Administered by PacifiCan / PrairiesCan / ACOA / FedNor / CED-Q
Regional Development Agency versions of BSP for businesses outside Southern Ontario — PacifiCan (BC), PrairiesCan (AB/SK/MB), ACOA (Atlantic), FedNor (Northern Ontario), CED-Q (Quebec).
Each of Canada's regional development agencies operates a BSP-equivalent program tuned to its region. Terms are broadly similar — repayable, low/no-interest contributions supporting scale-up projects — but eligibility and priorities vary by RDA.
The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.
This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.
No matching contribution required.
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Find your matches →For growth-stage companies outside Ontario, the local RDA's BSP is usually the right first-call. Approach the RDA directly to get an assigned officer before you invest in a full application.
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Enter the total cost of the project you want to fund with RDA BSP. We'll estimate the grant amount, your matching contribution, and your net cost.
Estimates are illustrative — actual funding depends on eligibility, cost classification, and review outcomes. For a firm quote, book a call with our team.
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