Grants and funding: Self-employed

Our list currently has 1,970 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 Québec191
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

1,970 programs

Site Readiness ProgramMinistry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Other assistance
Aquaculture Loan ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Loan
Fishing Vessel Loan ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Grant
Fishing License Loan ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Grant
Fisheries Business Loan ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Loan
Pothole Prevention and Repair ProgramMinistry of Transportation
Other assistance
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection ProgramGovernment of Ontario, Agricorp
Other assistance
Social Reforestation ProgramArbre Évolution
Other assistance
Partnership Research Program on Sustainable Development in the Mining Sector-IV (2025-2028)Joindre le Centre de services des mines
Grant
Pulp and Paper Water Reduction ProgramMinistère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts
Grant
Employment Insurance premium reduction programGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
Canadian Armed Forces Mental Health ProgramDepartment of National Defence
Grant
Arts ProgramFirst Peoples' Cultural Council
Grant
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) programInfrastructure Canada
Other assistance
Northwest Territories Candidate Program — Employer SupportGovernment of the Northwest Territories
Other assistance
Sectoral Advisory ProgramGovernment of Manitoba
Advisory support
Smart Renewable Energy and Electrification Pathways ProgramGovernment of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Grant
Entrepreneurship Awareness and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrumAssociation des femmes autochtones du Canada (AFAC)
Advisory support
Land Use Diversification Services ProgramGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Grant
Future Farmers Program 2.0Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Advisory support
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support ProgramGouvernement du Québec
Grant
Commercial Fishing Sector Support ProgramGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Grant
Sports Events Support ProgramTourisme, loisirs et sport
Grant
International Sporting Events Support ProgramTourisme, loisirs et sport
Grant
Railway Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program (PSITFIM)Gouvernement du Québec
Grant
Municipal Family Policy Support ProgramMinistère de la Famille
Grant
Financial Support Program for Family Organizations in Indigenous Communitiesministère de la Famille
Grant
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action - Governance Support ComponentSecrétariat à l’action communautaire autonome et aux initiatives sociales (SACAIS)
Grant
Inuktut Support Program for the Private SectorGovernment of Nunavut
Other assistance
CAF Operational Trauma and Stress Support ProgramDepartment of National Defence
Grant
Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts StreamGouvernement de l'Ontario
Other assistance
CAF Psychosocial Services ProgramDepartment of National Defence
Grant
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial SlaughterhouseGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Other assistance
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock IndustryGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Other assistance
Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — AgricultureGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Express EntryGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
Temporary Foreign Worker Program – positions in QuebecGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Global Talent StreamGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
La grande corvée Grant ProgramSentier Transcanadien
Grant
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant ProgramCity of Vancouver
Other assistance
Operating Grant ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Grant
Ontario Shipbuilding Grant ProgramMinistry of Transportation
Other assistance
Québec Rent Supplement Program (PSLQ)Société d'habitation du Québec
Grant
CAF Substance Abuse Treatment ProgramDepartment of National Defence
Grant
Water and Collective Infrastructure Transfer ProgramMinistère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation
Other assistance
Shared Work ProgramGovernment of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Other assistance
Technological Showcase Program for Buildings and Innovative Wood SolutionsMinistère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts
Grant
« Le monde et moi » School Trip ProgramFondation saintlo
Other assistance
Industry Expansion ProgramGovernment of Manitoba
Other assistance

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