Prince Edward IslandBusiness Grants & Funding

Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life (Programming Funding)

This grant provides funding to community organizations representing official-language minority communities to carry out ongoing programming and...

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) – Business Scale-up and Productivity

Repayable contributions; amount varies by project

This program provides interest-free, unsecured repayable contributions to businesses in Atlantic Canada to help them scale up, expand, adopt new...

Funding for the Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream under the Union Training and Innovation Program

Up to $5,000,000 per project from ESDC; applicant must secure minimum 10% cash contribution from other sources

This program provides non-repayable grants to support innovative approaches and best practices in Red Seal apprenticeship training. Funding supports...

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Expansion to Health Care and Social Service Professionals

Up to $60,000 over 5 years for family physicians/dentists/pharmacists/psychologists; up to $30,000 for nurses/midwives/teachers/social workers/physiotherapists; up to $15,000 for early childhood educators/dental hygienists/personal support workers

A loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loan debt for health care and social service professionals working in under-served rural or...

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students

Up to $4,200 per year or up to $525 per month of study

A grant providing up to $4,200 per year to full-time students in financial need to help cover education costs. Students are automatically assessed...

Core Startup Program

Up to $75,000 in flexible, equity-free loan financing

The Core Startup Program provides equity-free loan financing up to $75,000 to help young entrepreneurs start or buy a business. Alongside flexible...

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur

$15,000 per internship unit for students and postdocs; up to $20,000 per unit for postdocs (up to $5,000 allocated to research expenses)

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur provides non-repayable funding for student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to grow their startups and commercialize...

2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Funding varies by participating country and funder. Canadian co-PIs may receive up to CAD $1,500,000 through NFRF. Other funding organizations offer different maximum amounts in their respective currencies.

This is an international research funding program that supports interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects harnessing disruptive technologies...

Active Transportation Fund

$400 million over five years (2021-2026); individual project amounts vary

A federal grant program providing $400 million over five years to fund active transportation infrastructure projects such as multi-use pathways,...

Atlantic Fisheries Fund - Atlantic Component

Over $400 million total funding available over 7 years across the Atlantic component

A $400 million contribution program (70% federal, 30% provincial/territorial funding) that supports Canada's fish and seafood sector in transitioning...

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-based Projects

Up to $25,000 per community-based project

A federal grant program that provides capital assistance to support community-based projects led by and for seniors. The program strengthens social...

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Non-repayable contributions up to $1 million; repayable contributions also available. Exact amounts determined during review process.

The RTRI provides $80 million in repayable and non-repayable funding over three years to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Atlantic Canada...

GST/HST Purpose-Built Rental Housing Rebate (PBRH Rebate)

100% rebate of federal GST or federal portion of HST paid on eligible construction; Provincial rebate amounts vary by province (Prince Edward Island capped at $35,000 per unit with annual reductions)

A 100% tax rebate on the federal GST or the federal portion of HST paid on new purpose-built rental housing projects, including new building...

Fonds de prêts pour les femmes en entrepreneuriat

Up to $50,000

A national microcredit fund offering loans up to $50,000 to support women entrepreneurs in launching or growing their businesses. The program...

Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDA)

Approximately $3 billion annually across LMDA and WDA combined; varies by province/territory

Federal funding of approximately $3 billion annually provided to provinces and territories to deliver skills training, upskilling, employment...

ElevateIP

Funding provided to accelerators and incubators to deliver services; specific amounts to individual start-ups not specified

ElevateIP is a $90-million grant program that funds business accelerators and incubators to deliver IP education, strategy development, and...

Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)

$2.5 billion annually distributed across Canada, indexed at 2% and delivered in $100 million increments. Allocations vary by province/territory based on per-capita calculations.

The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a grant program that provides $2.5 billion annually to provinces and territories, which distribute funds...

Apartment Construction Loan Program

Low-cost loans ranging from $1,000,000 minimum up to 100% of the cost of the residential component

This loan program provides low-cost financing to build or convert rental apartment projects across Canada during the construction phase through to...

ACOA Application for Financial Assistance

ACOA provides grants to finance economic development projects in Atlantic Canada. The funding supports businesses and organizations seeking to grow,...

Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment

Funding amount not specified in document

This grant funds projects that deliver financial empowerment services and supports to low-income adults. Grants support organizations in developing...