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 Québec190
- Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada63
- Gouvernement du Yukon40
- Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable38
- Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada37
- 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
- DEC — Regional Quantum Innovation Support — CERIGovernment of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- CED — Targeted Support for Economically Vulnerable MRCs in Quebec (CERI & PDEQ)Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- DEC — Diversify your economy — (PDEQ)Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsOther assistance
- EDC — Business Expansion and Productivity — CERI for SMEsGovernment of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsLoan
- CED — Northern Isolated Communities Initiative Fund (NICIF)Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsOther assistance
- DEC Employment and Growth FundCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- EDC Employment and Growth Fund - Non-profitCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- DEC Employment and Growth Fund — Indigenous streamCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- CED — Economic Development Initiative — Official Languages — non-profit organizationsGovernment of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- EDC — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- CED — Business Information ServiceGovernment of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsOther assistance
- Income spread deduction for forest producersRevenu QuébecTax credit
- Tax deduction for foreign producers and foreign personnel holding a key position in a foreign production filmed in QuebecGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Impact Canada Challenges and Featured InitiativesGovernment of Canada, Impact CanadaGrant
- Already incorporatedGovernment of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Corporations CanadaOther assistance
- Financial Assistance Request – AccèsLogis Québec – Housing PartnersGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Request the required certificates for the design tax creditMinistère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'ÉnergieTax credit
- Apply for a certificate of eligibility for the shipbuilding or ship conversion tax creditRequest a pre-eligibility opinion or submit a certificate of eligibility applicationTax credit
- Request an eligibility certificate for a new corporation commercializing intellectual propertySubmit an applicationTax credit
- Apply for recognition as an eligible public research centreSubmit an applicationTax credit
- Apply for a subsidy to hire a summer studentGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for funding to build or upgrade a resource access roadGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for event funding to support new CanadiansGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for funding to market a tourism business or destinationGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for arts fundingGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for mineral exploration fundingGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for funding to train in the cultural industriesGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for funding to support workers and employers – Building UPGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for funding to find, hire and keep workers – Staffing UPGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Apply for a permit for your film or series productionGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Requests for Tenders and Proposals – NunavutGovernment of Nunavut, Department of Community and Government ServicesOther assistance
- Eligible applicants for home charging station financial assistanceGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Eligible applicants for financial assistance for an individual charging station in multi-unit dwellingsGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Industrial DesignsGovernment of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property OfficeOther assistance
- Destination Canada – ToolsGovernment of Canada, Destination CanadaOther assistance
- Destination natureParc régionaux du QuébecOther assistance
- Saskatchewan Community Development — Program for Entrepreneurs with DisabilitiesSaskatchewan Community DevelopmentLoan
- Loan
- Ontario Community Development — Access to CapitalOntario Community DevelopmentLoan
- Community Development through Arts and Heritage – Component III – Legacy FundInfrastructure CanadaOther assistance
- Developing scientific culture and innovation (NovaScience program)Gouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Growing your business or community projectGouvernement du YukonOther assistance
- Become a partner dealer for the Roulez vert programGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Digital Main Street – ShopHere ProgramDigital Main StreetOther assistance
- Tax deferral for livestock producersGovernment of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaOther assistance
- Statistical data on the Roulez vert and Écorecharge programsGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Financial Performance DataInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaOther assistance
- Trade Data OnlineInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaOther assistance
- Dotation PLUSGovernment of YukonOther assistance
- CopyrightGovernment of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property OfficeOther assistance
Other groups
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