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
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia
Government of Canada
Supports AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program
Government of Ontario, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Government of Ontario
Support for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more)
Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of Gaspésie (CISSS)
Financial support for long-distance medical travel
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 126 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Future Workforce (RFW) – Critical Minerals Pilot Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario critical minerals workforce projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports innovative homebuilding in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports innovation ecosystems in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Government of Canada
Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for COVID-19-affected rural businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec’s food industry
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Closing date : August 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Closing date : August 20, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Business financing for local companies
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – County of Renfrew
Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC)
Subsidized housing for eligible households
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Requests for contribution to events
Héma-Québec Foundation
Support for mission-aligned event visibility
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for Ontario mobility technology R&D
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Research & Environment
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society (CBT)
Local environmental research support
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 27, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 27, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Research & Sector-Building Grants
Inspirit Foundation
Funding for research and sector-building projects
Canada
Closing date : October 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : October 9, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Research Development Grants
British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous research development in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 16, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Research Funding Programs
Stem Cell Network
Funding for regenerative medicine research
Canada
Closing date : March 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : March 3, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research Grant Program Policy 2026
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
Funding for dietetic and nutrition research in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research grants in medical education for healthcare professionals
Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME)
Crowdfunded support for medical education research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Research internship scholarships
Canadian Brain Tumour Foundation (BTFC)
Supports young brain tumour researchers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Research on training
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Support for coaching and sport research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Research program of the SCA - researchers in anesthesia
Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society
Funding for anesthesia research projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Research reports on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Hartland Charitable Trust
Research funding for disability inclusion projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2023
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Funding for artistic co-creation with the community
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Resiliency Grants (2021)
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Funding for Kingston professional artists
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Respiratory Grants
TB Vets Charitable Foundation
Funding for respiratory health initiatives in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 5, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 5, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives
Save on Energy (SOE)
Incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program
City of Richmond Hill
Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rising Youth Community Service Grants
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Youth-led community service funding for Canadian projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2022
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
River Philip Foundation — General Funding
River Philip Foundation
Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award
Government of Canada
Funding for transformative equity initiatives in research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project
City of Kingston
Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Robin Hood Learning + Technology Fund
Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
Supports innovation in learning for NYC students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Creative BC
Early film development support for Indigenous creators
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rotary Club of Brandon — General Community Funding
Rotary Club of Brandon
Community funding for local Westman projects
Manitoba, 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
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Rotary Club of Welland
Community funding for local service projects
Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
FABrIC
Funding for Canadian IoT product development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 6, 2021
Closing date : February 15, 2021
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 6, 2021
Closing date : February 15, 2021
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
RTO7 Partnership Program
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $350 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Supports rural economic development in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : February 23, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : February 23, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding
S.H. Cowell Foundation
Place-based funding for community organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SA Foundation Granting Program
SA Foundation
Funding for SA organizations in developing countries
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Grants Program
The HIROC Foundation
Funding for healthcare safety initiatives
Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Improvement Grant
City of Timmins
Funding for business security improvements
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SAG-LAC Grant Program in Action
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Funding for active living and sport projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : September 30, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : September 30, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : November 11, 2024
Closing date : December 1, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : November 11, 2024
Closing date : December 1, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects
Government of Saskatchewan
Funding for innovative partnership projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Tax CreditsClosed
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for M&P equipment investment
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit
Ministry of Finance (SK)
Tax credit for Saskatchewan manufacturing investment
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $225,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports women and youth labour force participation in Jordan
Canada
Closing date : September 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : September 12, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
City of St. Catharines
Funding for local arts and community cultural projects
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Scholarships and special awards
Fondation Canadienne D'Orthopédie (COF)
Support for orthopaedic research and awards
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
School Food Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Schulich Leader Scholarship
The S. Schulich Foundation
STEM scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded graduates
Canada
Closing date : February 18, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $120,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Closing date : February 18, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Science program
Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF)
Supports STEM research and science education
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific Research Projects
GRAMMY Museum (GRAMMY)
Funding for music-related research projects
Canada
Closing date : June 2, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : June 2, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Scotiabank Scholarship
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Scholarship for mining and mineral students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
NS, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie
Culture Mauricie
Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Other SupportClosed
Self-managed support
Government of New Brunswick
Monthly lump sum for self-managed care services
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for UAS detection solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Services - moelle osseuse
Fondation de la Greffe de Moelle Osseuse de l'Est du Québec
Support services for transplant patients
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sewa Canada International - Project Funding
Sewa Canada International
Long-term rural community development support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series
SheBoot
Webinars to prepare start-up founders for SheBoot
Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Juried awards for New Brunswick artists and craftspeople
NB, Canada
Closing date : January 30, 2015
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Closing date : January 30, 2015
Grant and FundingClosed
Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats
Government of Canada
Protect satellites from natural and artificial threats
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Shine Foundation — Shine Dreams Program
Shine Foundation
Customized support for youth with severe disabilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Short-form fiction series development program in partnership with the FMC
Independent Production Fund (IPF)
Funding for short-form fiction series development
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 2, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
SHOWAbility Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for performing artists with disabilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Showcase or Sell Travel Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Travel support for creative market opportunities
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : May 22, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : May 22, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
SHRF — Establishment Grant
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Support for early-career health researchers
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : March 12, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : March 12, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Collaborative health research funding for Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation — Student Sponsorship and Family Welfare
Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation (SPF)
Support for students and vulnerable families in Gujarat
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Shukrana Foundation Financial Assistance Program
Shukrana Foundation
Education support for school-related costs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
PS43 Foundation (PS43)
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 11, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 11, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Signature Grants
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Signature Grants for Residencies
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Funding for international artist residencies
NB, Canada
Closing date : February 10, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Closing date : February 10, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Signature Innovation Program
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Tourism projects showcasing water and forest
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Collaborative pilot projects on inflammation research
Canada
Open Date : September 17, 2019
Closing date : November 19, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : September 17, 2019
Closing date : November 19, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario arts professionals
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Skills funding for youth employment and TVET
Canada
Closing date : March 6, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,500,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : March 6, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Government of Ontario
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for research and innovation in workforce skills
Canada
Closing date : March 9, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 100% 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
Canada
Closing date : March 9, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2022
Closing date : March 9, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2022
Closing date : March 9, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Arts Grants Program
Francis Family Foundation (FFF)
Funding for small arts organizations and community arts programs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2025
Closing date : November 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2025
Closing date : November 14, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International collaborative R&D for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Closing date : April 10, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : April 10, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2015
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2015
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component - Disability Benefits Navigation (Navigation Services)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports disability benefits navigation services
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : December 5, 2024
Closing date : January 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : December 5, 2024
Closing date : January 16, 2025
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Valley First
Funding for social enterprises and community impact
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 25, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 25, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Innovation Project Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2025
Closing date : September 19, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2025
Closing date : September 19, 2025

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