Grant Writing: find the right program, then submit an application that scores
Program selection and full application drafting for federal and provincial programs, plus claims and reporting support.
What we do
Program selection
We match your project to federal and provincial programs you actually qualify for.
Application writing
Narrative, budget, workplan and supporting documents, written to the program's scoring criteria.
Stacking & cost share
We plan how grants, loans and your own funds combine so the budget meets each program's rules.
Claims & reporting
After approval, we help with claims, progress reports and audits so the money keeps flowing.
What businesses are applying for now
A quick summary by province. Intakes and rules change often, so always confirm with the official program — or ask us and we'll check for you.
Across Canada (federal)
- Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Non-repayable liquidity and pivot funding, plus interest-free loans, for businesses hit by U.S. tariffs. Delivered by each regional development agency.
- Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)Advisory services and non-repayable funding for technology innovation projects at small and medium-sized businesses.
- SR&ED tax incentiveRefundable and non-refundable tax credits for eligible research and experimental development.
- CanExport SMEsCost-share funding for marketing and business development in new international markets.
- Canada Summer JobsWage subsidies for employers who hire young people over the summer.
British Columbia3 programs ▾
- Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)Up to $1M for economic infrastructure that creates jobs in rural B.C., led by local governments, First Nations or non-profits with business partners.
- RTRI — PacifiCanB.C. delivery of the tariff response initiative: liquidity support and pivot projects.
- B.C. Employer Training GrantCost sharing for training current and new employees.
Alberta3 programs ▾
- RTRI — PrairiesCanTariff response funding for Alberta businesses.
- Alberta Innovates programsFunding streams for technology development, commercialization and research partnerships.
- Canada-Alberta Job GrantCost sharing for employer-driven training.
Saskatchewan3 programs ▾
- RTRI — PrairiesCanTariff response funding for Saskatchewan businesses.
- Saskatchewan Technology Start-up Incentive (STSI)Tax credit for investors in eligible early-stage Saskatchewan technology start-ups.
- Canada-Saskatchewan Job GrantCost sharing for employer-driven training.
Manitoba2 programs ▾
- RTRI — PrairiesCanTariff response funding for Manitoba businesses.
- Canada-Manitoba Job GrantCost sharing for employer-driven training.
Ontario3 programs ▾
- RTRI — FedDev Ontario / FedNorTariff response funding for Ontario businesses, delivered by FedDev Ontario in the south and FedNor in the north.
- Regional Development ProgramProvincial funding for business investment and job creation in eastern and southwestern Ontario.
- Canada-Ontario Job GrantCost sharing for employer-driven training.
Quebec2 programs ▾
- RTRI — CED QuebecTariff response funding for Quebec businesses.
- Investissement Québec programsFinancing and support for business investment, productivity and innovation projects.
Atlantic Canada (NB, NS, PE, NL)3 programs ▾
- RTRI — ACOATariff response funding for Atlantic businesses.
- ACOA Business Development ProgramInterest-free repayable contributions for starting, expanding or modernizing a business.
- ACOA Regional Economic Growth through InnovationSupport for business scale-up, productivity and innovation.
Territories (YT, NT, NU)2 programs ▾
- RTRI — CanNorTariff response funding for northern businesses.
- CanNor economic development programsFunding for northern business growth and economic diversification.
Search every Government of Canada business program
Open in new tab ↗This official Government of Canada tool searches federal, provincial and territorial programs. Answer a few questions to see programs that match your business, then bring your shortlist to Funding Lab and we'll help you apply.
Official Government of Canada tool. Funding Lab is an independent advisor and not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
Business Benefits Finder
This official Government of Canada tool searches federal, provincial and territorial programs. Answer a few questions to see programs that match your business, then bring your shortlist to Funding Lab and we'll help you apply.
Open the Business Benefits Finder ↗Then come back and book your fit call.
How it works
- STEP 1Book a free 15-minute meeting or send us the short requirement form
- STEP 2We confirm scope and send you a written quote
- STEP 3You approve the quote and pay online
- STEP 4We deliver, with a review round before anything is final