Are there different types of federal grants available for small businesses?

Yes, there are many different types of federal grants available for small business owners in Canada. There are over 60 different departments within the Canadian government that will provide funding through the grants and loans program. There are a large number of federal grants given out yearly. For example, the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program provides non-repayable contributions, one type of federal grant, to small and medium-sized Canadian businesses who are interested in using technology to expand their services, products and processes in the business world.

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You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.