Manufacturing Grants in the Canadian Prairies for 2026
Accelerate upgrades, automation, and growth with grants. Explore eligibility, timelines, and how to apply with confidence.
Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, manufacturers can access a wide range of grants, incentives, and non‑dilutive funding to modernize equipment, digitize operations, and expand exports. This directory explains Prairie manufacturing funding programs, typical eligibility rules, match ratios, timelines, and documentation requirements. It is designed for SMEs, mid-sized firms, and larger plants seeking clear guidance to plan successful applications.
51 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Capital Retrofits
Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Funding for systems using energy data to reduce waste and costs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Supports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- 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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Funding innovative technologies for Alberta's industrial transformation
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) provides coordinated funding for agriculture and food research and innovation projects in Alberta.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Advanced Materials Challenge funds low-emissions, circular economy projects
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Large-scale project grants for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50 $
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Enhance Alberta's irrigation productivity, efficiency, and environmental stewardship
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Alberta businesses propose effective, commercially viable energy technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Supports Saskatchewan agri-food businesses developing innovative value-added products
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Tax credit for oil and gas production in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000,000 to $75
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Supports employer-led training for new and existing employees
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Resource Road Program
Funds municipal roads for industrial growth through cost-sharing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Funding for Saskatchewan agri-business efficiency and expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
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

Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Savings for Business Program
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Transform Alberta's oil sands into high-value, non-combustion products, enhancing economic potential and sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Strive 4 Work
Career training and work placements for adults with employment barriers
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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