Grants for Ontario Small Businesses & Startups

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on systemic issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices,...

Opportunity for Ontario industrial property owners to receive development certification for their site. Applicants are required to consult with the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to expedite the search process for ...

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations to promote expansion, collaboration, and creativity. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit a statement of interest prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to bolster ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario businesses in eligible regions for cosmetic and functional improvements to the exterior of their buildings. Funding is intended for activities including painting, repairs, signs, accessibility upgrades, and lighting. Eligible bus...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operatio...

Opportunity for Canada women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up. Ideal companies are those that do business within ma...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the fun...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for ...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International companies to facilitate marketing of their product. Eligible companies have not yet brought their product to market and plan to use the funding source's tools to do so. Applications are welcome from all ind...

Grants to Canada nonprofit, for-profit, and Indigenous organizations, and agriculture and farm businesses for research to adopt clean technologies. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to encour...

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profits to integrate artificial intelligence software into a new startup or product. The program is intended to support the use of artificial intelligence voices and sounds in products. Grants will only be award...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario small businesses in eligible regions to help scale and commercialize their product or service. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible businesses are loca...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use properties in eligible regions for building facade improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that improve aesthetic appeal and encourage public use. Buildings mus...

Grants to Ontario physicians to gather and analyze data related to their practice. Funding is intended to assist community-based physicians in improving patient care and enhancing effectiveness. Eligible uses of funds include covering costs related to data gatheri...

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition ...

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to join the analytic support pool for defense intelligence. Applicants are advised to prepare early for this rare competition for best results. Applicants may request a pre-RFP strategy session to hel...

Grants to Ontario professional artists, artist groups, and arts nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet with promoters to expand their reach. Funding is intended for travel inside and outside the province and the country, for attendance at an arts marketpla...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private developers and manufacturers, and indigenous governments for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for affordable and ready to build housing to benefit local communities. Priority wi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

Grants to Ontario health-related companies to prepare their technologies for the market. Eligible companies have been incorporated for under five years and are early-stage firms in pre-seed or seed investment rounds with strong intellectual property and potential ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...

Grants to Ontario for-profits for technology projects in the mobility and automotive industries. Funding is intended to support testing, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies in one of the following focus areas: semiconductors, advanced chargi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

Grants and loans to Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, research institutions, and Indigenous communities to convert organic waste to energy. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of fun...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-used downtown properties in eligible regions for new business signage. Funding is intended for façade, fascia, or flat storefront signs that help encourage customers and showcase local d...

Grants of up to $750 to Ontario downtown businesses in eligible regions for perpendicular signage improvements. Funding is intended to assist property owners and tenants with signage enhancements such as blade, perpendicular, and projecting signs. Buildings must b...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for awning improvements to local businesses. Funding is intended for projects to enhance awnings above doors, windows, and/or takeout windows. ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for outdoor patios. Funding is intended to aid local bars, restaurants, and cafes to improve decking, fencing, railings, flooring, bricks, and ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario agriculture-related businesses in eligible regions for business innovation and expansion. Funding is intended for infrastructure investments that expand markets, improve efficiency, and introduce new services and products. Busines...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for accessibility improvements. Funding is intended to enable local businesses to complete renovations and upgrades that reduce barriers for individuals with disabilities. Busines...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario businesses and property owners in eligible locations for projects to improve the visitor experience. Funding is intended for enhancements and upgrades to services and products that attract tourists and improve the local economy. B...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners of commercial mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for rental housing expansion projects. Funding is intended for projects to renovate or upgrade mixed-use buildings to add new units and/or increase occupancy i...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada consumer brands to help scale impact. Applicants should be in the industries of food and beverage, clothes and fashion, health and beauty, and home and furniture. Awardees will receive capital, technology, mentorship, a...

Grants to Ontario groups, organizations, and tourism-related businesses in eligible regions to create events that will attract tourists. Funding is intended for original attractions that will encourage overnight stays. Eligible activities include sports tournament...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and private developers for affordable housing in eligible regions. Priority will be given to building projects that include affordable housing units, are located in close proximity to public transit​, and benefit disadva...

Tax incentives to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for renovation and new construction projects. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. The purpose of the program is to develop buildings and facilities that foster econom...