Funding resources in Canada
Canadian funding routes include lender financing, grants and contributions, tax incentives, regional support and social finance, with different rules for businesses and nonprofits.
| Need | Official resource | Mainly for |
|---|---|---|
| Business support finder | ISED supports for business (opens official site) | Businesses |
| Government-supported lending | CSBFP borrower information (opens official site) | Businesses |
| Community and social-development funding | ESDC funding programs (opens official site) | Nonprofits |
| Regional and federal business support | Government of Canada: support and financing (opens official site) | Businesses |
| Research tax incentives | CRA SR&ED (opens official site) | Businesses |
| Social finance | Social Finance Fund (opens official site) | Nonprofits |
| Foundation prospects | Community Foundations of Canada (opens official site) | Nonprofits |
Provincial, territorial and municipal programs need their own checks. A directory listing is a starting point, not proof that intake is open or that you qualify.
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