Are there government grants free to start a new business?

There are government grants free to start a new business in some cases. The Canadian government grants and loans programs have been put together to assist new businesses get a start. In addition to this there are several grants and loans available for existing businesses or even those that are running into financial difficulty. The government grants free funding is in place specifically for the small business needs. In order for one to qualify for the government grants free small business funding, they would have to meet the criteria for the particular grants that they are interested in.

There are currently 264 grant programs available in our Funding Database. In fact, the Funding Database currently has over 1,500 funding programs available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.