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

2513 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Leisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program
County of Brant
Financial support for local recreation participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Leukodystrophies Foundation — Research Funding
Leukodystrophies Foundation
Funding for leukodystrophy research projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND)
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Support for inclusive agribusiness growth in Kenya
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
Government of Canada
Supports LGBTQ2 community capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 14, 2020
Grant and FundingClosed
Liana's Dream Foundation — Research Funding
Liana's Dream Foundation (LDF)
Funding for Type 1 diabetes cure research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Licensed Child Care Funding and Wage Enhancement – City of Peterborough
City of Peterborough
Child care funding support for licensed providers
Eligible Funding
Up to 17% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2021
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Link North - BOOST Funding
Link North
Funding for business launch and growth support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Listening services and emergency financial aid to the Canadian music community
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)
Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE)
Employment support for barriered job seekers
Eligible Funding
From $25 to $350
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music and capacity building
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Waters Fund
Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV)
Project-based support for women in adversity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Gordon Food Service
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Loisirs jeunesse
Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
Adapted youth sports and recreation activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
Emergency help for low-income energy bills
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 780 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Maa'n - ensemble
Montreal City Mission
Support for newcomer integration through community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Artists in Communities
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Arts funding for underserved communities
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MAC — Artists in Schools
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Arts experiences for Manitoba students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Create
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for artistic creation and development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Operate
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Supports ongoing arts organization operations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $750,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 25, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
MAC — Strengthen
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for arts organizations to strengthen capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Main Film - Prize
Main Film
Film prizes and in-kind support for selected projects
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition
City of Markham
Public art competition for professional artists
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Support for major recurring festivals in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major innovation fund : call for proposals
Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Supports Alberta-led research and innovation
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $7,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2018
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Special Events Grant Policy
Municipality of East Hants
One-time support for major special events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Adult Literacy Program – Funding
Government of Manitoba
Funding for adult literacy services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Child Benefit Regulation, M.R. 85/2008
Government of Manitoba
Monthly child benefit support in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 84 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program
Manitoba Finance
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $901,700
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 26, 2025
Closing date : January 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Margaret Woodson Nea Mentorship Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Mentorship support for professional visual artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport
Government of Québec
Funding for maritime freight pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada — General Funding
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada (MKACF)
Supports women’s health and safety initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 140,000 $
Up to 99% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Master Charitable Trust
Trust Under the Will of C Hoar for St Andrew's
Efficient charitable giving for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Master's Scholarship Awards - Armand-Frappier Foundation
Armand-Frappier Foundation
Scholarship for INRS master’s students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Matching Investment Fund
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Funding for dairy product development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis.RealWorld
Alberta Innovates
Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Meal Support Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Measuring Metabolism Across Scales
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Support for collaborative metabolism research across scales
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $500,000
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Closing date : June 1, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEC Scholarships (Multiple Programs)
Maison des étudiants canadiens (MEC)
Scholarships for Canadian graduate students in Paris
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Medical Transportation Expense Form
Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC)
Medical travel and parking reimbursement support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 23, 2024
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Melamoon 2026
Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)
Toronto pitch competition for Black founders
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 18, 2026
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Membres actif·ve·s | film principal
Main Film
Membership program for filmmakers and artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Menstrual Equity Fund
Food Banks Canada
Supports menstrual equity across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Grants and Awards
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Funding for mental health research and innovation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $138,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Mentoring and internships - trainers
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Mentorship and practical development for women coaches
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Post-secondary support for Red River Métis students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Michael Cuccione Foundation — Childhood Cancer Research Program
Michael Cuccione Foundation
Childhood cancer research funding initiative
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mind Over Metal™ Camps
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Hands-on welding camps for youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2026
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Supports mining R&D and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Commemoration Fund
Government of Canada
Indigenous commemoration support for healing and awareness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Supports student entrepreneurs commercializing start-up research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881
Mitacs
Research internships for Canadian students and postdocs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation — STEM Education Funding
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation (MOF)
STEM education support for youth learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mobility Bursary Program – Co-Teaching and Co-Leadership
Government of Québec
Support for international teacher mobility projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation
Government of Québec
Support for France-Quebec innovation mobility
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mobilize Grant - Truth & Action
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Knowledge mobilization for reconciliation in health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research
Molly Towell Perinatal Research Foundation (MTPRF)
Post-doctoral research funding in fetal and neonatal medicine
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 22, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Main, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Up to 0.7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Short-term bridge financing with advisory support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 22, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola Foundation
Funding for first responders and STEM initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC Deux-Montagnes, Government of Québec
Funding for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $500,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 22, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — New Collaboration
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Collaborative metal R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
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
Multicultural Education Initiatives (MEI)
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Funding for multicultural education projects in schools
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $400
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call
Government of Canada
Funding for community-led anti-hate projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 10, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Multilateral Project Call – Francophonie Summit
Government of Québec
Support for multilateral Francophonie cooperation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multinational Corporate Collaboration Program: biomanufacturing and health sciences—spring 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D support for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 12, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multiple Nursing Bursaries (Continuing Education Bursaries)
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Nursing awards for continuing education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
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Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty
Township of Laurentian Valley (LV)
Tax relief application for hardship cases
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)
Supports municipal cultural development partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal District of Greenview Grants, Sponsorships and Scholarships
Municipal District of Greenview
Funding for community, business, and student support
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
City of Clarence-Rockland
Modest support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Supporting women’s leadership in local governance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Clarington Community Funding Program
Municipality of Clarington
Community support for local organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement
Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Museum cooperation support across Canada and France
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Support for PEI music company development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
My first scholarship
Gold Medal Club (CMO)
Scholarship support for promising athletes
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Myopia Fund
Vision Network (VSRN)
Funding for myopia research initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston Arts Council (KAC), Government of Ontario
Support for emerging visual artists' growth
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $4,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 17, 2025
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nancy Llewellyn Pediatric Nursing Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Funding for pediatric nursing continuing education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National ACE Prize Program
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Recognition program for coaching excellence in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National award for an engineering project or achievement
Engineers Canada
Recognition for outstanding engineering achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Cancer Data and Bio-Resource Coordinating Hub Team Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Canadian cancer data hub coordination support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Natural Heritage Conservation Program - Land Trust Conservation Fund
Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC)
Funding for private land conservation projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 26, 2021
Closing date : March 19, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBA Foundation Grant Program
NBA Foundation (NBA)
Supports youth workforce development and career readiness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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