Retail & E-commerce Business Grants
Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.
High Street Support
High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.
Digital Transformation
Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.
Sustainability & Accessibility
Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.
Canadian Retail Grants
55 grants found
CanExport SMEs
The CanExport SMEs program provides competitive funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets by sharing the costs of export‑related activities.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Saskatchewan
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Saskatchewan hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Manitoba
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Manitoba hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Alberta
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Alberta hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - southern Ontario
Federal funding from FedDev Ontario for southern Ontario businesses hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive
The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.
Summer Company
Program for students that offers start‑up money and mentorship to launch a new summer business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18‑39.
Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs.
Waubetek
Provides programs and services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, First Nation communities and organizations through commercial financing and economic development initiatives.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Provides financing, business support, community planning and training for Aboriginal businesses and economic development.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Start‑up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian retail grants