Find official programs

Start on official government sites. Do not pay a random website for a “secret list” of grants.

Innovation Canada describes the Business Benefits Finder as the place to get a tailored list of what government can do for a business. As of November 2026, its how-to page said the Finder brings together more than 1,500 federal, provincial, and territorial supports, then narrows them after you answer questions. Check the live page; that number can change.

To get better results:

• Answer in detail. Choose “not sure” only when you truly do not know.
• Think about your goal.
• After you complete a “story,” filter to programs that are currently accepting applications.
• View results by category or as a list.
• Use Share to email the list. Innovation Canada says the shared list stays up to date when you open it again.
• You can also start from all programs and use filters or a keyword search.
• Save your story and sign up for email notices. You can favourite a program to hear when a deadline is coming.

This course could not open the Finder’s separate start address this session. Begin at the official Innovation Canada website and follow the Business Benefits Finder link there.

Canada.ca’s page on getting business support and financing also points you to the Finder. For Alberta it lists Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Prairies Business Service Network, and Community Futures Alberta.

If you help a charity or non-profit in Alberta, use Alberta.ca’s hub for grants, funding, and supports for non-profits, and the page on preparing and applying for grants. That page points to training such as Grant Writing 101 — open it there rather than copying a webinar.