Grants for self-employed workers
Our list currently has 959 grant programs for self-employed workers.
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By type of assistance
Main organizations
- Gouvernement du Québec162
- Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable34
- Canada Council for the Arts20
- Énergir20
- Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada17
- ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable15
- Ville de Montréal15
- Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs13
- Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage12
- Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada11
List updated on October 4, 2026.
Grants for self-employed workers
959 programs
- Grantup to $23,800
- Grantup to $23,000
- Grantup to $22,000
- Strategic Improvement AssistanceGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEIGrantup to $20,000
- BioTalent — Early Career ProgramBioTalent CanadaGrantup to $20,000
- CBDC Newcomer Loan ProgramCommunity Futures Development CorporationsGrantup to $20,000
- IP Funding — CAI GrantCollectif d’actifs en innovation (CAI)Grantup to $20,000
- First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Business Planning AssistanceFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.Grantup to $20,000
- First Nations Economic Growth Fund — Aftercare ProgramFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.Grantup to $20,000
- Mitacs — AccelerateMitacsGrantup to $20,000
- Product Development ProgramGovernment of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Food Development CentreGrantup to $20,000
- Step Forward Entrepreneurs ProgramInnovation Initiatives Ontario NorthGrantup to $20,000
- Expanding your international presence — International residenciesCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $20,000
- Shine bright in Canada and internationally — Translation for international marketsCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $20,000
- Roulez vert — Reimbursement for a multi-unit dwelling charging stationGouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des ParcsGrantup to $20,000
- Waubetek — Micro-loan for Indigenous women entrepreneursWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $20,000
- ICDE — Indigenous Development Fund — DECICDE - Joint Economic Development InitiativeGrantup to $16,000
- CréavenirDesjardinsGrantup to $15,000
- Agri-food Market Development and AccessGovernment of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesGrantup to $15,000
- Lab2Market ValidateLab2MarketGrantup to $15,000
- Grantup to $15,000
- Efficient New ConstructionÉnergirGrantup to $15,000
- Online Tools for Exporting (OELE)SavoirSphèreGrantup to $15,000
- PME MTL – Jeunes entreprisesPME MTLGrantup to $15,000
- CTMA Employment Readiness Program — Expanding OpportunitiesCanadian Tooling & Machining AssociationGrantup to $15,000
- Alberta Export Expansion ProgramGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and TourismGrantup to $15,000
- Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Partnership Building ActivitiesGovernment of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner ServiceGrantup to $15,000
- Grant for a circular economy diagnosticVille de MontréalGrantup to $15,000
- Rebates for energy upgrades to commercial and institutional buildingsGouvernement du YukonGrantup to $14,500
- It's time for dual-energyÉnergirGrantup to $12,700
- Don't wait for the freezeÉnergirGrantup to $12,700
- Ministerial Initiative for Incentive Internships in Veterinary Medicine in the Agri-Food SectorMAPAQGrantup to $12,690
- Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Planning and Community EngagementNew Relationship TrustGrantup to $12,000
- Prospector Assistance GrantGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and TechnologyGrantup to $12,000
- Agri-investmentGovernment of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaGrantup to $10,000
- Agri-investissement QuébecGouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricoleGrantup to $10,000
- Kakivak Association – Economic Opportunities FundKakivak AssociationGrantup to $10,000
- Fonds d’appui à l’entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)MRC de la Vallée-du-RichelieuGrantup to $10,000
- Grantup to $10,000
- HCi3 Grant — Catalyst StreamThe Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) FundGrantup to $10,000
- Grantup to $10,000
- Theatrical Distribution Assistance ProgramGovernment of Canada, Telefilm CanadaGrantup to $10,000
- Agriculture Awareness ProgramGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and LandGrantup to $10,000
- Hydraulic Infrastructure Program for Farms and Ranches — Pre-approval for well abandonment projects and other special projectsGovernment of Saskatchewan, Ministry of AgricultureGrantup to $10,000
- Canada-Alberta Productivity GrantGovernment of AlbertaGrantup to $10,000
- Ontario Employment GrantMinistry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills DevelopmentGrantup to $10,000
- Grant for installing a commercial terrace in Montréal-NordVille de MontréalGrantup to $10,000
- Adapted Vehicle Program — Persons with DisabilitiesGovernment of New Brunswick, Transportation and InfrastructureGrantup to $8,000
- Prince Edward Island Arts GrantsGovernment of Prince Edward IslandGrantup to $8,000
- Funding for Nunavut Filmmakers — Creative Content Development FundNunavut Film Development CorporationGrantup to $7,500
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