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
- Employee Training ProgramGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $13,000
- 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
- Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer ProgramFuturpreneur CanadaLoanup to $12,500
- Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Planning and Community EngagementNew Relationship TrustGrantup to $12,000
- Rhyze Up!Boundless AcceleratorAdvisory supportup 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
- Alberta Women’s Economic Recovery — Capital Growth Initiative LoanCommunity Futures AlbertaLoanup to $10,000
- Kakivak Association – Economic Opportunities FundKakivak AssociationGrantup to $10,000
- Apply for small grant funding for your creative or cultural projectGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Touring Assistance FundGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and CultureOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Fonds d’appui à l’entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)MRC de la Vallée-du-RichelieuGrantup to $10,000
- Arts Business Support FundGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Fonds ÉcopropulsionCorporation du développement durable (CDD)Other assistanceup to $10,000
- Grantup to $10,000
- HCi3 Grant — Catalyst StreamThe Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) FundGrantup to $10,000
- Other assistanceup to $10,000
- Grantup to $10,000
- Poursuite culturelleKlondike Institute of Art & CultureOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Landing Pad Acceleration Program (LPAP)Centre SparkOther assistanceup 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
- Future Farmers Program 2.0 — Agri-Start Sub-programGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of AgricultureOther assistanceup 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
- Loanup 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
- Infrastructure Planning Grantministère du Logement et des Affaires municipalesOther assistanceup to $10,000
- ICT — Future-Ready ProgramOntario Innovation CentreLoanup to $10,000
- ICDE — Indigenous Development Fund — Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentICDE - Joint Economic Development InitiativeOther assistanceup to $8,000
- Nunavut Prospecting ProgramGovernment of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and TransportationOther assistanceup to $8,000
- Adapted Vehicle Program — Persons with DisabilitiesGovernment of New Brunswick, Transportation and InfrastructureGrantup to $8,000
- Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development — Economic Intelligence and NetworkingGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $8,000
- Prince Edward Island Arts GrantsGovernment of Prince Edward IslandGrantup to $8,000
- TD FEFTD FEFOther assistanceup to $8,000
- Funding for Nunavut Filmmakers — Creative Content Development FundNunavut Film Development CorporationGrantup to $7,500
- Funding for Nunavut Filmmakers — Creative Production Business FundNunavut Film Development CorporationGrantup to $7,500
- Yukon Heritage Training FundYukon Historical & Museums AssociationGrantup to $7,500
- Small Business Co-op Internship ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Immigration, Skills, and LabourGrantup to $7,000
- TECHNATION — Job Readiness ProgramTECHNATIONGrantup to $7,000
- Venture for Canada — Internship ProgramVenture for CanadaGrantup to $7,000
- Employer Training Tax CreditGovernment of British Columbia, Ministry of FinanceGrantup to $6,000
- Entrepreneur and Economic Development Support Program — Micro-enterprisesGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $6,000
- Council report: 2018 social grantsCity of VancouverOther assistanceup to $5,604
- Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school busesDeadline and email addressGrantup to $5,500
- Consulting and Advisory ServicesMetro Business OpportunitiesGrantup to $5,250
Other groups
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