Grants & Funding

Ontario business funding programs

A working directory of legitimate provincial and federal programs. Always confirm eligibility and current status through the official source before applying.

ProgramProviderTypeEligibilityAmountStatusSource
Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)Government of CanadaLoanSmall businesses with gross revenues of $10 million or less.Up to $1 million (varies by asset class).OngoingOfficial ↗
Ontario Together Trade FundGovernment of OntarioGrant / ProgramOntario businesses expanding trade — see program terms.Varies by intakeCheck current intakeOfficial ↗
SR&ED Investment Tax CreditCanada Revenue AgencyTax creditCanadian businesses performing eligible R&D.Refundable and non-refundable credits (varies).OngoingOfficial ↗
Canada Digital Adoption ProgramGovernment of CanadaGrant / LoanEligible small businesses adopting digital tools — confirm current status.VariesConfirm before applyingOfficial ↗
Starter Company Plus (Ontario Small Business Enterprise Centres)Ontario / municipal SBECsGrant + trainingNew Ontario entrepreneurs — eligibility varies by local SBEC.Typically up to $5,000Check local intakeOfficial ↗