Find the Best Grants for Construction Companies in Canada
Introduction to available grants for construction companies in Canada
Grants are a crucial financial lever for construction businesses in Quebec and Canada. They help support various projects, from innovation to energy efficiency and sustainable development. This guide presents the different grants available for construction businesses, their objectives, and their importance for eligible businesses.Objectives of Grants in Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Grant and FundingOpen
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Global Innovation Clusters (GIC), Scale AI Cluster, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
Expert AdviceClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Grant and FundingOpen
NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology
Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Get financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transformation support for Quebec's construction industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Grant and FundingOpen
Technoclimat
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital project: Community Energy Systems
Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
Tax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Supports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan
Expert guidance for optimizing modular and off-site construction processes
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance program aimed at optimizing Quebec's network of eco-centers
Supports development and optimization of Quebec's eco-center network
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Funding to modernize energy-efficient residential building via off-site construction
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Retrofits
Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness
Supports young Quebecers' climate action projects and awareness abroad
Grant and FundingOpen
APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents
Free, customized skills training for Quebec construction industry workers
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
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Grants for construction businesses provide essential funding for companies to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. These financial aids support the growth and resilience of the construction sector.
Grant and FundingOpen
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Grant and FundingOpen
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Supports public EV fast-charging infrastructure deployment by owners and operators
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise
Funding and training to support women’s integration in construction
Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings
Supports heritage building renovations in Trois-Rivières’ early neighbourhoods
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors
Property tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)
Supports apprentices financially during technical training in Red Seal trades
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream
Supports Indigenous-led clean energy and electrification projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
Provides financial support for certified apprentices in Red Seal trades
Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace first aid training
Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Longueuil — Quebec Renovation Program (PRQ)
Financial aid for residential renovation in designated sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
Short-term business financing support
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QAHP)
Supports affordable housing projects for low- and moderate-income groups
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
CoolSaver Program
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration
Supports railway infrastructure upgrades and integration with other transport modes
Grant and FundingOpen
Bioenergies Program
Supports business projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business start-up and growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financial support for business succession projects
Tax CreditsOpen
APCHQ — Crédit d'impôt pour stage en milieu de travail - Apprenti
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Revenu Québec
Tax credit supporting workplace training for eligible apprentices
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Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Grant and FundingOpen
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Other SupportOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Financial support for self-employment start-up
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Funding for business investment projects
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Training fund for employees in the construction industry
Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ), Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)
Financial support for construction workers' training and development
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Funding for collective projects in Charlevoix
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Business funding for local growth projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
Financing for business succession acquisitions
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Financing for business growth and start-up
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Funding for bridge and culvert repair projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local business development in La Tuque
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Funding for sustainable forest management projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsSuspended
APCHQ — Get financing through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing program: Pre-Retrofit Funding for multi-unit residential buildings
Supports pre-retrofit planning for deep energy-efficient housing upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
Matane — Green Fund Program
Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
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Other SupportOpen
APCHQ — CMHC Eco Plus
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Refunds part of mortgage insurance for energy efficient new homes
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology
Support for AI, digital tools and advanced equipment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Supports collaborative international R&D in clean technology innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Call for projects – Support for the creation of housing for vulnerable people
Support for new housing for vulnerable people
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Grant and FundingClosed
Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Development Charges Deferral Program
Defer development charges for qualifying housing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
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Grant and FundingClosed
Attainable Rental Housing Program
Funding for attainable rental housing development
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing incentive (pilot)
Funding for new affordable housing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Distributor Discount Program: HVAC
Instant rebates for high-efficiency HVAC equipment
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Grant and FundingClosed
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program
Tax rebate for qualifying redevelopment projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Uptown Waterloo property improvement projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program
Funding for building façade and property upgrades
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for township property and building improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Housing Incentive Program
Encourages new residential housing development in northern communities
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