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.

Featured grants for Mining sector at a glance

275 programs available

Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $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
Environment and Climate
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
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
Timeline
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Financing for large-scale global projects
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
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax incentives for mining and exploration
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Open Date : April 8, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS)
Support for carbon capture projects 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
Environment and Climate
Alberta, 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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Bioenergies Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Finances business bioenergy conversion projects
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
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Validate software technologies in living labs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Financing for business acquisition and succession
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
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit
Government of Canada
Tax credit for qualifying environmental trust beneficiaries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for business development and job creation
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
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
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
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
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
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
Timeline
Open Date : May 17, 2023
Val-d'Or, 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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
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 financing for growth and succession 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
Quebec, Canada
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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
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 Indigenous mineral consultation capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 329,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
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 FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
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
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax relief for Atlantic investments
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
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
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
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Refundable tax support for mining exploration
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
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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
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
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
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 FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative
Government of Alberta
Workforce planning and training support
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
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
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
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon mining
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
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
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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Métis business financing and support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Saskatchewan, 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
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
Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance in Yukon
Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
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
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
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
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
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
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
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Economic Development Officers
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Northwest Territories business support services
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Employee Training Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
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
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2025
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MiHR — Green Jobs
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Paid green placements in mining and clean technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Newfoundland & Labrador
20% tax credit for green equipment investments
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
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
BC, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
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
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Government of Nunavut
Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
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
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for automotive and mobility internships
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
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PRCCM – Stream 1
Government of Québec
Supports forest road and bridge development for public land
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
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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
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
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2028
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
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
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
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
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2029
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2029
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
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
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals
Government of Québec
Funding for critical minerals innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for innovative emissions-reducing technologies
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canadian cleantech in mining mission to Chile – October 18 to 23, 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Trade mission for Canadian cleantech firms in mining
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Closing date : July 27, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
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
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC), Government of Québec
Collaborative funding for critical minerals research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline
Open Date : July 20, 2026
Closing date : August 21, 2026
Manitoba, 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)
Financing for Québec exporters affected 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
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage support for youth in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 0.75% 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
Human 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
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
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Regulatory Policy Dialogue
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory consultations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
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
Timeline
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
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
Timeline
Open Date : September 11, 2023
Closing date : September 29, 2023
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Government of Canada
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in 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
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Retrofits
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
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
Timeline
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Canadian funding for low-emission fuel innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Funding for methane reduction technology demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Timeline
Closing date : February 24, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Accelerator Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Customized export training for Northern Ontario firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 21,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2023
Ontario, Canada

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