Grants and Funding Opportunities in the Mining Sector in Canada for 2026
The Canadian mining sector plays a crucial economic role, fueling many industries and contributing to employment across the country. To support this strategic sector, governments offer various mining incentives in the form of grants, financial aid, and tax relief.
89 opportunities available
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Subsidy to hire young professionals in STEM
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Regulatory Policy Dialogue
Funds participation in nuclear regulatory policy consultations for stakeholders
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fuels Challenge
Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace first aid training
Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Local investment fund policy for business support and financing
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
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
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Enhances competitiveness of Northern SMEs in mining and forestry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 42,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
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
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $3,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
- 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
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- 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
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Local funds support business startup, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
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 FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
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 FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
- From $50 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
- From $10 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and Fundingnull
Employee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 13,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
M
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund promotes economic growth in mining
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Supports Indigenous-led mineral development participation and capacity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Foster collaborative research and innovation in Quebec's critical and strategic mineral sectors, positioning the region as a global leader
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- 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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Supports Indigenous communities in mineral development consultation.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Cégep de Sept-Îles
Explore research partnership opportunities at Cégep de Sept-Îles
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Supports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
Tax credit supporting corporate mining exploration activities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon's mining industry
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MiHR — Green Jobs
Green Jobs Program supports eco-friendly mining youth employment
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $8,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Supports Indigenous participation in Ontario mining conferences
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- 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
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building
Enhancing Aboriginal knowledge and relationships in the mineral sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
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
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,360 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Supports technologies reducing methane emissions from Alberta’s oil and gas
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative oil sands tailings and water solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Mission Support Program
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
Supports cultural projects and organizations promoting diversity and reconciliation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Wholesale trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Support for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals
Supports feasibility studies assessing project viability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Financial assistance for recurring festivals and tourist events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $90 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Supports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Supporting Aboriginal communities in advanced exploration and mine development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
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