What government grants are there?

Government grants available to help out small businesses like yours are widely available and offer support for many, many different types of businesses. There are over 60 departments in the federal government that offer government grants, and you may be eligible for one or more of these awards, depending on your type of business and the intended purpose for the grant money. Grants offered may be for a one-time award or a renewable fund, depending on the criteria and the financial requirements of that department. Grants could be a subsidy for property or some tax benefit, in addition to a sum of money allocated to your business.

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.