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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
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2

    Support for collective biofood development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition

    Graduate microsystems research competition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 17, 2025
    Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Amherstburg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan

    Financial incentives for Amherstburg development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan

    Financial support for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Erin logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Hanover logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Town of Hanover Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2020–2030

    Financial incentives for Hanover property improvement
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    • 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
  • Town of Hawkesbury logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan

    Financial incentives for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Scugog — Community Improvement Plan

    Financial incentives for Port Perry development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance

    Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Elmira, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Trade Mission Support Program

    Support for trade missions and buyer visits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 29, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive

    Funding for digital transformation projects in aluminum
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    • Up to 46.3% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 17, 2022
    • Closing date : November 7, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transition+ Program

    Personalized support for EST market entry
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)

    Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000,000 to $250,000,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Town of Minto logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Vacancy Rebate Application

    Property tax rebate for vacant commercial and industrial buildings
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Variable Speed Drive Rebates

    Rebates for energy-saving motor upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • From $80 to $140
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2023
    • Closing date : August 6, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    VQA Wine Support Program

    Quarterly support for Ontario VQA wineries
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation

    Funding for waste heat recovery infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Wastewater Abatement Program

    Reduce wastewater charges based on sewer use
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Water Capacity Buy-Back Program

    Funding for water-saving upgrades and retrofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Water Efficient Technology (WET) Program

    Water-saving support for Waterloo Region businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    WinterTech Development

    Funding for winter mobility technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33.333336% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    • Closing date : November 7, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Youniti Foundation logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Youniti Foundation — General Funding

    Community support and mutual aid initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Sèdjè District, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived

    Business growth — Éco-Capitale

    Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    CQRDA — PSO-International

    Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

    Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Digital Shift Support Fund

    Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

    Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Next Generation of Jobs Fund

    Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

    Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

    Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

    Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 25% 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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

    Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 19, 2025
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

    Support for innovation and business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

    Business funding and support for innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,750 $
    • Up to 55% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Impulsion SME

    Access to investment capital
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesArchived

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    NGen — Cluster Building Project

    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesArchived

    NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

    Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

    Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program

    Wage support for bio-economy employers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 13,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Quantum Quebec

    Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

    Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada