Business grants and funding programs in Newfoundland and Labrador
A business based in Newfoundland and Labrador can apply to up to 596 funding programs: 523 open across Canada and 73 specific to the province.
596
open programs
523
across Canada
73
specific to Newfoundland and Labrador
List updated on October 4, 2026.
By type of funding
Programs open to a business in the region, including Canada-wide programs.
Main agencies in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency11
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology9
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance4
- Corporation for Community Development in Atlantic Canada3
- Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada3
- Community Economic Development Corporations2
- Community Futures Development Corporations2
- Gouvernement du Québec2
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour2
- SavoirSphère2
Programs specific to Newfoundland and Labrador
73 programs
- Green Adaptation Fund ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and TechnologyGrantup to $3,000,000
- ACO — Atlantic Regional Tariff Response Initiative - Liquidity SupportGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrantup to $2,000,000
- ACO — Atlantic Tariff Response Regional Initiative - Reorientation ProjectsGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrantup to $1,000,000
- Grantup to $750,000
- Small Business Tax CreditGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of FinanceTax creditup to $500,000
- DIANA NATO ChallengesNATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationOther assistanceup to $300,000
- Aquaculture Capital Investment ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and LandsGrantup to $250,000
- Business Growth ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and TechnologyGrantup to $200,000
- CBDC — Business LoanCorporation for Community Development in Atlantic CanadaLoanup to $150,000
- CBDC — New Entrepreneur LoanCorporation for Community Development in Atlantic CanadaGrantup to $150,000
- takeCHARGE Energy Efficiency Program for BusinessesHydro / Newfoundland PowerGrantup to $100,000
- Atlantic IP Advantage — IP Development StrategySpringboard Atlantic Inc.Other assistanceup to $75,000
- Atlantic IP Advantage — IP Implementation StrategySpringboard Atlantic Inc.Advisory supportup to $75,000
- CBCD — Impact Your Business — Startup LoansImpact AtlanticGrantup to $50,000
- Multi-Species Research and Development FundGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and AquacultureOther assistanceup to $50,000
- “Forces francos municipales” Initiativegouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $35,000
- Grantup to $25,000
- CBDC Newcomer Loan ProgramCommunity Futures Development CorporationsGrantup to $20,000
- CBDC — Immigrant Loan Pilot ProgramCommunity Economic Development CorporationsLoanup to $20,000
- Marketing Consultation and Mentoring ProgramSavoirSphèreAdvisory supportup to $16,250
- Online Tools for Exporting (OELE)SavoirSphèreGrantup to $15,000
- Prospector Assistance GrantGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and TechnologyGrantup to $12,000
- Regional Development Fund — community capacity developmentGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and TechnologyGrantup to $10,000
- Small Business Co-op Internship ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Immigration, Skills, and LabourGrantup to $7,000
- Consulting and Advisory ServicesMetro Business OpportunitiesGrantup to $5,250
- Microcredit ProgramUlnooweG Development GroupLoanup to $5,000
- WILLWorks Program — Young ManufacturerEMC - Excellence in Manufacturing ConsortiumAdvisory supportup to $3,500
- Employment Strengthening ProgramNewfoundland and Labrador, Immigration, Population Growth and SkillsGrantup to $3,000
- Tourism Market Readiness Grant ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and RecreationGrantup to $2,500
- Self-Employment AssistanceGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and LabourOther assistance
- Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women EntrepreneursAdvisory support
- APCEA — Atlantic Canada Defense Investment Regional InitiativeGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- APCEA — Atlantic Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (CRAII)Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyOther assistance
- APECA — Regional economic growth through innovation — Regional innovation ecosystems — APECAGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Regional economic growth through innovation — Business expansion and productivityGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Innovative Communities FundGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Industrial and Technological Benefits PolicyGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyAdvisory support
- ACO — Business Development Program — Entrepreneur SupportGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Business Development Program — Support for Non-Profit OrganizationsGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyOther assistance
- ACO — Business Information ServiceGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyAdvisory support
- Call for projects for economic development in the Canadian FrancophonieGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and LabradorGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Procurement AgencyOther assistance
- CBDC — Business AdviceCorporation au bénéfice du développement communautaireAdvisory support
- CBDC — Atlantic Provinces Business ForumCommunity Business Development CorporationOther assistance
- CBDC — Choose TalentCommunity Futures Development CorporationsOther assistance
- CBDC — Young Entrepreneur LoanCorporation for Community Development in Atlantic CanadaLoan
- CBDC — Self-Employment ProgramCommunity FuturesAdvisory support
- CBDC — Self-Employment Program (Atlantic Region)Community Economic Development CorporationsAdvisory support
- NRC — 90 m Ice Basin - Research FacilityGovernment of Canada, National Research Council CanadaOther assistance
- NRC — Ocean Engineering Research Basin – Research FacilityGovernment of Canada, National Research Council CanadaOther assistance
Programs for households in Newfoundland and Labrador
1 program is open to individuals, for example for renovation, energy or family. The household questionnaire sorts them by your situation.
- Financial assistance for transportation to a health and social services network establishmentGouvernement du QuébecGrant
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