Can I appeal to the Canadian government for money to help start a business?

Anyone who is eligible may apply to the government of Canada for financial assistance to start a small business. You must research the various funding programs to see if you are qualified. If you are indeed qualified to apply, doing so for the Canadian government funding to start a business usually takes time, careful preparation, and thorough research. Be prepared to apply for start up funding for your business more than once, learning from each failed attempt, and access CanadaStartups.org’s research to find alternatives or better options. CanadaStartups.org may be capable of assisting you with your evaluation of your small business funding options.

Get your small business funded through government grants, loans and private investor programs. To get access to our Funding Database which has over 1,500 funding programs, become a member today.

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.