The amount and types of government small business funding programs available varies based on one's objectives, location, type of business, and more. This makes sorting through all the possibilities time consuming, but taking a moment to familiarize yourself with the funding program types can speed up the process.

Find the best fit for your funding needs.    Remove the guess work and discover the facts of Canadian government funding programs that may address your business objectives. The following program types briefly summarize details of broad categories available at the federal, provincial, territorial, local, and municipal levels of government.  View the types of funding programs to determine which category addresses the needs of your Canadian small business. Each funding category below will provide a snap shot of the number of federal and provincial programs available, as well as the range of funding you can receive from the program. Have a look and improve your understanding of what the government has to offer Canadian entrepreneurs.

Available Funding Programs Your business may qualify for government funding, be it a grant, loan, or something else, based on your circumstances, such as industry, amount of employees, markets, etc. These programs can be classified as: Loans, Grants and subsidies, Tax breaks and Business advantages.

SR&ED  Tax Incentive Program  The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program is a federal tax incentive program designed to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes (including small business) and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada. The program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which delivers SR&ED tax incentives in a timely, consistent and predictable manner, while encouraging businesses to prepare their claims in compliance with Canada’s tax laws and the CRA’s policies and procedures.      Claiming SR&ED tax incentives.

Provincial  tax incentive program add R&D credits: T2SCH566 Ontario Innovation Tax Credit,  Sect. 96, Ontario  I.T.C.