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Grants and Funding in Education in Canada for 2026

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623 opportunities available
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – AI Assist
Grant and FundingClosed

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – AI Assist

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $750,000 to $10,500,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems

Gouvernment of Québec
Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2

PROMPT
Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Mitacs Accelerate
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Mitacs Accelerate

Mitacs (MITACS)
Connect organizations with academia for research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingClosed

ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program

ECO Canada (ECO)
Money to hire students for an environmental co-op
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component

Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Grant and FundingClosed

ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Active Transportation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Active Transportation Fund

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Supports infrastructure projects for safer, more accessible active transportation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expanded Energy Management Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Expanded Energy Management Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
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
Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives for at-risk communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

Health Canada (ETF)
Supports innovative projects addressing substance use prevention and treatment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW)
Other SupportOpen

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW)

Government of Canada (GC)
Hire skilled temporary foreign workers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)

Transport Canada (TC)
Funds projects to enhance road safety and reduce traffic injuries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports volunteer-based home services for vulnerable Canadian seniors
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $800,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect

Magnet
Hire students for growing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports recovery and protection of aquatic species at risk
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²

Plateforme d'Innovation Numérique et Quantique
Get expert advice and the use of a high-tech environment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia

Gouvernment of Québec
Funds Quebec organizations’ projects combating homophobia and transphobia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

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Bioénergies — Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioénergies — Implementation

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

BioTalent Canada
Funding to hire co-ops in healthcare or bio-economy
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Grant and FundingOpen

SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

ECO Canada (ECO)
Subsidy to hire young professionals in STEM
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports AI-driven solutions accelerating Canadian energy technology innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Innovative Projects Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Projects Program

Hydro-Québec
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Forest Innovation Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon

Forest Innovation Program

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program

Health Canada (ETF)
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)
Grant and FundingClosed

Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports initiatives combating serious and organized crime in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Grant and FundingOpen

Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction

Energir
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $325,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Grant and FundingClosed

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study

Energir
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports Indigenous community safety planning and reintegration projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Gouvernment of Québec
Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Youth Take Charge
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Take Charge

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Resilience Fund (CRF)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports organizations preventing and countering violent extremism in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports security upgrades for at-risk community organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended

Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec

Hydro-Québec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Supports museums hosting travelling exhibitions and borrowing artefacts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects

Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM)
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Social Economy Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Economy Support Fund

Social Economy Mauricie
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

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Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Wood Innovation Program — Component 2

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 380,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Fabrication Process Development Challenge

FABrIC
Supports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)

Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
Supports northern research training for Canadian university students
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Celebrate Canada Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Celebrate Canada Funding Program

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Gouvernment of Québec
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Anti-Racism Action Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Racism Action Program

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
iVisit
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

iVisit

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Grant and FundingOpen

Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component

Transport Canada (TC)
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports restoration and protection of aquatic and marine habitats
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund

Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Supports access to justice in both official languages
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Official Languages Support Programs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Official Languages Support Programs

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Team Grant : Pan-Canadian Network: Emerging LHS in Perinatal Mental Health
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Team Grant : Pan-Canadian Network: Emerging LHS in Perinatal Mental Health

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports a pan-Canadian learning health system for perinatal mental health
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIAQ — INNOV-R

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
InnovEnSol Program
Grant and FundingOpen

InnovEnSol Program

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Apply for funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People
Grant and FundingClosed

Apply for funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving low-income adults financial wellbeing through empowerment services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness

Quebec International Youth Offices (LOJIQ)
Supports young Quebecers' climate action projects and awareness abroad
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Clean Tech Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Tech Internships

Career launcher
Internships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
EcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

EcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream

Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports innovative projects improving freshwater sustainability across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

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OTF — Organizational Mentors
Grant and FundingOpen

OTF — Organizational Mentors

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
Grant and FundingOpen

Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d

Axelys
Supports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 475,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports Canadian research on online disinformation and digital citizenship
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL)
Funding for youth-led community service projects supporting diversity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

PME MTL
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Grant and FundingClosed

Cyber Security Innovation Network

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Call for projects in social innovation
Grant and FundingArchived

Call for projects in social innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)

Recyc-Québec
Supports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
Support for diverse groups in Red Seal trades education
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funds projects improving social inclusion and wellbeing for vulnerable youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
The Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR)
Grant and FundingClosed

The Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports Indigenous-led conservation of species at risk and habitats
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Call for investments VRQ
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Call for investments VRQ

Axelys
Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component

Gouvernment of Québec
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Environmental Damages Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Damages Fund

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 380,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Wage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

Axelys
Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Exchanges Canada - Youth Exchanges Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Exchanges Canada - Youth Exchanges Canada

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports youth cultural and linguistic exchanges across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Innovation continuum
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Innovation continuum

Axelys
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for youth-focused workshops and conferences in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports revitalization and maintenance of First Nations languages
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Research Training and Talent Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Research Training and Talent Development

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports research skill development for students and postdoctoral researchers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Call for projects Genium360
Grant and FundingOpen

Call for projects Genium360

Axelys
Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

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