Grants in Ontario
Our list currently has 253 grant programs open to businesses in Ontario: the province's own first, then those offered across Canada.
By type of funding
Programs open to a business in the region, including Canada-wide programs.
Main agencies in Ontario
- Canada Council for the Arts26
- Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada24
- Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage16
- Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada11
- Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation11
- Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada8
- Department of National Defence6
- Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario6
- Government of Canada, Agency for Development of Northern Ontario5
- Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade5
Grants in Ontario
253 programs
- CERS — Funding for organizations that support businesses — Non-profit organizationsGovernment of Canada, FedDev OntarioGrantup to $10,000,000
- CERI — Business FundingGovernment of Canada, FedDev OntarioGrantup to $10,000,000
- Southern Ontario Tariff Response Regional Initiative — for organizationsGovernment of Canada, FedDev OntarioGrantup to $10,000,000
- Southern Ontario Defence Investment Regional InitiativeGovernment of Canada, FedDev OntarioGrantup to $10,000,000
- Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Competitiveness StreamGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and TradeGrantup to $5,000,000
- Northern Ontario Investment Program — Investment — Establishment StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $5,000,000
- Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration ProjectsGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Natural ResourcesGrantup to $3,000,000
- FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative - Liquidity SupportGovernment of Canada, Canadian Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’OntarioGrantup to $2,000,000
- Cultural Initiatives Support Program — Film and Television Industry StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $2,000,000
- Community Improvement Program — Community Improvement StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $2,000,000
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Investment Program — Innovation StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $2,000,000
- FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative - Reorientation ProjectsGovernment of Canada, Canadian Economic Development Agency for Northern OntarioGrantup to $1,000,000
- Southern Ontario Tariff Response Regional Initiative — for businessesGovernment of Canada, Feddev OntarioGrantup to $1,000,000
- Northern Investment Program — Underground Tile Drainage Regional InitiativeGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $1,000,000
- Northern Ontario Investment Program — Innovation - Industrial Research ChairsGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $1,000,000
- Northern Ontario Investment Program — Investment — Growth StreamGovernment of Ontario, Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $1,000,000
- FedNor — CERI, Business Expansion and ProductivityGovernment of Canada, Agency for Development of Northern OntarioGrantup to $500,000
- Waubetek — Business LoansWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $500,000
- Waubetek — Indigenous Business Financing ProgramWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $250,000
- Community Improvement Program — Rural Communities Improvement StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $200,000
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation — Investment — Launch StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $200,000
- FOIIM — Concert PromotionGovernment of Ontario, Ontario CreatesGrantup to $125,000
- FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program — Young Interns — Non-profit organizationGovernment of Canada, Agency for Development of Northern OntarioGrantup to $52,500
- Workforce and Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $52,500
- Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Loan FundWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $50,000
- “Forces francos municipales” Initiativegouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $35,000
- Workforce and Talent Program — Workforce Development StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $35,000
- Step Forward Entrepreneurs ProgramInnovation Initiatives Ontario NorthGrantup to $20,000
- Waubetek — Micro-loan for Indigenous women entrepreneursWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $20,000
- CTMA Employment Readiness Program — Expanding OpportunitiesCanadian Tooling & Machining AssociationGrantup to $15,000
- Cultural Initiatives Support Program — Community Events StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $15,000
- Ontario Employment GrantMinistry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills DevelopmentGrantup to $10,000
- Venture for Canada — Internship ProgramVenture for CanadaGrantup to $7,000
- Start-up PlusGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and EquityGrantup to $5,000
- Talent Placement Program — Student Work Placement ProgramChamber of Commerce of OntarioGrantup to $5,000
- Co-operative Education Tax CreditGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of FinanceGrantup to $3,000
- Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship GrantSkilled Trades OntarioGrantup to $1,000
- Call for projects for economic development in the Canadian FrancophonieGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Québec-Ontario Call for ProjectsGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Ontario Research and Development Tax CreditGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of FinanceGrant
- FedNor — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)Government of Canada, Agency for Development of Northern OntarioGrant
- FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)Government of Canada, Agency for Development of Northern OntarioGrant
- FedNor — Northern Ontario Targeted Manufacturing Initiative - Productivity ImprovementGovernment of Canada, Canadian Economic Development Agency for Northern OntarioGrant
- Fednor — Regional Defense Investment InitiativeGovernment of Canada, Agency for Development of Northern OntarioGrant
- FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic DevelopmentGovernment of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencyGrant
- NADF Business FinancingNishnawbe Aski Development FundGrant
- Indigenous Economic Development Fund – Business and Community FundGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous AffairsGrant
- Invest OntarioInvest OntarioGrant
- Community Growth ProgramGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsGrant
- ROIV — TalentEdge InternshipOntario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)Grant
Other provinces and territories
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