Funding for small businesses: Western Canada

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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:

  1. Cluster Growth, within one of the following priority sectors:
    • Clean Technology
    • Clean Resources
    • Life Sciences
    • Value-added Agriculture
    • Advanced Manufacturing
    • Digital Technology
  2. Inclusiveness, with respect to one of the following under-represented groups:
    • Indigenous Peoples
    • Women
    • Youth
How to apply: Contact regional office on the Government of Canada Regional Innovation Ecosystems webpage.
Application due date: 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 Government of Saskatchewan Job Grant website for more detailed information and to fill out an application form. 
Application due date: Ongoing