Are there federal grants for individuals who want to start a small business?

The Canadian federal government offers federal grants for individuals who are in business or want to start a small business. Through the government grants and loans program, it is possible to apply for funding that is designed to help individuals who need financial assistance to operate and maintain a business operation, or to start a small business. Grants vary in amount that is awarded and in terms of what the funding is intended to promote, e.g., there could be grant assistance to start an ecological centre to help with environmental management, a computer repair business, or a child care centre. The opportunities are endless.

Get your small business funded through government grants, loans and private investor programs. To get access to our Funding Database which has over 1,500 funding programs, become a member today.

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.