends. There is no…"},"933":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":20000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$20K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10000,"covers":"Re-cladding or restoration of the façade, including removal of dete… · New window openings or upgrades to existing glazing","firstStep":"Confirm your building is in one of the City's established commercial areas on the Location map on the program page — funding is allocated geographi…","blurb":"Three stacked incentives for property owners and tenants of commercial buildings in Saskatoon's established commercial areas.","coversFull":"Re-cladding or restoration of the façade, including removal of… · New window openings or upgrades to existing glazing · Installation of canopies and awnings · New or improved storefronts and entryways; new or upgraded doors","timingNote":"The fall intake for the Façade Conservation & Enhancement and Heritage Conservation incentives closed September 9, 2026 at 5pm. The City states applications received outside an intake…"},"934":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":35000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$35K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Acquisition of production, operating or technology equipment that i… · Professional fees, consulting services and studies related to the b…","firstStep":"Eligibility is street-level. Confirm your address is inside one of the eleven eligible territories — the City publishes a boundary map PDF for each…","blurb":"A non-repayable contribution of up to $35,000 — capped at 30% of eligible expenses — for independent retailers opening, expanding, re-equipping or getting expert advice on a commercial project.","coversFull":"Acquisition of production, operating or technology equipment… · Professional fees, consulting services and studies related to… · For a new business: rent for the first two years of the lease,… · For a new business: marketing, promotion and advertising…","timingNote":"Rolling intake with no published deadline. The City states the funding stream has been open since August 27, 2025 and last updated the page July 8, 2026. What is time-sensitive is not a…"},"935":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":21000,"covers":"Professional fees · Consulting services","firstStep":"The territory gate is broad — the whole Quebec City agglomeration plus Wendake — but the sector gate is narrow. Confirm you are in agri-food, digit…","blurb":"A non-repayable contribution from the City of Québec for specialized professional consulting that tackles a company's strategic issues — up to $30,000 per company per year at 30% of…","coversFull":"Professional fees · Consulting services · Studies","timingNote":"Continuous intake with no published deadline; the City last updated the page July 8, 2026. What is time-sensitive is sequence, not date: the consulting mandate must be approved by the City…"},"936":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Professional fees, consulting services and studies · Overheads, administrative costs and working capital necessary to de…","firstStep":"The program page opens by suggesting applicants first review Investissement Québec's offerings, in particular the Programme innovation and the Prog…","blurb":"A non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000 per project from the City of Québec for developing, producing and commercializing an innovative product or process.","coversFull":"Professional fees, consulting services and studies · Overheads, administrative costs and working capital necessary… · Costs of moving into the company's first premises: purchase or… · Costs of hiring a first full-time employee who is neither a…","timingNote":"Rolling intake with no published deadline. The City states the funding stream has been open since August 27, 2025 and last updated the page July 8, 2026. The timing that matters is not a…"},"937":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10500,"covers":"Acquisition costs for equipment and ancillary components (Equipment… · Associated costs of equipment acquisition, up to 15% of the acquisi…","firstStep":"Reach Youri Cupidon at Laval Économique (y.cupidon@laval.ca, 438-837-5623) or submit the enquiry form on the program page to confirm your NAICS 44/…","blurb":"Laval Économique grant for retail businesses (NAICS 44 or 45) based in Laval with at least two years of retail operation.","coversFull":"Acquisition costs for equipment and ancillary components… · Associated costs of equipment acquisition, up to 15% of the… · Direct costs related to equipment implementation:… · Software acquisition and implementation costs","timingNote":"No dated deadline is published. Laval Économique's own program listing states the intake runs 'Until available funds are exhausted', so the practical constraint is the annual envelope…"},"938":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":16,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":17500,"covers":"Capitalizable acquisition and implementation of materials, equipmen… · External costs for integrating technology showcase projects (cleant…","firstStep":"Reach Jacques Grou at Laval Économique (j.grou@laval.ca, 438-993-1350) or use the enquiry form on the program page to confirm your sector is on the…","blurb":"Laval Économique grant for established Laval companies in eligible sectors — manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, high technology, transportation and logistics, business…","coversFull":"Capitalizable acquisition and implementation of materials,… · External costs for integrating technology showcase projects… · Professional fees and consulting services to conduct a… · Professional fees and consulting services to obtain…","timingNote":"No dated deadline is published. Laval Économique's program listing states the intake runs 'Until available funds are exhausted', and the fact sheet adds that 'Eligibility is subject to the…"},"939":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Capital assets such as land, buildings, leasehold improvements, equ… · Incorporation costs and any other expenses of the same nature","firstStep":"Reach Laurence Bain Chaumillon at Laval Économique (l.bainchaumillon@laval.ca, 438-354-1043) or use the enquiry form on the program page to confirm…","blurb":"Laval Économique grant for non-profit collective enterprises — cooperatives and NPOs — creating a social-economy business or launching a new collective project.","coversFull":"Capital assets such as land, buildings, leasehold… · Incorporation costs and any other expenses of the same nature · Acquisition of technology (expertise, licence or manufacturing… · Website, software, or software packages","timingNote":"No dated deadline is published. Laval Économique's program listing states the intake runs 'Until available funds are exhausted', so the practical constraint is the annual envelope rather…"},"940":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Sufficient working capital required to carry out the project · Capital expenditures such as the acquisition of technology, land, b…","firstStep":"Reach Stéphane Lalande, Head of Division – Business Services (s.lalande@laval.ca, 438-989-5177, or 450-978-6888 ext. 5965), or submit the enquiry f…","blurb":"Laval Économique's local investment funds (FLI-FLS) lend up to $250,000 to for-profit SMEs, cooperatives and non-profit social-economy enterprises with fewer than 250 employees located on Laval territory.","coversFull":"Sufficient working capital required to carry out the project · Capital expenditures such as the acquisition of technology,… · Construction, expansion, renovation or development of land and… · Professional fees directly related to the implementation of…","timingNote":"No deadline. Laval Économique's own program listing publishes the intake as 'At all times', and applications are assessed by an independent investment committee as they arrive rather than…"},"941":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"The acquisition of ownership in the target company (voting shares o… · Expenses related to the acquisition of assets of the target company","firstStep":"Reach Annie Lafrenière, CPA, Financial Support and Business Transfer Advisor (a.lafreniere@laval.ca, 438-350-7951, or 450-978-6888 ext. 5971), or u…","blurb":"The Succession Fund (Fonds Relève) is the succession stream of Laval Économique's Local Investment Fund.","coversFull":"The acquisition of ownership in the target company (voting… · Expenses related to the acquisition of assets of the target… · Professional services fees directly related to the acquisition…","timingNote":"No deadline. Laval Économique's own program listing publishes the intake as 'At all times'. Files are assessed by the Local Investment Fund's independent investment committee as they…"},"942":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":21000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$21K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":14700,"covers":"Start-up and early-stage costs set out in the business plan · Owner's equity contribution to unlock other financing (the grant)","firstStep":"Aged 18 to 39, business 3 years old or less, not enough conventional credit, main business account at Desjardins.","blurb":"Créavenir is Desjardins' start-up package for entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 whose business is three years old or less and who cannot get enough conventional credit.","coversFull":"Start-up and early-stage costs set out in the business plan · Owner's equity contribution to unlock other financing (the… · Day-to-day operating purchases drawn on the line of credit and…","timingNote":"Desjardins publishes no intake window or deadline; projects are submitted to the local partner organization when ready, and the partner decides whether to put the file forward to Créavenir."},"944":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"firstStep":"AICTD has two distinct components on different timelines. The missions are AICTD's own, non-cash offer: small-scale, targeted trips to key Indo-Pac…","blurb":"AICTD is a federal initiative jointly led by the Trade Commissioner Service, NRC IRAP and ISED that helps Canadian clean-technology SMEs showcase and deploy their technologies across the Indo-Pacific.","timingNote":"AICTD publishes no dates of its own. Its page carries no intake window, no application deadline and no schedule for future missions; the single instruction is \"Subscribe to our mailing…"},"945":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"firstStep":"GoEU was announced on July 30, 2026 through a FedDev Ontario news release. As of August 4, 2026, the Toronto Business Development Centre had publis…","blurb":"GoEU is a newly announced export-support program to be delivered by the Toronto Business Development Centre, funded jointly by FedDev Ontario (nearly $2.5 million, through the…","timingNote":"There is no deadline because there is no application process yet. GoEU was announced on July 30, 2026 in a FedDev Ontario news release, and as of August 4, 2026 no program page,…"},"946":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":35,"typicalAwardValue":60000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$60K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":18000,"covers":"Professional fees, excluding the external expert's travel and accom… · Salary for a maximum of 52 weeks, excluding bonuses and benefits, f…","firstStep":"You cannot self-serve into this volet. IQ states that for this volet companies must be selected by the Investissement Québec International teams ac…","blurb":"Volet 3 of Québec's PSCE is a selection-gated grant for large, high-growth exporters: a non-repayable contribution of $25,000 to $60,000 per project per year toward a structured…","coversFull":"Professional fees, excluding the external expert's travel and… · Salary for a maximum of 52 weeks, excluding bonuses and… · Short-term rental of exhibition space, an office or premises… · Purchase of market studies or access to databases","timingNote":"There is no calendar application deadline in the usual sense, but there are several hard dates and one hard sequencing rule that matter more. First, you cannot simply apply: for this…"},"947":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2500,"covers":"Fees for services provided by a third-party consultant or external… · Fees for services provided by a third-party consultant or external…","firstStep":"STEP states this program supports market diversification efforts in Canada and internationally, excluding the United States. If your new market is…","blurb":"A temporary STEP program that reimburses 50% of third-party consulting fees, to a maximum of $5,000 CAD per fiscal year, for Saskatchewan exporters modifying a product or obtaining a certification a new market requires.","coversFull":"Fees for services provided by a third-party consultant or… · Fees for services provided by a third-party consultant or… · Consultant work performed in relation to Saskatchewan…","timingNote":"There is no calendar application deadline. STEP states plainly that all funding programs operate on a fixed budget, that applications are adjudicated first-come, first-served, and that…"},"948":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":6000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$6K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3000,"covers":"Return economy airfare, or mileage at the provincial rate based on… · Hotel accommodations for up to two employees, excluding incidentals","firstStep":"This program serves Saskatchewan agri-food exporters entering the U.S. market and is jointly funded by the federal and provincial governments under…","blurb":"A STEP program, jointly funded by the federal and provincial governments under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, that reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs for…","coversFull":"Return economy airfare, or mileage at the provincial rate… · Hotel accommodations for up to two employees, excluding… · On-ground local transportation, excluding personal or company… · Trade show booth space and standard booth furnishings —…","timingNote":"There is no calendar deadline. The binding rule is relative to your event: a completed application must be submitted no later than 45 days prior to the proposed trade show, trade event or…"},"949":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":2500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1250,"covers":"Return economy airfare, or mileage at the provincial rate based on… · Hotel accommodations for up to two employees, excluding incidentals","firstStep":"You must be a STEP Member to apply, and your tier sets both your cap and what you can claim: Pre-Market Members are capped at $1,000 and cannot cla…","blurb":"A temporary STEP program that reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs for STEP members developing a NEW U.S.","coversFull":"Return economy airfare, or mileage at the provincial rate… · Hotel accommodations for up to two employees, excluding… · On-ground local transportation, excluding personal or company… · Trade show booth space and standard booth furnishings —…","timingNote":"There is no calendar deadline. The binding rule is relative to your event: a completed application must be submitted no later than 45 days before the proposed trade show, trade event or…"},"951":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"covers":"Capital costs — buildings and renovations · Equipment","firstStep":"Reach the regional office covering your area — Labrador 709.896.2400, Western 709.637.2628, Central 709.256.1480, Eastern 709.466.4170, Avalon 1-83…","blurb":"Repayable term loans from the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development for SMEs operating in strategic sectors the department identifies.","coversFull":"Capital costs — buildings and renovations · Equipment · Wages and salaries associated with the project · Operating expenses associated with the project","timingNote":"No fixed application deadline or intake window is published. 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It gives no intake window, no closing date and no cycle. The route in is a conversation with your Desjardins…"},"1035":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Costs directly tied to the business project, within the fund's stat…","firstStep":"Look up your business's territory (one of six Montréal zones) by postal code.","blurb":"PME MTL grant for innovation, productivity, or sustainable-development projects, offering up to $50,000 capped at 80% of total project cost.","coversFull":"Costs directly tied to the business project, within the fund's…","timingNote":"Ongoing, subject to envelope/fund availability."},"1036":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":40000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$40K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":20000,"covers":"Neither stream reimburses specific costs. Volet 1 is a flat sum to… · Volet 2 is compensation calculated from the decline in the establis…","firstStep":"Only sectors covered by an order of the executive committee qualify. Each sector has a name, an order number and a validity period with start and e…","blurb":"Montréal financial aid for retail, rental, or consumer-service businesses hurt by major public-works projects, calculated from gross-profit decline.","coversFull":"Neither stream reimburses specific costs. Volet 1 is a flat… · Volet 2 is compensation calculated from the decline in the…","timingNote":"There is no shared calendar deadline. Each applicant's clock runs from their own works period: up to 24 months after it ends to file a request. If the works span more than one year you may…"},"1038":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":40000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$40K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":20000,"covers":"Replacement of doors giving access to the building from the public… · Installation of electric door openers for access from the public wa…","firstStep":"You must own or rent a building, or part of one, used for commercial activities in the Montréal agglomeration, and the work must bring access into…","blurb":"Montréal grant covering 90% of eligible accessibility-renovation expenses, up to $40,000, for commercial buildings.","coversFull":"Replacement of doors giving access to the building from the… · Installation of electric door openers for access from the… · Installation of bevelled threshold ramps · Installation of ramps or lifting platforms, fixed or removable","timingNote":"The complete file must be emailed before December 31, 2026. Work cannot start before the application is declared eligible, and eligible work must be finished within 18 months of the…"},"1039":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":15000,"covers":"Interior or exterior redesign of the business or businesses (Volet 3) · Installation of a new storefront window (Volet 3)","firstStep":"Volet 1 for locating at the Complexe Seagram, Volet 2 for building or improving a commercial terrace, Volet 3 for modernizing an existing business,…","blurb":"LaSalle borough fund with three streams: innovation at Complexe Seagram, terrace improvements for restaurants and bars, and local business dynamism.","coversFull":"Interior or exterior redesign of the business or businesses… · Installation of a new storefront window (Volet 3) · Change of signage, excluding structural work (Volet 3) · Digital shift (Volet 3)","timingNote":"The page states no closing date for any stream. Volet 1's $70,000 envelope is awarded until funds are exhausted, and all three streams were shown as open when the page was last updated on…"},"1040":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Business startup costs · Business acquisition","firstStep":"Terms and available funds vary by territory, so identify the SADC or CAE that serves your business's location.","blurb":"Québec Community Futures loans from $5,000 to $300,000, priced at Bank of Canada prime plus 2%, with amortization up to 15 years.","coversFull":"Business startup costs · Business acquisition · Business expansion · Business transfer/succession","timingNote":"Ongoing; applications accepted through local SADC/CAE offices."},"1041":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Professional fees, advisory services and studies · Pre-startup and startup costs necessary to carry out the project","firstStep":"The program is limited to agri-food, food processing and health foods; digital arts and interactive entertainment, fintech, AI, smart city and othe…","blurb":"Call-based non-repayable contribution of up to $50,000 covering up to 50% of eligible expenses (80% for non-profit social-economy enterprises) for innovative start-up, growth or…","coversFull":"Professional fees, advisory services and studies · Pre-startup and startup costs necessary to carry out the project · Salaries for the people assigned to the project · Purchase or lease of goods, equipment and assets related to…","timingNote":"The filing deadline shown on the page is April 8, 2026 at 4 p.m., which has passed, and no later call has been posted as of August 15, 2026. Call dates are announced at least 60 days in…"},"1042":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Acquisition, implementation and/or development of innovative techno… · R&D activities to develop or significantly improve an innovative pr…","firstStep":"Eligible projects are acquiring, implementing or developing innovative technologies (clean, digital, automated, robotic), R&D on an innovative prod…","blurb":"Investissement Québec's grand V initiative funds innovation and sustainable productivity projects for Québec businesses from start-up to large enterprise.","coversFull":"Acquisition, implementation and/or development of innovative… · R&D activities to develop or significantly improve an… · Acquisition and/or modernization of a building in order to… · Adoption of eco-responsible and/or innovative practices","timingNote":"The page states no application deadline and no intake windows. Requests are made through Investissement Québec's online form. The 2024 to 2027 period is the initiative's own $4.5 billion…"},"1043":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":200000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$200K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":100000,"covers":"Exterior capital improvements to the storefront, which carry the fu… · Interior capital improvements, capped at $30,000","firstStep":"The business must occupy a street-facing, ground-floor commercial space in the Program Area, selling goods or providing services to customers on si…","blurb":"Quarterly grant program for exterior and interior capital improvements to ground-floor storefront businesses in downtown Winnipeg, offering up to $200,000 per project for exterior…","coversFull":"Exterior capital improvements to the storefront, which carry… · Interior capital improvements, capped at $30,000 · Improvements that increase the storefront's visibility and…","timingNote":"The Program Guide states applications are accepted and reviewed quarterly, with deadlines of September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30, until program funds are fully allocated, and…"},"1044":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":3000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2100,"covers":"Cooling towers · Boilers","firstStep":"Email savewater@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7000. There is no form and no deadline at this stage.","blurb":"Ongoing one-time cash rebate of up to $0.30 per litre of water saved per average day for Toronto industrial, commercial and institutional organizations that implement permanent…","coversFull":"Cooling towers · Boilers · Refrigeration equipment · Food service equipment","timingNote":"The page states no deadline and no intake window. The process starts whenever you tell the City you are interested, by email at savewater@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-392-7000."},"1045":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Façade grant: repair or replacement of outside materials, doors, wi… · Façade grant: storefront improvements including windows, awnings an…","firstStep":"The project area covers uptown Waterloo, including the central business area and surrounding streets near King Street, Erb Street and Bridgeport Ro…","blurb":"Multiple matching grants for property and business improvements in Uptown Waterloo, with a combined cap of $25,000 per property across five main CIP grant streams.","coversFull":"Façade grant: repair or replacement of outside materials,… · Façade grant: storefront improvements including windows,… · Façade grant: permanent landscaping, capped at 15% of the grant · Façade grant: signage that follows the sign bylaw, capped at…","timingNote":"The CIP application period runs from May 1 to October 31, 2026, and the page requires the work in your application to be completed within that same timeframe, not merely approved. If the…"},"1046":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":15000,"covers":"Construction costs of façade improvements to a commercial, industri… · Accessibility improvements, for example a power door opener for a b…","firstStep":"The grant applies only within the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre. The City publishes the boundary map on the program page, and Oshawa runs fou…","blurb":"Twice-yearly matching grants for façade and accessibility improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings in Downtown Oshawa's Urban Growth Centre.","coversFull":"Construction costs of façade improvements to a commercial,… · Accessibility improvements, for example a power door opener…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted twice a year, on March 1 and September 1 of every calendar year. The March 1 and September 1, 2026 rounds have closed, so the next opportunity is March 1, 2027.…"},"1047":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Ground-floor storefront conservation · Seismic stabilization of major architectural components","firstStep":"Building must be listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register, privately owned (commercial, non-commercial, or non-profit), and constructed primarily…","blurb":"Year-round grants of up to $50,000 per principal façade (50% of costs) for the rehabilitation and seismic stabilization of façades of registered heritage buildings in Vancouver.","coversFull":"Ground-floor storefront conservation · Seismic stabilization of major architectural components · Building envelope materials · Windows and doors","timingNote":"Open all year-round."},"1049":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":1000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$1K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":500,"covers":"Professional lighting design services · Lighting products","firstStep":"Grants require pre-approval before work begins; download the application form or contact the DVBA (madison@downtownvictoria.ca).","blurb":"Reimburses 50% of eligible exterior lighting costs, up to $1,000 per Downtown Victoria business.","coversFull":"Professional lighting design services · Lighting products · Lighting installation","timingNote":"First-come, first-served basis, subject to available funds"},"1050":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7500,"covers":"Architectural or engineering fees · Façade improvements and repairs","firstStep":"The building must be an Eligible Property in Fort Saskatchewan's mature neighbourhoods. Government buildings, residential property with no ground-f…","blurb":"Covers up to 50% of eligible exterior or frontage improvement costs, to a maximum of $15,000.","coversFull":"Architectural or engineering fees · Façade improvements and repairs · Entryway accessibility upgrades · Restoring architectural features","timingNote":"The 2026 application period ran February 2 to October 16, 2026 and has ended, as confirmed on the program page. Costs incurred before your application date are not eligible, so apply…"},"1051":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"Repair or replacement of storefront, including storefront doors and… · Repair or re-pointing of façade masonry and brickwork","firstStep":"The City requires an eligibility review before an application is submitted, to confirm program eligibility and the application requirements includi…","blurb":"Provides a matching grant of 50% of eligible storefront and façade improvement costs, up to $10,000 per building.","coversFull":"Repair or replacement of storefront, including storefront… · Repair or re-pointing of façade masonry and brickwork · Repair or replacement of cornices, parapets, eaves and other… · Repair or replacement of awnings or canopies","timingNote":"There is no application deadline. Grants are drawn from an annual budget set by Council during the budget process and distributed first come, first served until that allocation is…"},"1052":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":13500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$14K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":6750,"covers":"New exterior lighting · Decorative details, trims and moldings","firstStep":"Applicants are encouraged to meet with Town staff before applying. Contact Shelburne Economic Development at ed@shelburne.ca.","blurb":"Offers matching grants totaling up to $13,500 per property for front façade, rear façade, signage, and planning/design improvements.","coversFull":"New exterior lighting · Decorative details, trims and moldings · Façade painting · Permanent signage and wayfinding signage","timingNote":"The 2026 intake ended on the first Monday in October (October 5, 2026), or earlier if all grant funding was expended; the next intake has not been announced. The page warns that funding is…"},"1053":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":15000,"covers":"Building facade restoration and improvement works · Fees (architects, engineers, permits) associated with the facade im…","firstStep":"City planning staff use the pre-consultation meeting to confirm which attachments they will require for your project.","blurb":"Provides 50% of eligible façade improvement costs, up to $20,000 per property, with a possible additional $10,000 for highly visible side/rear or heritage projects.","coversFull":"Building facade restoration and improvement works · Fees (architects, engineers, permits) associated with the… · Development application fees (site plan, zoning bylaw amendment) · Building permit fees","timingNote":"The April 2026 application form states no application deadline. It requires a pre-application meeting with City planning staff before the form is filled out, and the City reserves the…"},"1054":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":7000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$7K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3500,"covers":"Repair or replacement of storefront, office, institutional or resid… · Exterior and entrance modifications for barrier free accessibility,…","firstStep":"Email the Business Development team at edd@orillia.ca. Any work that begins before you submit your application is ineligible, so do this before tou…","blurb":"Covers 50% of eligible façade improvement costs, up to $5,000 per property, with an additional $2,000 matching grant for Part IV Ontario Heritage Act designated properties.","coversFull":"Repair or replacement of storefront, office, institutional or… · Exterior and entrance modifications for barrier free… · Repair or replacement of cornices, parapets, eaves, soffits… · Repair or replacement of awnings or canopies","timingNote":"The 2026 DTCIP application portal is open and states that all applications are reviewed first come, first served, so the practical deadline is the annual allocation running out rather than…"},"1055":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":5500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$6K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2750,"covers":"Eligible lighting equipment, up to $3,000 (installed by a qualified… · Refrigeration and smart thermostat upgrades, up to $2,500 combined","firstStep":"Apply online, by phone, or by email to schedule a free on-site assessment; the program identifies energy-efficiency opportunities for your business.","blurb":"Ontario small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can receive up to $5,500 in direct-install incentives for eligible lighting and non-lighting upgrades at no cost to the business.","coversFull":"Eligible lighting equipment, up to $3,000 (installed by a… · Refrigeration and smart thermostat upgrades, up to $2,500… · Additional upgrades beyond either cap are available at the…","timingNote":"Ongoing"},"1057":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"firstStep":"Existing properties and new construction have different point tables. Points come from affordability rent levels, energy efficiency and GHG reducti…","blurb":"Mortgage loan insurance for multi-unit rental projects that offers reduced premiums and longer amortization periods based on points for affordability, accessibility and climate commitments.","timingNote":"MLI Select is the current CMHC multi-unit insurance product and has been in effect since March 7, 2022, when it replaced MLI Flex. CMHC is administering it forward: the page sets a rule…"},"1058":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Payments to suppliers for the materials or goods needed to fulfil a… · Production costs for manufacturing goods against a confirmed order","firstStep":"Tell BDC about the order and provide information about your business. It is a short form and BDC states there is no impact on your credit.","blurb":"Short-term loan to cover supplier costs for confirmed purchase orders of physical goods.","coversFull":"Payments to suppliers for the materials or goods needed to… · Production costs for manufacturing goods against a confirmed… · Inventory purchased to fulfil large or unexpected customer… · Paying suppliers up front to secure a discount","timingNote":"This is a standing BDC lending product, not an intake-based program. Applications are made online at any time and are followed by a call with a BDC representative."},"1059":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Buying inventory · Paying suppliers","firstStep":"Tell BDC about the project and provide information about your business. BDC states it is a few questions with no impact on your credit. A BDC Clien…","blurb":"Term loan for day-to-day operations such as inventory, suppliers, marketing, hiring, certifications or green retrofits.","coversFull":"Buying inventory · Paying suppliers · Expanding into new markets · Developing new products","timingNote":"This is a standing BDC lending product rather than an intake-based program. Loan requests are submitted online at any time and are followed by a call with a representative."},"1060":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Buying commercial land or buildings · Construction costs","firstStep":"Tell BDC about the project and provide information about your business. BDC states it is a few questions with no impact on your credit.","blurb":"Term loan for acquiring, constructing or renovating commercial property, with possible interest-only payments at the start.","coversFull":"Buying commercial land or buildings · Construction costs · Expanding or renovating your existing premises · Replenishing working capital depleted by real estate costs","timingNote":"This is a standing BDC lending product rather than an intake-based program. Loan requests are submitted online at any time and are followed by a call with a representative."},"1061":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Hiring or retaining talent, such as developers or product teams · Investing in cloud infrastructure, software, or digital tools","firstStep":"Tell BDC about your project and provide information about your business.","blurb":"Term loan tailored to Canadian technology businesses, including SaaS and digital services, without requiring share collateral.","coversFull":"Hiring or retaining talent, such as developers or product teams · Investing in cloud infrastructure, software, or digital tools · Product development and innovation · Market expansion or go-to-market initiatives","timingNote":"Ongoing — no application deadline stated; applicants can submit a loan request online."},"1062":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"firstStep":"Contact EDC or your financial institution to see if an FXG is a good fit for your business. Be prepared to discuss your growth plans.","blurb":"Guarantee that covers the collateral a bank requires for a foreign-exchange hedging facility, helping exporters lock in exchange rates without tying up working capital.","timingNote":"There is no intake or deadline. The process starts by contacting EDC or your financial institution to see whether an FXG fits, so the timing is set by your bank's FX facility discussions…"},"1063":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Funding day-to-day operations · Taking on new contracts","firstStep":"Ask your lender whether TELP is a good fit for your financing needs. If they do not offer TELP, they can still work with EDC or a partner to find o…","blurb":"Working-capital guarantee delivered through approved financial institutions, protecting lenders from default so they can extend more credit or free up collateral.","coversFull":"Funding day-to-day operations · Taking on new contracts · Covering initial expenses of entering a new market and meeting… · Investing in machinery, equipment and other resources for…","timingNote":"There is no intake and no deadline. TELP is delivered by approved financial institutions, so the timing is set by your bank's credit process rather than by EDC."},"1064":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":1,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"firstStep":"Have your company's legal name, annual revenue and fiscal year-end, and your industry or sector ready.","blurb":"Portfolio-wide credit insurance for active, high-volume Canadian exporters, covering higher-value receivables against buyer default and in-market risks.","timingNote":"There is no intake or deadline. You register your company with EDC, then apply online at any time. EDC currently posts a notice that new credit insurance applications are being processed…"},"1065":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":3,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1500,"covers":"Utility reconnection fees to restore power, gas or water service · A week or two of payroll to keep your core team intact while you re…","firstStep":"DoorDash activates the fund on an as-needed basis after a major disaster. 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DoorDash activates the fund on an as-needed basis after a major disaster, opens a disaster-specific application that is typically open for four to six…"},"1066":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":7500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$8K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3750,"covers":"Security and prevention measures that reduce risk and enhance safety · Damage response, including repairing or addressing property damage","firstStep":"You must be a registered small business operating inside Saint John city limits with no outstanding municipal taxes or user fees. Eligible expenses…","blurb":"The City of Saint John provides annual grants of up to $7,500 to registered small businesses operating in city limits, with priority for areas most affected by crime.","coversFull":"Security and prevention measures that reduce risk and enhance… · Damage response, including repairing or addressing property… · Business resilience initiatives that strengthen long-term…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted twice a year. Round 2 of 2025-2026 ran April 1 to August 31, 2026 and has closed. Round 1 of 2026-2027 is open from September 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, or until…"},"1067":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Purchase of the target business, per the negotiated agreement · Legal fees","firstStep":"Reach a negotiated agreement to buy another company, including an agreed purchase price, a letter of offer, and a closing date.","blurb":"BDC provides financing for buyers who have a negotiated agreement to purchase an existing business, including support for legal fees and other one-time transfer costs.","coversFull":"Purchase of the target business, per the negotiated agreement · Legal fees · Moving expenses · Other one-time transfer costs","timingNote":"Open continuously — loans are reviewed once the buyer has a negotiated agreement to purchase a business"},"1068":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"Exterior painting, siding, and stucco repair · Signage, including LED signage, and exterior lighting upgrades","firstStep":"Download the Spruce Grove Storefront Improvement Application Form & Guidelines.","blurb":"The City of Spruce Grove offers matching grants for storefront improvements in the City Centre program area.","coversFull":"Exterior painting, siding, and stucco repair · Signage, including LED signage, and exterior lighting upgrades · Window, door, and eaves improvements · Accessibility improvements (e.g., an entrance lift)","timingNote":"Applications for 2026 are closed. 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The page's entire application guidance is to contact operations@cannor.gc.ca or a CanNor…"},"1077":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"firstStep":"Business Development Officers and Account Officers work with First Nation entrepreneurs to access programmes, services and loans. The Indigenous Wo…","blurb":"Saskatchewan financing for First Nation entrepreneurs and businesses, offering conditional non-repayable contributions and Indigenous women entrepreneur micro-loan packages.","timingNote":"SIEF publishes no application deadline, intake period or funding round. Business Development Officers and Account Officers work with clients directly, and the IWE stream has its own…"},"1079":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Start-up costs for a new Métis owned small business in Manitoba · Acquisition of an existing business","firstStep":"The business must be at least 51% Red River Métis owned and controlled, the Métis owner or owners must hold valid MMF Red River Métis Citizenship C…","blurb":"Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) provides a Business Grant & Loan Program to finance the start-up, acquisition or expansion of Red River Métis-owned small businesses in Manitoba.","coversFull":"Start-up costs for a new Métis owned small business in Manitoba · Acquisition of an existing business · Expansion of an existing business","timingNote":"LRCC publishes no intake windows, rounds or closing dates for this program. It is a standing lending product: applicants contact LRCC directly and a complete application is processed in…"},"1080":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":25,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Start-up of a new Indigenous owned business in Quebec · Acquisition of an existing business","firstStep":"The company must be majority owned by a First Nation, the Native Alliance of Quebec, or one or more of their members, and must operate in Quebec. 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Application forms are available for download from the Funding page and there is an Apply Now route on the site. Note that the…"},"1082":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":20,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Starting a new business · Acquiring an existing business","firstStep":"Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and a business within NEDC's service area, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. NEDC serves e…","blurb":"Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) offers loans and non-repayable contributions to Indigenous entrepreneurs and First Nation community-owned businesses on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.","coversFull":"Starting a new business · Acquiring an existing business · Expanding an existing business · Feasibility studies","timingNote":"NEDC publishes no intake windows, rounds or closing dates. Applications go through a dedicated Business Development Officer. Note that the non-repayable contribution programs are partner…"},"1083":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":35,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Capital financing · Operating loans","firstStep":"TRICORP's service area extends east to west from Haida Gwaii to Burns Lake, and south to north from Hartley Bay to the Yukon border. This is northw…","blurb":"Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP) provides business development loans and non-repayable contributions to Aboriginal-descent clients in British Columbia.","coversFull":"Capital financing · Operating loans · Bridge financing · Start-up, expansion or upgrading of a business","timingNote":"TRICORP publishes no intake windows, rounds or closing dates. Applications can be submitted online or by downloading the PDF package, and the page names the Business Development Officer as…"},"1084":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Purchase equipment, new or used · Expand or renovate premises","firstStep":"Commercial Loans and Lines of Credit for equipment, expansion or renovation, construction and bridging receivables. Commercial Real Estate for buyi…","blurb":"Peace Hills Trust provides commercial loans, lines of credit, commercial real-estate financing and Canada Small Business Financing to Indigenous/Aboriginal businesses and…","coversFull":"Purchase equipment, new or used · Expand or renovate premises · Construction financing · Bridging receivables","timingNote":"Peace Hills Trust publishes no intake windows or deadlines. This is a lender rather than a program: you contact a commercial lender and they walk through the options, in their office,…"},"1085":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Agricultural and farming equipment · Livestock","firstStep":"IBC serves communities in Treaty Areas 6, 7 and 8, and describes its reach as First Nations peoples in Western Canada. Its office is in Calgary.","blurb":"Indigenous Business Corporation (IBC) provides development lending and financial services to First Nations businesses and individuals in Treaty Areas 6, 7, and 8 in Alberta.","coversFull":"Agricultural and farming equipment · Livestock · Feed production · Heavy equipment purchase and upgrades, including replacing…","timingNote":"IBC publishes no intake windows, rounds or closing dates. The application form is available to download from the site, and the page lists loans managers by name with direct extensions on…"},"1086":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"firstStep":"SIC's Application Kit, linked from the site, sets out what's needed to apply.","blurb":"Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC) provides tailored developmental debt financing, business planning, mentoring and management support to the business community of the eight…","timingNote":"Ongoing / rolling intake (no published deadline)"},"1087":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Project costs for starting a business · Project costs for growing or expanding an existing business","firstStep":"You must be of Métis ancestry and operate a business based in Saskatchewan, and the business must demonstrate viability.","blurb":"SMEDCO offers secured, interest-bearing business loans and the Métis Assistance Program (MAP), a non-repayable grant, for Métis entrepreneurs operating in Saskatchewan.","coversFull":"Project costs for starting a business · Project costs for growing or expanding an existing business · Project costs for buying an existing business","timingNote":"SMEDCO publishes no intake windows, rounds or closing dates. The route in is an inquiry form on the Programs page, after which a SMEDCO Advisor makes contact; application forms sit on…"},"1088":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Project costs incurred after the application approval date. The pro…","firstStep":"You need an N#, which comes from being a Beneficiary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, and an IBR#, from registering on the Inuit Busine…","blurb":"Nunatsiavut Government provides annual, one-time, non-repayable cash contributions of up to $10,000 per fiscal year (lifetime cap $25,000) to eligible registered Inuit businesses.","coversFull":"Project costs incurred after the application approval date.…","timingNote":"There is no fixed closing date. A total of $100,000 is available each fiscal year and applications are accepted first come, first served until the funds are depleted, so the practical…"},"1089":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Start-up costs · Expansion plans","firstStep":"Reach out to Joel Lemoine, Director of Business Services (jlemoine@cdem.com, 204-792-8030), as soon as you have a business idea.","blurb":"CDEM manages an investment fund that provides loans to Manitoba businesses owned by one or more Francophones holding at least a 50% interest, for start-up, expansion, or diversification.","coversFull":"Start-up costs · Expansion plans · Diversification plans","timingNote":"No deadline posted; intake appears continuous/ongoing."},"1090":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":3000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$3K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1500,"covers":"Starting and running a summer business in New Brunswick that employ…","firstStep":"You must have been a full-time student in the previous academic year and be returning to full-time studies in the fall, be 16 or older with a socia…","blurb":"SEED offers a guaranteed interest-free loan of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick students who start a summer business that operates full-time for at least six weeks between April 1 and Labour Day.","coversFull":"Starting and running a summer business in New Brunswick that…","timingNote":"The page states a recurring annual rule, 'The student must make application no later than June 30th', with no year attached, and the business must operate full time for at least 6 weeks…"},"1091":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"covers":"Basic living costs during the 52-week program · Small start-up costs for the new business","firstStep":"Complete the online intake form: your basic business idea/plan, what support you're looking for, and whether you've accessed self-employment suppor…","blurb":"TEAM Work Self-Employment supports Nova Scotian entrepreneurs aged 18 and older who self-identify as living with a disability.","coversFull":"Basic living costs during the 52-week program · Small start-up costs for the new business · Wage subsidies for hiring employees (under the broader…","timingNote":"Continuous — no fixed deadline or cohort dates are stated for GO-3D; entrepreneurs start by submitting the online intake form at any time."},"1092":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2500,"covers":"Business plan services · Financial statement preparation services","firstStep":"The business must identify as Black owned, meaning the majority shareholding is Black and it is operated by individuals of Black heritage. 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The programme detail sits behind a FACE account login, and the research behind this record found a cohort based process with a mandatory…"},"1093":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$500","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":250,"covers":"Social media and advertising · Website and e-commerce development","firstStep":"Be a resident of the PACF region in Saskatchewan with a side-business idea and a detailed application, and have not already received Side Hustle fu…","blurb":"Prince Albert & District Community Futures offers up to $500 in non-repayable funds to Saskatchewan residents in the PACF service area launching a side business.","coversFull":"Social media and advertising · Website and e-commerce development · Bookkeeping support · Capital purchases","timingNote":"PACF's page lists intakes September to November and January to March and does not mark the current session full (our earlier FULL reading is no longer on the page). 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The only timing condition stated is that an applicant must not already have entered a binding agreement to acquire the measures or the services to…"},"1125":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":3,"covers":"Energy-efficient commercial lighting products (DLC-certified) · Commercial water pumping equipment","blurb":"Rebate programme for Nova Scotia businesses installing energy-efficient products.","coversFull":"Energy-efficient commercial lighting products (DLC-certified) · Commercial water pumping equipment · Heating equipment (AHRI-certified) · Water heating measures","timingNote":"No application deadline. Pre-approval is recommended for all projects but necessary for rebates over $15,000, datacentres, water heating and solar measures, and any project that requires…"},"1126":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":3,"covers":"LED lamps — specialty (replacing HID or line voltage), T12/T8 linea… · LED fixtures and retrofit kits replacing incandescent/halogen/CFL,…","blurb":"Prescriptive rebates for Manitoba businesses in the commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors that upgrade to energy-efficient lighting.","coversFull":"LED lamps — specialty (replacing HID or line voltage), T12/T8… · LED fixtures and retrofit kits replacing… · New exterior LED fixtures where no previous lighting exists… · LED backlit signs replacing T8 HO or T12 HO signage, approved…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted year-round through the myEM portal. 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Pre-approval is mandatory: do not…"},"1129":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"covers":"Air curtains (up to $6,000/unit) · Destratification fans ($3,000/unit for 12-18 ft diameter, $4,000/un…","firstStep":"Enbridge Gas conducts a site assessment, or provides incentives for a third party to do so, to uncover energy-saving opportunities.","blurb":"Fixed per-unit incentives from Enbridge Gas for Ontario commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas equipment.","coversFull":"Air curtains (up to $6,000/unit) · Destratification fans ($3,000/unit for 12-18 ft diameter,… · Door dock seals (up to $1,650/unit) · Condensing make-up air units (limited-time offer; $0.50/CFM…","timingNote":"Incentive offers are available between Jan. 1, 2026 and Dec. 31, 2026, and the completed application with supporting documents must reach Enbridge Gas no later than Dec. 31, 2026. 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In practice, every Commercial Custom Retrofit project must be pre-approved by…"},"1132":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Working capital and general operating cash-flow needs arising from… · Purposes supported by an FCC term loan, assessed case by case","firstStep":"The programme is for the Canadian agriculture and food industry — FCC names agribusinesses, farm operations and food processors. 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There is a per-hire clock: an employer can request the subsidy up to 10 working days from the first day of work of a participant who already holds an…"},"1162":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"typicalAwardValue":20000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$20K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":6000,"covers":"Manitoba recording studio and mixing costs · Artist fees, capped at $300 per artist per day, for tracking only","blurb":"Juried sound-recording production grants for Manitoba-resident recording artists, at three levels.","coversFull":"Manitoba recording studio and mixing costs · Artist fees, capped at $300 per artist per day, for tracking… · Per diems, capped at $60 per artist per day in the studio · Producer fees, including an out-of-province producer's fees…","timingNote":"Three juried deadlines a year, all at 5 p.m. The next is January 21, 2027 (the May 21 and September 17, 2026 deadlines have passed). 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Allow time, since access comes before you can apply.","blurb":"Ontario grants of generally up to $50,000 per project (up to $100,000 for high-impact projects) for community-led work that protects or restores the Great Lakes, their connecting rivers and watersheds.","coversFull":"Materials and supplies for the project · Third-party services and contractor equipment · Wages and mandatory benefits for staff directly implementing… · Consultants such as detailed engineering or landscape design","timingNote":"Round 4 (2026 call): applications must be fully submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) by 2 p.m. on November 6, 2026; late or incomplete applications are not accepted. 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Applications are emailed to CAPMHPgrants@gov.nl.ca; incomplete applications are…"},"1194":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Working-capital needs for a limited period of no more than one year…","firstStep":"Use the list on the Quebec program page to find the MRC, municipal office or economic development organization that manages the local investment fu…","blurb":"Emergency working-capital loan of up to $150,000 from your MRC for Quebec SMEs hurt by U.S.","coversFull":"Working-capital needs for a limited period of no more than one…","timingNote":"Applications are made to the MRC, municipal office or organization that manages the local investment fund (fonds local d'investissement) in your territory; there is no fixed intake. Quebec…"},"1195":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":80,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Wages and mandatory employment-related costs · Professional fees (consultants, research, audit, translation)","firstStep":"Confirm the project is multi-employer, has national applicability, addresses at least one of the three objectives, and meets the co-investment and…","blurb":"Federal funding of up to $10 million per project, for up to 36 months, to address major skilled labour shortages through multi-employer, sector-wide workforce initiatives.","coversFull":"Wages and mandatory employment-related costs · Professional fees (consultants, research, audit, translation) · Materials and supplies; purchase or rental of tools,… · Training and professional development for staff","timingNote":"Continuous intake started August 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT and runs until funds are exhausted. Step 1 is a Statement of Interest (SOI), submitted by email or mail; SOIs stay valid for 6…"},"1196":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"covers":"Labour (salaries and benefits) and materials · Incremental operating costs directly related to the project, such a…","firstStep":"Check that the lead is an incorporated Canadian not-for-profit operating for at least three years, with a women-focused mandate or women-entreprene…","blurb":"Non-repayable federal contributions for Canadian not-for-profit organizations that deliver business support services to women entrepreneurs and majority women-owned businesses.","coversFull":"Labour (salaries and benefits) and materials · Incremental operating costs directly related to the project,… · Marketing, promotion and communication · Professional fees (consultants, research, IT, legal,…","timingNote":"The 2027 call for proposals is open until November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Late submissions will not be considered, and technical problems on the final day before the deadline…"},"1197":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Land and equipment purchases · Production quota","firstStep":"Call 1-877-899-2372 or visit an AFSC branch to discuss your proposal before completing forms.","blurb":"Alberta's provincial farm lender offers fixed-rate term loans and revolving credit to primary agricultural producers and to agribusinesses such as food processors.","coversFull":"Land and equipment purchases · Production quota · Home and farm renovation and construction · Breeding livestock inventory","timingNote":"No intake windows: AFSC lends year-round. AFSC encourages applicants to contact a Relationship Manager Lending to discuss their proposal before completing any forms."},"1198":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"covers":"Not yet published","firstStep":"ESDC states information on grants and contributions funding will be available in the coming months; no application route exists yet.","blurb":"A new federal grants and contributions program for Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused organizations, announced September 20, 2026 with $135.7 million over five years…","coversFull":"Not yet published","timingNote":"Announced September 20, 2026. No call for proposals, application route, opening date or deadline has been published. Watch ESDC's funding pages for the first call; the predecessor…"},"1199":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Salaries, wages and employer mandatory benefits · Professional, technical or specialized services","firstStep":"Confirm the project benefits at least two aquatic species at risk, addresses federal recovery measures, and fits a priority place or marine threat…","blurb":"Fisheries and Oceans Canada funding for multi-year, multi-partner projects that protect and recover aquatic species at risk, such as habitat restoration, threat mitigation, stewardship, monitoring and recovery studies.","coversFull":"Salaries, wages and employer mandatory benefits · Professional, technical or specialized services · Construction, infrastructure, materials and supplies for… · Purchase or rental of machinery, equipment and vehicles, plus…","timingNote":"Email the completed project proposal form to the CNFASAR regional coordinator for the region where the project will be carried out by November 16, 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time; proposals…"},"1200":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Evacuation and temporary storage of essential business assets to av… · Rental of alternative office space and equipment during the immedia…","firstStep":"Check the activation-area maps on the program page and note the application deadline for your area.","blurb":"Ontario disaster relief that reimburses small owner-operated businesses, small owner-operated farms and not-for-profit organizations (as well as homeowners and tenants) for…","coversFull":"Evacuation and temporary storage of essential business assets… · Rental of alternative office space and equipment during the… · Drinking water, fuel, batteries and generator or heater rental… · Emergency measures such as sandbags or pump rental to limit…","timingNote":"This is event-based money. DRAO is not automatically available after every natural disaster: the province assesses each event and activates the program only for mapped areas, each with its…"},"1201":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Purchase of assets, including quotas, or real estate · Short-term needs, including cash flow","firstStep":"Over 18, domiciled in Québec, business at least 50 per cent held by practising farmers, environmental compliance.","blurb":"Québec's agricultural financing agency guarantees farm loans from the bank or credit union of your choice: up to $15 million per farm business, with 0.30 to 0.60 off the interest rate for the full term.","coversFull":"Purchase of assets, including quotas, or real estate · Short-term needs, including cash flow · Purchase or buy-back of interests or shares in a farm business… · Refinancing of a loan","timingNote":"No intake windows: contact the advisory team at your FADQ service centre at any time. Ongoing yearly obligation: guaranteed borrowers send their financial data to FADQ each year."},"1202":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10500,"covers":"Working capital · Tools and equipment (for example, for trades graduates setting up i…","firstStep":"Fill in the Micro-Loan application, including the Business Plan section, and the Finance PEI Cash Flow Forecast.","blurb":"Finance PEI lends up to $15,000 per applicant to new and expanding Prince Edward Island businesses for financing and working capital, repayable over up to 5 years at TD Bank Prime + 4.5%.","coversFull":"Working capital · Tools and equipment (for example, for trades graduates setting… · Challenge exam costs or professional fees for newcomers… · Equipment and materials for small-scale food growers,…","timingNote":"No application deadline is stated. Applications go to a Finance PEI Account Manager, who interviews the applicant(s) to discuss the proposal and the next steps to determine eligibility."},"1203":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Fixed operating costs · Working capital to maintain operations and preserve jobs","firstStep":"PEI business in export activity, directly affected by export tariffs, with satisfactory credit.","blurb":"Working capital loans of up to $500,000 at a fixed 4% for Prince Edward Island businesses directly affected by U.S.","coversFull":"Fixed operating costs · Working capital to maintain operations and preserve jobs · Costs of alternative supply chain strategies","timingNote":"The program runs until all funding is allocated or until March 31, 2027, whichever comes first, so apply early. Loan proceeds are disbursed as needed through multiple advances with…"},"1204":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Machinery and equipment directly related to establishing a new busi… · Renovations directly related to establishing or expanding the business","firstStep":"Innovation PEI encourages applicants to consult a Business Development Officer on whether the project suits this program or another one.","blurb":"Innovation PEI covers up to 25% of eligible capital costs, to a maximum of $25,000, for Prince Edward Island businesses that make, process or develop goods or services mainly for export in a strategic sector.","coversFull":"Machinery and equipment directly related to establishing a new… · Renovations directly related to establishing or expanding the… · Leasehold improvements directly related to establishing or…","timingNote":"No application deadline or intake window is stated. Apply before making any financial or legal commitment on the project."},"1205":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":32000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$32K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":16000,"covers":"Market research or strategy development · Design and development of new advertising or promotional materials,…","firstStep":"Innovation PEI encourages applicants to consult a Business Development Officer on whether the project suits Marketing Assistance or another program.","blurb":"Innovation PEI covers up to 40% of eligible marketing and export-plan costs, to a maximum of $32,000 over 12 months, for Prince Edward Island businesses that make, process or…","coversFull":"Market research or strategy development · Design and development of new advertising or promotional… · Implementing an e-commerce or digital strategy · Market investigation, including exhibiting at or attending…","timingNote":"No application deadline is stated. Support covers eligible costs for activities completed before April 1, 2027. Complete applications are reviewed first-come, first-served, and the…"},"1206":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":20000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$20K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10000,"covers":"Outside professional expertise for assessment, planning, design or… · Exploring or identifying alternative supply chain options","firstStep":"Innovation PEI encourages applicants to consult a Business Development Officer on whether the project suits this program or another one.","blurb":"Innovation PEI pays up to 40% of the cost of outside professional expertise, to a maximum of $20,000, for Prince Edward Island export businesses in strategic sectors working on…","coversFull":"Outside professional expertise for assessment, planning,… · Exploring or identifying alternative supply chain options · Strategies to improve productivity, quality, food safety or… · Plans to integrate tools for communications, transactions,…","timingNote":"No application deadline or intake window is stated. Apply before making any financial or legal commitment on the project."},"1207":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":175000,"covers":"Payroll · Lease obligations","firstStep":"CCPC or Manitoba co-op, three years operating, five full-time Manitoba staff, in a section 232 or 338 tariff sector.","blurb":"Repayable working capital loans of $100,000 to $1 million for Manitoba corporations and cooperatives directly hit by U.S.","coversFull":"Payroll · Lease obligations · Utility obligations · Tariff-related fees","timingNote":"Applications are considered on a continuous basis subject to the availability of funds ($50 million loan authority). No closing date is published. Announced August 28, 2026."},"1208":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":225000,"covers":"Purchase of agricultural land or buildings · New or used agricultural equipment","firstStep":"Contact your local MASC Service Centre to meet a lending specialist.","blurb":"Manitoba's provincial farm lender offers Direct Loans of up to $6.25 million for land, buildings, equipment, livestock, quota and operating expenses, short-term Stocker and Feeder…","coversFull":"Purchase of agricultural land or buildings · New or used agricultural equipment · Purchase, construction or renovation of farm production… · Breeding livestock, feeder cattle and lambs","timingNote":"No intake windows: MASC lends year-round through its Service Centres. Loan guarantees are applied for by your bank or credit union, not by you. The tariff-related guarantee enhancements…"},"1209":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Equipment and technology costs · Market entry and exploration costs for new markets","firstStep":"Innovation PEI encourages applicants to consult it on whether the project suits the Fund; if not, it may point you to a better program.","blurb":"A temporary Innovation PEI fund for Prince Edward Island businesses hit by U.S.","coversFull":"Equipment and technology costs · Market entry and exploration costs for new markets · Certification and product modification costs for new market… · Advisory and consultancy costs","timingNote":"Temporary program, expected to remain open until March 31, 2027, subject to available funding. Applications are reviewed first-come, first-served once complete. Eligible costs may be…"},"1210":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":2,"typicalAwardValue":2000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$2K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":1400,"covers":"Security lighting and motion sensors · Shatterproof window film","firstStep":"The Strathcona BIA covers Gore Avenue to Clark Drive and Railway Street to Venables Street; the BIA website has an address checker.","blurb":"A small reimbursement grant from the Strathcona Business Improvement Association for its members in Vancouver's Strathcona BIA area (Gore Avenue to Clark Drive, Railway Street to Venables Street).","coversFull":"Security lighting and motion sensors · Shatterproof window film · Lockable gates or fences · Roller shutters or reinforced doors","timingNote":"Applications are accepted from April 2, 2026 until March 31, 2027 or until the entire funding pool for the program year has been allocated, reviewed in the order received, so applying…"},"1211":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Processing equipment, including third-party installation (leased eq… · Food safety equipment that supports Process Control or Critical Con…","firstStep":"Read the On-Farm Value-Added Program Terms and Conditions and confirm your activities appear on the Funding List.","blurb":"Cost-shared grants for Alberta primary producers (crop, bee or livestock operations) who add value to their own agricultural products past harvest or slaughter.","coversFull":"Processing equipment, including third-party installation… · Food safety equipment that supports Process Control or… · Software systems to assist in processing · Third-party engineering related to the purchase and…","timingNote":"Both streams accept applications until November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The project start date must be no more than 90 calendar days after the date of the application. Applicants choose…"},"1212":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"covers":"CED lists eligible activities, not cost categories: projects that d… · Projects that develop business activity and strengthen capacity for AI","firstStep":"CED's team determines whether the project is eligible, answers questions and guides you through the next steps.","blurb":"CED's temporary initiative under Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy funds Quebec SMEs that develop, commercialize or adopt AI, and non-profits that support them.","coversFull":"CED lists eligible activities, not cost categories: projects… · Projects that develop business activity and strengthen… · Projects to adopt or strategically integrate AI · Projects that support the AI ecosystem aimed at AI adoption…","timingNote":"No application deadline is stated. CED's page shows the program as ongoing and accepting applications, and says the RAII is in effect until March 31, 2031. Funding depends on availability;…"},"1213":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":50000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$50K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":25000,"covers":"Phase II Environmental Site Assessment: confirming the presence or… · Corrective Action Plan: planning remedial actions based on the site…","firstStep":"Confirm the property is a brownfield site inside the City's Brownfield Incentive Eligibility Area, that taxes are current and that the property is…","blurb":"A City of Saskatoon pilot that pays up to 50% of the cost of a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, a Corrective Action Plan and remediation work on private brownfield properties, to a maximum of $50,000 per site.","coversFull":"Phase II Environmental Site Assessment: confirming the… · Corrective Action Plan: planning remedial actions based on the… · Remediation work: completing corrective actions identified in… · Studies conducted and signed off by a Qualified Person","timingNote":"The Call for Proposals is open until March 31, 2027, or until all available funding has been allocated, whichever comes first; the City's application portal lists the deadline as March 31,…"},"1214":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Buying or upgrading equipment to collect, aggregate, store, analyze… · Materials and supplies for infrastructure projects, such as install…","firstStep":"From October 14, 2026, use 'Access your program information', choose Grants and contributions, and start a new application process.","blurb":"A $1 billion, 10-year federal fund (2026-27 to 2036-37) for food distribution infrastructure, delivered as two programs behind a single Expression of Interest.","coversFull":"Buying or upgrading equipment to collect, aggregate, store,… · Materials and supplies for infrastructure projects, such as… · Buying or upgrading digital infrastructure, including supply… · Feasibility studies and supply chain mapping that include…","timingNote":"Two stages. Stage one is a single Expression of Interest for the whole Food-Link Fund, accepted October 14 to December 11, 2026 (11:59 pm Pacific Time); the intake may close sooner if…"},"1215":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7500,"covers":"Third-party professional and technical services for climate science… · Site-specific physical climate risk, hazard and vulnerability asses…","firstStep":"Confirm the business is registered and in good standing on the Registry of Joint Stock Companies, has fewer than 150 full-time equivalent employees…","blurb":"Invest Nova Scotia's Climate Adaptation Program contributes up to $15,000 per business toward the cost of expert advice and pilot testing needed to identify and integrate climate adaptation measures.","coversFull":"Third-party professional and technical services for climate… · Site-specific physical climate risk, hazard and vulnerability… · Climate stress testing of proposed capital investments or… · Climate adaptation feasibility studies, options analyses and…","timingNote":"The application intake period is October 7, 2026 to November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM (ADT). Projects must be completed by March 31, 2027, and claims must be submitted online no later than 30…"},"1216":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":60000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$60K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":42000,"covers":"Precision farming applications that reduce synthetic fertilizer or… · Irrigation equipment that increases energy, water or nutrient-use e…","firstStep":"Confirm you have an approved Environmental Farm Plan Action Plan with a comprehensive update completed within the last 5 years.","blurb":"A New Brunswick cost-share program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, for farms taking concrete steps to improve their environmental performance.","coversFull":"Precision farming applications that reduce synthetic… · Irrigation equipment that increases energy, water or… · Frost protection measures and weather stations · Manure and livestock practices: methane-reducing feed…","timingNote":"No intake window is published. New Brunswick's Sustainable CAP administrative guidelines say program applications are welcome on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted, and the…"},"1217":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":50000,"covers":"Heated or unheated commercial greenhouses, high, low or mini tunnel… · On-farm cooling, refrigerating, freezing and storage technologies:…","firstStep":"The guidelines say applicants should discuss applications with a Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist at the Department of Ag…","blurb":"A New Brunswick cost-share program for fruit and mixed vegetable producers who want to increase production.","coversFull":"Heated or unheated commercial greenhouses, high, low or mini… · On-farm cooling, refrigerating, freezing and storage… · Pre-cooling systems and technologies that remove field heat… · Equipment that involves automation and improves efficiency","timingNote":"For the 2026-2027 program year, projects are evaluated as they are received until funding is exhausted, so applying early matters. All applications must be received no later than February…"},"1218":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10500,"covers":"Market Readiness: third-party market assessment and research, consu… · Market Readiness: new product development, including nutrition labe…","firstStep":"The guidelines ask applicants to discuss the application with a Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist at the Department of Agr…","blurb":"New Brunswick cost-shares up to 50% of marketing projects for food and beverage producers and processors, to a maximum of $15,000 per project and a combined $45,000 a year.","coversFull":"Market Readiness: third-party market assessment and research,… · Market Readiness: new product development, including nutrition… · Market Readiness: market access certification, including… · Market Development: trade shows, missions, product showcasing…","timingNote":"No intake dates are published for this program. The Sustainable CAP administrative guidelines say program applications are welcome on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted, within a…"},"1219":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"covers":"Apprentice wages: 75% of the hourly wage rate paid during the subsi… · Up to 700 hours for a first-year apprentice","firstStep":"Employers need a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department confirming a qualified journeyperson is on site.","blurb":"Newfoundland and Labrador pays employers 75% of an apprentice's hourly wage, to a maximum of $14 an hour, so apprentices can build the work experience they need for journeyperson certification.","coversFull":"Apprentice wages: 75% of the hourly wage rate paid during the… · Up to 700 hours for a first-year apprentice · Up to 1,560 hours for a second, third or fourth-year apprentice","timingNote":"No intake window or closing date is published. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the apprentice's start date, and a position filled before approval is not eligible…"},"1220":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":16800,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$17K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":11760,"covers":"Wages: 75% of the hourly wage paid during the subsidy period, to a… · Training costs for the new employee, before hiring or during the su…","firstStep":"The employer must be in forestry, aquaculture, agriculture or fishing and do value-added secondary processing; the job must be new and 30 to 40 hou…","blurb":"A wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador employers in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture and fishing sectors that do value-added secondary processing.","coversFull":"Wages: 75% of the hourly wage paid during the subsidy period,… · Training costs for the new employee, before hiring or during…","timingNote":"No intake window or closing date is published on the program page or in the guidelines (dated August 29, 2023). The page says applicants are notified of the decision within 20 business…"},"1221":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"covers":"New manufacturing and processing equipment (class 53; class 43 if a… · General-purpose electronic data processing equipment and its system…","firstStep":"Check that it is new, in a qualifying class (53 or 43, 50, or 12 for management software packages) and acquired before January 1, 2030.","blurb":"A fully refundable Quebec corporate tax credit of 15%, 20% or 25% on the cost of new manufacturing and processing equipment, general-purpose computer hardware and qualifying…","coversFull":"New manufacturing and processing equipment (class 53; class 43… · General-purpose electronic data processing equipment and its… · Qualifying management software packages (class 12): packages… · Equipment used mainly for smelting, refining or…","timingNote":"No intake window. A corporation can claim the credit no later than the last day of the 12-month period following the filing deadline of its corporate income tax return for the tax year.…"},"1222":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":20000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$20K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":10000,"covers":"Sample collection, sample analysis, data analysis and economic anal… · Third-party service providers, agronomists, veterinarians, professi…","firstStep":"Define the research question and a trial that compares the new practice or product with your current practice, ideally with replication, randomizat…","blurb":"RDAR funds Alberta producers to run their own on-farm research: trials that test whether a new production practice, technology or product is feasible and pays off under real farm…","coversFull":"Sample collection, sample analysis, data analysis and economic… · Third-party service providers, agronomists, veterinarians,… · Materials, supplies and equipment rentals directly required… · Capital purchases of new technology or equipment essential to…","timingNote":"RDAR lists this call as open and on-going, and the program page says it is currently open and accepting application submissions via ARGO. No closing date is published. Costs incurred…"},"1223":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":13500,"covers":"Voluntary veterinarian assessments, to a maximum of $500 per operat… · Verified Beef Production Plus audits, including recertification: up…","firstStep":"Beef cattle, bison, cervids, dairy, honey bees, leafcutter bees, poultry, sheep and goats, and swine each have their own requirements, eligible lis…","blurb":"Saskatchewan rebates 50% of the cost of approved biosecurity and animal welfare equipment and expenses for livestock and bee producers: beef cattle, bison, cervids, dairy, poultry,…","coversFull":"Voluntary veterinarian assessments, to a maximum of $500 per… · Verified Beef Production Plus audits, including… · Beef: handling and welfare equipment such as squeeze chutes,… · Segregation or quarantine pens, deadstock site fencing, and…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Projects must be completed and applications for rebate submitted by February 1, 2028. Projects and expenses must have commenced after April…"},"1224":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":75000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$75K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":52500,"covers":"New dugouts and dugout expansions (an expansion must add at least o… · Buried pipelines that extend an existing permanent water source (pi…","firstStep":"Rebate stream: dugouts, pipelines, wells and well decommissioning. Pre-approval stream: small dams, community water developments and connections to…","blurb":"Saskatchewan rebates 50% of the eligible cost of developing new farm water sources: wells, dugouts, buried pipelines and small dams.","coversFull":"New dugouts and dugout expansions (an expansion must add at… · Buried pipelines that extend an existing permanent water… · Wells: groundwater exploration and test holes, drilling,… · Supporting infrastructure claimed with a new water project:…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Dugout, pipeline, well and well decommissioning projects must be completed and the rebate application submitted by February 1, 2028. Small…"},"1225":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Construction costs to develop or expand infrastructure that brings… · New construction for tourism-focused experiences or services","firstStep":"The fund recommends contacting the program administrator at destinationmanagement@yukon.ca or 867-333-6923 to discuss the project before applying.","blurb":"Annual Yukon fund for capital and non-capital projects that improve tourism-related services or tourism infrastructure, such as accommodations, attractions, activities and amenities.","coversFull":"Construction costs to develop or expand infrastructure that… · New construction for tourism-focused experiences or services · Leasehold improvements where the lessor is at arm's length… · Equipment purchases or lease directly related to the project","timingNote":"Applications for both tiers opened August 1. Tier 2 (budgets from $100,001 to $500,000) closes at 4:30 pm on November 16, 2026; tier 1 (budgets up to $100,000) closes at 4:30 pm on…"},"1226":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":5,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":75000,"covers":"Purchase of an eligible item from the OFEP Funding List, organized… · At the Minister's discretion, a technology or system considered sub…","firstStep":"You need to be an individual or a corporation registered in Alberta, responsible for the day-to-day management of an Alberta agricultural operation…","blurb":"An Alberta cost-share grant, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, that pays primary producers half the cost of technology that makes their use of inputs more efficient.","coversFull":"Purchase of an eligible item from the OFEP Funding List,… · At the Minister's discretion, a technology or system… · Technologies that optimize farm efficiency, minimize… · Approaches or technologies used to gather information that…","timingNote":"The program page states the On-Farm Efficiency Program closed to applications on September 24, 2026 at 10:41 am Mountain Time, and shows no next intake date. It also says there is limited…"},"1227":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":2,"typicalAwardValue":5500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$6K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3850,"covers":"Materials, contractor labour and equipment rental related to the pr… · Reparative stream: window and door repair or replacement after vand…","firstStep":"The pilot area is the Riversdale Business Improvement District; the City publishes a map on the programme page.","blurb":"A one year 2026 pilot that pays half the cost of repairing or preventing vandalism damage to ground-level commercial facades, for businesses and property owners inside the Riversdale Business Improvement District.","coversFull":"Materials, contractor labour and equipment rental related to… · Reparative stream: window and door repair or replacement after… · Reparative stream: lock repair or replacement · Reparative stream: graffiti removal","timingNote":"The City states the intake period runs all year from January 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026, with applications accepted from Monday July 20, 2026 when the pilot launched. Grants are awarded…"},"1228":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":1,"typicalAwardValue":750,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$750","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":525,"covers":"Repair of physical damage to a storefront caused intentionally or a… · Broken windows","firstStep":"You must be a current HxBIA member with a storefront inside the HxBIA catchment area in Vancouver. The grant page links the City of Vancouver's off…","blurb":"A small relief grant from the Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association for its own members in Vancouver.","coversFull":"Repair of physical damage to a storefront caused intentionally… · Broken windows · Broken doors · Broken locks","timingNote":"The page publishes no deadline and no intake window. Relief is 'available on a first come-first serve basis, based on fund availability', and the fund is donations from film productions…"},"1229":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":15,"typicalAwardValue":30000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$30K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":15000,"covers":"Consumables · Startup salaries for research, development and technical personnel","firstStep":"Confirm the Saskatchewan basis, the sub-50 headcount, the under $1M annual recurring revenue, Technology Readiness Level 6 or better, and that you…","blurb":"MIST pays a Saskatchewan tech startup up to $30,000 of non-repayable funding to run a pilot of its technology with a Saskatchewan public sector body, Crown corporation, non-profit,…","coversFull":"Consumables · Startup salaries for research, development and technical… · Contracted professional technical services or expertise, for… · Costs related to intellectual property protection, technology…","timingNote":"Applications are accepted year-round, but a startup has to be in before a quarterly deadline to be reviewed by the external MIST Advisory Committee at that intake. Intake Period 3 closes…"},"1230":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"covers":"Fees charged by an external, third-party training provider · Mandatory student fees","firstStep":"You need to be permanently established in Manitoba, fully operational for at least a year, and inside the steel, softwood lumber or other tariff-im…","blurb":"Manitoba reimburses up to 100 per cent of direct training costs for employers hit by tariffs or related market shifts, so they can retrain or upskill staff instead of laying them off.","coversFull":"Fees charged by an external, third-party training provider · Mandatory student fees · Training-related textbooks, software and other training… · Exam fees","timingNote":"No closing date is published. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, and the route in is an intake form rather than a full application: a Workforce Development Consultant…"},"1231":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":12,"typicalAwardValue":75000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$75K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":67500,"covers":"Purchase of cattle, sheep and swine for breeding purposes · Purchase of cattle, sheep and swine for feeding and finishing for s…","firstStep":"The regulation designates cattle, sheep and swine for breeding or for feeding and finishing for slaughter, and foxes and mink for breeding. Work ou…","blurb":"New Brunswick farmers borrow from their own bank or credit union to buy livestock, and the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries stands behind the loan.","coversFull":"Purchase of cattle, sheep and swine for breeding purposes · Purchase of cattle, sheep and swine for feeding and finishing… · Purchase of foxes and mink for breeding purposes","timingNote":"No intake windows and no application fee is mentioned for this program. Applications are made on the department's Application for Financial Assistance (Loans and Loan Guarantees) form,…"},"1232":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":20,"covers":"Purchase of an existing farm · Starting a new farm","firstStep":"The department states clients must first seek private financing; its programme may then help fill the gap between what the project requires and wha…","blurb":"New Brunswick's complementary farm lender.","coversFull":"Purchase of an existing farm · Starting a new farm · Purchase of shares in a farming operation · Purchase of land for farming","timingNote":"No intake windows or closing dates are published. The department describes a standing loan and loan guarantee programme under the Agricultural Development Act, administered by its Industry…"},"1233":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"effortHours":6,"typicalAwardValue":150000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$150K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":105000,"covers":"Reduced tillage: seeding and post-seeding implements for low distur… · Ponds: engineered assessment and design, new pond construction, exp…","firstStep":"You need a valid Environmental Farm Plan certificate issued within the last five years from the date you submit, and it has to stay valid through t…","blurb":"A New Brunswick program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, that pays producers to put ecological goods and services practices on their land.","coversFull":"Reduced tillage: seeding and post-seeding implements for low… · Ponds: engineered assessment and design, new pond… · Wetlands: engineered assessment and design, construction… · Pollinator habitat: establishment of pollinator strips or…","timingNote":"No closing date is published. The guidelines state the pre-approval form intake period runs from April 1, 2024 until funding is exhausted, and that pre-approval applications are considered…"},"1234":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":7800,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$8K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3900,"covers":"Student wages for the approved summer position · Mandatory employment related costs (MERC), for not-for-profit appli…","firstStep":"The department recommends reading both before starting an application; the guidelines form part of the funding agreement.","blurb":"An annual provincial wage subsidy that helps private sector businesses and not-for-profit organizations create summer jobs for students.","coversFull":"Student wages for the approved summer position · Mandatory employment related costs (MERC), for not-for-profit…","timingNote":"The department posts one application deadline a year, in the winter, for the coming summer. For 2026 it was Thursday, February 19, 2026, and the department states assessment of…"},"1235":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":4,"typicalAwardValue":100000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$100K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":50000,"covers":"Stream 1: physical upgrades to the facility · Stream 1: cybersecurity","firstStep":"Confirm your charity was CRA-registered, or your not-for-profit corporation incorporated, by December 31, 2024, and that the organization was opera…","blurb":"A one-time Ontario grant for faith-based, cultural, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and Indigenous organizations whose community spaces are exposed to hate-motivated incidents.","coversFull":"Stream 1: physical upgrades to the facility · Stream 1: cybersecurity · Stream 1: training · Stream 1: short-term security measures","timingNote":"One deadline covers both streams: applications must be submitted by November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Two earlier dates gate eligibility rather than submission: registered charities must…"},"1236":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":8,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"Fees · Facilities","firstStep":"Registration under the Saskatchewan Non-profit Corporations Act, the Saskatchewan Co-operative Act or CRA charitable status regulations, an indepen…","blurb":"Saskatoon's Environmental Cash Grant gives registered nonprofits, co-operatives and charities matching funding of up to $10,000, covering no more than half of a project budget, for…","coversFull":"Fees · Facilities · Equipment and supplies · Communications and marketing","timingNote":"The 2026 round is closed. The city's milestone table for the next round gives months rather than dates: applications open in November 2026 and close in February 2027, applications are…"},"1237":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":5000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$5K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":2500,"covers":"Business expenses only, under rules each centre publishes · Tools and equipment","firstStep":"You must be 18 or older, an Ontario resident who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and not attending school full-time or returning to sc…","blurb":"Starter Company Plus is Ontario's province-wide program for people starting, expanding or buying a small business: one-on-one guidance from a business advisor, workshops and…","coversFull":"Business expenses only, under rules each centre publishes · Tools and equipment · Computers, often with a cap set by the centre · Raw materials and inventory","timingNote":"Ontario publishes no province-wide deadline. The program is open across the province, and each Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre runs its own intakes and cohorts on its own calendar,…"},"1238":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"covers":"Startup costs while you launch the business, where WorkBC offers fu… · Other expenses while you launch the business, where WorkBC offers f…","firstStep":"You need to be legally allowed to work in B.C. and be unemployed, underemployed, living with a disability, or in unstable or low-income work.","blurb":"WorkBC Self-Employment Services are for British Columbians who are out of work, or in unstable work, and want to start their own business.","coversFull":"Startup costs while you launch the business, where WorkBC… · Other expenses while you launch the business, where WorkBC… · Business plan development · Business skills training","timingNote":"No intake dates or closing date are published. You start with an Online Employment Services application or by visiting a WorkBC Centre, where staff review your situation to determine your…"},"1239":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7000,"covers":"50 per cent of the subsidized employee's wages, up to $12.50 an hour · Up to 800 hours of subsidized work per placement","firstStep":"A Basic BCeID works straight away; a Business BCeID lets you share applications and claims inside your organization but can take time to verify.","blurb":"WorkBC pays B.C. employers part of a new employee's wages when they hire a WorkBC client who needs on-the-job training and work experience. Under WorkBC's September 2026 employer…","coversFull":"50 per cent of the subsidized employee's wages, up to $12.50… · Up to 800 hours of subsidized work per placement · Disability supports to reduce work-related barriers for the…","timingNote":"No closing date is published. The timing rule that matters: the new employee must not start work until the Wage Subsidy agreement is signed. The current rates apply to agreements approved…"},"1240":{"oddsLabel":"Less competitive","oddsScore":0.7,"competitiveness":2,"covers":"Instructor-led business training and business plan development, at… · One-to-one business counselling, coaching and guidance while you st…","firstStep":"Unemployed, or working under 20 hours a week on average over the last 12 weeks; 18 or older; a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected pe…","blurb":"Alberta's Self-employment Program gives unemployed and under-employed adult Albertans who want to start a business free, full-time training: instructor-led business training,…","coversFull":"Instructor-led business training and business plan… · One-to-one business counselling, coaching and guidance while… · Living costs while in training, for eligible participants who…","timingNote":"Alberta publishes no deadline. The program is delivered by contracted providers across the province, each with its own timeframes, course content and class sizes, so the next start date…"},"1241":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"typicalAwardValue":12500,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$13K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":11250,"covers":"The intern's stipend (at least $10,000 on a $10,000 or $15,000 unit… · Research expenses tied to the project, up to $5,000 per unit on a $…","firstStep":"Describe your AI problem; the advisor confirms which stream fits (ADOPT or AI+X), checks eligibility and can introduce a professor.","blurb":"Mitacs co-funds 4 to 6 month placements of college and university students, recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows who help a Canadian organization adopt or build AI.","coversFull":"The intern's stipend (at least $10,000 on a $10,000 or $15,000… · Research expenses tied to the project, up to $5,000 per unit…","timingNote":"Rolling intake, no fixed deadline, and Mitacs says both streams stay open for up to five years. Talk to a Mitacs Advisor first. Peer review takes about six to eight weeks, so some…"},"1242":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"band-floor","expectedValue":125000,"covers":"Construction costs, including design, insurance and legal fees, mat… · Building condition assessments (repair and conversion)","firstStep":"Log in to the PPL&C customer portal, choose Grants & Programs, then P&D Grants, then Grant Pre-consultation request. Bring details on your organiza…","blurb":"Halifax Regional Municipality gives grants to non-profit and charitable housing providers to build, buy, repair, convert or plan affordable housing anywhere in the municipality.","coversFull":"Construction costs, including design, insurance and legal… · Building condition assessments (repair and conversion) · Accommodation and moving costs for tenants displaced during… · Studies to assess whether a parcel can be developed,…","timingNote":"A pre-application meeting with AHGP staff is required before the intake deadline. Request it through the PPL&C customer portal (Grants & Programs, then P&D Grants, then Grant…"},"1243":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":5000,"covers":"One-time, project-specific professional fees of a licensed individu… · Technical studies and plans (marketing, feasibility, program evalua…","firstStep":"Read the guidebook and confirm the project addresses at least one of the five forms of anti-Black racism in the municipality's action plan.","blurb":"Halifax Regional Municipality's African Nova Scotian Affairs Integration Office gives one-time grants of $500 to $10,000 to registered non-profits and charities for community-led…","coversFull":"One-time, project-specific professional fees of a licensed… · Technical studies and plans (marketing, feasibility, program… · Adaptive aids such as sign language interpretation or CART… · Project-specific facility or equipment rental","timingNote":"Send the fillable application by email to ANSAIO@halifax.ca or by mail to Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO, and make sure you get a confirmation of receipt within two weeks. Decisions go…"},"1244":{"oddsLabel":"Very selective","oddsScore":0.15,"competitiveness":5,"effortHours":40,"typicalAwardValue":250000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$250K+","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":37500,"covers":"Incremental project costs incurred and paid by the funding recipien… · Labour for people specifically identified as working on the project…","firstStep":"Read the Call for Expressions of Interest Guidelines, the FAQ and the EOI template. Confirm the project will reach field pilot, demonstration or fi…","blurb":"A $60 million Emissions Reduction Alberta call that pays up to half the eligible cost of field pilots, commercial demonstrations and first-of-kind commercial deployments of…","coversFull":"Incremental project costs incurred and paid by the funding… · Labour for people specifically identified as working on the… · Purchase of capital assets required to deliver the project · Consumables, raw materials, tools and software used for the…","timingNote":"Stage one is an Expression of Interest, due Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. Mountain Time through ERA's Grant Manager portal; late, partial or incomplete submissions are not…"},"1245":{"oddsLabel":"Low competition","oddsScore":0.9,"competitiveness":1,"effortHours":2,"typicalAwardDisplay":"Up to $4,000 per apprentice","typicalAwardValue":4000,"awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3600,"covers":"Gross salary and wages payable to an eligible apprentice during the… · Basic credit: wages in the first 24 months of the apprenticeship ag…","firstStep":"Check the employee's SkilledTradesBC transcript for the registration date and program, and use the province's table of eligible programs to see whe…","blurb":"A refundable B.C. income tax credit for employers whose employees are apprentices in programs administered through SkilledTradesBC. The basic credit is 20% of an apprentice's…","coversFull":"Gross salary and wages payable to an eligible apprentice… · Basic credit: wages in the first 24 months of the… · Completion credit: wages paid in the period of up to 12 months…","timingNote":"There is no application deadline: the credit is claimed on the employer's income tax return. Two time limits apply. The eligible period for the basic credit must fall within 24 months of…"},"1246":{"oddsLabel":"Competitive","oddsScore":0.3,"competitiveness":4,"typicalAwardValue":10000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$10K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":3000,"covers":"Prizes are unrestricted cash awards; OSEntreprendre attaches no spe…","firstStep":"From November 2026, fill in the online form at your own pace, before March 10, 2027 at 4 p.m.","blurb":"The Défi OSEntreprendre is Québec's province-wide entrepreneurship challenge, run every year since 1998 with more than 300 local and regional organizers and over $500,000 in prizes.","coversFull":"Prizes are unrestricted cash awards; OSEntreprendre attaches…","timingNote":"OSEntreprendre says registration opens in November 2026 ('Dès novembre') and the registration deadline is March 10, 2027 at 4 p.m. Local judging follows in late March, regional galas in…"},"1247":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Reusable equipment, furniture, storage and computer equipment · Professional fees, translation, accessibility and safety audits, en…","firstStep":"The 2027 guidebook is due in January 2027. Pick the funding category and decide between a project grant and a capital grant.","blurb":"Halifax Regional Municipality's yearly cash grants for registered non-profits and charities in the Halifax region: either a project grant of $500 to $5,000 or a capital grant of over $5,000 up to $25,000.","coversFull":"Reusable equipment, furniture, storage and computer equipment · Professional fees, translation, accessibility and safety… · Marketing, public education and websites · Facility rentals","timingNote":"The 2027 dates are not announced. The municipality says the program typically begins accepting applications in January, the deadline is advertised in the guidebook and the application…"},"1248":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"typicalAwardValue":25000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$25K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":12500,"covers":"Most exterior conservation work on a registered heritage property,…","firstStep":"Confirm the property is municipally registered and whether the work needs Substantial Alteration Approval, a certificate of appropriateness or a bu…","blurb":"Halifax Regional Municipality's matching grants for exterior conservation of municipally registered heritage properties: 50% of eligible costs, up to $15,000 for a residential…","coversFull":"Most exterior conservation work on a registered heritage…","timingNote":"The municipality ran the 2026 Heritage Incentives grants as an interim program while it builds the Heritage Grant Program, which it expects to open in 2027. No 2027 dates, amounts or rules…"},"1249":{"oddsLabel":"Moderate odds","oddsScore":0.5,"competitiveness":3,"effortHours":10,"typicalAwardValue":15000,"typicalAwardDisplay":"$15K","awardBasis":"realistic","expectedValue":7500,"covers":"Digital Capacity Building: website development or enhancement throu… · Digital Capacity Building: one-on-one training for owners and staff…","firstStep":"Confirm you are a for-profit tourism business (incorporated, a sole proprietor with a CRA Business Number or Ontario registration, or an Indigenous…","blurb":"An annual 50/50 cost-share from Regional Tourism Organization 9 for for-profit tourism businesses in South Eastern Ontario, covering digital capacity building (websites, booking…","coversFull":"Digital Capacity Building: website development or enhancement… · Digital Capacity Building: one-on-one training for owners and… · Photography and Videography: fees of an RTO 9 vetted… · Marquee and Wayfinding Signage: graphic design, fabrication…","timingNote":"The program page states 'The application window is now closed' for the 2026-2027 cycle and gives no date for the next one. In the 2026-2027 cycle, approved projects had to take place, with…"}}