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

Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Government of Canada
Corporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 13% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QAHP)
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports affordable housing projects for low- and moderate-income groups
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
MRC de Mékinac
Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Funding for building recommissioning studies
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
MRC Papineau
Funding for sustainable business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda
Financing for business growth and succession
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Government of Québec
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% 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 ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation
La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Funding for municipal revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
MRC Portneuf
Support for sustainable forest management projects
Cap Sante, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,292 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cap Sante, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Government of Québec, Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Financial aid for electric off-road vehicle purchases
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Collaborative projects to reduce greenhouse gases
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Government of Québec
Supports community initiatives improving housing conditions in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
MRC Brome-Missisquoi
Funding for social inclusion projects in Brome-Missisquoi
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 218,798 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable and innovative tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $95,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »
La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Funding for structured municipal and intermunicipal development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Elevate Talent
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — INNOV-R
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Performance Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2
Government of Québec
Québec tourism festival and events financial assistance program
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,450 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda
Financing for business succession projects
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports railway infrastructure upgrades and integration with other transport modes
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CleanBC — Custom Program
CleanBC
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Support for low-emission metal innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsSuspended
APCHQ — Get financing through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing program: Pre-Retrofit Funding for multi-unit residential buildings
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports pre-retrofit planning for deep energy-efficient housing upgrades
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
City of Montreal (MTL)
Grants for electric vehicle charging stations in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Government of Québec
Supports major tourism festivals in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
MRC de L'Islet
Support for youth-focused community projects
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska
Funding for local ecological transition projects
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC Deux-Montagnes, Government of Québec
Support for public access to water projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation
La Financière agricole (FADQ), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Québec
Support for greener farming practices
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $50,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $95,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Green Alleyway Support Program
City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial and logistical support for neighbourhood green alleyway projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy
MRC La Matapédia
Funding for local and regional structuring projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sofiac — Risk-free energy transition
Sofiac energy performance
Supports business energy transition projects with risk-free investment
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Agricultural property tax credit program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
APCHQ — CMHC Eco Plus
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Refunds part of mortgage insurance for energy efficient new homes
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Complementary assistance measure for certain horticultural crops affected during the 2023 growing season
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Financial support for affected horticultural businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $75 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
Centre Wellington Community Foundation
Supports community projects aligned with local priorities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Organic Waste-to-Energy
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Funding for organic waste-to-energy projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Work to Grow
Nature Canada
Hire racialized youth for meaningful nature work
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), CleanBC
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Planting Program
City of Toronto
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sponsorship or Donation Requests
Nova Scotia Power
Support for youth and environmental community initiatives
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Government of Canada
Support for commercial building emissions reduction
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding Program for the Purchase of a Home Composter or Rain Barrel
Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality (MRC)
Reimbursement for composters and rain barrels
Magog, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Magog, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Challenge
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports projects reducing GHG emissions using low-carbon technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Incentives for greenhouse energy storage projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,435 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Wastewater Abatement Program
City of Hamilton
Reduce wastewater charges based on sewer use
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy rebates for agricultural businesses
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Urban Forest Enhancement Rebate Program
Town of New Tecumseth
Rebates for private tree care and planting
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Farm Income Stabilization Insurance (ASRA)
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Income protection for Quebec farm businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- 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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate Community Investment Fund
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nation Adapt (FNA) Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for First Nation climate adaptation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Used electric vehicle fleet
Government of Québec
Funding for eligible used electric vehicles
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Erin, Eston, Mission, New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Erin, Eston, Mission, New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
C.P. Loewen Family Foundation — General Funding
C.P. Loewen Family Foundation (CPLF)
Private foundation supporting mission-driven initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Social Housing Retrofit Support Program
FortisBC
Retrofit support for social housing buildings
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for CNSC public participation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
FCN15 Temporary relief of the fuel charge – Light fuel oil for use exclusively in eligible heating activities
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Temporary fuel charge relief for heating fuel
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
NordForsk Initiative for Arctic Sustainable Development Funding Opportunity
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
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 ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Closed home retrofit funding for Nova Scotia homeowners
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $125 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Nova Scotia, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada
Guidance towards a successful certification
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Tutator Forward
Fondation Tutator
Customized software development for impact-driven operations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Nova Scotia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative international R&D in clean technology innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports capacity and improvements for Nova Scotia beef processors
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Nova Scotia, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Efficiency Financing (CEF)
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Supports local home energy upgrade financing
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Riley Family Foundation — General Funding
The Riley Family Foundation
Funding for mission-aligned nonprofit organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development
Investissement Québec (IQ), Gaspésie Tourism
Funding for sustainable tourism development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding to switch oil heating to heat pumps
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Government of Canada
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gainey Foundation — General Funding
Gainey Foundation
Support for youth arts and environment initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Production Insurance – Winter wheat
Agricorp
Protection against winter wheat yield losses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada

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