Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in Darlington licence review
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Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Projects (Projets ponctuels autochtones)
Support for one-time Indigenous initiatives in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFirst Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedPlant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review 
Grant and FundingClosedBESS Family Foundation Grants
Support for mindfulness and climate-focused initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedPost-Secondary Student Support Program
Non-repayable support for First Nations post-secondary studies
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Grant and FundingClosedTrade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHousing Emergency Fund
Housing support for eligible Hamilton households- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a nuclear licence hearing 
Grant and FundingOpenWinter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Funding for winter road bridge and culvert projects
Grant and FundingOpenFESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports residual fibre utilization projects
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWomen Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Funding to strengthen women entrepreneurship ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Support for presenters, promoters and venues – pilot program
Supports Canadian artists with concert promotion and risk management
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP)
Supports long-term marine safety partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIAFxCCA Collaborative Pilot Initiative Supporting Inuit Artists
Collaborative funding support for Inuit artists
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenDARC Indigenous Residency Program
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEV charging stations for homes
Rebates for home EV charger installation
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Funding for First Nations clean energy participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal hearing 
Grant and FundingClosedAlgonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
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Grant and FundingClosedMétis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant
Funding for Métis assertion capacity building
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSolicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program
Funding for migrant worker support services
Grant and FundingClosedRural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk
Funding for species-at-risk conservation projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 3 - Support the implementation of incentives designed to attract international business events to Quebec
Supports international business event tourism in Quebec 
Grant and FundingArchivedAlberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMetis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Equity investment partnerships for businesses in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Grant and FundingClosedCBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators- Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage 
Grant and FundingOpenImpact Canada Challenge Hub
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Grant and FundingClosedCapital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services- Grant and FundingClosed
Affordable Housing Partnership Program
Supports partnerships to develop, renovate, or redevelop affordable housing projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Support for Indigenous producers attending national industry conference 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenGenome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenElectric Vehicle Incentive
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases- Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Support for Indigenous music businesses 
Grant and FundingOpenACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics capacity building
Grant and FundingOpenLanguage Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
Grant and FundingOpenPerennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates
Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Supports small food processors to scale up operations
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCareer Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchivedCanada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Wage support for eligible Canadian employers