{"id":758907,"date":"2019-01-06T22:22:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T03:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=758907"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:34:42","slug":"startup-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\/startup-grants","title":{"rendered":"Business startup grants in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Competition between businesses for grants can be fierce. Private organizations and different levels of government offer grants as long as the criteria are met, but there is going to be competition to secure those dollars. Business startup grants are just one of the types of grants offered to emerging companies. Some have specific requirements that must be met, while others are available for anyone to apply for.<\/p><p>Before applying for a grant, keep in mind that most startup grants are specific to a certain province or territory, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic.gc.ca\/app\/scr\/innovation?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">it\u2019s best to search the Innovation Canada website<\/a> to see what you\u2019re eligible for since you\u2019ll need to take your business goals, size, sector and location into consideration before applying for a grant.<\/p><h3 id=\"learn\">1. SD Tech Fund<\/h3><p>Running a clean technology business? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdtc.ca\/en\/get-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SD Tech Fund<\/a> caters toward businesses that are looking to support the green industry. Grants are offered to businesses working in the clean energy, air, water and climate change space. Offering a 33% contribution, the SD Tech Fund will continuously fund a project that has 4-6 milestones. Funding is continuous as each milestone is met.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>The focus of this fund is clean energy that will result in a cleaner environment<\/li><li>Continuous funding means the money does not come all at once<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Must be a Canadian company with a specific project<\/li><li>Potential to attract business partners<\/li><li>Proven environmental and economic benefits to Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>First, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdtc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-to-apply-3.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">how to apply booklet<\/a> that goes over the steps necessary for making a full application<\/li><li>Download the application template and fill in your information<\/li><li>After review and if approved, you will be invited to present your idea via video chat<\/li><li>If approved after that, your project will be reviewed by another team and passed onto the board of directors for approval<\/li><\/ol><h3>2. SD Tech Fund \u2013 Seed Fund<\/h3><p>The Seed Fund is another SDTC fund focusing on environmental aspects of business. Early-stage Canadian entrepreneurs with ideas in clean-tech can apply for one-time grants of $50,000 to $100,000 for projects with environmental benefits.<br>This grant differs from the SDTC Clean Fund grant in that potential applicants must be nominated by one of SDTC\u2019s partners.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Must be focused on the environment and clean-tech<\/li><li>Innovations in food, water, energy and clean communities are being looked at<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Must be nominated by an SDTC partner<\/li><li>Have an idea that brings new technology to a significant environmental problem<\/li><li>Must be finished the R&amp;D phase of the planning and working on commercialization<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>You must be nominated by an SDTC partner<\/li><li>Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdtc.ca\/en\/about\/people-and-partnerships\/#seed\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">local accelerator<\/a> and they can help you with the next steps of the application process<\/li><\/ol><h3>3. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)<\/h3><p>One of the larger grants out there, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\/support-technology-innovation\/about-nrc-industrial-research-assistance-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Industrial Research Assistance Program IRAP<\/a> provides startups with funding between $50,000 to $500,000. Larger businesses tend to get more funding, however many small businesses are eligible for smaller grant amounts. IRAP supports the development and commercialization of technology-driven products, services or processes in Canada. Technology can be new or improved, giving a wider range of applicants the chance to receive grant funds.<\/p><p>This grant is available Canada-wide and in order to be eligible, you\u2019ll need to have at least one full-time employee. The grant money will be issued before you incur the expenses, so if you\u2019re thinking of applying, head online before you begin developing or advertising products or services.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Funding between $30,000 and $10 million, depending on the size of the business and the use of the funds<\/li><li>Focused on research and development of new technologies<\/li><li>Small to medium-sized businesses may apply<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Must be a Canadian business<\/li><li>Fewer than 500 full-time employees<\/li><li>Must focus on the development of tech-driven products<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>Contact IRAP to discuss your project<\/li><li>IRAP will determine if you\u2019re eligible and assist with submitting a proposal<\/li><\/ol><h3>4. Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&amp;ED)<\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-incentive-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SR&amp;ED<\/a> is not actually a startup grant, but rather a refundable tax credit. Claimed on your yearly taxes, this credit is geared toward startups and businesses conducting research and development toward products, services and processes.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>The SR&amp;ED is a tax credit, not a grant<\/li><li>As much as 35% of your research and development costs could be refunded<\/li><li>Geared towards research and development for products, services and processes<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Your company must work to gain \u201cnew knowledge\u201d that helps resolve a problem or reach your goal<\/li><li>Must be involved in a science or technology field, conducting experiments or analysis<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>When tax season comes, include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t661.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">form T661<\/a> and form T2038, investment tax credit in your tax return<\/li><li>Fill out your personal information<\/li><li>Include details about the scientific or technological aspects of your business<\/li><li>Include financial details such as deductible expenditures, overhead expenditures and the costs for each project you claim<\/li><\/ol><h3>5. Canada Job Grant (CJG)<\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentorworks.ca\/government-funding\/human-resources-and-training\/canada-job-grant-cjg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada Job Grant<\/a> offers up to $10,000 toward training and developing your workforce. The funding can be used for a variety of purposes such as hiring and training programs that develop skillsets and enhance employee performance on the job.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Each province and territory, excluding Quebec, has its own version of the Canada Job Grant; be sure you apply to the right one for your business<\/li><li>This grant is primarily used for training costs for new hires<\/li><li>Companies with more than 100 employees will still need to contribute half of their training costs<\/li><li>Companies with fewer than 100 employees will only need to contribute one-sixth of their training costs<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Province by province, except Quebec<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Must be used to purchase training for employees in your area<\/li><li>Training must be done by a third party<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>Go to your area\u2019s CJG website and fill out your company\u2019s information<\/li><li>Add your personal information such as name, job title and the date you started at the company<\/li><li>Some provinces require businesses with fewer than 25 employees to fill out a specific form that must be requested<\/li><\/ol><h3>6. CanExport<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re working in the export business, you could be in luck with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/funding-financement\/canexport\/index.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CanExport grant<\/a>. As much as 75% of costs for marketing and exporting your products can be covered by the CanExport grant, provided the product is going to a market where you currently have little or no sales.<\/p><p>The CanExport grant helps to fund research and competitive analysis, product certifications, translations of marketing and packaging supplies and professional development and marketing tools such as attending conferences and trade shows.<\/p><p>The CanExport SMEs grant is not currently accepting applications, but the CanExport innovation grant is.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Helps fund research and competitive analysis, product certifications, translations of marketing and packaging supplies, and more<\/li><li>Assists as many as 1,000 businesses each year<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Be registered in Canada<\/li><li>Have a CRA business number<\/li><li>Own, co-own or have decision-making ability over the rights for the technology<\/li><li>Intend to commercially launch your technology within the next 5 years<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>Contact the CanExport Innovation team to ask for an up-to-date application form<\/li><li>Complete the budget form<\/li><li>Supplementary documents such as travel and non-travel expenses may be needed as well<br>Canadian registration documents are also required<\/li><\/ol><h3>7. Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)<\/h3><p>Provided by the Government of Canada, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic.gc.ca\/eic\/site\/125.nsf\/eng\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SIF<\/a> focuses on advancing innovation across a number of sectors in Canada. This fund looks to help businesses and startups simplify and accelerate processes and technology, as well as provide assistance that is focused on results.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-9\"><li><b>Stream 1.<\/b> Encourages research and development that focuses on accelerating the current and new production of technology transfer, as well as the commercialization of new products, services and processes.<\/li><li><b>Stream 2.<\/b> Focuses on facilitating the growth and expansion of businesses across the country.<\/li><li><b>Stream 3.<\/b> Aims to attract and retain large-scale investments into the country.<\/li><li><b>Stream 4. <\/b>Encourages the advancement of industrial research, development and technology through collaboration between the private sector, researchers and non-profit organizations.<\/li><li><b>Stream 5. <\/b>National ecosystem proposals focus on the development of early-stage technologies that are designed to support Canadian ecosystems.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Streams 1, 2 and 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Must be a for-profit corporation in Canada<\/li><li>The recipient is responsible for managing the project<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Stream 4<\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>May include universities, colleges, research institutions, for-profit corporations or not-for-profits<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Stream 5<\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Either a not-for-profit or a for-profit in Canada working with a university, college or research institution submitting a proposal to SIF that aims to benefit the ecosystem<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>Submit a detailed overview of their project, including how it will meet the objectives of the SIF<\/li><li>Develop a full application if approved after step one<\/li><li>There are different requirements for each stream, so be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic.gc.ca\/eic\/site\/125.nsf\/eng\/00007.html#f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out the program guide.<\/a><\/li><\/ol><h3>8. Proof of Concept Program by Natural Products Canada<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re a researcher or startup, you can get repayable financing for up to $250,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs to demonstrate the business viability of innovative natural products and technologies. The program does not support basic research or early product development. If you\u2019re a startup company, Natural Products Canada\u2019s contribution will be 50% non-repayable grant and 50% repayable loan.<\/p><p>To be eligible, you must have an innovative natural product or technology with the potential to achieve $10 million to $15 million in annual revenue within a reasonable time period. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>This is for products that are biologically based and will be used to help people, animals or the environment<\/li><li>These include food production, sustainability, health and wellness, and water or waste management<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Across Canada<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Must be a Canadian incorporated SME, startup or academic research institute.<\/li><li>Products being developed must address an industry or sector challenge that has market potential<\/li><li>Technological advancement and benefits to that natural products ecosystem in Canada<\/li><li>Companies must have the potential to reach $10 million to $15 million in revenue within a reasonable amount of time after the product hits the market<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>Those interested in applying should reach out to programs@naturalproductscanada.com<\/li><li>A team member will follow up with you to discuss eligibility requirements and the size and scope of the project<\/li><li>Approved applications will be sent further application details<\/li><\/ol><h3>9. Lab2Market<\/h3><p>The Lab2Market Program is a 16-week program to help researchers explore innovative ideas related to science or technology in order to find business value. The maximum grant amount is $15,000, and you will have access to mentors, advisors and workshops. Lab2Market encourages graduate students, PhD students or post-doctoral fellows to apply.<\/p><h4>Highlights<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>World-class mentors and advisors that help you develop your ideas<\/li><li>Partners with top universities such as Ryerson and Dalhousie<\/li><li>Teaches you how to go further in the field as well as providing funding<\/li><\/ul><h4>Where is it available?<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>The next cohort is set to start in Halifax in February 2022. Applications close on October 18, 2021.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Applicant must be a graduate student or a postdoctoral fellow<\/li><li>Tech must be proven to be feasible<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to apply<\/h4><ol><li>Fill out your personal information online<\/li><li>Add details about your product idea, what industry you plan on improving and how it is solving a problem<\/li><li>Add financial details such as potential customer base, market size and the tech required to deliver your product to market<\/li><\/ol><h3 id=\"compare\">Looking for a loan instead? Compare business loans for startups<\/h3><p>Looking for a small business loan instead? 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}\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-title { color: white; text-transform: uppercase; font-style:italic; font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; flex: 1; }\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-list { display:flex; flex-direction: column; flex-wrap: wrap; gap:2px; margin: 4px 0 2px; cursor:pointer; }\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) { .rewards-infobox .deals-list { flex-direction: row; row-gap: 4px; column-gap: 20px; } }\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-step { display:flex; align-items: baseline; gap:4px; }\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-step-num { background:#FFD23B; color:#000; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:bold; font-style: italic; border-radius:2px; font-size:12px; margin-top:2px; line-height: 12px; padding-top: 2px; min-width: 11px; }\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-step-text { color:#fff; font-size:12px; line-height:16px; font-weight: bold; }\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-disclaimer { color:#E8EEFF; font-size:12px; margin-top: 4px; width: fit-content; }\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-disclaimer a { color:#BFD0FF; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12px; }\n\t.rewards-infobox .rewards-end-date { font-size: 12px; }\n\t\n\t\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\tmargin-top: 8px;\n\t\tflex-wrap: wrap;\n\t}\n\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown__label {\n\t\tcolor: #fff;\n\t\tfont-size: 12px;\n\t\tfont-weight: 800;\n\t\tpadding-right: 6px;\n\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\n\t}\n\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown__timer {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\tgap: 4px;\n\t}\n\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown__unit {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-flex;\n\t\talign-items: center;\n\t}\n\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown__value {\n\t\tbackground: #FFD238;\n\t\tcolor: #000;\n\t\tfont-size: 12px;\n\t\tfont-weight: 800;\n\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\tfont-style: italic;\n\t\tmin-width: 24px;\n\t\tmin-height: 14px;\n\t\tline-height: 100%;\n\t\tletter-spacing: -0.025em;\n\t\tfont-feature-settings: 'tnum' on, 'lnum' on;\n\t\tpadding: 2px;\n\t}\n\n\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown__separator {\n\t\tcolor: #fff;\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\n\t\tfont-weight: 600;\n\t}\n\n\t@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.rewards-infobox .deals-countdown__value {\n\t\t\tpadding: 2px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n\t\ttd.comparison-table__feature--longtext div.comparison-table__cellWrapper { width: 100%; }\n\n\t\t@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.reward-col-order-3 { grid-row: 3 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-4 { grid-row: 4 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-5 { grid-row: 5 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-6 { grid-row: 6 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-7 { grid-row: 7 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-8 { grid-row: 8 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-3 { grid-row: -3 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-4 { grid-row: -4 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-5 { grid-row: -5 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-6 { grid-row: -6 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-7 { grid-row: -7 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-8 { grid-row: -8 !important; }\n\t}\n<\/style><style>\n  \/* Gold gradient on minimal UX reward rows (desktop only) *\/\n  @media (min-width: 601px) {\n    tr[data-minimal-ux=\"true\"][data-should-show-rewards=\"true\"] {\n      background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 210, 59, 0) 76%, rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.5) 100%), #fff;\n      background-repeat: no-repeat;\n      background-size: 50% 50%;\n      background-position: top right;\n    }\n  }\n\n  tr[data-minimal-ux=\"true\"][data-should-show-rewards=\"true\"] > td.comparison-table__cta {\n    gap: 4px;\n    margin-top: 0 !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Pill wrapper centered in CTA cell (td is display:grid with 3 columns) *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper {\n    z-index: 3;\n    align-self: flex-end;\n    justify-self: flex-end;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n      text-align: center;\n      justify-self: unset;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n    background: #FFD23B;\n    border: 1px solid #E6B40F;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    padding: 0px 8px 0px 2px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: visible;\n    transition: filter 0.15s ease;\n    height: 24px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      box-shadow: 0 0 24px 0 rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.75);\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer::after {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    width: 50%;\n    height: 100%;\n    background: linear-gradient(\n      90deg,\n      transparent 0%,\n      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,\n      transparent 100%\n    );\n    animation: rewards-pill-shimmer 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon {\n    z-index: 2;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon-svg {\n    width: 48.5px;\n    height: 34.6px;\n    overflow: visible;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__star {\n    position: absolute;\n    z-index: 4;\n    opacity: 0;\n    pointer-events: none;\n    width: 22px;\n    height: 22px;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    margin-top: -19px;\n    margin-left: -6px;\n    animation: rewards-pill-star-rotate 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0px;\n    color: #232320;\n    z-index: 1;\n    line-height: 24px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-shimmer {\n    0% {\n      transform: translateX(100%);\n    }\n    20% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n    100% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n  }\n\n  \/* Rewards Pill Countdown - wrapper layout for countdown + pill *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper:has(.rewards-pill-countdown:not([hidden])) {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      flex-direction: row;\n      gap: 10px;\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 12px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown[hidden] {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    line-height: 100%;\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    color: #232320;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      order: -1;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      justify-content: center;\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__timer {\n    display: inline;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__sep {\n    margin: 0 1px;\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-star-rotate {\n    0% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    5% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    15% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(135deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    20% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    100% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n  }\n<\/style><tr data-product-id=\"a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\" data-provider-id=\"c21a901a-8a85-4cb5-8526-cca5b086ed44\" data-product-name=\"Merchant Growth Business Loan\" data-provider-name=\"Merchant Growth\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  heroInTable__featuredProduct heroInTable__featuredProduct--yellow\"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header sponsored-row  f1-clarity-header\"><div class=\"table-disclaimer__cellWrapper\"><button class=\"table-disclaimer\" data-target=\"#disclaimer_popup\" data-toggle=\"modal\" title=\"Important information about this website\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"table-disclaimer__text\"><span class=\"badge-text\">Promoted<\/span><\/span><svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\/merchant-growth\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6034207ad4ccb.png\" alt=\"Merchant Growth logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6034207ad4ccb.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6034207ad4ccb.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6034207ad4ccb.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6034207ad4ccb.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6034207ad4ccb.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafbl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\/merchant-growth\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Merchant Growth Business Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafbl.product.datapoint_cafbl_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafbl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      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Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafbl.product.datapoint_cafbl_loan_amount_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Amount\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$5,000 \u2013 $800,000<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafbl.product.datapoint_cafbl_loan_term_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Term\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">6 \u2013 24 months<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--description comparison-table__feature--longtext sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-mobile=\"\" data-desktop=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-description js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Product Description\">\n                      To be eligible, you must have been in business for at least 6 months and have a minimum of $120,000 in annual revenue.\n                  <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/business-loans\/merchant-growth-business-loan-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFBL%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22cafbl-default%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%2214203607-cd7f-4ad7-b8e8-e8e32f629825%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Startup%2BLoans%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221776328032%22%2C%22sponsored%22%3A%221%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2218815%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFBL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Merchant%2BGrowth%2BBusiness%2BLoan%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22758907%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-loans%252Fstartup-grants%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to Merchant Growth's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Merchant Growth Business Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\" value=\"a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}    Finder score                      \t               8.9                    Great                                          Merchant Growth Business Loan            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-a7674365-55b5-43a6-b4ad-be0f6200eb3c\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div 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If you can\u2019t get grants for your business as a whole, consider grants for individual business projects or departments.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><b>Apply for grants you\u2019re unlikely to get. <\/b>A proper grant application takes time and effort, so you don\u2019t want to waste your time on an application that likely won\u2019t get approved.<\/li><li><strong>Assume that a startup based on a good idea is good enough.<\/strong> Grants are awarded for fulfilling specific requirements and meeting certain business goals. \u201cHaving a good idea\u201d isn\u2019t enough to convince financiers that their money is safe with your company \u2014 you need real evidence that your business is solid and has a bright future.<\/li><li><strong>Fail to follow up.<\/strong> Think about the long-term success of your business, and follow up on grant applications even if you think your chances aren\u2019t high. Find out which factors weren\u2019t favourable, and find out where you can improve for next time.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>You can also use a professional grant writer to give your application some extra polish and identify mistakes or errors. Grant writers can also help save you some time, so you can focus on other business activities or look for more financing opportunities. Check out freelance websites and online job boards such as Upwork or Fiverr to find the best candidates. Look for people with extensive writing experience and, ideally, some exposure to the field in which your business operates.<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Free money is out there to help your startup business navigate through those first few difficult years. Even though applying for startup grants can take valuable time, receiving a grant can make a difference in the day-to-day operations of your business \u2013 especially if you\u2019re granted a large one or get access to free advertising.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or are wondering if your business is eligible, there are plenty of resources out there like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentorworks.ca\/what-we-offer\/government-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mentor Works<\/a> that can help you get acquainted with different grants and guide you in the application process. 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