Updated June 2026

Innovation Grants Available in Ontario for 2026

Accelerate R&D, prototyping, and commercialization with Ontario business grants. Access non-dilutive funding to scale innovation across regions and sectors.

Across Ontario, organizations can access innovation grants, R&D funding, and commercialization support tailored to startups, SMEs, non-profits, and research institutions. Programs range from provincial initiatives like the Ontario Centres of Innovation and OVIN to federal options active in Ontario such as IRAP, NSERC, and FedDev. This directory explains eligibility, funding types, application steps, and sector-specific streams to help applicants plan competitive projects.

408 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Government of Ontario, London Arts Council
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $700 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Essential Deliveries: Getting Vital Supplies to Troops Using Autonomous Vehicles
Government of Canada
Autonomous vehicle solutions for military supply transport
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $176,261 to $229,982
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program
City of Barrie
Financial support for affordable housing projects in Barrie
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2024
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Extended health benefit
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Extended health coverage for eligible Ontario recipients
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Faculty Staff and Opportunity Grants
Sheridan College Foundation
Funding for Sheridan College staff and faculty projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Family Movie Trust Fund — Community Support Program
Family Movie Trust Fund (FMTF)
Community support for family cinema access
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $432 to $1,745
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Faster Forward Business Success Coaching Program (Faster Forward Coaching)
Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN)
Free coaching to help businesses scale up
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)
City of Cornwall
Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Fellowship Program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Career and entrepreneurship training for recent graduates
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,200 to $2,400
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Government of Canada
Support for feminist systemic change projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Relief Program
Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA), Dr. Ainsley E. Moore Foundation (DRAEM), Government of Québec, Fondation Gracia
Financial relief for autism service fees
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Support Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
Financial help for breast cancer patients
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Training and funding for growing food businesses
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for forest sector investment and innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Agreements for EarlyON Child and Family Centre Providers
City of Hamilton
Funding support for EarlyON service providers
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
GoodLife Kids Foundation
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant program for quality of life aimed at equipment acquisition
MS Canada
Support for essential mobility and safety equipment
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Funding for preventing toxic and nuisance algae – Lake Erie Innovation Sub-Stream
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream
Government of Canada
Funding for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
HARVEST Business Accelerator Funding Opportunity
Ontario Genomics, Genome Alberta, Genome Prairie
Funding for Canadian agri-food biotech scale-up
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $350,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
High Bandwidth, Low Profile: Next Generation Point-to-Point Communication Solutions for the Field
Government of Canada
Funding for low-signature field communication solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Homelessness Prevention Program
Oxford County
Funding for homelessness prevention projects in Oxford County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay
City of Thunder Bay
Supports housing development in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Housing with Supports Program
Sun Parlour Home Auxiliary
Permanent supportive housing for vulnerable adults
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
HSR Fare Assist
City of Hamilton
Discounted transit fares for eligible Hamilton residents
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance, Innovation Factory
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making
Government of Canada
Funding for trusted human-autonomy teaming solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades
Government of Canada
Funding for rotary blade erosion solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Loud and clear: Assured naval radio communications in complex electromagnetic environments
Government of Canada
Support for resilient naval radio communications
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — The needle in the haystack: Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) imagery for decision making
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative SB-ISR decision-making solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships
Government of Canada
Funding for secure wireless shipboard innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IDEaS Competitive Projects — Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding ways to re-use COVID-19 protective gear
Government of Canada
Supports reusable PPE innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Community Events Program
Pillar Nonprofit Network
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Cost-share funding for deadstock capacity in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Ontario Power Authority (OPA) (IESO)
Funding for innovative electrification projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Industrial Research Chair Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for industrial research chairs in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Hazard Detection and Planning
Government of Canada
Innovative CBR threat detection solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Competitive projects — Spot the Hack: Intrusion detection systems for avionics networks and bus technologies
Government of Canada
Innovative cyber defence solutions for avionics networks
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat
Government of Canada
Research funding for moral injury solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Innovation Guelph
Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led Canadian companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
INOVAIT Canada
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest innovation studies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
City of Richmond Hill
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Keeping Cell Phones Secure on Untrusted Networks
Government of Canada
Secure mobile devices on untrusted networks
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kurling for Kids (K4K)
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lake Simcoe Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing Toxic and Nuisance Algae
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding to reduce harmful algae in Lake Simcoe
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Leisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program
County of Brant
Financial support for local recreation participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Licensed Child Care Funding and Wage Enhancement – City of Peterborough
City of Peterborough
Funding for licensed child care wage support
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Gordon Food Service
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
Emergency help for low-income energy bills
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $650 to $780
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition
City of Markham
Public art competition for professional artists
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Markham, Ontario, 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
Ontario, Canada
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
Meal Support Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Medical Transportation Expense Form
Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC)
Medical travel and parking reimbursement support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Grants and Awards
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Funding for mental health research and innovation
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mind Over Metal™ Camps
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Hands-on welding camps for youth
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, 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
City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, Canada
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 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
Ontario, Canada
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
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston Arts Council (KAC), Government of Ontario
Support for emerging visual artists' growth
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP)
Support for high-impact research funding development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Older Adult Assistance Programs
Town of Caledon
Support programs and subsidies for older adults
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,050 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
On Track to Success
United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program
Government of Ontario
Merit-based funding for Ontario graduate students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Government of Ontario
Programs to reduce home energy bills in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $35 to $127,576
- Up to 23% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports community-led youth and family innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Works – Education Supports
City of St. Thomas
Education and employment support through Ontario Works
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Operations Implementation Program (OIP)
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Social media support for tourism operators
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
City of Ottawa
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Supports participation in CNSC regulatory proceedings
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Partners With Paws Inc. — Service Dog Program
Partners With Paws Inc.
Psychiatric service dogs at no cost
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Partnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
City of Orillia
Funding for cultural festivals and events
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Pathways to Possibility
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for inclusive automotive career programs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PIPSC - Prix
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
Recognition awards for exceptional member service
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pitch Kitchener
City of Kitchener
Innovative city service solutions for startups
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Nventure
Competition for policing technology innovators
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Dialogue Guidelines — Engagement with Indigenous Rights holders and organizations on Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in policy development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs
Township of Scugog
Financial support for targeted redevelopment projects
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada

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