We help Canadians discover government grants, rebates, tax credits, and benefits they may be missing — all in one place, always free.
GrantWatch Canada is a free, independent online directory that helps Canadian residents find government grants, rebates, tax credits, and benefits programs available to them at the federal, provincial, and municipal level. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of Canada or any provincial government.
Every year, billions of dollars in Canadian government funding goes unclaimed — not because Canadians don't qualify, but because the programs are hard to find, spread across dozens of government websites, and often poorly publicized. GrantWatch Canada exists to solve that problem.
Our database covers 119 programs across 7 major categories including home renovations, electric vehicles, education, family support, seniors benefits, small business grants, and health and disability programs. We cover programs from the federal government, all major provinces including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia, as well as municipal programs for Toronto and Markham.
Important: GrantWatch Canada is an informational tool only. We help you discover programs — you always apply directly through the official government website. We never charge fees, never ask for personal financial information, and never act as an intermediary for any government program.
Finding government grants and benefits in Canada can feel overwhelming — there are hundreds of programs across multiple levels of government, each with different eligibility rules, application windows, and income thresholds. Here is a practical step-by-step guide to help you navigate the system.
Start by thinking about your current life situation. Are you a homeowner looking to renovate? A family with children? A senior on a fixed income? A small business owner? A person with a disability? Canadian grants are almost always targeted at specific situations, so knowing yours helps narrow the field dramatically.
Many Canadian grants are province-specific. A heat pump rebate in British Columbia may not exist in Ontario, and vice versa. Income also matters — many programs are targeted at low-to-moderate income households, while others like the First Home Savings Account are available to anyone. Always check whether a program applies to your province and income bracket before applying.
Use GrantWatch Canada's category browser to filter programs relevant to you. Our seven categories — Home Renovations, EV & Transport, Education & Trades, Family & Children, Seniors & Retirement, Small Business, and Health & Disability — cover the full range of programs available to Canadian residents.
Grant programs open and close frequently. Some programs like the Canada Child Benefit are ongoing year-round, while others like the Canada Greener Homes Grant have fixed funding pools that close when exhausted. Always verify a program is still accepting applications before spending time on an application.
Most Canadian grant applications require proof of identity, proof of income (usually your Notice of Assessment from the CRA), proof of address, and supporting documents specific to the program (e.g. contractor quotes for renovation grants, or vehicle purchase agreements for EV rebates). Having these ready before you start saves significant time.
Always apply through the official government website linked on each program page. Be cautious of third-party services that charge fees to "help" you apply for government grants — virtually all Canadian government grants are free to apply for directly. Any service charging you to access a free government program is not necessary.
One of the most powerful strategies for Canadian homeowners in particular is stacking multiple grants on the same project. For example, a heat pump installation in Ontario could qualify for the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program, the Enbridge Home Energy Retrofit rebate, and a municipal energy efficiency program simultaneously. Always ask if programs can be combined.
Our database organizes Canadian government programs into seven categories. Here is a summary of what each covers.