Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Metal Manufacturing in Canada for 2026

Canadian metal manufacturers can access funding to enhance efficiency and drive progress.

Canadian metal manufacturers can leverage grants to boost productivity and innovation. Funding helps drive sustainable growth and industry advancement.

130 programs available

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Hugh A. Krentz Student Award
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Support for welding students in Canada
Canada
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : June 12, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : June 12, 2026
Canada
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : June 12, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Financial support for Ontario welding students
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for advanced manufacturing growth in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 30, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2026
- Closing date : September 23, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 30, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : May 19, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 19, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
XLerate Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable support for regional business projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $125,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : June 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Revenu Québec
Tax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports energy-saving projects using natural gas in buildings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs affected by international trade tariffs
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Protect Ontario Financing Program
Government of Ontario
Financial support for Ontario businesses facing tariff-related challenges
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Grant for a circular economy assessment
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal businesses with circular economy diagnostics
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2027
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development
Laval Economique
Technological support to optimize manufacturing innovation through artificial intelligence
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2
MRC Beauce-Centre
Funding for local and territorial development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- 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 Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills
Government of Québec
Funding for SME skills training projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Canadian businesses facing trade disruptions
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian industries facing global trade and supply chain risks
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : March 9, 2026
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Wage subsidies for Canadian manufacturers
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 17, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 17, 2025
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Funding for productivity and digital innovation projects
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Financing for business acquisition and succession
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
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Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
innovÉÉ
Supports collaborative industrial innovation for circular economy transition
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component Equipment
Laval Economique
Digital transformation support for Laval manufacturers
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Filaction
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
MRC Beauce-Centre
Support for hiring innovation-focused talent
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FIL
MRC du Granit
Financing to support local business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce (MRC), Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Loan financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2024
- Closing date : June 1, 2032
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for collaborative metal research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Advice to optimize operations and profits
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Save Energy NB
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives
City of Brantford
Financial support for eligible industrial projects
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Federal assistance for provincial disaster recovery
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursary
Indspire
Financial support for Indigenous welding students
Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NB
Supports industrial energy savings projects in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
NB, Canada
Open Date : August 9, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
- Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Open Date : August 9, 2023
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
London, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario businesses to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Support for R&D Organizations – 33rd, 34th and 35th Calls for Projects 2026–2027
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for metal transformation R&D projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Tax CreditsOpen
Revitalization Tax Exemption program
Municipality of North Cowichan
Municipal tax relief for industrial investment
North Cowichan, BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2030
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2030
North Cowichan, BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2030
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Yukon, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable Yukon R&D tax support
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 20, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : October 20, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 20, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : June 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Closing date : June 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : June 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for industrial energy efficiency in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports apprenticeship training and innovation in Red Seal trades
Canada
Open Date : June 20, 2024
Closing date : September 5, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2024
- Closing date : September 5, 2024
Canada
Open Date : June 20, 2024
Closing date : September 5, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 13, 2023
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 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports Atlantic SMEs affected by tariffs
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : September 25, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : September 25, 2025
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : September 25, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Retrofits
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- 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 : March 19, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec (RECYC-)
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Government of Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PSO SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 23, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : May 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 23, 2025
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding for business growth and diversification
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 19, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60.000004% 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
Closing date : November 19, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Support for low-emission metal innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 16, 2025
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
Closing date : May 16, 2025
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Quebec, Canada
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
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
Quebec, Canada
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
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
Canada
Open Date : August 3, 2021
Closing date : September 14, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 72,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : August 3, 2021
- Closing date : September 14, 2021
Canada
Open Date : August 3, 2021
Closing date : September 14, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2024
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
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
British Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Non-refundable tax relief for manufacturing investments
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Government of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : September 11, 2025
Closing date : October 9, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2025
- Closing date : October 9, 2025
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : September 11, 2025
Closing date : October 9, 2025
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Ontario
Training support for tariff-affected Ontario workers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III
Alberta Innovates
Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumen
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : May 15, 2023
Closing date : June 26, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $200,001 to $4,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2023
- Closing date : June 26, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : May 15, 2023
Closing date : June 26, 2023
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 31, 2025
Closing date : January 12, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : March 31, 2025
- Closing date : January 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 31, 2025
Closing date : January 12, 2026
Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Funding for manufacturing technology investments
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CWB Association Chapter Awards
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CWB WeldSAFE™ Career Kickstart Award
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
PPE support for future welding professionals
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Development Charges Incentive Program
Town of Georgina
Development charge deferrals for qualifying projects
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2017
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2017
- Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2017
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities
Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : September 26, 2025
Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Canada
Open Date : October 24, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Open Date : October 24, 2022
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Canada
Open Date : October 24, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Ready program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for manufacturer training and skills development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safety
Canada
Open Date : July 10, 2024
Closing date : August 21, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline
- Open Date : July 10, 2024
- Closing date : August 21, 2024
Canada
Open Date : July 10, 2024
Closing date : August 21, 2024

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