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

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation (HPELF)
Supports local student nutrition programs
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Hosanna Ministry Scholarship
Hosanna Ministry
Scholarships for Catholic sisters studying theology
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The innovative projects program
Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC)
Funding for innovative youth reintegration projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Government of Canada
Funding for anti-racism and inclusion initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 4, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 4, 2024
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The only financial support
Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Funding for leisure and sport projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The ozias-leduc prize
Fondation Émile-Nelligan
$25,000 visual arts prize
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Samira Gaudreau Art Scholarship
Vanguard Foundation
Support for young artistic talent at Vanguard School
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $150 to $250
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
The Sharing Foundation — Child Sponsorship Programs
The Sharing Foundation (TSF)
Supports education and care for Cambodian children
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $360 to $1,800
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Thames Valley District School Board (TVEF)
Funding for innovative school priorities
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 28, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 28, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
The Unger Foundation — General Funding
The Unger Foundation
Philanthropic support across four strategic pillars
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
The Virtue Foundation
Ranch-based support for children and families
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Wilding Foundation — General Funding
The Wilding Foundation
Community support funding for local initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Zoey Cares Foundation — Music Therapy Funding
Zoey Foundation
Music therapy support for hospitalized children
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Therapy Grants
The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF)
Therapy support for Asian Canadians in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding
Thrive Impact Fund
Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Time without limits: Developing tactical-grade clocks for GPS-denied environments in the North
Government of Canada
Funding for tactical-grade clock development
Canada
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Tiny Foundation — General Funding
Tiny Foundation
Support for research, journalism, and nonprofits
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)
Government of Canada
Support for tourism and hospitality organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2023
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Funding for tourism initiatives in Temiskaming Shores
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports tourism growth in the Prairie provinces
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Innovation Grant Program
Oxford County
Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Tourism Innovation Lab
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
County of Wellington
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Hawkesbury — Organization Support Program
Town of Hawkesbury
Support for recognized community organizations
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Town of Milton
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program
Town of New Tecumseth
Funding for community projects and local organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Free business support for local entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Township Donation Policy
Township of Georgian Bluffs
Municipal support for community organizations and events
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Township of Champlain — Community Grant
Township of Champlain
Municipal funding for local community projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 3, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 3, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Supports local business and property improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of King Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Township of King
Financial support for township improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Township of Wellesley
Financial support for property and building improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance
Township of Woolwich
Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Canada
Open Date : January 5, 2026
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Open Date : January 5, 2026
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Training & Development Program
The Children’s Foundation (TCF)
Funding for youth life skills training
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Transformational Research in Adolescent Mental Health (TRAM)
Graham Boeckh Foundation (GBF)
Pan-Canadian adolescent mental health network initiative
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity
Government of Québec
Educational activities with free tree seedlings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trinity Fund
Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF)
Faith-related support for Catholic youth in care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tuition Assistance for AFOA Canada Programs
Indigenous Learning Centre
Tuition support for AFOA Canada training
Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
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La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Recognizing excellence among young agricultural entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : April 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : April 30, 2025
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Grant and FundingClosed
UINR 2025 Science, Technology & Natural Resources Scholarships
Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR)
Scholarships for science and technology students
Canada
Closing date : July 11, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : July 11, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program
James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)
Engineering school and student pipeline support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,004,070 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Under the sea: Real-time detection of marine mammals during sonar operations
Government of Canada
Funding for real-time marine mammal detection
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Undergraduate summer research funding for students
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Union Training and Innovation Program – Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for innovative Red Seal apprenticeship partnerships
Canada
Open Date : October 12, 2022
Closing date : December 1, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : October 12, 2022
Closing date : December 1, 2022
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
United World Voices — General Funding
United World Voices (UWV)
Support for community impact and sustainable development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Non-repayable support for First Nations students
NT, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field
Government of Canada
Field-deployable biological agent detection funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Unsolicited Concept Note / Unsolicited Proposal Funding Mechanism
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Two-step funding for international development projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Unsolicited Proposals Mechanism
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports international development concept notes
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Canada
Open Date : August 14, 2024
Closing date : September 25, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : August 14, 2024
Closing date : September 25, 2024
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 2, 2023
Closing date : August 6, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 2, 2023
Closing date : August 6, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Verification of full motion video integrity
Government of Canada
Solutions for authenticating and protecting video integrity
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 974,510 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Financial support for Havelock property improvements
Havelock, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Havelock, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Violet Ruelokke Primary Health Care Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Funding for nurses in primary health care education
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Visiting Specialist Program
Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DGHF)
Funding support for visiting specialists in Dauphin
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Visual Proteomics Imaging
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Challenge funding for visual proteomics technology development
Canada
Open Date : December 2, 2020
Closing date : February 17, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : December 2, 2020
Closing date : February 17, 2021
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW)
Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $8,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Vitalization Program - RRF4
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for community and economic vitality projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Voice 2018
Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM)
International voice competition with prizes
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports Canadian volunteer-sending projects abroad
Canada
Closing date : February 20, 2019
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $50,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : February 20, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
Waiver of Fees Program
City of Kingston
Fee waivers for eligible community events
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)
Funding for water conservation projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 20, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 20, 2026
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We Love You Connie Foundation — DIPG Research Funding
We Love You Connie Foundation
Supports DIPG research and children’s brain cancer care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wellness Innovation Fund
Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF)
Funding for innovative wellness projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Wickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design
Wickerson Foundation Fund
Supports inclusive teaching and pedagogical innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Wildlife Damage Claims
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
Wildlife damage compensation and prevention support
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $150 to $5,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
William (Willie) Freeburn Memorial Automotive Glass Trade Scholarship
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Support for automotive glass trade studies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wing Luke Museum Grant - Arts and Chinese Heritage
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global
Supports Chinese diaspora history projects through arts
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to strengthen women entrepreneurship ecosystem
Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2022
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Women in leisure
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Free training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Worth a Thousand Sources: A fused Picture for Continental Surveillance
Government of Canada
Innovative defence tech for surveillance data fusion
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports research and training for workplace safety
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 11, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 11, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative ECS R&D support and networking
Canada
Closing date : April 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : April 16, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
XLerate Program - Project Feasibility Study (PFS)
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding for industrial project feasibility studies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yo Art!
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Media arts support for classroom learning
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : October 10, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : October 10, 2023
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
York Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Regional Municipality of York
Funding for business water-saving improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Canadian Heritage
Funding for heritage jobs and internships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Movember Canada
Funding for online youth masculinity projects
Canada
Closing date : October 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $90,000 to $275,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : October 28, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth and genius space
Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ)
Youth-focused support for science and engineering
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Halifax, NS, Canada
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for strategic youth employment collaborations
Canada
Open Date : May 22, 2024
Closing date : July 10, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : May 22, 2024
Closing date : July 10, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024
Government of Canada
Supports youth mental health services and access
Canada
Open Date : November 18, 2024
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : November 18, 2024
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Zara Buren Memorial Award
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Support for Ontario junior eventers
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Zenith Fellowship Program
Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
Internships and mentorship in space sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada

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