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
- GrantsGMFOther assistanceup to $1,000,000
- Alliance GrantsGovernment of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of CanadaGrantup to $1,000,000
- TIC — Sectoral Adoption ProgramOntario Innovation CentreOther assistanceup to $1,000,000
- Component 4: Restoration of Integration WorksGouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $1,000,000
- Programme pour la valorisation et la vitalité de la langue françaiseTransmission de la demandeGrantup to $900,000
- Financial assistance for improving safety at municipal level crossingsMinistère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $750,000
- Indigenous Business Investment FundGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous RelationsGrantup to $750,000
- Grantup to $750,000
- Energy Management System ProgramGouvernement du Québec, Hydro-QuébecOther assistanceup to $750,000
- Agri-food Innovation ProgramThe documents required to submit a project are available upon request by email at:Grantup to $710,000
- Investissement Croissance Durable — Appui Croissance PlusGouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricoleGrantup to $600,000
- Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner ServiceOther assistanceup to $600,000
- Grantup to $575,000
- Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safety in the use of off-road vehiclesMinistère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $500,000
- Financial assistance for conducting studies on energy efficiency in the maritime, aviation, and rail sectorsministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $500,000
- Financial assistance for northern initiativesHabitation et territoireGrantup to $500,000
- Financial assistance to support the implementation of logistics projects in the road freight sectorministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $500,000
- Financial assistance for an electric vehicle charging station installation project in a business or organizationGouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $500,000
- Apply for funding for community renewable energy projectsGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $500,000
- Technological and Commercial DemonstrationGouvernement du Québec, Hydro-QuébecGrantup to $500,000
- FAC — Trade Disruption Assistance ProgramGovernment of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaGrantup to $500,000
- BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan GuaranteeGovernment of Canada, Business Development Bank of CanadaLoanup to $500,000
- Equipment financing for farm operationsGovernment of Canada, Farm Credit CanadaLoanup to $500,000
- Afro-Entrepreneurs FundFilactionLoanup to $500,000
- Economic Development Fund — Stream 3Government of Yukon, Department of Economic DevelopmentGrantup to $500,000
- Quebec Fisheries Fund – Scientific PartnershipsGovernment of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans CanadaGrantup to $500,000
- Southern Ontario Innovation Investment FundEastern Ontario Community DevelopmentLoanup to $500,000
- Life Sciences Innovation FundOntario Innovation CentreOther assistanceup to $500,000
- MACH FAB 4.0Aéro MontréalGrantup to $500,000
- Working Capital Assistance ProgramGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of FinanceLoanup to $500,000
- Mining Research and Innovation Support ProgramSubmit an applicationGrantup to $500,000
- Territorial and Sectoral Development ProgramAgriculture, Environment and Natural ResourcesGrantup to $500,000
- Canada Small Business Financing ProgramGovernment of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaLoanup to $500,000
- Canadian Agricultural Loans Act ProgramGovernment of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaGrantup to $500,000
- Programme d’immobilisation en entrepreneuriat collectif (PIEC)Investissement QuébecOther assistanceup to $500,000
- PSO PME ProgramCRITM Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en transformation métalliqueGrantup to $500,000
- PSO Grande entrepriseCRITM Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en transformation métalliqueGrantup to $500,000
- Other assistanceup to $500,000
- SIC — MINERVA Initiative – Conflict management between unmanned aircraft systemsGovernment of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaOther assistanceup to $500,000
- SIC — MINERVA Initiative – Unmanned aircraft system for cargo and munitions droppingGovernment of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaOther assistanceup to $500,000
- Travel Alberta — Investment — Product Development FundAlberta Travel CanadaGrantup to $500,000
- Waubetek — Business LoansWaubetek Business Development CorporationGrantup to $500,000
- Departure allowance for a business building or a rental building affected by a floodGouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $485,000
- Eligible expenses for businesses and rental property owners in case of flooding or other disastersGouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $485,000
- Relocation of a business or rental building affected by floodingGouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $485,000
- Immunization of a building affected by floodingGouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $485,000
- Agtech Growth FundGovernment of Saskatchewan, Innovation SaskatchewanGrantup to $450,000
- Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation FundGovernment of Saskatchewan, Innovation SaskatchewanGrantup to $450,000
- INNOV-R PME — CRITMCRITM Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en transformation métalliqueGrantup to $450,000
- INNOV-R PME — PRIMAPRIMA - Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés du QuébecGrantup to $450,000
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