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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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 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 from the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program for R&D.

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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Start-up Financing

Get up to $150,000 to grow your business and expert advice to help you on your journey.

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Government of Alberta

Small Community Opportunity Program

Grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities help build capacity in agriculture, small business and local economic development.

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Government of Alberta

Alberta Export Expansion Program

Funding to help export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and attract global buyers.

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Government of Alberta

Capital and financing supports for entrepreneurs

Find options for funding and financing your business.

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Government of Alberta

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.

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Government of Alberta

BRIDGE program

Women entrepreneurs can access tailored supports to help them establish sustainable businesses.

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Indigenous funding resources

Find grants, bursaries and funding opportunities available to Indigenous Peoples, communities and organizations.

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Québec government

Tax Credits

The Québec government offers a wide variety of advantageous tax credits, including tax credits for development of E-Business, Gaspésie and Maritime Regions, production of multimedia titles, synergy capital, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian retail grants