Prince Edward Island Business Grants & Funding

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...

Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

$108 million total program funding across three years (2023–24 onwards)

A $108 million federal grant program delivered through regional development agencies to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and...

REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity

REGI provides repayable, interest-free contributions to help businesses in Atlantic Canada scale up, improve productivity, adopt new technologies,...

Business Development Program

Up to 50% of capital needed for business launch or expansion; up to 75% of eligible costs for business growth activities (staff training, marketing, efficiency studies, etc.)

The Business Development Program provides interest-free repayable funding and non-repayable contributions to help entrepreneurs launch, modernize,...

Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives

This grant funds projects that improve the health and long-term sustainability of Atlantic Canada ecosystems through ecosystem-based approaches. It...

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...

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...

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...

Funded Collaborative R&D Programs and Initiatives

Up to $27 million available annually in grant and contribution funding

The Government of Canada provides grants and contributions through the National Research Council (NRC) to fund collaborative research and development...

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

This federal grant funds projects that prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species across Canada. Funding supports prevention,...

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...

Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot

A streamlined study permit program that enables international students from eligible francophone countries to pursue full-time post-secondary...

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 Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)

No-cost retrofits (100% coverage of insulation, heat pumps, and installation costs)

CGHAP provides grants for no-cost home energy efficiency retrofits, including insulation and heat pumps, to help low-to-median-income homeowners and...

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...

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...

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...

Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) – Aquatic Projects

Minimum $20,000 for new 1-year projects; funding is variable and dependent on project activities

A grant program that provides non-repayable funding to Indigenous communities and organizations for conservation and recovery of aquatic species at...

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...

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk

Preference given to applications requesting under $15,000; applications greater than $15,000 may be accepted if proposed expenses support collaborations of multiple Indigenous communities or complex consultation/engagement activities

A grant program providing non-repayable funding to Indigenous Peoples and communities to participate in consultation and engagement activities...