Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
The Gray Foundation — General Funding
Supports BRCA research and NYC youth
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
Grant and FundingArchivedAlberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans
Funding for downtown and development improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
CSPG Foundation — General Funding
Supports petroleum geoscience education in Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEarly Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
Funding for early-stage research commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMobility Bursary Program – Co-Teaching and Co-Leadership
Support for international teacher mobility projects
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research Grant
Funding for Alberta labour market research - Grant and FundingClosed
Unsolicited Proposals Mechanism
Supports international development concept notes 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedBrain Cancer Canada — General Funding
Funding for brain cancer research and technologies
Grant and FundingClosedGender-related Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Funding for workplace safety prevention research
Grant and FundingClosedLeisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program
Financial support for local recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedCED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNotice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium
Supports cannabis and brain health research collaboration
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Cost-shared funding for agri-tech upgrades- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation 
Grant and FundingClosedViolet Ruelokke Primary Health Care Award
Funding for nurses in primary health care education
Grant and FundingOpenEnabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedExpanded Early Learning and Child Care Access Program
Support for expanding licensed child care access in PEI- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding! 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedNBIF Venture Capital Fund
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D- Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRegional Future Workforce (RFW) – Critical Minerals Pilot Program
Support for Ontario critical minerals workforce projects
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedApplicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund
Accessibility support for FACTOR applicants and recipients- Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languagesEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation 
Grant and FundingClosedCalgary Learns - Initiative Grants
Supports new learning initiatives and program development- Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for transformative change 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
FMO - Research funding
Supports eye and vision research projects - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship
Funding for urban design research leave 
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGoogle.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Build generative AI solutions for social impact
Other SupportOpenQuebec Business Women's Award
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedUnion Training and Innovation Program – Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream
Funding for innovative Red Seal apprenticeship partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCultural Development Agreement
Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation — Student Sponsorship and Family Welfare
Support for students and vulnerable families in Gujarat 
Grant and FundingClosedDons et subventions - santé
Healthcare funding for targeted community initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenSustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonForest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Mortgage Model
Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot 
Grant and FundingClosedEcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Funding for freshwater innovation across CanadaFind tailored funding for your business
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mind Over Metal™ Camps
Hands-on welding camps for youth 
Grant and FundingClosedFAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26
Financial support for elder-focused projects in Capitale-Nationale- Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
Funding for innovative employment and skills research - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Funding for anti-racism and inclusion initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedEquity Match Program
Matched equity support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpenStep Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Grant and FundingClosedEquity Fund – Membership Subsidies Initiative
Complimentary membership support for screen professionals
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Grant and FundingOpenPEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI- Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenQuébec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis.RealWorld
Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
CIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStructuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-GaspéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMulti-Species Research and Development Fund
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Grant and FundingClosedBUILDING Foundations Bursary Program
Bursaries for Manitoba post-secondary students
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenFoodCycler Food Waste Diversion
Subsidized home food waste diversion pilot- Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding
Funding to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities 
Grant and FundingClosedExcellence Award in Engineering Journalism
Recognition for excellence in engineering achievements
Grant and FundingClosedGrant for research on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Funding for research and experimentation on social participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Free Training of Lifeguards and Aquatic Instructors
Free aquatic training support for organizations 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019)
Project funding for agricultural sector adaptation
Grant and FundingClosedWater Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBrownfield Community Improvement Plan
Support for brownfield reinvestment and cleanup
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grants: Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)
Funding for public health systems research 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Distinction for outstanding achievement of a young engineer
Recognition for outstanding engineering achievement - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpenPrairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts- Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
CAAIN supports innovation in agriculture automation and smart farms - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaborationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program
Support for doctoral research and public engagement 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndependent Living BC Program
Subsidized assisted living with support services
- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Projects
International R&D collaboration funding - Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
Support for socially innovative research with community impact