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 and advertising or to hire staff? See examples of grants and loans recipients from your province in our grant recipientssection.
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 the free money to start up a new business, or give your small business the boost it needs!
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Extended EI Benefits Help Bay Bulls, NL Purchasing Pro Start His Own Firm
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Calgary Entrepreneur Learns the Secrets of Successful CYBF Financing
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Opportunity knocks on Kenora, ON Door Manufacturer with $125,000 LOWBIC Loan
When Kelly Gibson dropped in to see his friend Rex Csuzdi at the building supply operation Csuzdi ran in Laclu, Ontario, he planned nothing more than to share a cup of coffee and shoot the breeze about summer plans. By... View Details
Candie and Dolls a Winnipeg Hit With $15,000 Loan From WECM & CYBF
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Obtain government funding for your Canadian small business. Call 1-800-658-9792 or write Small Business Finance Centre, 1500 Bank St, Room 425, Ottawa, Canada, K1H 1B8.