Manufacturing Grants in Ontario for 2025

Did you know that over 80% of manufacturing businesses in Canada miss out on available government grants simply because they don’t know they exist or how to apply? If you're investing in growth, equipment, or job creation, securing funding could give your Ontario manufacturing business a major competitive edge—don’t leave money on the table!

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REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
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  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding and business support for Ontario SMEs
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  • Manufacturing
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Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Food and beverage industry export help in Ontario
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
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COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
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  • Manufacturing
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Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
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INNOVATION

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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
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COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|closed
Loans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
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  • Manufacturing
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FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
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COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

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WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Practical student internships with wage subsidies in Canada
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  • Manufacturing
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
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OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Customized Export Development Training Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
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  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
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COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
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  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
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TECHNOLOGY
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
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  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Support for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
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OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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thriveFORWARD
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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iRAPID
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
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  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
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  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Support for agriculture and food producers
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
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  • Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
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  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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i.d.e.a. Fund
Grant and FundingExpert Advicegrant_card_status|closed
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
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  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
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INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding Northern Ontario business relocation and economic growth
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
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  • Manufacturing
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BioCreate Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
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  • Educational services
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Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Reduce business costs for eligible new constructions and expansions in targeted sectors
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  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

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Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Intellectual Property Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Capital for forest sector innovations
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
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  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|archived
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Trade Mission Support Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
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  • grant_card|maxCount
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  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
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Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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OCI — Technology Demonstration Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
The DCC Technology Demonstration Program supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies, offering up to $150,000 in reimbursement funds.
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  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports growth through agri-food innovation and efficiency
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  • grant_card|maxCount
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
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OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
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HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports agri-food growth through innovation and energy efficiency
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
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HUMAN RESOURCES
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Assists Ontario manufacturers with technology investment grants
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGY

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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
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CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
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  • Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Enhance meat processing capacity through equipment upgrades
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  • grant_card|maxCount
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGY
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_card|eligibleProjects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES

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Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Grants to train apprentices
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  • grant_card|maxCount
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
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HUMAN RESOURCES
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
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  • grant_card|maxCount
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Agri-Tech Initiative supports innovation and energy efficiency investments
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
AC:Incubate
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Assistance to build a start-up business
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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BUSINESS BUYOUT
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for export-focused activities
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
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COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Site currently under maintenance, revisit soon
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Expert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Hardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
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Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Supports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Emissions Performance Standards program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Ontario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
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Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
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  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
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Site Readiness Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
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Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Tax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|fromMinToMax
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Ontario Tenders Portal
Other Supportgrant_card_status|open
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|minCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
The OVIN Content Partnerships Program funds Ontario-based institutions up to $50,000 to develop micro-credentials for the automotive and mobility workforce.
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|maxCount
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|closed
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
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grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for forest sector studies
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|minCount
  • grant_card|projectCostPercent
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_card|eligibleProjects
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Manufacturing Grants in Ontario: Your Top Questions Answered

This FAQ section answers the most common questions about eligibility, application processes, and funding opportunities to help you secure the financial support your business needs.

How can my Ontario manufacturing business qualify for government grants?

What funding programs support CAPEX investments in Ontario manufacturing?

How do I apply for a manufacturing grant in Ontario without technical expertise?

What are the common mistakes businesses make when applying for manufacturing grants in Ontario?

Can Ontario manufacturers receive grants for digital transformation and process optimization?

What financial support exists for Ontario manufacturers investing in automation and efficiency?

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