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Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026

Manufacturing grant programs are designed to support businesses in the manufacturing sector in Canada, by providing them with grant funding to help them grow and innovate. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in Canada and create new opportunities for businesses in this sector. The program is funded by the Government of Canada and is administered by the Canadian government. Manufacturing Grants Program is an important resource for Canadian manufacturing businesses, providing them with the support they need to remain competitive in the global.

1406 programs available
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Curriculum Support Program

    Curriculum resources for welding education
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2026
    • Closing date : April 8, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Ramara logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Development Charge Abatement Program

    Development charge relief for industrial development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Development Charges Grant Program

    City support for eligible development charges
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Georgina logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Development Charges Incentive Program

    Development charge deferrals for qualifying projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Georgina, Ontario, Canada
  • CANARIE logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

    Cloud-based computing and storage
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

    Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 6, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Direct Contact Water Heater Rebates

    Rebates for industrial direct contact water heaters
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Direct Lending

    Direct financing for global expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance – Mitigation Project

    Disaster recovery support for eligible damages
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses

    Disaster support for Manitoba claimants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

    Financial support after a natural disaster
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

    Supports regional businesses in market diversification and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 30, 2025
    • Closing date : September 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cité de l'innovation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Eco-propulsion fund

    Funding for sustainable development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 2, 2026
    • Closing date : October 21, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds Ecofuel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ecofuel fund

    Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 1, 2017
    • Closing date : March 31, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    Support for circular economy transition
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Southwold logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgincentives

    Southwold community improvement funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    EMAP/EforE PEI

    Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Emergency Benefit for Workers

    Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 14, 2023
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emissions Performance Standards program

    Ontario emissions limits for large industrial facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit

    Employee ownership tax support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 202,500 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Management of companies and enterprises
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)

    Funding for accessibility projects across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Enbridge Gas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enbridge Gas Business & Industrial Energy Incentives

    Energy-saving incentives for commercial upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant/Loan

    Funding for energy-saving building retrofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Energir logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy management system grant

    Energy efficiency contact form for Énergir customers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,175,000 $
    • Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program

    Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NT, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

    Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ESM — Digital Acceleration

    Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 27,000 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EUREKA!

    Supports international R&D collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Canada
  • Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EVfriendly Technician Bursary

    Funding for EV technician training
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Export Distribution Centre Program

    GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Export+ Fund

    Funding for Laval export expansion projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)

    Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 10, 2025
    • Closing date : January 19, 2026
    Canada
  • Township of Centre Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program

    Funding for building façade and property upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 22, 2024
    • Closing date : December 20, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • Grow-NY logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Food & Agriculture Startup Competition

    Competition for food and agtech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 15, 2026
    Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

    Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 28, 2022
    • Closing date : August 30, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Food Ventures Program

    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program

    Training and funding for growing food businesses
    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
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Funding Guide

    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gas Boiler Rebate

    Rebate for high-efficiency gas boiler installations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 17, 2025
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada