"Is Free Money Available from the Canadian Government via Small Business Grants?"

While you might be aware of Canadian government loans, did you know your small business could get free money, too? Believe it or not, you can get the next best thing to free small business money from the Canadian and provincial governments. Government grants (or "free money", as people like to call these programs) allow Canadian small businesses to hire employees, train new staff, take business courses, launch small businesses, purchase business supplies, or renovate business premises.

How to get "free money" grants from the Canadian government

When it comes to dealing with the Canadian government, free money can be yours by applying for programs directed at helping you grow – or even start up – your small business. Of course, calling grants "free money funding" isn't going to get you too far with the people administering the programs. Grants, "non-repayable contributions" or "conditionally repayable contributions" are the preferred terms. Keep the free money part to yourself.

To learn about applying free to get government money, call 1-866-682-2402

Application deadlines vary among grant programs, and an important cut-off may be passing this month. You can improve your chances of getting free money for your business by preparing your application for available government grants with help from our specialists.

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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