Your Business. Need money to finance your small business in Canada? Want to get a grant, a loan or financial aid for new equipment, fixtures, renovations, training and advertising or to hire staff? See examples of grants and loans recipients from your province in our grant recipients section.

Your Government. The Canadian government has set aside more than 20 billion dollars in funding programs (grants and loans) for financing small businesses like yours. Free government grants are available to help you start-up, expand or improve your business, if you are eligible.

Your Money. Whether you need $100 or $100,000, don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the available government grants & small business loans. Knowing where and how to apply gives you a real advantage. Use the free money to start up a new business, or give your small business the boost it needs!

Find out how these small businesses did it. Check out these success stories...

Self-Employment Benefit Program Helps PR Firm It takes a lot of confidence to step on to the stage as a performing dancer. And it takes a lot of confidence to succeed in the world of public relations -- an arena where you're constantly engaging new people and must always be "on". Michelle Calvert has it in spades. In fact... View Details Income support of $10,400 helps launch successful multi-media company Nestled in the rugged wooded country near Field, Ontario, Lac Clair in December is a picture-perfect Northern winter scene. The cottages dotting the shore are mainly summer residences, and the lake is nearly deserted.... View Details $22,050 to hire graduate students for a manufacturing company in Newfoundland! When interviewed by the Small Business Finance Centre, this grant recipient stated: "The first time that I applied to this program I submitted a full business plan. For the Internship program I didn't have to submit... View Details Confessions of a Government Grant Recipient Kent was bent on growing organic vegetables. Rick was into house renovations. Elisa was creating a website that offered graphic designers one-of-a kind photo images. Beatrice was building a privileged-pet kennel. Jean wanted to promote authors. Jackie loved to plan weddings.... View Details The secrets of success - Manitoba erosion control company grows big… fast Twelve years ago, Mark Alan had never even heard of the erosion control industry. Today, he's one of its recognized innovators and industry leaders. Erosion Control, his Manitoba manufacturing business, began by making... View Details View All Below are the latest news as of November 21, 2008   Latest Success Stories British Columbia welder launches new business - $18,000 and startup consulting spark success Bar 244 opens its doors - Toronto restaurant and club rockin' with $80,000 government guaranteed loan Latest Grant Watch $1.5 Million in Funding for Filmmakers Recent Government Financing for Ontario Businesses Latest Resources How to Develop a Marketing Strategy Tips to Help You Hire, Teach and Keep Top Employees