Grant and FundingOpen
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
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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
Grant and FundingClosedAccelerating to Zero Grant Program
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), The Recreation Foundation of British Columbia (RFBC), University of Regina Open Education and Publishing Program (OEP)Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Grant and FundingClosedOn-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
Grant and FundingOpenEfficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
Grant and FundingClosedFAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Grant and FundingOpenMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2
Supports projects to improve soil health and conservation
Grant and FundingOpenFedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.Eligible Funding- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Funding for clean on-road transport innovation 
Grant and FundingOpenEntrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in QuébecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectorsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Grant and FundingClosedMT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedAid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspendedEcocamionnage Program — Collaborative shared electric delivery project
Support for shared electric delivery projects
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream
Supports infrastructure projects advancing critical minerals development in Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Support for food processing competitiveness and innovationEligible Funding- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in Canada 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinancial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
Supports restoration and protection of aquatic and marine habitats- Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies - Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
Supports Indigenous-led conservation of aquatic species at risk - Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Supports acquisition of clean technologies for Quebec heavy‑duty trucking - Grant and FundingClosed
Pilot or capital projects in the field
Supports innovative on-site mobility solutions for festivals and tourism events 
Tax CreditsOpenTax incentives for mining and exploration
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Grant and FundingOpenFinancial assistance program aimed at optimizing Quebec's network of eco-centers
Supports development and optimization of Quebec's eco-center network- Grant and FundingOpen
Support Program for Isolated Communities
Supporting waste management in isolated communities in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Quebec's program reduces transport sector greenhouse gas emissions 
Grant and FundingClosedLe Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Delivery Organizations
EV charging funding for delivery organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Clean transport awareness and education support - Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Funding to modernize energy-efficient residential building via off-site construction 
Grant and FundingClosedCapital Retrofits
Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions- Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Funding for systems using energy data to reduce waste and costs 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCapital project: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding for municipal organic waste-to-energy system construction and commissioning
Grant and FundingOpenInnovEnSol Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and ParksFunding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trialsEligible 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 projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business case: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding to develop business cases for organic waste-to-energy solutions 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGreen Strategy Funding
Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices- Grant and FundingOpen
Business case: Community Energy Systems
Funding to develop business cases for low-carbon community energy systems 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCRIAQ — INNOV-R
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction- Grant and FundingOpen
Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding for feasibility studies designing organic waste-to-energy systems 
Grant and FundingOpenTrois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 3: Management and disposal of contaminated soil and dry materials
Funding for contaminated soil and dry materials management and disposal- Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers 
Grant and FundingClosedNational Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenYouth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness
Supports young Quebecers' climate action projects and awareness abroad
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Bioenergy
Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit
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Grant and FundingClosedEcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream
Supports innovative projects improving freshwater sustainability across Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL), Government of CanadaFunding for youth-led community service projects supporting diversity- Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Consultation component
Supports Indigenous participation in fisheries-related regulatory consultations - Grant and FundingClosed
Rénoclimat
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of QuébecFinancial aid for residential energy efficiency renovations in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedLogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders
Hydro-Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Financial assistance for energy efficiency in residential construction
Grant and FundingOpenZero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Supports public EV fast-charging infrastructure deployment by owners and operators- Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers - Grant and FundingOpen
Study: Community Energy Systems
Supports feasibility studies for low-carbon community energy system design - Grant and FundingClosed
The Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR)
Supports Indigenous-led conservation of species at risk and habitats 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenAdvanced Manufacturing program
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDuo grand V
Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projectsEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Damages Fund
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClean Tech Internships
Internships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec 
Grant and FundingOpenGaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Supports structuring, sustainable and digital regional tourism projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenArtiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Grant and FundingClosedHarnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)
Support for Canadian agri-food clean biotechnology commercialization- Grant and FundingOpen
Water reduction program for paper mills
Financial support to help Quebec paper mills reduce water use - Grant and FundingOpen
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2
Support for agro-environmental information outreach - Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Supports Quebec aerospace companies with eco-responsible project fundingFind tailored funding for your business
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EcoAction - Community-led freshwater action across Canada Stream
Supports community projects improving freshwater quality and ecosystem health - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component
Funding for Indigenous-led fish habitat capacity and collaboration 
Grant and FundingClosedCelebration and Commemoration Program
Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for a standard project to implement GHG emission reduction measures
Financial assistance for business GHG reduction and energy efficiency measures - Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1
Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects 
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Support for carbon capture projects in Alberta
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCircular Economy Fund
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation
Grant and FundingClosedZero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations
Supports Indigenous organizations installing zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenStartup in residence
Investment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Grant and FundingClosedNet Zero Accelerator Initiative
Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenGrant for a circular economy assessment
Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate- Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Supports utility-led grid modernization projects 
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovationEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedEco-design incentive bonus
The ÉEQ Ecodesign Incentive Bonus Program rewards companies for sustainable packaging innovations, offering up to a 50% contribution credit.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenContributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships- Grant and FundingClosed
Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
Funding for projects supporting recovery of species at risk 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMETHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta- Grant and FundingOpen
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Supports clean electricity projects across Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution - Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fuels Challenge
Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Green Shipping Corridor Program
Funding for decarbonizing ports and maritime shipping in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Funding for EV test drives and charging education outreach programs
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