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
- Grantup to $25,000
- Digital Skills Program for YouthInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaGrantup to $24,000
- Inclusion ProgramGovernment of Saskatchewan, Ministry of EducationGrantup to $24,000
- Grantup to $23,800
- Grantup to $23,000
- Mon succès numériqueLe Réseau des CCTT - SynchronexAdvisory supportup to $22,500
- Grantup to $22,000
- Financial assistance for French language training in the workplaceministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’IntégrationOther assistanceup to $20,000
- 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
- CBDC — Immigrant Loan Pilot ProgramCommunity Economic Development CorporationsLoanup 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
- Other assistanceup to $20,000
- First Nations Economic Growth Fund — Aftercare ProgramFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.Grantup to $20,000
- Workforce TrainingGovernment of New Brunswick, Labour NBOther assistanceup to $20,000
- MicroEntreprendreMicroEntreprendreLoanup to $20,000
- Mitacs — AccelerateMitacsGrantup to $20,000
- Business Façade Improvement programNorthern DevelopmentOther assistanceup 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
- ICT — Talent Development InternshipsOntario Innovation CentreOther assistanceup to $20,000
- Waubetek — Micro-loan for Indigenous women entrepreneursWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $20,000
- Marketing Consultation and Mentoring ProgramSavoirSphèreAdvisory supportup to $16,250
- ICDE — Indigenous Development Fund — DECICDE - Joint Economic Development InitiativeGrantup to $16,000
- CréavenirDesjardinsGrantup to $15,000
- Apply for predevelopment funds for your professional film, television or digital media projectGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Agri-food Market Development and AccessGovernment of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesGrantup to $15,000
- FedNor — Northern Ontario Targeted Manufacturing Initiative - Operational AssessmentsFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern OntarioOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Export Financing N.B.SavoirSphèreOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Canada Media Fund — Concept Development ProgramCanada Media FundOther assistanceup to $15,000
- INNOGEC FundFilactionAdvisory supportup 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
- Seafood Acceleration Program — PerenniaGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and AquacultureOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Export Market Access Program (PAME)SavoirSphèreOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Filmmaker Assistance Program – FAPNational Film Board of CanadaOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Export Development ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova ScotiaAdvisory supportup to $15,000
- Microloan ProgramGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEOther assistanceup 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
- Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan ProgramGovernment of Ontario, Ontario Innovation CentreAdvisory supportup 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
Other groups
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