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Funding for small businesses: Western Canada

Funding for small businesses

Check out all the grants and subsidies available for small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Amount:	Up to 100% of approved project costs
Who can apply (eligibility):	Your project must support one of the following two priority areas: Cluster Growth, within one of the following priority sectors: Clean Technology Clean Resources Life Sciences Value-added Agriculture Advanced Manufacturing Digital Technology Inclusiveness, with respect to one of the following under-represented groups: Indigenous Peoples Women Youth
How to apply:	Contact regional office on website.
Application deadline:	Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds run out for the year.

Saskatchewan Job Grant
Great for staff training

Amount:	Multiple grant applications to a maximum of $100,000 per year and up to $10,000 per individual for employee training
Who can apply (eligibility):	Employer eligibility: Private and not-for-profit sector employers are eligible. Publicly funded organizations such as health regions, post-secondary training institutions, public libraries, municipalities and school divisions are not eligible under the program. Self-Employed individuals are not eligible to participate as CSJG supported trainees. Trainee eligibility: Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a Social Insurance Number. Both existing and potential employees are eligible. Temporary Foreign Workers are not eligible.
How to apply:	Visit the fund’s website for more detailed information and to fill out an application form.
Application deadline:	Ongoing