"Free Government Grants may be
Available for Your Small Business Needs"

Canadian governments will provide a great deal of money in the future for small businesses in the form of grants, loans, and other programs. Chances are, your small business meets the criteria for some of these free government grants, loans or other programs. Apply and see your small business benefit from increased financial resources.

The Centre for Small Business Financing provides resources to help small businesses like yours access free government grants, loans, and other funding offered by Canadian governments. Whether it's a writing an effective Business Plan, or detailed information on crafting an effective grant application for your business, we will provide you with clear, concise answers to your questions.

• What are reviewers asking themselves about your business?
• Who reviews your application?
• What will get your application rejected?

Find which funding programs you qualify for

Take a moment to learn how much money your small business may be able to receive in government grants and/or loans.

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Where is/where will your business be located?

  Alberta

  British Columbia

  Manitoba

  New Brunswick

  Newfoundland

  Northwest Territories

  Nova Scotia

  Nunavut

  Prince Edward Island

  Quebec

  Saskatchewan

  Yukon

  Northern Ontario

  Southern Ontario

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Over the last year, how much revenue was generated by your business?

  $0, I′m a start-up

  Less than $5 million

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Are you seeking funding to cover the costs of starting a business or expanding an existing business?

  I need money to cover the cost of starting a new business.

  I need money to cover the costs of expanding my business.

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Do you require funding to engage in any of the following activities?

  Purchase/Improve leasehold improvements

  Purchase/Improve Land or Property

  Hire/Train/Consulting

  Export

  Research & Development

  Purchase/Improve Equipment

  Working Capital

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What is your gender?

  I am a woman

  I am a man

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How old are you?

  I am 18 to 29 years old

  I am 30 to 34 years old

  I am 35 years old or older

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Are you a recent immigrant to Canada?

  I am new to Canada

  I was born in Canada

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Do you live in a rural area - a population of 100,000 or less?

  I am in a rural region

  I am not in a rural region

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Are you aboriginal?

  I am aboriginal

  I am not aboriginal

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Which of the following industries best describes your business?

  Agriculture

  Tourism

  Aquaculture

  Retail

  Manufacturing

  Mining

  Forestry

  Technology/Telecom

  Other

The above are just a sample of the 578 assistance programs you may be eligible to apply for.

Contact us quoting the above program code(s).

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Please note Grant Finder results are to help you assess your possible funding eligibility. Additional program eligibility requirements may be applicable. Results provided are not part of a funding application that must be made to the applicable funding office and assessed in accordance with its regulations. Our Centre is not affiliated to any funding agency. Persons acting on information provided here do so at their own risk.

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