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Grants for Ontario Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 257 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in Ontario. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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Incentives to Ontario Institutions and Businesses to Reduce Water Usage

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Ontario institutional, commercial, and industrial organizations in eligible regions to participate in a water use reduction program. Participants will receive financial incentives to implement water-saving measures. Organizations must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231041
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Loans to Ontario Entities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231052
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Opportunity for Ontario Manufacturers to Receive a Discount on Utilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Ontario manufacturers in eligible locations to receive a discount on utilities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended to help conserve water while supporting economic growth in the region. Applicants will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231059
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Opportunity for Ontario Businesses to Receive a Rebate on Utilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Ontario businesses in eligible locations to receive a rebate on utilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The program is intended to refund the portion of commercial, industrial, and institutional water usage that is n...

GrantWatch ID#: 231065
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In-Kind Technology Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups for Business Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...

GrantWatch ID#: 231416
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Loans to Ontario Businesses to Address Tariff-Related Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Ontario businesses to address tariff-related disruptions. Funding is intended to help companies in the steel, aluminum, copper, and auto sectors that are facing financial and operational difficulties due to s.232 tariffs. The fund's goal is to respond to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231551
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Tax Credits to Ontario Manufacturing Businesses to Help Offset Buildings, Machinery, and Equip...

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Ontario manufacturing businesses to help offset the cost of eligible buildings, machinery, and equipment. The purpose of the program is to promote innovation, competition, and lower costs within the manufacturing and processing sectors. The goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231576
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Yes. Startup grants are available through state economic development agencies, business incubators, corporate pitch competitions, and federal research initiatives.

What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

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