Grants and funding: Self-employed
Our list currently has 1,974 programs for self-employed workers. These programs do not require a corporation: a sole proprietorship is eligible. Several target one person starting or growing a business.
Where to start
Choose "For my business", then "Sole proprietorship" as the legal structure.
By type of assistance
Main organizations
- Gouvernement du Québec177
- Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada63
- Gouvernement du Yukon40
- Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada37
- Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable35
- Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada34
- Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada32
- Énergir25
- Canada Council for the Arts20
- Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture19
List updated on October 4, 2026.
All programs
1,974 programs
- Clean Foundation — Green Jobs ProgramClean FoundationGrantup to $30,000
- Ontario Book Publishing Tax CreditGovernment of Ontario, Ontario CreatesTax creditup to $30,000
- Create, Know and Share – TravelCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $30,000
- Apply for funding to grow your career in the music industryGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $30,000
- Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and TrainingUnion of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)Other assistanceup to $30,000
- Economic Development Fund — Component 1Government of Yukon, Department of Economic DevelopmentOther assistanceup to $30,000
- INNOGEC Fund - RelanceFilactionAdvisory supportup to $30,000
- Creative Industries Fund (businesses and social enterprises)Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and HeritageGrantup to $30,000
- Mitacs — ElevateMitacsGrantup to $30,000
- PISAQ Component 2 – Support for the development of expertise for veterinary health professionalsAgriculture, Environment and Natural ResourcesGrantup to $30,000
- PISAQ Component 4 – Support for the adoption of good practices promoting the control of targeted diseasesministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'AlimentationGrantup to $30,000
- Entrepreneur Support and Economic Development Program — Sectoral Support Capital Expansion IncentiveGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentLoanup to $30,000
- Export Development ProgramGovernment of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment and TradeGrantup to $30,000
- Made in Saskatchewan Technology ProgramGovernment of Saskatchewan, Innovation SaskatchewanOther assistanceup to $30,000
- Shine through Canada and internationally — Representation and promotionCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $30,000
- Shine through Canada and internationally — Representation and promotionCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $30,000
- Consulting Services RebateNorthern Development Initiative TrustAdvisory supportup to $30,000
- Consulting Services Rebate for Small Business RecoveryNorthern Development Initiative TrustAdvisory supportup to $30,000
- Alberta Manufacturing Productivity GrantManufacturers and Exporters of CanadaGrantup to $30,000
- Transportez vert — Formation en écoconduiteMinistère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturellesOther assistanceup to $30,000
- Business Startup ProgramGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and SkillsAdvisory supportup to $26,000
- Kakivak Association – Sivummut Loans for small businessesKakivak AssociationGrantup to $25,000
- Compensation for agricultural land damage caused by off-road vehiclesMinistère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $25,000
- Indigenous Women EntrepreneursAlberta Indian Investment CorporationGrantup to $25,000
- Funding for Nunavut Filmmakers — Short Film FundNunavut Film Development CorporationGrantup to $25,000
- Funding for Nunavut Filmmakers — Nunavut Financial Incentive ProgramNunavut Film Development CorporationOther assistanceup to $25,000
- Other assistanceup to $25,000
- Fonds Moins c'est plusLa RucheGrantup to $25,000
- Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup ProgramFuturpreneur CanadaLoanup to $25,000
- Futurpreneur Canada program for flexipreneursFuturpreneur CanadaLoanup to $25,000
- Ministerial Initiative « Relève agricole et entrepreneuriat »Contact your regional initiative representativeGrantup to $25,000
- Indigenous Young EntrepreneursAlberta Indian Investment CorporationGrantup to $25,000
- Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture EducationGovernment of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesOther assistanceup to $25,000
- Grantup to $25,000
- Grantup to $25,000
- Entrepreneur and Economic Development Support Program — Entrepreneur SupportGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $25,000
- Financial Support Program for Commercial Fishing BusinessesContact your regional office of the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ)Grantup to $25,000
- Futurpreneur Canada Start-up ProgramFuturpreneur CanadaLoanup to $25,000
- Energy Efficiency Loan Program - Solar Photovoltaic EquipmentGovernment of Prince Edward IslandLoanup to $25,000
- Career Internship ProgramColumbia Basin TrustOther assistanceup to $25,000
- Supportive Housing Capital Grant programCity of VancouverOther assistanceup to $25,000
- CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive ProgramYukon Workers' Safety and Compensation CommissionOther assistanceup to $25,000
- Community Interactions Program — Study ProjectsSaint Lawrence Action PlanGrantup to $25,000
- NADF Indigenous Women in Business ProgramNishnawbe Aski Development FundLoanup to $25,000
- Shine through Canada and internationally — TranslationCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $25,000
- Community Development Network — Treaty Seven: Loan ServicesRéseau de développement des collectivités – Treaty SevenGrantup to $25,000
- Capital Investment SupportGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEGrantup to $25,000
- Entrepreneur and Economic Development Support — Sectoral Research SupportGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $25,000
- TACC New Relationship Trust Collective Matching GrantTale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital CorporationGrantup to $25,000
- Grantup to $25,000
Other groups
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