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
- Atlantic IP Advantage — IP Development StrategySpringboard Atlantic Inc.Other assistanceup to $75,000
- Atlantic IP Advantage — IP Implementation StrategySpringboard Atlantic Inc.Advisory supportup to $75,000
- Apply for community project and event fundingGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $75,000
- Apply for professional artistic development fundingGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $75,000
- Loanup to $75,000
- HCi3 Grant — Acceleration StreamThe Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) FundGrantup to $75,000
- TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) LoanTale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital CorporationLoanup to $75,000
- Talent Access ProgramNatural Products CanadaGrantup to $75,000
- Entrepreneur Support and Economic Development Program — Strategic InvestmentsGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $75,000
- Small Business Investor Tax Credit ProgramGovernment of New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury BoardGrantup to $75,000
- Livestock Encouragement ProgramGovernment of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesLoanup to $75,000
- Hydraulic Infrastructure Program for Farms and Ranches — Rebate for ponds, pipelines and wellsGovernment of Saskatchewan, Ministry of AgricultureGrantup to $75,000
- Other assistanceup to $75,000
- Reaching Canada and International — Public OutreachCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $75,000
- Recyc-Québec — R&D Support for RecyclingGouvernement du Québec, Recyc-QuébecGrantup to $75,000
- Telefilm Canada — Marketing Assistance ProgramGovernment of Canada, Telefilm CanadaGrantup to $75,000
- Grantup to $70,000
- Financial support for agricultural successionGouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricoleGrantup to $65,000
- Quebec Design Tax CreditGouvernement du Québec, Revenu QuébecGrantup to $60,000
- Quebec Design Tax Credit — External ConsultantGouvernement du Québec, Revenu QuébecGrantup to $60,000
- Graduates to Opportunity — GTO InnovateNova Scotia, Labour, Skills and ImmigrationGrantup to $60,000
- Facilitating Research and Innovation in AgricultureGovernment of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesGrantup to $60,000
- Écoleader Fund — businessFonds ÉcoleaderOther assistanceup to $60,000
- Strategic Funds — Market Access StrategyCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $60,000
- Reserves Housing Rehabilitation ProgramCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Grantup to $60,000
- GrantsFortisBCOther assistanceup to $60,000
- Transportez vert — Borne de recharge rapide en courant continuMinistère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturellesOther assistanceup to $60,000
- GrantsGMFOther assistanceup to $55,000
- Workforce and Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $52,500
- Food Product Development AssistanceGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEIGrantup to $50,000
- Financial assistance for the transformation of buses accessible to people using wheelchairsSubmission of the financial assistance applicationGrantup to $50,000
- Financial assistance associated with the Culture d’ici component (Themes and interdisciplinarity)Gouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $50,000
- Financial assistance for implementing initiatives to familiarize seniors with public transit in regions (Component 3)Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $50,000
- Financial assistance for the prevention of damage to agricultural landsMinistère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $50,000
- Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for the implementation of a new regional public transit service (Component 1)Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durableGrantup to $50,000
- Amplify BC Live Music Program — Business Development StreamBC Live Performance NetworkOther assistanceup to $50,000
- Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonieministère de la Culture et des CommunicationsGrantup to $50,000
- Kakivak Association – Makigiaqvik LoansKakivak AssociationLoanup to $50,000
- BioÉnergie — AnalyseMinistère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturellesOther assistanceup to $50,000
- Bioénergies — AnalyseÉcoPerformanceOther assistanceup to $50,000
- CBCD — Impact Your Business — Startup LoansImpact AtlanticGrantup to $50,000
- BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur LoansGovernment of Canada, Business Development Bank of CanadaLoanup to $50,000
- Project FinancingGouvernement du Québec, Investissement QuébecLoanup to $50,000
- Tourism Marketing Cooperative FundGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and CultureOther assistanceup to $50,000
- Multi-Species Research and Development FundGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and AquacultureOther assistanceup to $50,000
- Tariff Impact Support FundGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEGrantup to $50,000
- Innovation FundGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEIGrantup to $50,000
- Fonds Empreinte positiveLa RucheOther assistanceup to $50,000
- Fonds fertileUnion des producteurs agricolesGrantup to $50,000
- FIJE FundCentre d’Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et régionLoanup to $50,000
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