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Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Updated May 2026
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.
245 programs available
Expert AdviceClosedEnbridge Gas Energy Audits, Studies & Assessments Incentives
Incentives for energy audits and efficiency studies- Grant and FundingClosed
Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program
Funding for accessible senior housing upgrades - Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedIntensification & Redevelopment Program
Funding for non-residential property redevelopment
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTown of Arnprior Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for Arnprior property improvement projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Application
Financial support for downtown property improvements
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBuckhorn Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for Buckhorn revitalization
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedAdditional Dwelling Unit Program
Funding for affordable additional dwelling units
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern OntarioEligible 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 projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation- Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects - Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Youth Environmental Grant
Supports youth environmental stewardship projects 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedLead Financial Incentive Program
Funding for lead water service replacement- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for property improvement projects 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCity of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs
Funding for brownfield site rehabilitationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHuron Clean Water Project (HCWP)
Funding for water quality stewardship projects
Grant and FundingClosedNot-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing incentive (pilot)
Funding for new affordable housing projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedWarwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Financial support after a natural disaster 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedHeritage Building Restoration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property restoration
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosedventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Grant and FundingClosedSolar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives
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- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Community Improvement Plan – Downtown Core / Highway 6 Corridor Revitalization
Financial support for downtown revitalization 
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAffordable Housing Programs
Affordable housing support for residents
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial incentives for downtown and brownfield improvements
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedStormwater Incentive Program
Stormwater credits and rebates for property owners
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHousing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay
Supports housing development in Thunder Bay- Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedDowntown Facade Improvement Program
Downtown exterior improvement funding for businesses
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedPort Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for downtown redevelopment and property upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for property improvement projects - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for core area property improvements 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpenHeritage Incentive Programs
Financial support for heritage property projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Grant and FundingClosedCWB WeldSAFE™ Career Kickstart Award
PPE support for future welding professionals- Grant and FundingClosed
Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant
Funding for legal additional dwelling units 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan for Villages – Grant Programs
Municipal funding for village property improvements- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Savings by Design (New Construction Energy Efficiency Programs)
Energy efficiency support for new construction 
Grant and FundingClosedSanitary Sewer Rebate Program
Rebate for eligible industrial and commercial water use
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Business Improvement Grant Program
Funding for local business improvement projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for property and building improvements
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedSouthgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Huff Family Fund
Matching funding for community projects in Prince Edward County 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Housing Targets Program
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Attainable Housing Program
Financial incentives for attainable rental housing development 
Grant and FundingOpenPrivate Plumbing Protection Rebate Program
Rebates for flood protection plumbing upgrades
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTown of Hanover Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2020–2030
Financial incentives for Hanover property improvement
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCanada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) & Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)
Funding for Ontario community housing projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenOntario Renovates Program
Forgivable financing for home repairs and accessibility
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedParticipant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022
Funding for nuclear regulatory participation support- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab
Affordable housing planning support for local projects 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedBackwater Valve Installation Subsidy
Funding for backwater valve installation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHousing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation
Housing funding for St. Catharines projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – Town of Blind River
Financial incentives for downtown revitalization
Grant and FundingClosedLandscaping Improvement Grant Program (Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan)
Funding for private property landscaping improvements
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan
Supports community improvement projects in Amherstburg- Other SupportTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program
Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Incentive for Rental and Affordable Housing Program
Building permit rebate for eligible housing projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
Grant and FundingClosedEnvironmental Site Assessment (ESA) Grant Program
Matching funding for environmental site assessments
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedYork Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Funding for business water-saving improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs
Support for Additional Residential Units in Tecumseh 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBrockton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for Brockton property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Application
Financial support for community improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization
Funding for office growth and village renewal
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedIndigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationFunding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedWater Service and Sewer Lateral Replacement Grants
Funding for private water and sewer line replacement- Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Green Building Council Stock Exchange
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBuild Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Federal support for affordable housing projects- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Brownfields Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant Program
Funding for brownfield site remediation and rehabilitation 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedMunicipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property improvement and development- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Housing Acceleration Incentive Program
Funding for new housing unit creation - Grant and FundingClosed
Disconnect to Protect Rebate Program
Rebates for disconnecting illegal sewer connections 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial support for property and business improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Distributor Discount Program: HVAC
Instant rebates for high-efficiency HVAC equipment - Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Development Financial and Servicing Incentives
Financial incentives for eligible development projects - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program
Financial support for additional residential units 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedP2024-31 New Affordable Rental Housing
Funding for affordable rental housing projects- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa - Grant and FundingClosed
Rental Housing Development Charge (DC) Deferral Program
Deferred development charges for new rental housing - Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan
Funding for community improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs
Supports brownfield study and redevelopment projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation - Grant and FundingOpen
Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)
Funding for infrastructure that supports housing development 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder BayEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for local redevelopment and housing projects 
Other SupportOpenGasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renaissance Housing Renovation Program
Housing renovation support for Cornwall properties - Tax CreditsClosed
Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)
Tax relief for brownfield remediation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
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