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
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)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
Grant and FundingClosed
Environment Fund Grant
Dufferin Community FoundationSupports innovative community environmental management initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Mini Grants
Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and NorthumberlandSupport for local arts, environment, social, and youth projects
Eligible Funding
- From $100 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Abitibi Consolidated Thorold FoundationSupport for community health education social and environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Durham Community FoundationSupports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Simon Fraser University VentureLabsSupport for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for forest sector studies
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ROOTS Community Fund
Trillium Mutual Insurance CompanySupport for rural Ontario community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
The Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant
Accerta Health Access FoundationSupports equitable access to healthcare services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate Community Investment Fund
ArcelorMittal DofascoSupports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Ontario Power Authority (OPA)Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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