Comprehensive Canadian Funding Strategy →
The Canadian government offers over 1,500 funding programs across federal, provincial, and regional agencies. Navigating this landscape requires specialized knowledge of program requirements, application processes, and evaluation criteria.
At Canadian Funding Partners, we take a comprehensive approach to funding strategy.
Canadian Funding Partners helps businesses identify funding opportunities and coordinate applications with specialist partner firms. Where a file requires accounting or engineering expertise, the work is handled by appropriately qualified professionals at our partner firms.
Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Program Hub →
Ontario Job Grant is one of the most practical employer-facing training programs for Ontario businesses. We help employers assess fit, structure the training plan, coordinate provider documentation, and build stronger submissions before training starts.
Typical contribution range depending on employer size and trainee profile.
General per-trainee support ceiling reflected in the source material.
The employer buys the training and leads the application.
We also help training companies become easier to use in employer files.
Industrial & Technological Benefits (ITB) Defence Hub →
ITB is a distinct procurement-driven opportunity set. We help Canadian companies understand value proposition logic, KIC fit, Canadian Content Value, and the practical pathways into primes and obligated contractors.
We help companies understand how the value proposition shapes prime demand.
We map your capability against the industrial areas defence buyers care about.
We help clarify your Canadian-content story and transaction attractiveness.
We help Canadian SMBs present themselves as strategically useful partners.
Non-Repayable Business Grants →
Direct funding that does not need to be repaid. Typically requires project completion and reporting but offers the most favorable terms.
Tax Credits & Capital Incentives →
Federal and provincial tax credits that reduce your tax liability or provide refundable credits, including SR&ED and digital media tax credits.
Repayable Contributions & 0% Loans →
Government-backed loans and contributions with favorable terms, including low or no interest and flexible repayment conditions.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) →
NRC-IRAP provides financial support and advisory services to help Canadian SMEs increase their innovation capacity and commercialize technologies. The program offers contributions for R&D projects, youth employment, and access to technical and business expertise.
Up to $10M per project
SMEs with 500 or fewer employees
CanExport SMEs Program →
CanExport provides direct financial assistance to Canadian SMEs seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets. The program supports international market development activities including market research, trade shows, and business travel.
Up to $75,000 per project
FedDev Ontario Scale-Up & Productivity →
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario supports economic growth and diversification through various programs including the Regional Innovation Ecosystem program and Business Scale-up and Productivity initiative.
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) →
The OIDMTC provides a refundable tax credit for eligible corporations that develop interactive digital media products in Ontario. The credit applies to qualifying labour expenditures and marketing and distribution expenses.
Comprehensive Directory of Programs We Support →
Large-scale R&D and commercialization projects
Training and skills development funding
Clean technology development and demonstration
Production services and labour credits
Free Funding Assessment →
We review your business activities and growth plans to identify all applicable funding programs.
Strategy Consultation with a senior advisor →
We develop a prioritized funding strategy based on program fit, timing, and probability of success.
Grant Application Preparation Services →
We prepare comprehensive applications with compelling narratives and accurate financial projections.
Ongoing Compliance & Claim Support →
We manage the submission process and support you through evaluation, approval, and compliance.
Government Funding Calculators & Tools →
Model your Quebec MFOR training grant, forecast R&D tax credit recoveries, and screen program eligibility before applying.
Explore Government Funding Articles →
Browse our curated collection of funding program guides, eligibility requirements, and application tips.
Understanding SR&ED Tax Credits →
A comprehensive guide to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentive program.
NRC-IRAP Program Guide →
How to access Industrial Research Assistance Program funding for SME innovation projects.
CanExport SMEs Program →
Funding up to $75,000 for Canadian businesses pursuing new export opportunities.
FedDev Ontario Programs →
Business Scale-up and Productivity funding for Southern Ontario companies.
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit →
35-40% refundable tax credit for interactive digital media development.
Clean Technology Innovation Grants →
Federal funding for clean technology development and demonstration projects.
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) →
Support for large-scale R&D projects and business investment in Canada.
Strategic Response Fund (SRF) →
Direct federal economic support replacing the Strategic Innovation Fund.
CSBFP & Business Financing →
Flexible financing and advisory services from the Business Development Bank of Canada.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) →
Dedicated funding and resources for women-owned and led businesses.
Film & Television Tax Credits (CPTC / OFTTC) →
Production services and labour-based tax credits for film and TV production.
AgriInnovate & SCAP Agricultural Grants →
Repayable contributions for agriculture and agri-food sector innovation projects.
Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing →
Export financing, insurance solutions, and bonding for international trade.
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Discover Your Funding Opportunities →
Contact us for a complimentary funding assessment. We’ll identify all programs you may qualify for and outline a strategy to maximize your funding.
Frequently asked questions
What government grants are available to Canadian businesses?
Programs fall into a few families: non-repayable grants and contributions, wage subsidies and training grants, refundable and non-refundable tax credits, and repayable or interest-free contributions. Eligibility depends on your sector, province, company size and the activity being funded.
Do government grants have to be repaid?
Non-repayable grants and contributions do not have to be repaid when the funded project is delivered and reported as agreed. Repayable contributions are repaid, often interest-free, on a schedule set in the funding agreement.
Can a business apply for more than one program?
Often yes. Many federal and provincial programs can be stacked, subject to each program’s stacking limit on total government assistance for the same costs. Sequencing matters, because assistance received can reduce the amount claimable under another program.
When should we apply for funding?
Most grants require approval before project costs are incurred, so the application should come before the spend. Tax credits such as SR&ED are claimed after the fiscal year end. Planning the calendar early keeps both routes open.