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Julie Dzerowicz Member of Parliament
Davenport

Davenport Funding Available Now

  1. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2025 Program — Funding for hiring youth aged 15-30 for summer positions to support organizational goals and provide valuable work experience. The CSJ program offers wage subsidies to employers, encouraging the hiring of youth for quality summer jobs. Projects across various employment sectors are eligible, with priority given to those meeting local and national priorities. Eligible employers include non-profit organizations, public sector employers (e.g., municipalities, Indigenous governments), and private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada. Jobs must be safe, inclusive, and foster skill development for youth, lasting a minimum of six weeks during the summer months. Deadline: December 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST). Click here for more information or to apply.
  2. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Up to $5 million in funding for community-based initiatives addressing systemic racism, discrimination, or hate, promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in Canada. Funding supports projects aimed at enhancing inclusivity within arts, culture, and heritage organizations and addressing racism faced by Indigenous, Black, and other racialized and religious communities. Priority will be given to initiatives demonstrating sustainable change and community impact. Deadline: December 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Click here for more information.
  3. National Crime Prevention Strategy — Up to $5 million in funding for municipalities, non-profit organisations, Indigenous communities, and other eligible applicants to implement projects aimed at reducing crime and enhancing community safety. Funding supports initiatives focusing on youth and vulnerable populations, addressing root causes of crime, and promoting resilience. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate clear outcomes, sustainability, and community impact. Deadline: December 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Click here for more information
  4. Business Growth and Artificial Intelligence Projects — Up to $3 million in funding for businesses, non-profit organisations, and academic institutions to support initiatives in business expansion and the development of AI solutions. Funding supports projects that foster innovation, enhance productivity, and advance AI adoption. Priority will be given to projects demonstrating scalability, technological advancement, and regional economic impact. Deadline: January 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Click here for more information.
  5. Emergency Treatment Fund — Up to $2 million in funding for municipalities and Indigenous communities to address urgent needs related to the substance use and overdose crisis. Funding supports projects such as harm reduction, overdose prevention, and recovery services. Priority will be given to projects with clear evidence of urgency and financial feasibility. Deadline: November 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Click here for more information.
  6. Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund — Up to $200,000 in funding for Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving non-profit organisations and registered charities. The fund supports initiatives that address long-standing barriers to social and economic inclusion faced by Black communities. Deadline: November 8, 2024. Click here for more information.
  7. Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund — Up to $100,000 in funding for Black-led, Black-serving organisations to promote mental health in Black communities across Canada. The fund supports projects that address barriers like anti-Black racism and build capacity within organisations to develop culturally relevant programs. Deadline: November 15, 2024. Click here for more information.
  8. Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) — Continuous funding for projects that enhance the security of communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes. Expanded eligibility includes office and administrative spaces, cemeteries, and childcare centres. Funding covers up to 70% of project costs and now includes third-party licensed security personnel. Applications are accepted year-round. Deadline: November 15, 2024. Click here for more information.
  9. Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) — up to $500,000 for projects that strengthen community food security by increasing the availability and accessibility of local, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Small Scale Projects — Deadline: October 31, 2024. Large Scale Projects — Deadline: February 28, 2025. Click here for more information. 
  10. Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative — Up to 75% funding for projects that support workforce planning and skills training in communities affected by mass layoffs. The initiative helps workers transition to new jobs by providing training, work placements, and collaboration with local employers and organisations. Eligible applicants include non-profits, for-profit organisations, municipalities, Indigenous organisations, and educational institutions. The application period is open from October 16, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Click here for more information.
  11. Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses — If you have fewer than 499 employees and filed a 2023 tax return, you will receive the Canada Carbon Rebate retroactively for the past three years. More information here.
  12. Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) — A program that makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders. Click here to see available financing. Click here for more information.
  13. Grow Your Business Online Grant — Up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to setting up e-commerce capabilities. Click here for more information.

Visit this link to learn more about the federal government’s key supports and services for small businesses.

For any additional inquiries or information on funding, kindly reach out to Hirra Majid at my office by calling 437-425-3676 or email: hirra.majid.418@parl.gc.ca