Grants for International Small Businesses & Startups

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 to Quebec festivals in eligible locations to boost international tourism. Applicants must contact the staff before beginning their application. Funding is intended for the enhancement of marketing strategies, the development of new products and experiences,...

Grants to Quebec small businesses and nonprofit organizations for the development of AI technologies and products. Funding is intended to accelerate the adoption of AI in critical sectors, thereby keeping Canada at the forefront of AI solutions. Priority may be gi...

Grants to Quebec businesses, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations and governments, and economic development institutions for food initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen food supply chains and to deploy innovative technolo...

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, SMEs, business associations, IHEs, and municipalities to revitalize and reindustrialize eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the socioeconomic vitality of the area and to support businesses. All projects must...

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, small enterprises, and IHEs for quantum technology development. Funding is intended to advance the development of these technologies and related products that can be commercialized, to advance economic development in this ...

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations and small businesses for economic development projects in communities that are an official language minority. Funding is intended to bolster economic activities in eligible communities and to help businesses flourish throug...

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and economic development organizations for economic development projects. Funding is intended to boost economic development in the region through increasing tourism, increasing the presence of i...

Grants to Quebec small businesses and nonprofit organizations for business development needs. Funding may be used for commercialization, business management, market development, acquisition of necessary equipment and machinery, and more. Projects are meant to fost...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories independent retailers for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover expenses needed to reopen and sustain operations after unforeseen events, such as inventory replacement, property repairs, relocation costs, and ...

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...

Grants to Nunavut individuals and film production companies for professional development activities. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including independent studies, lecture series, online courses, and tailored film camps. Workshops must be conducted ...

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...

Grants to Alberta developers for infrastructure projects that support housing development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for offsite public infrastructure projects that facilitate mixed-market and non-market multi-unit housing projects. Eligible infras...

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 to British Columbia commercial farms and research teams for initiatives to reduce the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal before submitting an application. Funding is available in two streams: P...

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...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and for-profit housing developers to plan and implement affordable housing projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support seed funding, capacity building, and capital costs to promote the development of...

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 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 of up to $7,500 and in-kind support to British Columbia employers for workplace improvements for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants may apply for an assessment of current workplace structures, policies and programs, as well as a program improveme...

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 of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

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 to British Columbia agricultural businesses for activities that improve farm operations. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, thermal energy efficiency improvements, alternative energy te...

Grants of up to $35,000 to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, band-owned businesses, and Indigenous economic development corporations for environmental activities to preserve soil health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, a...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for activities to preserve grazing land adjacent to rivers, streams, or other waterways. Applicants are required to register in t...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for water management planning activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is a...

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...

In-kind support to Israel startups and established companies to assist artificial intelligence-based commercial development. Funding is intended to promote innovation, speed up product development, and increase the competitiveness of local firms. The program provi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia property owners in eligible locations to upgrade commercial and non-commercial buildings. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation and seismic stabilization of t...