Construction Grants for Ontario Companies
Unlock hiring, training, equipment, and retrofit funding across Ontario. Navigate programs faster with clear eligibility and steps.
Ontario offers a wide range of construction grants, contractor funding, and incentives that support hiring, apprenticeship, safety training, equipment adoption, and energy efficiency. Programs span federal, provincial, municipal, and utility sources, with options tailored for SMEs, large firms, and specialized trades. This directory explains the main grant types, how to qualify, and where to apply across Ontario’s regions, including Northern Ontario.
31 opportunities available
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
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 FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
CoolSaver Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
City of TorontoSupports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,450 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Elevate TalentSupports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills DevelopmentSupports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of OntarioGrants to train apprentices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Government of OntarioFunds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of OntarioSupports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
- From $50 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Grant and FundingArchived
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
City of OttawaSupports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Government of OntarioCollective bargaining resources in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
City of OttawaFinancial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of OntarioSupports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Government of OntarioSkills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Eligible Funding
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceTax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $90,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
City of OttawaSupports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of OntarioWorkplace safety advice in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
City of OttawaSupports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolutionOpportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
GTAA, Toronto Pearson International AirportSupports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Frequently asked questions about construction grants in Ontario
Find concise answers about eligibility, applications, deadlines, stacking rules, and reporting for Ontario contractor funding programs.