Canada Sector Grants

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.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Financial support for the development of business-led innovation clusters in Canada

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Western Economic Diversification Canada

Western innovation funding and support

Repayable funding for enterprises in Western Canada to move their technology research to the marketplace

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Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor)

Northern Ontario innovation funding

Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses

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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario

Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship

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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Southern Ontario business innovation

Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies

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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Quebec innovation funding

Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)

Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Atlantic innovation funding

Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada

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Global Affairs Canada

Canadian International Innovation Program

Global innovation funding, accelerated access to global markets and on-the-ground support for international R&D

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovation funding for institutions

Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation

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Canada Revenue Agency

Tax credits for research and development

Tax credits for scientific research and experimental development

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Ministry of Energy and Mines

Indigenous Participation Fund

The Indigenous Participation Fund (IPF) provides funding to improve the capacity of Indigenous communities to participate in consultation related to mineral exploration and mine development, and economic opportunities associated with the minerals sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian retail grants