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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Financial support after a natural disaster
Updated May 2026
Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026
Accelerate your growth with manufacturing grants. Automate, innovate, export.
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.
1287 programs available
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedHeritage Building Restoration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property restoration
Tax CreditsOpenAdvanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenEHRC — Destination Trade
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector apprentice placements
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedApply for funding for the Sectoral Initiatives Program
Funding for sectoral skills solutions
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosedventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023
Support for reviewing a CNSC oversight report
Grant and FundingClosedSolar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives
Incentives for behind-the-meter solar PV systems
Grant and FundingOpenOCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Grant and FundingClosedACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Tax CreditsOpenTax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Protection for foreign exchange risk management
Grant and FundingOpenLa Pocatière – Business Financial Assistance Program
Business support for property development projects
Tax CreditsOpenBC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedZero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
Funding for EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedStormwater Incentive Program
Stormwater credits and rebates for property owners- Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets - Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario 
Other SupportOpenSpecial Milk Class Permit Program
Access special pricing for Canadian dairy ingredients
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedInnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe
Support for international research collaborationDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals
International R&D funding for lightweighting projects
Other SupportOpenOntario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Payment protection for beef cattle sellers
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedResearch & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Co-investment for Ontario mobility technology R&DEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCommercial Energy Management Program
Funding for commercial energy savings projects
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region- Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.CEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Pathways to Possibility
Funding for inclusive automotive career programs - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion 
Grant and FundingnullEmployee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCanada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Grant and FundingClosedStrathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Tech Innovation Initiative (ATII)
Supports agri-food innovation and energy efficiency- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada — Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedIndigenous Business Advisory Centres
Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs- Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedCICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Funding for BC-based innovators
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedStrive 4 Work
Career training and work placements for adults with employment barriers
Grant and FundingClosedCanfor High School Scholarship Program
Support for forestry and trades students- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Funding for meat processing capacity upgrades 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedAlberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6
Funding for agri-environmental farm projects
Expert AdviceClosedFaster Forward Business Success Coaching Program (Faster Forward Coaching)
Free coaching to help businesses scale up
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenColumbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Business advice and training for Columbia Basin companies- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support - Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector - Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector 
Grant and FundingClosedPort Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs
Financial support for targeted redevelopment projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosedCWB WeldSAFE™ Career Kickstart Award
PPE support for future welding professionals
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGenome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCareer-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
Tax CreditsClosedTax Rebate Programs – Township of Central Frontenac
Property tax relief for eligible local properties- Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Energy efficiency funding for agri-food processors - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. Mid-term Update
Funding for BWXT public meeting participation - Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Supports three-phase electrical access for agri-food businesses 
Grant and FundingClosed2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Grant and FundingClosedERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight review 
Grant and FundingClosedAutonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Support for autonomous disinfection robot development- Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers 
Expert AdviceOpenBDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Advice to optimize your operations for growth- Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Support for advanced manufacturing clusters Find tailored funding for your business
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Support for circular economy feasibility studies- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Funding for participation in a CNSC report review - Grant and FundingClosed
Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates
Rebates for steam trap audits and replacements 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural initiatives in Sainte-Julie
- Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization 
Tax CreditsClosedVacant Commercial and Industrial Buildings Property Tax Rebate
Property tax rebate for vacant buildings
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProtein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles 
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Canada Media Fund (CMF)Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedSanitary Sewer Rebate Program
Rebate for eligible industrial and commercial water use- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
Applied research for printable electronics solutions 
Tax CreditsOpenCapital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Business Improvement Grant Program
Funding for local business improvement projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for property and building improvements
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSummer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Funding for international clean-tech collaborative R&D by Canadian SMEs 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedSouthgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption
Co-investment for AI skills and adoption- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businessesEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDisaster Financial Assistance – Mitigation Project
Disaster recovery support for eligible damagesEligible 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
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