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Clean Technology Funding in Ontario: Top Grants and Programs for Businesses

Ontario Clean Tech Grants and Incentives for Businesses

Ontario is one of Canada’s leading provinces for clean technology innovation and adoption. Home to a large base of manufacturers, tech companies, and innovative startups, Ontario has a strong interest in reducing emissions while growing the economy. For business owners and decision-makers in Ontario, there are many funding programs available to support clean tech initiatives – from installing energy-saving equipment in a factory to launching a new cleantech venture. Both the federal and Ontario governments offer grants, loans, and tax credits to help companies invest in sustainable technologies, improve energy efficiency, and adopt low-carbon solutions. Below, we outline key federal and provincial clean tech funding options tailored for Ontario businesses.

115 opportunities available
First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding and support for on-reserve community energy-efficiency retrofits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 330,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Expanded Energy Management Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Expanded Energy Management Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
XLerate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

XLerate Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
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
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Financial support for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to recover Northern Ontario’s aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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 projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme

University of Toronto (UOFT)
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON)
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grid Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Grid Innovation Fund

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Financial support for electricity conservation innovation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Home Renovation Savings Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Home Renovation Savings Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Municipality of North Cowichan
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Peak Perks
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Peak Perks

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Smart thermostat demand response incentives for Ontario electricity customers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Grant and FundingClosed

FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
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
CoolSaver Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
HomeEnergySaver Program
Grant and FundingOpen

HomeEnergySaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Small Business Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Instant Discounts Program
Other SupportOpen

Instant Discounts Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 140 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Retrofit Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
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
Energy Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Performance Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Other SupportClosed

Commercial CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
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
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Energy Affordability Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Energy Affordability Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Existing Building Commissioning program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Existing Building Commissioning program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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Ventures at Coralus
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ventures at Coralus

Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

City of Toronto
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Greening Partnership Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Greening Partnership Grant

City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Youth Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
PollinateTO
Grant and FundingClosed

PollinateTO

City of Toronto
Funding for community-led pollinator habitat projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Boost Toronto's climate resilience by funding green and cool roof installations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)

City of Toronto
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)

City of Toronto
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Home Energy Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Home Energy Loan Program

City of Toronto
Low-interest financing for Toronto homeowners' energy-efficient home upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
thriveFORWARD
Grant and FundingClosed

thriveFORWARD

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Honey Bee Health Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Honey Bee Health Initiative

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Funding for beekeepers in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program

BCF
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund

Huronia Community Foundation
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 130,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Grant and FundingArchived

Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral

City of Ottawa
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation through habitat restoration and research
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports growth through agri-food innovation and efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
EV ChargeON Program
Grant and FundingClosed

EV ChargeON Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
STEP Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

STEP Program

City of Toronto
Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Climate Action Grants

City of Toronto
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program

City of Ottawa
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Site Readiness Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Site Readiness Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative

Government of Ontario (ON), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

ventureLAB
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Grant and FundingArchived

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Supports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities

ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports the creation and expansion of sustainable transit services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa non-profits with small-scale environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $10,500
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

City of Ottawa
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
High Volume User Program
Grant and FundingOpen

High Volume User Program

City of Ottawa
Provides rebates for installing water-efficient commercial fixtures and appliances
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Better Homes Ottawa
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Better Homes Ottawa

City of Ottawa
Offers low-interest, long-term loans for energy-efficient home upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $125,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rain Ready Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpen

Rain Ready Ottawa

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa residents with sustainable rainwater management solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity
Grant and FundingClosed

Adaptation Canada 2026 Opportunity

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding to host Canada's national climate adaptation conference
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Neighbourhood Planting Program

City of Toronto
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
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 Foundation - Free Play
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Foundation - Free Play

Toronto Community Foundation
Supports outdoor play programs for children
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Emissions Performance Standards program
Grant and FundingClosed

Emissions Performance Standards program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Agri-Tech Initiative supports innovation and energy efficiency investments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
i.d.e.a. Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

i.d.e.a. Fund

TechAlliance, Innovation Factory
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Grant and FundingClosed

Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation

City of Ottawa
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports agri-food growth through innovation and energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 49,999 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund

City of Toronto
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON)
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
OTF — Seed Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Seed Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Climate and Equity Lab Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Climate and Equity Lab Grants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation
Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $52,500
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

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