Government grants and financing 

Government departments and agencies provide financing such as grants, contributions, subsidies, and loan guarantees. Find out what government financing might be available for your business. Use the search tool or browse by type of financing.

Browse government financing by type

• Grants, contributions and financial assistance

  Explore opportunities to receive public funds to help springboard your business venture. There are programs that apply to businesses in all provinces and territories, and others that apply only to businesses in your region.

• Loans and cash advances

  Examine various borrowing possibilities for your new or existing business.

• Loan guarantees

  Having trouble securing a loan for your business? A government-backed loan guarantee could help you attract creditors.

• Tax refunds and credits

  Looking for more return on your business expenditures? Browse potential tax benefits that can help reduce overhead.

• Wage subsidies

  Are high wage expectations making you reluctant to put up that Help Wanted sign? A wage subsidy program can put the perfect employee within your reach.

• Equity investments

  Searching for a long-term financial solution for your business? An equity investor may be willing to bank on your potential.