Grants and Funding Opportunities for Foodservice Businesses

Covers significant exterior storefront renovations for commercial properties within Edmonton BIAs up to $25,000 for mid-block buildings or $50,000 for corner buildings (50% of costs); 2026 intake periods: February 1–28, April 1–30, and November 1–30.

Subsidizes up to 50% of provincial minimum wage for hiring youth aged 15–30 in summer positions for private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees; 2027 cycle applications open October 27, 2026; deadline December 11, 2026.

Supports PEI businesses affected by U.S. tariffs with up to $50,000 (50% of eligible costs) for market diversification, productivity improvements, technology adoption, and supply chain resilience; open until March 31, 2027, first-come, first-served.

Supports Atlantic Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs with up to $2,000,000 for liquidity assistance or up to $1,000,000 for productivity improvements; minimum $1M annual revenue; applicants must demonstrate tariff impact; liquidity projects end March 31, 2028.

Covers energy efficiency upgrades — including insulation, air sealing, ventilation, lighting, and heat pumps — for NWT businesses up to $50,000 (50% of eligible costs); pre-approval required before beginning work; fossil fuel systems are not eligible.

Covers energy efficiency upgrades — including heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, and biomass heating — for Yukon commercial buildings up to 25% of eligible costs, or up to 40% for biomass and heat pump projects in existing buildings; rolling intake.

Provides post-installation rebates on energy-efficient equipment upgrades for NL businesses — including LED lighting, smart thermostats, ECM motors, and showerheads — with up to $50,000 available for eligible custom energy efficiency projects; rolling intake.

Provides a 25% post-installation rebate on energy-efficient equipment upgrades — including commercial kitchen equipment, lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation — for New Brunswick businesses, up to $250,000 lifetime per site; pre-approval required.

Covers energy efficiency upgrades — including heating systems, ventilation, thermostats, and controls — for PEI businesses up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $75,000; apply before beginning any work and receive a free energy audit.

Covers energy-efficient equipment upgrades — including commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, and lighting — for Nova Scotia small businesses using less than 600,000 kWh annually; retrofit projects only; 2026 funding fully committed — new pre-approvals still accepted but payments issued in 2027.

Covers up to 50% of eligible energy-efficient equipment upgrade costs — including lighting and HVAC — for Nova Scotia businesses of all sizes through instant, point-of-sale, and mail-in rebates; retrofit and new construction eligible.

Provides post-installation rebates on high-efficiency space and water heating equipment — including furnaces, boilers, and tankless water heaters — for Saskatchewan commercial natural gas customers; rebate amount varies by equipment type; apply within 120 days of installation.