Funding & Loan Programs
Alberta
Alberta Innovates
With many programs available and annual investments of $286 million, Alberta Innovates delivers a broad spectrum of funding and grant opportunities.
Community Futures Capital Region
Customized and affordable loan options for small business owners and entrepreneurs in rural Alberta, from $500 to $150,000.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Funding to support your personal artistic practice or your organization's arts programming or projects.
Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Provincial and federal loans, grants, and other funding opportunities for the agricultural sector.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women gain access to capital, connections and business development capacity.
Canada
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Leads in building a strong, competitive Canadian economy by supporting business, innovation and community economic development unique to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.
Work Sharing Program
Designed to help eligible employers avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity, that is beyond the control of the employer.
Business Benefits Finder
Find the right programs and services, whether you’re starting out or scaling up.
Government Support for Small Business
Overview of federal government services for small business.
Canada Business Grants and Financing
Grants, loans, and private and public sector financing.
Business Development Canada (BDC)
Business loans for entrepreneurs.
Start Up Canada
Entrepreneurs working together to build a Canada for entrepreneurs and give a voice to the Canadian startup community.
Invest in Canada
Programs, incentives, and tax credit programs available for investors and businesses.
Futurpreneur Canada
Provides young entrepreneurs with up to $60,000 in financing.
Government of Canada – Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program
Provides access to capital and business opportunities to Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada.
Canada Council for the Arts
Grants, services, prizes, and payments to Canadian artists and arts organizations.
Black Business Ventures Association
Helps black founders gain knowledge and obtain resources to build their tech startup.