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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2020
Closing date : November 23, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2023
Closing date : September 20, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Support for local business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : February 17, 2017
Closing date : February 13, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : February 8, 2023
Closing date : February 8, 2025
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Non-repayable support for regional business growth
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $150,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : November 19, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2018
Closing date : January 23, 2019
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Local business financing support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : April 8, 2024
Closing date : April 8, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 218,798 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2021
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Support for low-emission metal innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : January 15, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Podium Manufacturier
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs' performance and efficiency
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Prix innovation en alimentation
Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 5, 2025
Closing date : October 2, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : August 30, 2024
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : December 7, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports railway infrastructure upgrades and integration with other transport modes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports innovative housing solutions in the Prairie provinces
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Retrofit Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Pillar Nonprofit Network, Save on Energy (SOE)
Energy-saving equipment upgrades for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support for food processing companies
Productique Québec, Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
Digital transformation support for food processors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,800 $
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for sustainable industrial building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for international collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous-led clean transportation awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for farm business planning and training
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $9,500
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : December 8, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Kingston
Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : April 25, 2023
Closing date : June 5, 2023
Canada
Other SupportClosed
2025 City of Pembroke Private Property Tree Planting Incentive Program
City of Pembroke
Tree planting rebate for Pembroke property owners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
County of Huron
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
AC:Incubate
The Accelerator Centre
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Accelerate Special Offers
Mitacs
Special funding for selected internship projects
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $17,500
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2023
Closing date : February 9, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accessible Technology Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports accessible technology development and improvement
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Technical support for Québec forestry companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : July 18, 2022
Closing date : September 12, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Educational services
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for aerospace recovery and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for jobs and long-term business growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Agriculture for Life
Supports awareness of agriculture careers in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $40,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : July 23, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the root causes of irregular migration through economic empowerment in Honduras
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Economic empowerment to reduce irregular migration in Honduras
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $17,500,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : April 24, 2024
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for advanced manufacturing assessments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection
Government of Canada
Funding for advanced defence materials research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Applied materials R&D for energy and defence
Eligible Funding
From $1,500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 1
Alberta Innovates
Funding for hydrogen innovation projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : September 6, 2022
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Support for agricultural advisory services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Financing for Beauharnois business projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Local business development financing
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AEBHS — Propulsion fund
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Funding for business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor
Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,250 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AGAT Foundation — General Funding
AGAT Foundation (AGAT)
Support for community-focused philanthropic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Government of Ontario, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Energy efficiency funding for agri-food processors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 27, 2023
Closing date : June 5, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Innovation
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Cost-shared support for agri-tech investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 49,999 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2024
Closing date : March 28, 2024
Ontario, Canada
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Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports agri-food innovation and efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2024
Closing date : March 28, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Cost-shared support for agri-food energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2024
Closing date : March 28, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative (ATII)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports agri-food innovation and energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2024
Closing date : March 28, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Bioenterprise Canada
Supports agricultural clean technology innovation
Eligible 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
Timeline
Open Date : November 25, 2024
Closing date : January 10, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Eligible 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
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2024
Closing date : December 3, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AgriMarketing Program – Stream C: Market Development
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for agri-food market development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2017
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports export diversification for agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $14,000 to $100,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Government of Canada
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Platform
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Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Funding for tourist festivals and recurring events
Eligible Funding
From $90 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : December 3, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Air Curtain Rebates
FortisBC
Rebates for qualifying air curtain installations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Amherst Economic Development Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Financial support for local business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Support for collaborative research projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Appendix A: Eligible and ineligible cost categories
Government of Ontario
Financial support for advanced manufacturing growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Application for Cancellation or Reduction of Taxes under Section 357 or 358 of the Municipal Act
Township of King
Municipal property tax relief in Cornwall
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding for the Sectoral Initiatives Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for sectoral skills solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : January 22, 2021
Closing date : March 4, 2021
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding to become an intermediary under the Apprenticeship Service Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for SME apprenticeship intermediaries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 72,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : August 3, 2021
Closing date : September 14, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprentice Scholarship, Level 2/3
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Scholarship for automotive apprentices in Levels 2 and 3
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingClosed
Armour Up! Modular Lightweight Armour for Land Vehicles
Government of Canada
Innovative lightweight armour solutions for land vehicles
Eligible Funding
From $123,475 to $229,999
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
B301 Application for a Refund of Cannabis Duty under the Excise Act, 2001
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refund claim for cannabis duty payments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
B602 Application for a Refund of Vaping Duty
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refund request form for vaping duty
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Power Smart Electrification Programs
BC Hydro (BCH)
Clean electrification support for businesses and housing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC Defence Platform
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Platform
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC financing — Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guaranteed financing for softwood lumber businesses
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $30,000,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Biodiesel Fund Grant Regulation, M.R. 91/2010
Government of Manitoba
Support for Manitoba biodiesel producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioReady™ Paid Internship Program
BioTalent Canada
Salary support for hiring BioReady talent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 11,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
BioTalent Canada
Funding to hire youth in bio-economy roles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : June 28, 2024
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Support for future automotive industry careers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Internet Society Foundation
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : August 6, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
AFDU Québec (AFDU)
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses lemaire
Fondation de la Famille Lemaire (FFL)
Scholarships for entrepreneur-students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : May 27, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Canada

Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026

MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Discovery at scale.

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Podium Manufacturier

Prix innovation en alimentation

Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

Your AI grant expert.

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration

Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces

Retrofit Program

Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

Support for food processing companies

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals

Never miss an opportunity.

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream

B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program

2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production

2025 City of Pembroke Private Property Tree Planting Incentive Program

2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program

AC:Incubate

Accelerate Special Offers

Accessible Technology Program

Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)

Data-driven strategy.

ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1

Addressing the root causes of irregular migration through economic empowerment in Honduras

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments

Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection

Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan

Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 1

Discovery at scale.

Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise

AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)

AEBHS — Propulsion fund

AEP - Food processing equipment operation

AGAT Foundation — General Funding

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative

Agri-Food Innovation

Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Your AI grant expert.

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative (ATII)

Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator

Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative

Agriculture Development Fund

AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption

AgriMarketing Program – Stream C: Market Development

AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs

AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program

Never miss an opportunity.

Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope

Air Curtain Rebates