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Top 10 Ontario Small Business Grants for 2026
If you are a business owner in Ontario, 2026 is a milestone year for non-dilutive capital. Here are the top 10 lanes:
- Digital Transformation Grant: $2,500 for main street businesses.
- COJG: Up to $10,000 for employee training.
- SR&ED: The 35% R&D tax credit.
- CanExport: $50,000 for international market expansion.
- Starter Plus: $5,000 for entrepreneurs.
- Rural Economic Development (RED): For regional infrastructure.
- Indigenous Economic Development Fund: Targeted support.
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC): For clean tech.
- IRAP: NRC's flagship R&D grant.
- Municipal CIPs: Up to $20,000 for storefront upgrades.