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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.

131 programs available
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    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
    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
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Large Scale Industrial Grant Matching Program

    Sun Parlour Home Auxiliary
    Matching funding for major industrial development
    Essex, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Essex, Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Pilot Projects

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Funding for local beef processing projects in Nova Scotia
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 5, 2026
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
    Ontario, Canada
    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
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 28, 2024
    • Closing date : June 28, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs

    Township of Scugog
    Financial support for targeted redevelopment projects
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible 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 projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — INNOV-R

    Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
    Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 9, 2024
    • Closing date : October 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
    Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2024
    • Closing date : October 31, 2024
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

    Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
    Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Radiant Tube and Unit Heater Rebates

    FortisBC
    Rebates for high-efficiency gas heating equipment
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,100 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rapid Response Challenge

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
    Hamilton, Milton
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Hamilton, Milton
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)

    Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
    Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 1, 2023
    • Closing date : September 30, 2023
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates

    FortisBC
    Rebates for steam trap audits and replacements
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Energy funding for Alberta industry
    Alberta, Canada
    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 31, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
    NT, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    NT, Canada
  • Town of Amherstburg logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Amherstburg
    Financial incentives for Amherstburg development projects
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Trade Mission Support Program

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

    Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive

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

    Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

    Colleges and Institutes Canada
    Support for hiring first-year apprentices
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Quebec City
    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    NGen — Cluster Building Project

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsArchived

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada

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