Updated May 2026
Environmental Grants in Canada for 2026
Support your green projects with environmental grants in Canada to promote your business's sustainability in 2026. Federal and provincial grants
2036 programs available
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenWildlife Conservation
Support for wildlife conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Grant and FundingArchivedSustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream B
Support for mining sustainability projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCanada-BC Flood Recovery Program for Food Security
Flood recovery support for B.C. farms
Grant and FundingClosed2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenKootenay Savings Community Foundation
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan for Villages – Grant Programs
Municipal funding for village property improvements
Grant and FundingOpenImproving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Grant and FundingClosedERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight review
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenSTEP Program
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Grant and FundingClosedNGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Support for advanced manufacturing clusters
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities
Financial support for disaster recovery and response
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Support for circular economy feasibility studies- Grant and FundingArchived
General Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals - Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Funding for participation in a CNSC report review 
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Grant and FundingClosedOperational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement
Ontario crop insurance and damage compensation support
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedManaged Forest Tax Incentive Program
Property tax relief for managed forest stewardship
Grant and FundingClosedSteam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates
Rebates for steam trap audits and replacements- Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream
Funding for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects 
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- Other SupportClosed
Green Lane Community Trust Fund
Supports community-benefit projects in Elgin County 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSavings by Design (New Construction Energy Efficiency Programs)
Energy efficiency support for new construction
Grant and FundingClosedFunding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Grant and FundingOpenClimate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Supports genomics projects reducing food system emissions
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProtein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFoodCycler Pilot Project
Subsidized countertop composting for residents
Grant and FundingClosedHastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance for the Interconnection and Integration of Public Transit Services
Funding for integrated public transit solutions 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedZero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
Grant and FundingClosedIndependent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative electrification projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedAgriculture Stewardship Program
Funding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants
Urban implementation science funding for healthy citiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Funding for community events and arts festivals
Grant and FundingClosedSanitary Sewer Rebate Program
Rebate for eligible industrial and commercial water use- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAnimating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedThe Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
Tax CreditsOpenCapital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support
Funding for CNSC engagement and collaboration 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for property and building improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for the development of the Green Route and its regional branches
Funding for cycling infrastructure development 
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
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- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Financial assistance for an analysis project to support fleet electrification in a business or organization
Funding for fleet electrification analysis 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenEurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Funding for international clean-tech collaborative R&D by Canadian SMEs
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedSouthgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
Grant and FundingClosedGHG Grant Program for Government
Supports GHG emissions reduction projects for NWT governments
Grant and FundingOpenRetail Grants Program
Supports grassroots environmental direct-action initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDisaster Financial Assistance – Mitigation Project
Disaster recovery support for eligible damagesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Stoneleigh Foundation
Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Support for biodiversity integration in business practices
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Indigenous-led climate and conservation funding- Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health
Regional hubs for climate and health research 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Reimbursement Pilot Program
Reimbursement for aquatic program fee differences 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary
Financial support for youth climate education
Grant and FundingClosedNature Smart Climate Readiness Program
Cost-share support for conservation projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Interaction Program - St. Lawrence Action Plan
Funding for St. Lawrence community environmental projects 
Grant and FundingClosedTravel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba — Research and Innovation
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme Action-Climat Québec
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)Funding for community-driven climate action initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Grant
Funding for local community projects and programs
Grant and FundingClosedUNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship
Youth fellowship for climate education leaders
Expert AdviceClosedConsulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
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Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Support for participation in a licence renewal review - Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick 
Grant and FundingOpenConversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy
Funding for business dual-energy heating conversion
Grant and FundingOpenPublic transit development assistance program – Stream 3 : Financial assistance for intercity bus transportation
Supports development and maintenance of intercity bus transportation services- Grant and FundingClosed
Power Hours Rewards Program
Bill credits for reducing peak-hour electricity use - Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for circular economy transition 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Places Program
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenFederal Internal Energy R&D
Supports federal energy research and innovation- Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19 
Grant and FundingClosedBoating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Supports boating safety awareness and research projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedWorkplace EV Charger Rebate Program
Rebates for workplace EV charger installation- Grant and FundingClosed
Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Environmental protection
Support for environmental and sustainable development projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Grant and FundingClosedAgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Agricorp, La Financière agricole (FADQ), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)Insurance to protect farming operations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects 
Grant and FundingClosedXLerate Program - Project Feasibility Study (PFS)
Funding for industrial project feasibility studies
Grant and FundingOpenSustainable Agriculture Research Initiative Connection Grants
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Funding for sustainable agriculture knowledge mobilization
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpenPermissive Tax Exemptions
Property tax relief for eligible community organizations- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Emergency help for low-income energy bills 
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery- Grant and FundingOpen
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
Custom energy efficiency support for businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
OASIS Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and ParksSupports municipal and Indigenous climate adaptation through urban greening
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