Retail & E-commerce Business Grants
Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.
High Street Support
High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.
Digital Transformation
Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.
Sustainability & Accessibility
Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.
Canadian Retail Grants
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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Offers a variety of services to support Aboriginal business and economic development, including financing, business support, community planning, and workshops and bookkeeping training
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides start-up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund
Helps support Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in economic development activities associated with mineral exploration and development
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Provides direct financial support to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees
Adopt Digital Tools for Your Business
Apply for a grant to adopt digital tools for your business
Digital Main Street
Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario
Starter Company Plus
Apply for training, mentoring and a grant through Starter Company Plus
Start-up Financing
Get up to $150,000 to grow your business and expert advice to help you on your journey.
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.
Site Readiness Program
The Site Readiness Program supports investment attraction and business expansion opportunities in Ontario by providing funding assistance to successful Applicants to help prepare their eligible industrial properties for potential investment opportunities.
CanExport SMEs
The CanExport SMEs program offers competitive funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets.
Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit
This tax credit program supports growth and investment in Saskatchewan’s small and medium-sized businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian retail grants