Federal grants and contributions
Programs from federal departments and agencies, such as NRC IRAP for innovation projects and CanExport for exporting SMEs.
Grant Desk · Canadian grant funding support
Grant funding in Canada, matched to your organization.
There are hundreds of federal, provincial and local funding programs in Canada, and most organizations only hear about a few. Ravel's Grant Desk finds the grants, loans, wage subsidies and tax credits you can actually apply for, then helps your team finish the applications.
Funders set their own eligibility rules and make their own decisions. Support does not guarantee funding.
Types of funding in Canada
Provincial and regional programs
Each province and regional development agency runs its own programs. See our guide to Ontario business grants.
Wage subsidies and hiring programs
Help with the cost of hiring students, new graduates and interns, such as Canada Summer Jobs and Mitacs.
Tax credits
Credits claimed with your tax return, such as the SR&ED tax credit for research and development.
Loans and repayable contributions
Government and Crown-corporation financing that is repaid on better terms than a bank loan.
Non-profit and charity funding
Government programs and foundations for community organizations, such as the Ontario Trillium Foundation and arts councils.
Program names are examples. Rules, intakes and amounts change, so Grant Desk checks each program's official page.
How Grant Desk helps
Find
Programs matched to your profile, with the reasons behind each match, re-checked on official pages.
Track
What's open, what's due and how much you could receive, in one place.
Prepare
One shared set of answers fills every application. Claude drafts what's missing for your team to review.
Submit
Step-by-step instructions for each funder's portal or email process.
Who it's for
Grant funding in Canada: common questions
Does Ravel give out grants?
No. Governments and funders award grants. Ravel helps you find the programs that fit and prepare strong applications.
Can small businesses get government grants in Canada?
Yes, many federal and provincial programs are open to small and medium-sized businesses. Eligibility depends on your location, sector, size and project, which is why Grant Desk checks each program's rules against your profile.
Are there grants for startups in Canada?
Some programs are open to early-stage companies, and many others need a track record or matching funds. Grant Desk flags which is which so you don't spend time on programs you can't apply for.
Can non-profits and charities use Grant Desk?
Yes. Grant Desk works for non-profits and registered charities as well as businesses.
Do you work outside Ontario?
Yes. Grant Desk covers federal programs across Canada, and provincial programs where you operate.