Is it the individual government grant programs that are used for small businesses?

Yes, there are individual government grant programs that can be used for small businesses. There is no doubt that it can be confusing when looking for information regarding the small grants and loans from the Canadian government for small businesses. The government has put many of these programs in place by way of grants and loans, in the hopes of encouraging small businesses to get started. They are also there to help existing small businesses who have the need to expand. The individual government grant programs are a great way for individuals that have a good viable business idea to actually get started by having some funding given to them.

If you are looking to find funding for your small business in Canada, one of the easiest ways to find funding is to get access to our Funding Database where we have over 1,500 funding programs including government grants, loans, financial assistance programs as well as private investor options. Take the right step forward and start the search for funding now by becoming a member of CanadaStartups!

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.