Is the government grants money for small businesses only to start a new business?

Government grants money that is in place for small businesses such as the Canadian grants and loans programs are there for a variety of different reasons. It is not just there to help new businesses get started, although it has been instrumental in doing so over the years. The government grants money may also be available to help your small business expand, or to purchase new equipment for example. Even those companies that have run into financial difficulty have at times been able to obtain government grants money to assist them.

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.