{"id":4936,"date":"2023-03-08T09:25:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T14:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/?p=4936"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:24:16","slug":"grants-and-funding-for-small-businesses-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/2023\/03\/08\/grants-and-funding-for-small-businesses-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontario Small Business Financing, Funding &amp; Incentives Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Comprehensive Resource for Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 6\/23\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneurs often report that finding grant and financing options is one of the most challenging aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/starting-a-business\/\">starting or growing a business<\/a>. There is also a myth that there is free grant money for all businesses but unfortunately, that is just not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most available grant programs are targeted strictly to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>specific industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>geographical areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>particular groups of entrepreneurs (minority groups, youth, employment insurance recipients, innovation, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To better assist business owners in their funding pursuit, a comprehensive list has been curated below of various grants, loans, tax credits, and wage subsidies, that provide support for a range of sectors from digital media and healthcare to food processing and retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Please note:<\/strong> each of the programs listed below has its own eligibility criteria and requirements. Please read each one carefully to be sure your business is eligible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Funding Resources (Start Here):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid o-block-grid-1-md o-block-grid-1-lg\">\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-card is-style-grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government\" class=\"wp-block-pb-card__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__content-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ontario Funding Opportunities Portal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out what funding is currently available from the Government of Ontario, if you\u2019re eligible and what you need to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__button\">search now<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-card is-style-grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca\/innovation\/s\/?language=en_CA\" class=\"wp-block-pb-card__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__content-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation Canada Business Benefits Finder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the right programs and services, whether you\u2019re starting out or scaling up. Provided by the Government of Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__button\">search now<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid o-block-grid-1-md o-block-grid-1-lg\">\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-card is-style-grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/incentives\" class=\"wp-block-pb-card__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__content-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City of Hamilton Municipal Grants &amp; Incentive Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton offers a range of grants and incentives designed to support business growth and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__button\">search now<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-card is-style-grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canada-small-business-financing-program\/en\" class=\"wp-block-pb-card__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__content-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canada Small Business Financing Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-pb-card__button\">search now<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Financing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/business\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBC Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.com\/ca\/en\/business-banking\/small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TD Small Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotiabank.com\/ca\/en\/business-banking.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotiabank Small Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmo.com\/en-ca\/main\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMO Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cibc.com\/en\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIBC Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credit Union Financing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstontario.com\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FirstOntario Credit Union Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridiancu.ca\/business-banking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meridian Business Banking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lines of Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Mortgages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Credit Cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Government-Backed Loan Programs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startup Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working Capital Loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expansion Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology Financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/financing?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BDC Financing Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Futurpreneur Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneurs aged 18-39.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startup Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BDC Partnership Financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Futurpreneur Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grants &amp; Non-Repayable Funding:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Starter Company Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant Funding (up to $5,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/starter-company-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starter Company Plus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summer Company (Youth Entrepreneurs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant Funding (up to $3,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/summer-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FedDev Ontario Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Productivity Improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology Adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing Expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feddev-ontario.canada.ca\/en\/funding-southern-ontario\/funding-businesses-southern-ontario-what-we-support?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FedDev Ontario Funding Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CanExport SMEs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding to explore new export markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/en\/our-solutions\/funding-financing-international-business\/canexport-smes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CanExport SMEs Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Export Financing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Export Development Canada (EDC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Export Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonding Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign Buyer Financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edc.ca\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Export Development Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation &amp; Technology Funding:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology Commercialization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation Projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\/support-technology-innovation\/about-nrc-industrial-research-assistance-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NRC IRAP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Credits:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific Research &amp; Experimental Development (SR&amp;ED)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal R&amp;D tax incentive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-incentive-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SR&amp;ED Tax Incentive Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refundable R&amp;D tax credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-innovation-tax-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Innovation Tax Credit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supports manufacturing investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-made-manufacturing-investment-tax-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiring &amp; Training Funding:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canada-Ontario Job Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supports employee training costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-job-grant?redirect_id=page%2Fcanada-ontario-job-grant-cojg&amp;redirect_year=2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada-Ontario Job Grant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Lending &amp; Microloans:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Access Community Capital Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microloans for entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/accessccf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access Community Capital Fund<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Futures Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loans and business support for rural and smaller communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cfontario.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Futures Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment Capital:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Angel Investors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National angel investment network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nacocanada.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Venture Capital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BDC Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/bdc-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BDC Capital<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equity-Deserving Entrepreneur Programs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Black Entrepreneurship Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/programs-and-initiatives\/black-entrepreneurship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Entrepreneurship Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/offering\/indigenous-entrepreneur-startup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Women Entrepreneurship Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/programs-and-initiatives\/women-entrepreneurship-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women Entrepreneurship Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Financing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/i-am\/newcomer-entrepreneur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Financing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Revenue-Based Financing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clear.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/merchantgrowth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merchant Growth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Factoring &amp; Accounts Receivable Financing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundthrough.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FundThrough<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Merchant Cash Advances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journeycapital.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Journey Capital<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/merchantgrowth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merchant Growth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Financing Options:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc-fac.ca\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Credit Canada Financing<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; focused on supporting agriculture, agribusiness, and food and beverage businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lendingloop.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">LendingLoop<\/a> &#8211; Canada\u2019s most affordable online business loan \u2013 built for small business owners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fairfinancefund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Finance Fund<\/a> &#8211; for food entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/risehelps.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rise Asset Development<\/a> &#8211; low-interest small business loans when a traditional loan is not an option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alterna.ca\/en\/business\/small-business\/microfinance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alterna Savings Micro-Financing<\/a> &#8211; micro-lending initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Swoop Funding<\/a> &#8211; loans, financing, and grants for small businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crowdfunding:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a method of raising capital in small amounts from a large group of people using the Internet and social media. Individuals are asked to make micro-investments or donations to causes and ventures they believe in. For more information about crowdfunding, please visit the following websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kickstarter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiegogo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GoFundMe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Government Grants &amp; Financing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oc-innovation.ca\/programs\/digitalization-competence-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Centre of Innovation<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; digitalization SME grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/canadacouncil.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Council for the Arts<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; championing Canadian artists through grants, services, and prizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arts.on.ca\/page16.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Arts Council<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; provides grants to Ontario-based individual artists and arts professionals, ad hoc groups\/collectives, and organizations. Grants support a range of arts activities and disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socanfoundation.ca\/grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; provides grants for Canadian music creators and publishers working to promote appreciation for Canadian music in today\u2019s society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.canada.ca\/en\/programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants and Subsidies for Agriculture<\/a> &#8211; Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/otf.ca\/our-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Trillium Foundation<\/a> &#8211; offers a range of grants to support non-profit organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant Program Search Platforms:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search grants, incentives, and tax credits across all industries and regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mentorworks.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mentor Works<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thefundingportal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Funding Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Angel Investors &amp; Venture Capital:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Angel investing goes beyond providing funds to start-up businesses. Unlike venture capitalists, angels are involved in the start-up businesses that they invest in to ensure higher returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Angel groups in Ontario:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.angelonenetwork.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angel One Investor Network&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Oakville)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalangels.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capital Angel Network&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Ottawa \u2013 Gatineau)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgianangelnet.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgian Angel Network&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Collingwood)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mapleleafangels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maple Leaf Angels&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Toronto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northernontarioangels.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Ontario Angels&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Thunder Bay)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownsofdurham.ca\/business\/spark-angel-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spark Angel Network&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Durham and Northumberland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoangel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southwestern Ontario Angel Group&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(London)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkangels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">York Angel Investors&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(Vaughan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Funding for Indigenous Entrepreneurs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waubetek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Waubetek Business Development Corporation<\/a> &#8211; delivers business financing and economic support services to Aboriginal entrepreneurs and First Nation communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nadf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund<\/a> &#8211; offers a variety of services to support Aboriginal business and economic development, including financing, business support, community planning, workshops, and bookkeeping training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/indianag.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario<\/a> &#8211; offers small business financing to support First Nations entrepreneurs and businesses. Funding is offered for equipment, business start-up and expansion, and commercial real estate financing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/funding-indigenous-economic-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provincial Funding for Indigenous Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Funding Path:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Idea Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal Savings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends &amp; Family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starter Company Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Futurpreneur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Startup Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BDC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Futurpreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSBFP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Existing Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bank Financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit Unions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BDC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FedDev Ontario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IRAP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FedDev Ontario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hamilton CIP Incentives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technology &amp; Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IRAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SR&amp;ED<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OITC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angel Investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Property Acquisition or Renovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hamilton CIP Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TIG Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Revitalization Grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional Financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for small business funding? Entrepreneurs often report that finding grant and financing options is one of the most challenging aspects of starting or growing a business. 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