CAPABILITIES

Government Grants

Looking to secure funding for your business? Our expert grant writers streamline the entire process, from writing grant applications to managing grants and identifying new prospects.

CanExport SMEs Program

Grant Amount: $50,000
Grant Frequency: Ongoing

Want to expand your business into global markets? The Canadian government’s CanExport SMEs Program is here to help. It offers up to $50,000 to businesses aiming to enter international markets. This can cover costs from overseas travel to trade fairs. Note that the funding is competitive and available from February 29 to May 31, 2024. Ensure your business is ready to apply with fewer than 500 employees and earnings between $100K and $100M in Canadian revenue.

SR&ED Tax Incentive Program

Grant Amount: Tax Deduction
Grant Frequency: Ongoing

Want to save money while working on new ideas or products? The SR&ED Tax Incentive Program offers significant tax breaks to Canadian businesses engaged in research and development. This program can help you save on taxes through deductions and investment tax credits, making your innovative projects more affordable. We’re here to guide you in documenting your activities correctly and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements for this benefit.

Student Hiring Grants

Grant Amount: Up to $7,000
Grant Frequency: Ongoing

Looking to enhance your team with fresh, innovative talent? The Student Hiring Grants program provides financial assistance of up to $7,000 representing up to 70% of the student’s salary to Canadian businesses hiring college or university students. This support helps enhance practical learning opportunities and strengthen industry connections. It also offers bonuses for hiring first-year students or those from underrepresented groups and simplifies the hiring process through our extensive network of educational institutions.

Music Grants

Grant Amount: Up to $45,000
Grant Frequency: Ongoing

Need funding to boost your music career? From FACTOR to Starmaker and the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada offers a diverse range of grants to help musicians cover essential expenses of up to $45,000 related to recording, touring, and marketing. These funds are thoughtfully designed to support artists at all stages of their careers, helping to foster and enrich the country’s vibrant musical landscape by providing financial assistance that can make a real difference.

DMAP

Grant Amount: Up to $15,000
Grant Frequency: Ongoing

Is it time to digitally transform your business? The DMAP by the Ontario Centre of Innovation provides financial support to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ontario upgrade their digital tools. With up to $15,000 available, this grant can help you work with approved consultants to develop a strong digital strategy.

Grant Writing Services

Struggling with grant applications? You’re not alone. Getting funding can be tough, but our Grant Writing Services are here to help. We make the process easy and tailored to your business needs.

What We Offer:

Tailored Advice: We find the best funding options that fit your business goals.
Custom Proposals: Our team writes strong proposals that show why your business deserves funding.
Full Support: We handle everything from finding grants to submitting your proposals.
Better Chances: Our expertise helps increase your likelihood of getting funding.

Partner with us and simplify your grant applications. Our skilled team will guide you every step of the way, making the process smooth and successful. Let us help you get the funding you need to grow and succeed.

CanExport

Looking to grow your business beyond Canada’s borders? The CanExport SMEs Program is here to assist. This government initiative supports small and medium-sized Canadian businesses in venturing into new global markets, offering financial assistance of up to $50,000 to support your international expansion efforts.

How to Use It: You can use the grant for various international business activities like:

Who’s Eligible: To qualify, your Canadian business should be:

Applications for the CanExport SMEs Program are open from February 29, 2024, at 9 am EST, to May 31, 2024, at 5 pm EDT. They are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s wise to apply as soon as you’re ready.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program is a Canadian government initiative designed to encourage research and development activities within Canada. This program offers two main tax incentives:

Income Tax Deduction: Businesses can deduct eligible expenses from their taxable income, reducing their income tax liability.
Investment Tax Credit (ITC): Businesses can claim a credit on eligible expenditures, further reducing their income tax payable.

To qualify for these incentives, businesses must demonstrate a clear connection between their eligible work and the expenses they plan to claim. Key requirements include:

With its various tax incentives and support services, the SR&ED program can significantly benefit businesses engaged in research and development, helping them reduce their tax burden and invest more in innovation.

Student Hiring Grants

Looking to enhance your workforce with talented students? The Student Hiring Grants specialise in facilitating student hires for temporary positions, offering expertise in various initiatives tailored to these programs. Explore the opportunities available through our Student Hiring Grants:

Student Work Placement Program:
Provides wage subsidies for post-secondary student hires nationwide, with additional incentives for first-year students or those from under-represented groups.
Canada Summer Jobs Initiative:
Facilitates quality summer employment for youth aged 15 to 30, with applications accepted from late November to early January annually.
Magnet Student Work Placement Program:
Simplifies hiring by connecting employers with multiple post-secondary institutions through a single posting.
Venture for Canada:
Expands opportunities for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits to onboard post-secondary students full or part-time.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Works:
Offers salary subsidies to employers hiring post-secondary students, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

Partner with us to access valuable resources and support for hiring talented students. By leveraging these grants, you not only enrich your workforce with fresh perspectives and skills but also contribute to the development of future professionals in your industry.

Music Grants

Canada offers various grants to support music artists, providing essential financial assistance and resources for their creative projects. These grants cover a range of needs, from funding for recording and production to support for touring, marketing, and artistic development. Recognizing its role as a cultural hub, Canada tailors grants to musicians at different career stages. Explore the available music grants:

FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings): A non-profit organization supporting Canadian recording artists, labels, songwriters, publishers, event producers, and distributors. Their programs fund recording, touring, showcasing, video production, and marketing to help grow the Canadian music industry.
Starmaker: The Canadian Starmaker Fund assists emerging Canadian artists with touring, promotional support, and seed funding through the Orion program. Established by Canada’s private radio broadcasters in collaboration with the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) and Music Canada, it aims to significantly impact the careers of Canadian artists.
Canada Council: Offers grants to support Canadian music artists, covering activities like recording, touring, showcasing, video production, and marketing. The Professional Development for Artists component of the Explore and Create program supports career growth with grants up to $10,000.

Unlock the full potential of your music career with these grants. Whether you’re making your next album or planning a tour, they provide essential support to boost your artistic journey and move you closer to success.

Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP)

The Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) is a program started by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ontario. This program assists these businesses in understanding what technology they need, making smart choices about using digital tools, and getting the most out of their technology investments.Key Features of DMAP:

Financial Support:
Eligible businesses can get up to $15,000 to create a plan for using digital tools effectively.
Expert Advice:
The DMAP grant covers the cost of services from approved Digital Adoption Consultants (DAC), who provide tailored guidance.
Program Structure: Program Structure:
DMAP is part of the Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC), which helps businesses get better at using digital tools through education, coaching, and training.
Streamlined Implementation:
DCC offers two ways to support businesses in using digital tools: the DMAP program and the Technology Demonstration Program, which helps businesses put digital tools into action.

By using DMAP, Ontario is helping its businesses succeed in the digital age, giving them an edge in the market. Partner with us to learn more about DMAP and start using digital tools to grow your business.

How Verta Grants will help you

Our expert grant writers have a proven track record of securing funding for diverse Canadian businesses. Leveraging their expertise and extensive knowledge of grant applications, they craft compelling narratives that showcase your business’s strengths, goals, and potential impact.