Business Funding and Support Finder

Invest Durham has partnered with Fundica to provide businesses with an easy way to find government funding in Canada. Through its proprietary search tool and intelligent filtering, Fundica helps entrepreneurs and businesses find grants, tax credits, other tax incentives, loans, loan guarantees, equity and accelerators. Access this Business Funding and Support Finder and discover a growing list of resources aimed to address your business needs.

Get access to the most relevant funding for your organization.

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Types of Funding & Support

Grants: Grants include government and private sector non-repayable financial contributions to support specific objectives – including wage subsidies, job creation funding, and other non-repayable contributions. Grants are generally provided before or during the investment period.

Tax Credits: Tax credits are government refunds and tax reductions/credits to encourage certain investments. Tax credits are generally provided following the investment period.

Loans: Loans include government sector repayable contributions. Government loans may have more relaxed conditions/guarantees and lower interest rates. Loans are provided prior to the investment period.

Loan Guarantees: Loan guarantees are government support for a loan by guaranteeing or “insuring” the loan or a portion of it in the event of default by the entrepreneur. Loan guarantees are provided prior to being accepted for a loan.

More Support: Access a variety of other support types.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is there a cost to use this service?

No. This tool is provided free of charge by Invest Durham and the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) in partnership with Fundica.

2. What types of businesses can use this service?

Fundica is designed for all types of businesses, regardless of size or sector. Any Canadian business—including sole proprietors, incorporated businesses, and those planning to incorporate—can use the service. This includes non-profits, startups, and small, medium, and large companies across all industries.

3. How do I create an account?

Click the Find Funding button above to create your business profile and set a password. You’ll receive instant access to tailored funding opportunities.

4. How does Fundica identify available funding?

Fundica uses its proprietary search system to match you with grants, tax credits, loans, and loan guarantees based on your postal code and up to 36 additional criteria. Only active and relevant programs appear in your results.

5. How is the system kept up to date?

Updates come from funding organizations, Fundica’s research team, and a patent-pending automated tracking system, ensuring listings remain current.

6. How does Fundica filter funding programs?

a. Your business profile determines the initial list of eligible programs.

b. You can further refine results using the secondary filters in the top-right corner of your search results—helpful for narrowing funding by project type or business activity.

7. Is my business profile information secure and private on this platform?

Yes. Your profile is private and not shared with funders or external organizations. Only your organization, Invest Durham, and Fundica have access to your information.

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