Updated June 2026

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.

265 programs available

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CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean industry technology trials
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada
Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs affected by international trade tariffs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Financing for large-scale global projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Government of Québec
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% 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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax incentives for mining and exploration
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Government of Alberta
Support for carbon capture projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace first aid training
The Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST)
Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
APCHQ — Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Non-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible apprentices
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- 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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bioenergies Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Finances business bioenergy conversion projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Financing for business acquisition and succession
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit
Government of Canada
Federal tax credit for qualifying environmental trusts
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for business development and job creation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% 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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Funding for business investment projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Community Futures Oxford
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 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
Commercialization
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Indigenous mining-sector learning
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Aboriginal communities in mineral sector participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Indigenous mining conference attendance
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% 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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Alberta, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for methane reduction technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for eligible Atlantic investments
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Refundable tax support for mining exploration
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Growth and Competitiveness (BG&C) in Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Financing for SME growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Growth Fund (CGF)
Canada Growth Fund (CGF)
Independent investments that unlock private capital for emissions reduction
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon mining
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
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
Yukon, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Métis business financing and support
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- 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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- 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
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance in Yukon
Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,250 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
Canada
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
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Economic Development Officers
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Northwest Territories business support services
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
NT, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic and land development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Roads Assistance Program — Financial assistance for the maintenance of municipal roads and roads with dual vocations
Government of Québec
Funding for municipal road maintenance and improvement
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MiHR — Green Jobs
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Paid green placements for youth in mining
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
SaskCulture
Funding for multicultural cultural projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
20% tax credit for green equipment investments
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Government of Ontario
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Government of Nunavut
Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan
Transferable tax credits for value-added processing
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
- Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Supports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $35,000 to $70,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive mobility internships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PRCCM – Stream 1
Government of Québec
Supports forest road and bridge development for public land
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Prospecting Assistance (PA) Grants
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Supports independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Resource Tax Credit
Revenu Québec
Resource tax credit for eligible Quebec corporations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources
Tax credit for Saskatchewan mineral exploration investments
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Supports oil and gas innovation projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Support for Albertans affected by coal phase out
Government of Alberta
Financial support for coal sector workers in Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Northern Quebec Indigenous participation in mining development
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous mining participation in Northern Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Money for innovative technology projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage support for youth in natural resources
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 23,500 $
- 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
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports collaborative AI innovation for Québec businesses
Quebec, Canada
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
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Regulatory Policy Dialogue
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory consultations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Government of Canada
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada

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