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Environment and Climate Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports searches for projects that protect natural systems, reduce environmental impacts, improve resilience, or advance lower-emission operations in Canada. Compare applicant type, baseline, project mechanism, location, eligible costs, evidence, measurement, and timing. Refine by energy, water, waste, biodiversity, clean technology, transportation, buildings, agriculture, adaptation, research, or community action when useful.

2336 programs
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Electricity Management Systems

    Industrial energy management system support
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology

    Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program

    Wage support for student environmental placements
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    XLerate Program

    Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Efficient Solutions Program — Agricultural Component

    Financial support for agricultural operations
    Eligible Funding
    From $100 to $5,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Expanded Energy Management Program

    Energy management support for Ontario facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $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
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) - COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies

    Supports NGOs in emergency response and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport - Infrastructure and equipment component

    Supports infrastructure projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA

    Funding for sustainable business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work

    Get financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Productivity

    Supports investment projects for growth and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bioénergies — Analysis

    Reducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bioénergies — Implementation

    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
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

    Supports strategic agriculture and agri-food sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

    Supports studies to cut greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Energir logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation

    Supports business building envelope renovations to improve energy efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $100,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 19, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component

    Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Textile circularity support program

    Support for circular management and recovery of textiles
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 15, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

    Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriInsurance

    Insurance coverage for farm production losses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canada Greener Affordable Housing — Retrofit Funding

    Financing for deep energy retrofits in affordable multi-unit housing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 170,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital project: Community Energy Systems

    Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

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

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream

    Supports business decarbonization project implementation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Enbridge Gas Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project

    Supports energy-saving projects using natural gas in buildings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Energir logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study

    Funding for energy studies and implementation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 1, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — INNOV-R SME

    Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec

    Energy analysis support for business efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 1% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2

    Collective agroenvironmental project support in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development

    Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Forestry Initiative

    Supports Indigenous-led forest sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 25, 2026 · Closing date : September 1, 2028
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)

    Supports Indigenous-led aquatic habitat restoration in Western Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, BC, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component

    Supports clean technology acquisition for freight transport
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)

    Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $7,500 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)

    Supports northern research training for students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : December 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec City — Major projects

    Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario

    Supporting homebuilding innovation in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support Program for Isolated Communities

    Supporting waste management in isolated communities in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 950,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax incentives for mining and exploration

    Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business case: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding to develop business cases for organic waste-to-energy solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital project: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding for municipal organic waste-to-energy system construction and commissioning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Green Strategy Funding

    Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    InnovEnSol Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding for feasibility studies designing organic waste-to-energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Advanced Manufacturing program

    Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility

    Supports Quebec aerospace SMEs with ESG transition support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Fondaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Circular Economy Fund

    Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Duo grand V

    Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream

    Support for energy management systems in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Feasibility study – Adaptation in Action

    Supports feasibility studies for municipal climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 70,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 27, 2026 · Closing date : December 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grant for a circular economy assessment

    Supports circular economy assessments for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2027
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau – Sustainable Development Fund

    Supports sustainable projects for Gatineau businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

    Support for agroenvironmental innovation and knowledge transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 107,950 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

    Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Startup in residence

    Acceleration and investment support for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $265,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Study: Community Energy Systems

    Supports feasibility studies for low-carbon community energy system design
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 15, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Strix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $ · Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water reduction program for paper mills

    Support for pulp and paper water-use reduction
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer Structuration

    Support for structuring sustainable regional tourism offer projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Agricultural investment fund mitissien (FAIM)

    Flexible patient-capital financing for farm start-up and transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms

    Support for agritechnology and priority equipment investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    ALUS Montérégie

    Financial support for ecological projects on Montérégie farms
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Animal Health and Biosecurity Program

    Biosecurity and welfare rebates for sheep and goats
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Charlevoix Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Support for structuring, regional tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $200,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Charlevoix Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Eco-certification support for tourism enterprises in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Calgary Newcomers Guide  (CNG) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Future Foundation of Youth (FFY)

    Supports youth-led community-impact projects with mentorship
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Questions about environment and climate funding

Practical guidance on baselines, project mechanisms, impacts, costs, evidence, measurement, and eligibility.

Which applicants should use the environment and climate directory?

The route can help businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, research groups, institutions, industry associations, and eligible partnerships begin a search. A source may limit legal structure, sector, ownership, location, project role, or environmental mandate. Confirm which organization must lead and which partners or beneficiaries can participate.

Why does an environmental project need a clear baseline?

A baseline defines current energy, emissions, water, waste, habitat, risk, or operating conditions before the intervention. State the measurement period, boundaries, data source, assumptions, and important gaps. Without a credible starting point, it is difficult to explain the project mechanism, compare alternatives, estimate change, or report the result consistently.

What defines a clear environment or climate project?

Describe the environmental problem, affected place or system, baseline, proposed intervention, activities, responsible team, partners, budget, schedule, risks, and measurable result. Explain how the work causes the expected change. Separate ordinary compliance, maintenance, or replacement from the project unless a current source explicitly treats that activity as eligible.

How should environmental or climate impact be measured?

Choose measures tied directly to the project, such as resource use, avoided waste, restored area, operational resilience, or verified performance. Define units, boundaries, collection methods, frequency, responsibility, and comparison period. Distinguish measured results from estimates and broader indirect benefits. Use qualified methods or review where the claim requires specialized analysis.

Which environmental project costs should be separated?

Separate assessments, design, equipment, installation, materials, site work, software, professional services, permits, consultation, training, monitoring, verification, and project labour. Link each expense to an activity and expected result. Sources may treat land, routine compliance, maintenance, replacement, taxes, financing, in-kind work, and costs incurred before approval differently.

What evidence can support an environment or climate application?

Useful evidence can include baseline data, technical studies, site information, utility or production records, maps, risk assessments, permits, supplier quotes, partner commitments, community input, implementation plans, and measurement methods. Select evidence that supports the need, proposed mechanism, delivery capacity, and expected result without overstating uncertain or indirect effects.

Does an environment and climate directory match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates that available directory data aligns with the selected environmental theme. Final eligibility can depend on applicant type, location, sector, baseline, project mechanism, eligible costs, permits, timing, evidence, financial capacity, and assessment criteria. Confirm current source requirements and obtain qualified advice where technical, regulatory, or measurement decisions require it.