Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Funding: Guide for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers current Fisheries and Oceans Canada funding programs, including contributions, and other types of financing for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for Fisheries and Oceans Canada funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Mandate
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard manage Canada’s fisheries and safeguard its waters by:
- Sustainably managing fisheries and aquaculture,
- Working with fishers, coastal and Indigenous communities to enable their continued prosperity from fish and seafood,
- Ensuring that Canada’s oceans and other aquatic ecosystems are protected from negative impacts,
- Ensuring commercial vessels and recreational boaters can safely navigate our waters, and
- Being there to save lives and protect our environment when emergencies arise.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Priorities
The Department’s priorities include:
You can learn about DFO’s priorities and core responsibilities by reading its 2022-2023 Departmental Plan.
Types of Funding Fisheries and Oceans Canada Offers
Fisheries and Oceans Canada offers non-repayable contributions, and more.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Funding Programs
Below are links to the Department’s specific programs:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Contact
Fisheries and Oceans Canada National Headquarters:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Public Affairs Branch
200 Kent St
Station 13E228
Ottawa ON K1A 0E6
Telephone: 613-993-0999
Fax: 613-990-1866
Teletypewriter: 1-800-465-7735
Email: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Click here for a complete list of Fisheries and Oceans Canada regional offices.