Grants and Funding Available in Canada for 2026
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5496 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
LTI³ Project
Institut d'innovation en logistique du Québec (InnovLOG)Digital transformation for Quebec's freight transportation sector enhancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 28,500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus
Government of OntarioSupports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Government of OntarioFood and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Technoclimat
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,950,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Gouvernement du QuébecNovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Tax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Other SupportOpen
AgriInsurance
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Provides cost-shared insurance to protect producers from production losses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
EnergirSupports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $325,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital project: Community Energy Systems
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Stade V
Québec TechAccelerator program for Quebec-based tech startups seeking growth
Eligible Funding
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Innovation CanadaCanadian program improves small business financing access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Other SupportOpen
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $254,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for nutritious transformation of processed foods
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Abandoned Boats Program - Assessment and Removals (A&R) component
Transport Canada (TC)Supports removal and disposal of hazardous abandoned small boats
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
EnergirFinancial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Health CanadaSupports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada Council for the Arts —
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Supports multi-year artistic and cultural sector activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports Indigenous community safety planning and reintegration projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Commerce-Montreal
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial support for renovating commercial spaces in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $300,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting the Canadian Red Cross' Urgent Relief Efforts Related to COVID-19, Floods and Wildfires
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports Canadian Red Cross emergency response to COVID-19, floods, wildfires
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures
EnergirSupports implementation of energy-saving measures for natural gas users
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Charge+
Propulsion QuebecSupports installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Indigenous Capacity Support
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)Supports Indigenous capacity for involvement in nuclear-related activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Small Craft Harbours Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Funding for removal and disposal of abandoned vessels in harbours
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Promotes and distributes Quebecois and underrepresented foreign films
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
FABconstruction – Stream 2 : Support for productivity enhancement
Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Supports productivity and sustainability in modular construction companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Take Charge
Canadian HeritageSupports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports organizations preventing and countering violent extremism in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Court Challenges Program (CCP)
University of OttawaSupports legal actions advancing constitutional and language rights
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports national nonprofits advancing criminal justice and community reintegration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan
Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Expert guidance for optimizing modular and off-site construction processes
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports security upgrades for at-risk community organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Hydro-QuébecUp to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial aid for energy efficiency and emission reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project
Enbridge Gas QuebecSupports energy-saving projects using natural gas in buildings
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Qualifying training in the workplace
Gouvernement du QuébecSet up qualifying training courses to enable your staff to significantly improve their French skills.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports initiatives combating serious and organized crime in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Revenu QuébecTax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $50,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial support for Quebec farms adopting priority agricultural equipment
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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Grant and FundingOpen
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports families of first responders who died in the line of duty
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives
Canadian HeritageSupports arts organizations by matching private donations to endowment funds
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Financial support for Quebec's music and variety industries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Innovation CanadaFunding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Competitiveness and Environment Program - Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports dairy and meat processors' competitiveness and environmental improvements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Funding for customized AI training
Scale AI ClusterDigital Intelligence Training Grants for Canadian Businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Grant and FundingOpen
Proof-of-Concept Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)Financing for natural product innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for CanadaInterns for startups and SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1
Gouvernement du QuébecFunding for Renewable Natural Gas feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of OntarioFinancial support for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
EnAbling Change Program
Government of OntarioMoney for accessibility awareness and support projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Government of CanadaFunding to recover Northern Ontario’s aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1
Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)Money to promote the use of French in the office
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports specialized emergency response teams for urban disaster management
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)Funding to expand your services in French
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology

Grant and FundingOpen
Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Canadian HeritageSupports museums hosting travelling exhibitions and borrowing artefacts
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports local commerce vitality in small Quebec communities
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec CitySupports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint
Investissement Québec (IQ)Financial support for reducing environmental footprints of Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Greater Montreal Climate FundSupports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Commerce
Quebec CityFinancial support for commercial projects improving business offerings
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports local market initiatives and agrotourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Regional agricultural environmental projects funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - International Single Sport Events (ISSE)
Canadian HeritageSupports Canadian sport organizations hosting international single sport events
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of OntarioGrants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Other SupportOpen
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Government of CanadaRelief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development
ECO CanadaMoney to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for an On-the-Job Training Period – Individuals
Revenu QuébecRefundable tax credit for businesses with eligible trainees in Québec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports Northern Ontario SMEs affected by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream
Telefilm CanadaFinancing for filmmakers who self-identify as black and people of colour
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $37,500
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Regulatory Policy Dialogue
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)Funds participation in nuclear regulatory policy consultations for stakeholders
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Engagement and Collaboration Support
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)Supports Indigenous and stakeholder engagement in Canadian nuclear activities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Supports Indigenous fisheries business growth and diversification initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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