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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Government of Saskatchewan

Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive

The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.

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Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) offers a non-refundable 30% tax credit to Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in eligible flow-through shares (FTS) issued by mining or exploration companies.

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Government of Ontario

Summer Company

Program for students that offers start‑up money and mentorship to launch a new summer business.

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Futurpreneur Canada

Futurpreneur Canada

Provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18‑39.

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Futurpreneur Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs.

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Waubetek

Waubetek

Provides programs and services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, First Nation communities and organizations through commercial financing and economic development initiatives.

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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Provides financing, business support, community planning and training for Aboriginal businesses and economic development.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Futurpreneur Canada

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Start‑up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Provides direct financial support to businesses for short‑term training of existing or new employees.

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Digital Main Street

Digital Main Street

Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario.

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Government of Ontario

Starter Company Plus

Apply for training, mentoring and a grant to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

Provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not‑for‑profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian retail grants