9 Government Grants to Grow Your Business in Canada (2026)
Ready to Scale? The Government Will Help Pay For It.
If you've got a business that works and you're ready to grow — hire more people, buy equipment, expand your space, or reach new markets — there are 9 government programmes designed specifically for business growth in 2026.
For Hiring & Training
Canada Job Grant — Up to $10,000 per Employee
Train your existing employees or new hires with 2/3 of the cost covered by the government. Up to $10,000 per person.
Apprenticeship Tax Credits — $2,000-$10,000
Hire an apprentice in a Red Seal trade and claim tax credits through CRA. Excellent for trades businesses scaling their teams.
For Equipment & Space
Canada Small Business Financing Program — Up to $1,000,000
Government-backed loans for equipment ($350K), leasehold improvements ($1M), and commercial real property ($1M). 75% government guarantee means lower interest rates.
Facade Improvement Grants — 50-75% Covered
Renovating your storefront? Municipal programmes cover 50-75% of exterior improvements including signage, lighting, and structural repairs.
For Innovation & Technology
IRAP — Up to $50,000+
Developing new products, processes, or technology? NRC's IRAP programme covers salaries, materials, and contractor costs for innovation projects.
SR&ED — 35% Tax Refund
Already spending on R&D? Claim back up to 35% of qualifying expenditures through the SR&ED tax incentive programme.
CDAP — $15,000
Digitize your operations: e-commerce, CRM, inventory management, cybersecurity. $15,000 grant to modernize.
For New Markets
CanExport — Up to $50,000
Ready to sell internationally? CanExport reimburses 50% of export marketing costs — trade shows, market research, promotional materials.
For Startups Ready to Scale
Futurpreneur — $60,000
Ages 18-39: $20K Futurpreneur loan + $40K BDC loan + 2 years of mentorship. The most comprehensive startup growth package in Canada.
Which Growth Grant Should You Apply For First?
It depends on your stage:
- Under $100K revenue: Start with Starter Company Plus + CDAP
- $100K-$500K revenue: CSBFP for equipment + Canada Job Grant for training
- $500K+ revenue: CanExport + IRAP + SR&ED (stack all three)
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