Your Business.

Need money to finance your small business in Canada? Want to get a grant, a loan or financial aid for new equipment, fixtures, renovations, training, advertising or to hire staff? Learn more about how to get government money and other tips to grow your small business with these valuable small business resources.

Your Government.

The Canadian government has set aside more than 20 billion dollars in funding programs (grants and loans) for financing small businesses like yours. Free government grants are available to help you start-up, expand or improve your business, if you are eligible.

Your Money.

Whether you need $100 or $100,000, don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the available government grants & small business loans. Knowing where and how to apply gives you a real advantage. Use your free money to start up a new business, or give your small business the boost it needs. See examples of grants and loans recipients from your province in our grant recipients section.
Find out how these Canadian small businesses did it...
Manitoba diaper business improves product offering with $4,000 government grant
When Penny Gibson gave birth to her daughter, Peyton, in 2008, she had no idea the event would lead to the birth of a new business a few short months later. A native of Winnipeg, Gibson had worked in advertising sales... View Details
Ontario Youth Entrepreneur launches online small business management tool with $50,000 government loan
After graduating from Sherbrooke University with a Certificate in Management, a Bachelor in Human Resources and a Masters in Intervention and Organizational Change, Sylvain Roy knew there was one more ability he needed... View Details
Ontario equine centre accesses $230,000 federal government loan to grow business by 50 percent
Nearly every day, Cathy Foyston tacks up her Canadian Warmblood gelding, Damascus, and takes to the trails winding through Back of Beyond's 95 acres – or schools him in the equine centre's indoor arena. Foyston has had... View Details
Unique B.C. business launches thanks to Small Business Finance Centre and self-employment program
The business idea had been gestating for at least a couple of years. And Trish Carter was taking her time "getting my ducks in a row" before tackling it full time. She figured her dream of owning her business was at... View Details
New Brunswick homecare service finds niche with government financing
Last October, Nathalie Arseneau White accepted the 2009 Woman Entrepreneur Award from the New Brunswick Association of Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs). Her business, Atlantik Quality Care provides a... View Details


Below are the latest small business financing news as of February 09, 2010