Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026

Unlock funding opportunities with top Indigenous business grants.

Indigenous business grants provide funding for growth and innovation. They help entrepreneurs launch, expand, and succeed in various industries.

1844 programs available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Commemoration Fund
Government of Canada
Indigenous commemoration support for healing and awareness
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program (MINDS))
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for defence and security policy projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Students
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Scholarship for Aboriginal female students in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,750 to $1,750
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for local vitalization projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease
Government of Canada
Funding for multi-sectoral chronic disease prevention
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call
Government of Canada
Funding for community-led anti-hate projects
Canada
Open Date : September 10, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : September 10, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Canada Strong Pass Initiative — Summer 2026
Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Funding for museum access and visitor support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program (MAP), Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage
Canada
Closing date : November 3, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : November 3, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations
Government of Canada
Funding for heritage organizations’ recovery costs
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 2, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $80,000
- Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 2, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations
Government of Canada
Funding for heritage organizations reopening after COVID-19
Canada
Closing date : November 29, 2021
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : November 29, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Government of Canada
Funding for heritage collections and exhibitions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Musicaction
Financial aid for music career and business development
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 4, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 4, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Musicaction
Support for Indigenous music businesses
Canada
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for presenters, promoters and venues – pilot program
Musicaction
Supports Canadian artists with concert promotion and risk management
Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
National funding guidelines: Development of policy and guidance on the proposed new impact assessment system
Government of Canada
Support for impact assessment policy development
Canada
Closing date : January 28, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 235,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : January 28, 2019
Other SupportClosed
National Indigenous Coaching Awards
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Recognition for outstanding Indigenous coaches
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Native American Law School Scholarship
John D. Voelker Foundation
Scholarship for Native American law students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Inclusive apprenticeship hiring support across Canada
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Nature and climate grant program
WWF Canada (WWF)
Supports nature-based restoration projects
BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NCC ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program (MTP)
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
Financial support for insured medical travel
Goose Bay, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Goose Bay, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award
New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council (NBAPC)
Tuition support for trade students
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New capacity stream intake one program guidelines : Continuing Care Capital Program 2025/26
Alberta Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Capital funding for new continuing care spaces
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : December 10, 2025
Closing date : February 6, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : December 10, 2025
Closing date : February 6, 2026
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Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
High-risk, interdisciplinary research fostering groundbreaking innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for Arctic research collaboration
Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
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
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for transformative change
Canada
Open Date : September 5, 2024
Closing date : September 10, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : September 5, 2024
Closing date : September 10, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research
Canada
Open Date : May 3, 2022
Closing date : August 9, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : May 3, 2022
Closing date : August 9, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Canada
Open Date : September 19, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $600,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : September 19, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NIB Trust Fund
Indigenous Learning Centre
Support for Indigenous professional training applications
Canada
Closing date : June 5, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : June 5, 2020
Other SupportClosed
Non-Insured Health Benefits program for First Nations and Inuit: Mental health counselling benefits
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Mental health counselling coverage for eligible Indigenous clients
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Non-Insured Health Benefits Program for First Nations and Inuit: Vision Care Benefits Guide
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Vision care coverage for eligible First Nations and Inuit
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
Supports community climate action and Indigenous knowledge
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 185,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Government of Alberta
Supports regional economic development projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : September 3, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $300,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : September 3, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Science Award
Government of Canada
Recognition for northern science contributions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
NWT Arts Council (NWT)
Funding for small arts projects in the NWT
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
NS, Canada
Open Date : August 16, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,125,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : August 16, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
NS, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program
Clean Foundation
Fully funded tree planting support in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavik Inuit Trust 2 (NIT2) Post-Secondary Student Grant
Makivvik Corporation
Post-secondary support for eligible Inuit students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $750 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Bid adjustment for Nunavut businesses
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for emerging Nunavut short film projects
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Nurses and Nursing Students Scholarship Program
Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF)
Merit-based funding for nursing education
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $750 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Arts Business Support Fund
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for arts business growth in the NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OASIS Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports municipal and Indigenous climate adaptation through urban greening
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $25,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : November 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : November 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for offshore wind community engagement
NL, NS, Canada
Closing date : December 18, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, NS, Canada
Closing date : December 18, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous heat pump transitions
Alberta, NT, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, NT, Quebec, Saskatchewan, 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
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF)
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Water Management Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for on-farm water management improvements
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
One-time assistance for Indigenous media
Government of Québec
Support for urgent Indigenous media projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 11, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 11, 2024
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy
Government of Ontario
Financial support for child care fees
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports early-stage digital media project development
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : October 23, 2024
Closing date : December 16, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : October 23, 2024
Closing date : December 16, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program Delivery Funding
Government of Ontario
Funding for ODSP service delivery and administration
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,159 to $2,159
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Government of Ontario
Programs to reduce home energy bills in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $35 to $127,576
- Up to 23% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
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
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Government of Ontario
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Open Call for Research
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative impact assessment research
Canada
Open Date : September 4, 2024
Closing date : October 18, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : September 4, 2024
Closing date : October 18, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Operating Grants: Knowledge Mobilization in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for diabetes knowledge mobilization projects
Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Organic certification cost support for Nova Scotia farms
NS, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : February 14, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : February 14, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
PE, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
PE, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario postsecondary students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to improve community spaces
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 4, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 4, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Seed Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Build capacity for future community programming
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 29, 2024
Closing date : June 26, 2024
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
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 29, 2024
Closing date : June 26, 2024
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2025
Closing date : March 11, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2025
Closing date : March 11, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Our Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding
Our Land for the Future Trust (OLF)
Long-term Indigenous-led conservation funding
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Overlap Consultation/Shared Territory Project Proposal
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Supports shared territory consultation projects
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2022
Closing date : November 30, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2022
Closing date : November 30, 2022
Expert AdviceClosed
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Free support for selling to government
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for economic growth in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Part-Time OSAP
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Support for part-time postsecondary studies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Employment Supports
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc.
Employment support funding for participants
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Cameco Corporation's Beaverlodge Licence Revocation Application
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in a CNSC process
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 21, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 21, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Annual report on Canada’s international assistance
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 7, 2022
Closing date : May 6, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 7, 2022
Closing date : May 6, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in nuclear project review
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : March 11, 2019
Closing date : May 24, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : March 11, 2019
Closing date : May 24, 2019
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for nuclear project review participation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 11, 2019
Closing date : May 24, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 11, 2019
Closing date : May 24, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for nuclear project participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in a nuclear licence review
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 9, 2017
Closing date : September 15, 2017
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 9, 2017
Closing date : September 15, 2017
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in a licence renewal hearing
Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : December 10, 2018
Closing date : February 15, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : December 10, 2018
Closing date : February 15, 2019
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Participant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for nuclear regulatory participation support
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 16, 2023
Closing date : April 17, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 16, 2023
Closing date : April 17, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for CNSC Staff Status Report on CNL's Port Hope Area Initiative
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in a CNSC review
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 31, 2016
Closing date : June 30, 2016
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 31, 2016
Closing date : June 30, 2016
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in a CNSC hearing
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 21, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 21, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Orano Canada Inc.'s Application for the Revocation of its Licence for the Cluff Lake Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in a public hearing
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : August 9, 2022
Closing date : September 30, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : August 9, 2022
Closing date : September 30, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC hearing processes
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 8, 2023
Closing date : October 2, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 8, 2023
Closing date : October 2, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in CNSC reviews
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 8, 2020
Closing date : August 7, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 8, 2020
Closing date : August 7, 2020
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for CNSC hearing participation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 19, 2017
Closing date : August 21, 2017
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 19, 2017
Closing date : August 21, 2017
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in regulatory review processes
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2018
Closing date : May 28, 2018
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2018
Closing date : May 28, 2018

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