Funding for business and not-for-profits in the Prairie provinces
Funding programs
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
Funding for small and medium-sized businesses to scale up and produce innovative goods, services or technologies.
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding for not-for-profit organizations that support businesses at each stage of development.
Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding for Francophone small businesses, partnerships and economic development projects in the Prairie provinces.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)
Funding for not-for-profit organizations for projects that support business development and community economic growth.
Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI)
Funding for Indigenous economic growth from 14 federal departments, overseen by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Funding for large innovation projects to make Canada a top destination for businesses to invest, grow and create jobs.
Past Programs
Funding programs PrairiesCan no longer delivers, but whose impact in the community remains strong.
COVID-19 relief and recovery funding
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF)
Funding for Prairies provinces businesses to create jobs through green, digital and inclusive growth.
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Funding for tourism businesses and organizations to adapt to health regulations and position for growth.
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding for the aerospace sector to become greener and more productive, and to better reach global markets.
Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI)
Funding for regional and local air carriers and airports in the Prairie provinces to support economic growth.
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)
Funding for large Canadian festivals and events to adapt to public health guidelines and invest in their future.
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
Funding to build and improve community infrastructure and public spaces in the Prairie provinces.
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
Funding for mostly small businesses affected by COVID-19 to continue operations, retain staff and prepare for recovery.
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF)
Funding for fish and seafood processors to safely and efficiently process, store and ship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Managing your business during COVID-19
Loans, subsidies and income support for businesses, employees and the self-employed affected by COVID-19.
Applicant tools
Funding for small business, innovation and community economic development
If you are looking for small business loans or small business grants, or seek funding for innovation or scaling up your business, we can help. Our programs fund small business and businesses that are scaling up.
We support innovation and projects that create jobs in communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
We seek to diversify the economy by funding entrepreneurship in many sectors. We are helping promising sectors like precision healthcare, digital technology, value-added agriculture and clean technology to lead the new economy.
We also support inclusivity for women entrepreneurs, Indigenous-led businesses, entrepreneurs with disabilities, Black Canadian entrepreneurs, Francophone small businesses and young small business leaders.
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