Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups
Updated May 2026
Innovation Grants Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026
Accelerate R&D, commercialization, and scale‑up with targeted public funding. Navigate federal, provincial, and local programs efficiently.
Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, innovation grants help organizations fund research, pilot projects, product validation, and scale‑up. Programs span federal agencies like NRC IRAP and PrairiesCan, provincial bodies such as Alberta Innovates, Innovation Saskatchewan, and Research Manitoba, and sector initiatives across agri‑food, cleantech, digital, and manufacturing. This directory explains key funding types, eligibility, and how to apply so applicants can secure non‑dilutive financing.
2078 programs available
- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bio Innovation Grant (BIG)
Funding for biosciences research infrastructure 
Expert AdviceClosedPrince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Business counselling for rural PEI entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovationEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenPotato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Supports clean technology research in agriculture
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOil Spill Response Science Program (voted)
Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndustry Advancement Grant
Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
- Grant and FundingClosed
Subventions pour des projets de recherche sur une maladie héréditaire orpheline
Supports research initiatives on rare genetic diseases 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIntrapreneurship program
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials- Expert AdviceOpen
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors - Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Supports clean technology innovation in agricultureEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Grant and FundingClosedCED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals
Support for Quebec startup incubators and accelerators
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPost-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education and French knowledge
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTax Rebates and Reductions
Property tax relief for eligible owners
Grant and FundingClosedFederal Initiative On Consultation - Funding Application
Funding for consultation project proposals- Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative
Funding for critical minerals geoscience and dataEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenSaskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Funding for agri-food manufacturing improvements
Grant and FundingOpenGenomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projectsEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPRIMA — INNOV-R
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Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Community Events Program
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedTraining and Career Support Program
Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Grant and FundingClosedPatten Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, healthcare, and financial literacy
Grant and FundingClosed4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Support for young artists raising social awareness- Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program – National Energy Systems Modelling Call
Supports energy systems modelling for net-zero planning 
Grant and FundingClosedPrix d'innovation Guy Langlois
Recognition for innovative inclusive leisure projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA
Supports one-year cryo-CLEM imaging probe development - Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Aura Cacia — Corporate Giving Program
Community-focused corporate giving support 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators- Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Grant and FundingArchivedAwareness and promotion projects
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedGrowth Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
Grant and FundingArchivedInfrastructure de recherche et développement
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières
Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenQuébec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Support for veterinary services and animal health
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life
Funding for community life initiatives- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAdvancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Quebec-Hamburg Cooperation
Support for bilateral Quebec-Hamburg cooperation projects Find tailored funding for your business
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHomeward Trust Edmonton — Homelessness System Planning and Funding Coordination
Coordinated funding for Edmonton homelessness solutions
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedCanada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)
Supports research infrastructure for top researchers
- Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba - Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Integrated Training Program
Competency-based training for employment 
- Grant and FundingClosed
ConnectUp - Standard Grants
Support for nonprofit community and STEM-focused initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedPARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingClosedKootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage
Funding for local arts and heritage projects 
Grant and FundingClosedAtlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Directory of Canadian research facilities 
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support- Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedPremières nations-municipalités collaboration
Joint First Nation-municipality development support
- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Scholarships and special awards
Support for orthopaedic research and awards 
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Support for inclusive agri-food business growthEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to the Immunization Partnership Fund: Overview
Supports vaccine confidence and uptake in Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOVIN Technology Pilot Zones
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Continuing Their Journey (CTJ) Program
Funding for healing and remembrance projects 
Grant and FundingClosedChristine Karcza Disability Leadership Award
Cash award for disability arts leadership
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNew Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDesjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Grant and FundingClosedEvaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Grant and FundingClosedBallast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)
Funding for ballast water innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedSkills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Support for Ontario arts professionals- Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities - Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSSRIA – Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance for Technologies and Equipment Installed on Ships Enabling Shore Power Connection at Berth
Support for shore power technologies on ships - Grant and FundingClosed
Canada History Fund
Supports national projects advancing knowledge of Canadian history and civics 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInternet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program
Supports collaborative quantum sensor innovation- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Indoor environment testing for new technologies 
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme de bourses nationales d'ingénieurs Canada
Scholarships for Canadian engineers and engineering students
Grant and FundingClosedPersonal Support Worker Retirement Savings Innovation Program-Solicited Call
Supports innovative retirement savings pilots for care workers
Tax CreditsOpenGaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedOttawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Grant and FundingClosedAamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Grant and FundingClosedJames Bradley Tubbs Memorial Scholarship
Support for respiratory health education