Funding guide · Ontario
Small Business Grants and Funding in Ontario
Ontario businesses can draw on three layers of funding: federal agencies (FedDev Ontario in the south, FedNor in the north), provincial programs and tax credits, and utility incentives such as Save on Energy. Which ones you qualify for depends on your region, industry, size and what you plan to spend the money on.
A few programs to know about
This is a sample, not the full list. Amounts are the headline figures we last checked; always confirm the current terms on the official program page.
Grant
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Southern Ontario
FedDev Ontario
Up to $3M non-repayable per business (up to $2M for liquidity needs)
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Rebate
Save on Energy Retrofit Program
Save on Energy (IESO)
Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Tax credit
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Government of Ontario
8% refundable credit, up to $240,000 a year
Last checked September 29, 2026 · Official program page
Grant
Starter Company Plus
Government of Ontario, via local Small Business Enterprise Centres
Up to $5,000
Last checked September 29, 2026 · Official program page
What is not on this page
Which programs your business actually qualifies for, their deadlines and intake windows, the documents each one requires, and help drafting the application. That depends on your industry, size and project, so it is handled in the free check rather than listed here.
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