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Business Development Program

Business Development Bank of CanadaLoans

Up to 50% of capital needed for business launch or expansion; up to 75% of eligible costs for business growth activities (staff training, marketing, efficiency studies, etc.)

The Business Development Program provides interest-free repayable funding and non-repayable contributions to help entrepreneurs launch, modernize,...

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Expansion to Health Care and Social Service Professionals

Government of OntarioLoans

Up to $60,000 over 5 years for family physicians/dentists/pharmacists/psychologists; up to $30,000 for nurses/midwives/teachers/social workers/physiotherapists; up to $15,000 for early childhood educators/dental hygienists/personal support workers

A loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loan debt for health care and social service professionals working in under-served rural or...

Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives

Environment and Climate Change CanadaGrants

This grant funds projects that improve the health and long-term sustainability of Atlantic Canada ecosystems through ecosystem-based approaches. It...

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students

Government of CanadaGrants

Up to $4,200 per year or up to $525 per month of study

A grant providing up to $4,200 per year to full-time students in financial need to help cover education costs. Students are automatically assessed...

Apartment Construction Loan Program

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities CanadaLoans

Low-cost loans ranging from $1,000,000 minimum up to 100% of the cost of the residential component

This loan program provides low-cost financing to build or convert rental apartment projects across Canada during the construction phase through to...

REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity

ACOAGrants

REGI provides repayable, interest-free contributions to help businesses in Atlantic Canada scale up, improve productivity, adopt new technologies,...

ACOA Application for Financial Assistance

ACOAGrants

ACOA provides grants to finance economic development projects in Atlantic Canada. The funding supports businesses and organizations seeking to grow,...

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-based Projects

Employment and Social Development CanadaGrants

Up to $25,000 per community-based project

A federal grant program that provides capital assistance to support community-based projects led by and for seniors. The program strengthens social...

Active Transportation Fund

Government of CanadaGrants

$400 million over five years (2021-2026); individual project amounts vary

A federal grant program providing $400 million over five years to fund active transportation infrastructure projects such as multi-use pathways,...

Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment

Employment and Social Development CanadaGrants

Funding amount not specified in document

This grant funds projects that deliver financial empowerment services and supports to low-income adults. Grants support organizations in developing...

Fonds de prêts pour les femmes en entrepreneuriat

Government of CanadaGrants

Up to $50,000

A national microcredit fund offering loans up to $50,000 to support women entrepreneurs in launching or growing their businesses. The program...

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

UnknownGrants

This federal grant funds projects that prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species across Canada. Funding supports prevention,...

Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)

Government of CanadaGrants

$2.5 billion annually distributed across Canada, indexed at 2% and delivered in $100 million increments. Allocations vary by province/territory based on per-capita calculations.

The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a grant program that provides $2.5 billion annually to provinces and territories, which distribute funds...

Workforce Development Agreements (WDA)

Employment and Social Development CanadaGrants

Approximately $3 billion annually across LMDA and WDA combined; varies by province/territory

Federal funding provided to provinces and territories to support skills training, employment supports, career counselling, and job search assistance...

Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit

Canada Revenue AgencyTax Credits

Up to 50% of qualifying expenditures (maximum 25% of total expenditures); additional 10% bonus available for prescribed geographic areas

A refundable tax credit for for-profit corporations producing eligible digital media products in Nova Scotia. The credit reimburses up to 50% of...

Funding for the Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream under the Union Training and Innovation Program

Employment and Social Development CanadaGrants

Up to $5,000,000 per project from ESDC; applicant must secure minimum 10% cash contribution from other sources

This program provides non-repayable grants to support innovative approaches and best practices in Red Seal apprenticeship training. Funding supports...

GST/HST Purpose-Built Rental Housing Rebate (PBRH Rebate)

Canada Revenue AgencyTax Credits

100% rebate of federal GST or federal portion of HST paid on eligible construction; Provincial rebate amounts vary by province (Prince Edward Island capped at $35,000 per unit with annual reductions)

A 100% tax rebate on the federal GST or the federal portion of HST paid on new purpose-built rental housing projects, including new building...

Atlantic Fisheries Fund - Atlantic Component

Fisheries and Oceans CanadaGrants

Over $400 million total funding available over 7 years across the Atlantic component

A $400 million contribution program (70% federal, 30% provincial/territorial funding) that supports Canada's fish and seafood sector in transitioning...

Core Startup Program

Futurpreneur CanadaGrants

Up to $75,000 in flexible, equity-free loan financing

The Core Startup Program provides equity-free loan financing up to $75,000 to help young entrepreneurs start or buy a business. Alongside flexible...

Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life (Programming Funding)

Canadian HeritageGrants

This grant provides funding to community organizations representing official-language minority communities to carry out ongoing programming and...

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