Grants and Funding Opportunities for Foodservice Businesses

Supports Toronto small business owners — including restaurants and food businesses — with expert training, one-on-one mentorship, and a $5,000 micro-grant toward business growth and expansion; applications open September 21 at 9:00 a.m., deadline October 9, 2026 at 4:29 p.m. Note: franchises are not

Covers accessibility improvements — including ramps, door openers, elevators, and accessible washrooms — for commercial property owners and tenants across the Montréal agglomeration up to $40,000 (90% of costs); deadline December 31, 2026.

Covers digital technology implementation costs identified in a completed Component 1B diagnostic for Québec businesses up to $50,000 (50% of costs); open until March 31, 2027. Note: completion of Component 1B is required before applying.

Covers the cost of working with a recognized consultant to assess digital needs and develop an implementation roadmap for Québec businesses up to $20,000 (50% of costs); open until March 31, 2027. Note: minimum $2.5M annual revenue required.

Supports Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario starting, purchasing, or expanding a majority Indigenous-led business with a grant of up to $5,000 upon successful completion of a business plan; applications currently open. Note: franchises are not eligible.

Covers tools, equipment, and minor capital expenses for self-employed entrepreneurs, arts and crafts producers, and small businesses in Nunavut, up to $5,000 per application to a lifetime maximum of $10,000; rolling intake within the April 1–March 31 fiscal year.

Covers entrepreneurship training, business aftercare, and capacity-building services for Nunavut businesses and residents, up to $100,000 per fiscal year; rolling intake within the April 1–March 31 fiscal year.

Covers a wide range of startup, expansion, capital, and market development costs for Nunavut small businesses, up to $100,000 per fiscal year; rolling intake within the April 1–March 31 fiscal year.

Covers business innovation, market diversification, and capacity development projects for Yukon businesses and organizations, up to $30,000 (Tier 1), $100,000 (Tier 2), or $500,000 (Tier 3), at up to 75% of eligible costs; Tier 1 rolling intake; Tier 2 deadlines Apr. 15 & Sept. 15; Tier 3 Jan 15.

Supports First Nation entrepreneurs and businesses in Saskatchewan with a non-repayable contribution toward starting, acquiring, or expanding a business, up to $99,999 for individual applicants or up to $250,000 for community- or band-owned enterprises; no fixed deadline, contact a Business Developm

Supports business startup, expansion, and development for Indigenous entrepreneurs, communities, women, and youth in Québec, up to $150,000 for individual entrepreneurs (70% of eligible costs) or up to $200,000 for social economy enterprises (80% of eligible costs); deadline March 1, 2027.

Provides non-repayable equity contributions to Indigenous entrepreneurs to start, expand, or acquire a business, up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs or up to $250,000 for Indigenous community businesses; no deadline, apply through your local Indigenous Financial Institution.