Clinics & Professional Offices
Clinics and professional offices can find funding for accessibility, renovations, technology and staff. Some city storefront grants pay extra for ramps and automatic door openers. Training grants and wage subsidies may help with staff costs. Technology loans may pay for computers, booking software and cybersecurity. We check which programs are open, explain the rules and deadlines, and send deadline alerts. You confirm the details and apply on the official program site.
Common costs
Costs funding can help with
Accessible entrances
Ramps and automatic door openers cost money to add. Some city storefront grants pay extra for accessibility work on top of their facade funding.
Renovating the office
Moving or renovating a clinic is a large cost at one time. Some cities offer interior renovation grants, and loans under the Canada Small Business Financing Program may pay for leasehold improvements.
Computers, software and security
Booking software, computers and security tools add up. The BDC Technology Equipment Loan may pay for computers, software and cybersecurity. It is a loan, not a grant.
Training and hiring staff
Front desk and clinical support staff need training. Training grants may pay part of the cost, and Canada Summer Jobs may pay up to half the minimum wage for a new summer job for a young person aged 15 to 30.
Funding paths
Where to start, in order
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Make the clinic accessible
Some city storefront grants add money for accessibility, such as ramps and door openers. Toronto's Commercial Facade Improvement Grant, for example, has offered up to $2,500 extra for accessibility work. Rules and intake dates differ by city.
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Pay for technology and security
Technology loans and some digital programs may help pay for booking software, computers and cybersecurity. A loan is paid back, so compare the terms before you apply.
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Train and hire staff
Training grants, such as the Ontario Job Grant, may pay part of the cost of training staff. Wage subsidies may pay part of the wages for summer or new hires.
Funding categories
Programs that may relate
Accessibility, renovation, technology and training programs may support some clinic projects. Some programs exclude medical services, so read each program's rules. The program decides who is approved. Confirm the details with the official program before you start any work.
We track 121 programs across Canada that may fit a clinic. Here are examples from different provinces. You can also check your funding fit to see the ones your province offers.
Starter Company Plus
Up to $5,000
Starter Company Plus pairs a grant of up to $5,000 with hands-on training and one-on-one guidance from your local Small Business Enterprise Centre.
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Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Up to $1,250,000
This program helps New Brunswick business owners cut energy bills and improve facilities by reimbursing costs for audits and retrofits.
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Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
Up to $45,000
Corporations can claim a 10% refundable corporate income tax credit on eligible commercial or industrial building expenditures in designated Ontario…
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Student Work Placement Program
Up to $5,000
A federal wage subsidy for employers who hire post-secondary students through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP).
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED): Entrepreneur Support
Up to $25,000
This territorial program helps NWT entrepreneurs fund start-ups, expansion, and market development.
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Manitoba: Paid Work Experience Tax Credits
Up to $5,000
A family of fully refundable provincial tax credits for employers in Manitoba who hire co-op students, co-op graduates, high school vocational…
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Funding by need
Funding for what clinics need
Funding for Accessibility
Grants for ramps, doors and washrooms may help pay for accessibility improvements.
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
Funding for Cybersecurity
Some digital grants and technology loans may help pay for cybersecurity measures.
Funding for Online Ordering and Booking
Grants and loans may help pay for online ordering, booking and reservation systems.
Funding for Training
Grants to help you train staff and adopt new digital tools.
Where you are
Funding and grants in your province
Frequently asked questions
Is there funding to make a clinic accessible?
Sometimes. Some city storefront grants pay extra for accessibility work such as ramps and automatic door openers. Toronto's Commercial Facade Improvement Grant, for example, has offered up to $2,500 extra for accessibility on top of its facade grant. Each city sets its own rules, areas and intake dates. We check what is open where you are and link you to the official source, where you apply.
Is there funding to train clinic staff?
Possibly. Training grants such as the Ontario Job Grant may pay part of the cost of training staff. Wage subsidies such as Canada Summer Jobs may pay part of the wages of a young person (aged 15 to 30) in a new summer job. Each program has its own rules and intake dates, and the program decides who is approved.