Updated June 2026

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Discover innovation grants in Canada to fund your business's innovative projects in 2026. Find the best grant program

2267 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Federal Initiative On Consultation - Funding Application
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for environmental and natural resources information
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)
City of Cornwall
Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Feeder Loan Guarantee Program
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Livestock financing and feeder loan support
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Fellowship Program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Career and entrepreneurship training for recent graduates
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 9, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $1,200 to $2,400
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 9, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Government of Canada
Support for feminist systemic change projects
Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver
Closing date : March 25, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver
Closing date : March 25, 2021
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAEHYR)
Financing for startup projects led by young, women and immigrant entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Tax CreditsClosed
Financial aid - domestic help
Time for Help at Home
Financial support for domestic help services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 26 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance - leisure for disabled people
ARLPHAT (ARLPHAT)
Support for accessible leisure projects for people with disabilities
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Gaspésie Tourism (TG)
Financial support for tourism marketing projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service
Government of Québec
Support for transit feasibility studies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit
Government of Québec
Funding for senior-focused transit projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program
Fondation de l’Académie Saint-Louis
Financial aid for Académie Saint-Louis students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline
Government of Québec
Funding to create an energy reference baseline
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Free Training of Lifeguards and Aquatic Instructors
Government of Québec
Free aquatic training support for organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations
Government of Québec
Funding for local Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 10, 2026
Closing date : March 20, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,750 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 10, 2026
Closing date : March 20, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Data Preparation Fee Reimbursement Measure
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Reimbursement for agricultural financial data preparation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Relief Program
Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA), Dr. Ainsley E. Moore Foundation (DRAEM), Government of Québec, Fondation Gracia
Financial relief for autism service fees
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
Canada
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for teachers - program to support the dissemination of knowledge about Quebec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Financial support for promoting Quebec knowledge
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Support Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
Financial help for breast cancer patients
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component
Government of Québec
Support for community action research and studies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream
Government of Québec
Funding for rights-focused community organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Financial Support Program for Government Priorities in Community and Volunteer Action — Governance Support Stream
Government of Québec
Support for community governance and accountability
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial support to organizations
Fondation Mirella et Lino Saputo (FML)
Financial support for community organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Métis Sponsorships
Atom Studio
Funding for Indigenous community events
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : December 11, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : December 11, 2025
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
FMO - Research funding
Eye Disease Foundation (FMO)
Supports eye and vision research projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Emile Z. Laviolette - General Funding
Fondation Emile Z. Laviolette (FEZL)
Fundraising event supporting local children
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Fondation En Cœur — Family Support Services
Fondation En Cœur
Support for families of children with heart disease
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat de la municipalité de Lac-Supérieur
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Local business support for growth and job creation
Lac-Superieur, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Lac-Superieur, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Hubert-Perron
Federation of Library and Documentation Communities (FMD)
Funding for documentation research and development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY
Competition for food and agtech startups
Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 26, 2023
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 26, 2023
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Processor Productivity Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Lean training and productivity support for B.C. processors
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Training and funding for growing food businesses
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FoodTech Next
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding for foodtech demonstration and pilot projects
Canada
Closing date : May 26, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : May 26, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
For applicants
The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)
Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forces AVENIR and Student Involvement Recognition Program (PRIE)
Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM)
Recognition program for student engagement
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports innovative newcomer employment projects
Canada
Open Date : March 7, 2019
Closing date : April 11, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 7, 2019
Closing date : April 11, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for forest sector investment and innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Other SupportClosed
Formation-soins cliniques-accompagnement psychosocial et spirituel-éthique et gestion de soi
Fondation Michel-Sarrazin
Continuing education in palliative care
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
City of Trois-Rivières
Operating support for eligible community organizations
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
French Second Language Learning from Early Childhood – Second Language Learning
Canadian Heritage
Support for early French second-language learning
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)
Fulcher Foundation
Support for charitable projects in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to Support Projects Contributing to Economic Development
City of Gatineau
Funding for economic development projects in Gatineau
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Agreements for EarlyON Child and Family Centre Providers
City of Hamilton
Funding support for EarlyON service providers
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding available for starting and expanding a business
Microfinance institution
Financing for business startup and growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for Canadian DIANA innovators and accelerators
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,371,948 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Funding for Company-driven RNA Innovation (AReNA)
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Supports company-driven RNA innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 30, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Early Learning and Child Care Innovation
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports innovative early learning and child care projects
Canada
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Closing date : January 7, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Closing date : January 7, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for First Nations tribunal claim participation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding Guide
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for rural development and business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding. Targeted support for both Fabrication Process and IoT Device Challenges.
FABrIC
Targeted support for fabrication and IoT development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Future Generations Foundation
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit
Government of Canada
Funding for hybrid space network R&D
Canada
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender-related Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for workplace safety prevention research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : March 17, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : March 17, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
GeoConnections Program (Voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative geospatial data initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
George Luscombe Mentorship Award
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Recognition for performing arts mentorship
Canada
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
George Roberts Community Grant Program
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
Community funding for culture and well-being initiatives
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Georgetown Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Georgetown Hospital Foundation (GHF)
Supports urgent equipment needs at Georgetown Hospital
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Geoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports geoscience research in Northern Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
GHD Foundation (GHD)
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects
Canada
Open Date : March 30, 2026
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : March 30, 2026
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
NT, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NT, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Glencore — Community engagement
Canadian Copper Refinery (CCR)
Community funding for local projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding for climate-smart livestock research
Canada
Closing date : January 25, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : January 25, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Global Citizenship Education Program
International Relations and la Francophonie
Support for global citizenship education initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 18, 2017
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $45,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 18, 2017
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Library Fund
Federation of Library and Documentation Communities (FMD)
Support for international library projects in the Francophonie
Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Global Partnerships Initiative
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Globalink Research Internship: Faculty
Mitacs
International research internships in Canada
Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
GoodLife Kids Foundation
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Google.org
Generative AI support for social-impact organizations
Canada
Closing date : February 10, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : February 10, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
GPE KIX Regional Observatories on Education System Resilience
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Regional observatories for education resilience
Canada
Closing date : July 11, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : July 11, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 31, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 31, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Graduate Student Scholarships
Alberta Innovates
Scholarships for full-time graduate research in emerging technologies
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $31,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant for research on the social participation of persons with disabilities
OPHQ (OPHQ), Government of Québec
Support for disability participation research
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant program for quality of life aimed at equipment acquisition
MS Canada
Support for essential mobility and safety equipment
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)
Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Grants for scientific succession
Cancer Research Society (CRS)
Support for emerging cancer researchers
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 18, 2026
Closing date : April 22, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $140,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 18, 2026
Closing date : April 22, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to community organizations
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)
Funding for innovative Jewish community initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to organizations
R. Howard Webster Foundation
Funding for arts, education and community projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants, funding, and scholarships for researchers - developing regions
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Research funding for developing regions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Funding for preventing toxic and nuisance algae – Lake Erie Innovation Sub-Stream
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream
Government of Canada
Funding for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 29, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 29, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for innovative wood-based construction projects
Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Guitares pour vétérans
Guitares Pour Vets Canada (VETS)
Music learning support for veterans and service members
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Guitares pour vétérans Canada
Guitares Pour Vets Canada (VETS)
Music support program for veterans
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Happy Roots Foundation — Early Childhood Mental Health Project Funding
Happy Roots Foundation
Funding for early childhood mental health initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hart Family Fund for Small Towns
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
Seed funding for small-town preservation projects
Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
HARVEST Business Accelerator Funding Opportunity
Ontario Genomics, Genome Alberta, Genome Prairie
Funding for Canadian agri-food biotech scale-up
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $350,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
HCi3 Grant Program
HCi3 Fund
Funds community climate projects in Halifax
NS, Canada
Closing date : April 14, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Closing date : April 14, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Healing with a Smile
The Sabrina & Camillo D'Alesio Foundation
Supports complementary therapies for sick children
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
Health Canada
Funding for health care system improvement projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Protection (Gwen E. Leslie Memorial) Lecture
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Funding for a public health protection lecture
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Embedded health systems research support for early career researchers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada

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