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.
| Program | Provider | Type | Eligibility | Amount | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) | Government of Canada | Loan | Small businesses with gross revenues of $10 million or less. | Up to $1 million (varies by asset class). | Ongoing | Official ↗ |
| Ontario Together Trade Fund | Government of Ontario | Grant / Program | Ontario businesses expanding trade — see program terms. | Varies by intake | Check current intake | Official ↗ |
| SR&ED Investment Tax Credit | Canada Revenue Agency | Tax credit | Canadian businesses performing eligible R&D. | Refundable and non-refundable credits (varies). | Ongoing | Official ↗ |
| Canada Digital Adoption Program | Government of Canada | Grant / Loan | Eligible small businesses adopting digital tools — confirm current status. | Varies | Confirm before applying | Official ↗ |
| Starter Company Plus (Ontario Small Business Enterprise Centres) | Ontario / municipal SBECs | Grant + training | New Ontario entrepreneurs — eligibility varies by local SBEC. | Typically up to $5,000 | Check local intake | Official ↗ |