Grants and Funding in Canada for 2026
Find Canadian grants, loans, and tax credits that match a real project
Canada offers a wide mix of grants, tax credits, loans, and contribution programs for businesses and non-profits working on hiring, commercialization, export, digital transformation, equipment, clean technology, artificial intelligence, and community-impact projects. This 2026 guide helps you quickly understand which funding paths are most relevant based on the project you are actually trying to move forward.
Instead of treating funding as a generic list of programs, use this page to compare the most common Canadian options by project type, eligibility, and timing. Whether you are growing a business, launching a new initiative, or preparing a major investment, the goal is to help you identify realistic programs and avoid the mistakes that most often weaken an application.
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Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Grants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
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CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing
Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for an On-the-Job Training Period – Individuals
Refundable tax credit for businesses with eligible trainees in Québec
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FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
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
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Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Supports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
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Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Supports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
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Wood Innovation Program - component 1
Supports innovation and investment in Quebec's forest industry
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Magazine — Aid to Publishers
Support for Canadian periodical publishers to enhance editorial content
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Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
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Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Funding for Indigenous broadcasting in the North
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Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Funding for Canadian feature films in production
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Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
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Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
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Universal Broadband Fund (UBF)
Supports broadband expansion in underserved Canadian communities
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Production program — Indigenous stream
Funding for Canadian feature film production
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Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Funding for international market development activities
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Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Supports international market development for Ontario IDM companies
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Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
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Global Market Development for Music Managers
Funding for Ontario music managers’ market expansion
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Funding for critical mineral projects
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Global Market Development Fund – Book
Supports international market development for book publishers
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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous fisheries training and operational skill development
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Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Protect Ontario Financing Program
Financial support for Ontario businesses facing tariff-related challenges
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FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
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Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)
Supports Indigenous-led aquatic habitat restoration in Western Canada
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Entrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
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Music management and publishing assistance
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business development and capacity building
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
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Hosting Program - Canada Games
Supports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
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Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
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Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Supports northern research training for Canadian university students
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Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1
Agricultural environmental practices support program from MAPAQ
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
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Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario
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Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
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MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Food transformation skill development and planning support program
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DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
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FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
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Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Supports promotion and marketing for Quebec music and entertainment companies
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On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
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Awareness and promotion projects
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students
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Celebrate Canada Funding Program
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
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Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), The Recreation Foundation of British Columbia (RFBC), University of Regina Open Education and Publishing Program (OEP)
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
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Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)
Provides compensation for surrendering prohibited assault-style firearms
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Loan to buy an existing business
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Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)
Supports diverse creators with mentorship and professional development opportunities
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
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Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP)
Supports large Canadian airports with safety and connectivity investments
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec
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PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
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Anti-Racism Action Program
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Financing support for large Canadian enterprises facing tariff impacts
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MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
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MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
Grant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry
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INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
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Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in Canada
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Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
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FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
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Pilot or capital projects in the field
Supports innovative on-site mobility solutions for festivals and tourism events
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
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Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Canadian Music Fund supports career development for Canadian artists
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MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
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Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
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Doing business in French
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
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Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)
Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
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Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Supports acquisition of clean technologies for Quebec heavy‑duty trucking
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
Supports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
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Movable Cultural Property Grants
Supports acquisition of nationally significant cultural property in Canada
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Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
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Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects
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On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Funding for clean on-road transport innovation
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PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
Financing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
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CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
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Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
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Age Well at Home (AWAH) - Scaling Up for Seniors Stream
Supports organizations expanding proven services to help seniors age independently
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SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Funding for Quebec book publishers
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Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream
Supports infrastructure projects advancing critical minerals development in Canada
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Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
Supports Indigenous-led conservation of aquatic species at risk
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Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))
Supports Canadian athlete and coach development through designated centres
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Financial assistance program aimed at optimizing Quebec's network of eco-centers
Supports development and optimization of Quebec's eco-center network
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MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Support for food processing competitiveness and innovation
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Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Quebec's program reduces transport sector greenhouse gas emissions
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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
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