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
209 opportunities available
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Public Transit Fund
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure development
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 FundingOpen
LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers
Hydro-Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
LogisVert offers incentives for energy-efficient installations in Québec
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project
Supports energy-saving projects using natural gas in buildings
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 2 : Support for productivity enhancement
Supports productivity and sustainability in modular construction companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan
Expert guidance for optimizing modular and off-site construction processes
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Supports union-led training innovation for skilled Red Seal trades
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
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
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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 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
Rapid Housing Initiative — Projects Stream
Funding to build affordable housing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
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
Grant and FundingClosed
LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders
Hydro-Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Financial assistance for energy efficiency in residential construction
Grant and FundingOpen
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Supports public EV fast-charging infrastructure deployment by owners and operators
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations
Supports Indigenous organizations installing zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure
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 FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives
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 FundingClosed
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution
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 FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
Provides financial support for certified apprentices in Red Seal trades
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 FundingOpen
Financial assistance program aimed at optimizing Quebec's network of eco-centers
Supports development and optimization of Quebec's eco-center network
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
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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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Financial support for innovative economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Support for viable and profitable self-employment business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
CoolSaver Program
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Supports women apprentices in Red Seal trades in Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Supports entrepreneurship and economic growth with risk capital
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Support for rental housing development in Charlevoix-Est
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
Workplace internships for individuals with disabilities in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Bioenergies Program
Supports business projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
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
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
Tax CreditsOpen
APCHQ — Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Government of Canada
Non-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible apprentices
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Investment loans for business growth and development in MRC
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Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
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)
Supports construction of energy-efficient small multi-unit residential buildings
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
Business financing solutions for short-term growth and working capital
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Local funds support startups and expanding businesses with loans
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
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 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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Regional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
Interest-free loan supporting youth acquiring 25% business ownership
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
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 FundingClosed
Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)
Advances energy code adoption to reduce emissions and boost economy
Other SupportClosed
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Grant and FundingClosed
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Housing Incentive Program
Encourages new residential housing development in northern communities
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