Can I apply for government grants for my business for free?

The Canadian government grants and loans programs for small business funding have been put in place to assist small businesses with their financial needs. The Canadian government is aware that start-up businesses do run into financial hardship and may need some assistance, and therefore have the funding in place to assist those that qualify. To apply for government grants you have to meet the criteria of the specific grant you are applying for.

If you are looking to find funding for your small business in Canada, one of the easiest ways to find funding is to get access to our Funding Database where we have over 1,500 funding programs including government grants, loans, financial assistance programs as well as private investor options. Take the right step forward and start the search for funding now by becoming a member of CanadaStartups!

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.