Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Timeline
- Closing date : May 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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.
275 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants
Supports Indigenous participation in critical minerals infrastructure projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : December 17, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosedEmissions Reduction Advancement Program (ERAP)
Supports industry-funded projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyCanada
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Funds shared-use energy testing facilitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projectsEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Closing date : July 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedGenome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British ColumbiaEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedGenomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Genomics research for energy and environmentEligible Funding- From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGenomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutionsEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : October 20, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied scienceEligible 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
Timeline- Open Date : July 8, 2024
- Closing date : September 16, 2024
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovationEligible 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 : May 30, 2024
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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centresEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projectsEligible 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
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Open Date : January 31, 2024
- Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Closing date : May 16, 2025
Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AIEligible 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 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedPacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British ColumbiaEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integrationEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Renewable gas project supportEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Timeline- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Support for Indigenous consultation capacityEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Funding for Indigenous mining conference attendanceEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedAide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Funding for tourist festivals and recurring eventsEligible Funding- From $90 to $750,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Closing date : December 3, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Supports non-combustion oil sands technologiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationAlberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Funding for digital clean energy technology developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Open Date : November 27, 2023
- Closing date : February 1, 2024
Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedAlex & Gillian Davidson Family Endowment for Indigenous Students in Canada
Multi-year support for Indigenous students in mining studiesEligible Funding- From $8,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT 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
Timeline- Closing date : August 6, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Advancing the Commercialization of Genomics Innovation
Supports commercialization of Canadian genomics innovationEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationCanada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Supports digital tech commercialization and growthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationCanada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in the Future of Mining & Energy
Supports digital innovation in mining and energyEligible Funding- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationCanada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program
Support for tariff-affected workers and employersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesManitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response
Training support for tariff-affected Ontario workersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada - Platform
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Canada-Saskatchewan Workforce Tariff Response
Supports tariff-impacted workers through trainingEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesSaskatchewan, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 570,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesWhitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D supportEligible 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
Timeline- Open Date : November 20, 2023
- Closing date : April 3, 2024
Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and IndonesiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Closing date : April 13, 2026
Canada - Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Supports emissions reduction technology developmentEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline- Closing date : May 1, 2019
Alberta, Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III
Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumenEligible Funding- From $200,001 to $4,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Open Date : May 15, 2023
- Closing date : June 26, 2023
Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCaribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Timeline- Closing date : August 6, 2025
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Caterpillar Inc. and its Canadian Dealers Scholarship
Scholarship for mining engineering studentsEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationClosed
CIM Student Chapters
Support for CIM student chapter educational activitiesEligible Funding- From $200 to $800
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedClean Foundation — Green Jobs
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resourcesEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : March 28, 2025
NS, Canada- Platform
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- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Closing date : September 13, 2022
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program (voted)
Supports clean technology projects in natural resourcesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada 
Grant and FundingClosedCleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Funding for clean industry technology trialsEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 19, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal
Support for participation in CNSC review processesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateSaskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCoal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
Supports coal workers retraining for new careersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projectsEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCombatting fossil fuel hydrocarbon projects
Funding for anti-fossil fuel mobilization projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateQuebec, Canada- Other SupportClosed
Compensation Program for Holders of Revoked Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Licences
Compensation for revoked hydrocarbon licence holdersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationQuebec, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)
Support for small-scale natural resources researchEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative
Funding for critical minerals geoscience and dataEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : May 31, 2024
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Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – Call for proposals
Funding for critical minerals geoscience projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : May 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Processing Fund
Supports critical minerals processing in OntarioEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Support for culture and heritage initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Nunavut, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. David S. Robertson Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for geology students in CanadaEligible Funding- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedDrilling Technology Challenge
Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reductionEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : January 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobsEligible 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
Timeline- Open Date : November 6, 2023
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in AlbertaEligible 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
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Closing date : December 14, 2023
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedEmissions Performance Program
Supports emissions reduction in industrial facilitiesEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Emissions Performance Standards program
Ontario emissions limits for large industrial facilitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
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Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program
Funding for methane reduction in oil and gasEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $
- Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Supports CCUS research, development, and demonstrationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation
Supports technologies to measure and reduce methane emissionsEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedEnergy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sectorEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 12 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Timeline- Open Date : April 22, 2024
- Closing date : August 31, 2024
NS, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in QuebecEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Open Date : April 1, 2020
- Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedEquipment and Technology Advancement Program
Support for modernizing school welding programsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Open Date : November 28, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $500,000 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationAlberta, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovationEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Closing date : January 22, 2025
Alberta, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for oil sands tailings technology projectsEligible Funding- From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline- Open Date : June 17, 2025
- Closing date : September 24, 2025
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Partnering and CollaborationClosedEV Charger Incentive Program for multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces
Supports industrial electrification planning in North Coast B.C.Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateBC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedEvol — Conventional start-up loan
Startup financing for eligible Québec businessesEligible Funding- From $20,000 to $450,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationDigital TransformationOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
First and Last Mile Fund
Federal support for critical minerals projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations Land Management
Supports First Nations land governance under community lawsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateYukon, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Geoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Northern geoscience research and capacity buildingEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Global Partnerships Initiative
Supports international critical minerals collaborationEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Contributions in Support of Geoscience (voted)
Geoscience funding for exploration and public dataEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Green Jobs Internship Program
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resourcesEligible 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
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Crush It!
Clean technology challenge for mining energy reductionEligible Funding- From $860,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, Canada - Platform
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Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
National support for women cleantech entrepreneursEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationAlberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationSupports Indigenous-led mineral development participation and capacityEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline- Open Date : September 30, 2024
- Closing date : September 30, 2024
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Participation Support Program for Mineral Resource Development
Funding for Indigenous mineral resource participationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Other SupportClosedInnovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safetyEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Open Date : July 10, 2024
- Closing date : August 21, 2024
Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutionsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Open Date : July 18, 2024
- Closing date : September 5, 2024
Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedinnovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AIEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 80% 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Irene & Arthur Foley Scholarship for the École Polytechnique de Montréal
Scholarship for mining engineering studentsEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsMontreal, Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Advanced Technology Grant
Support for mining professionals in advanced technologyEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Memorial Advanced Technology Grant for Mining Professionals
Support for mining professionals’ technology developmentEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyMontreal, Quebec, Canada - Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits. - Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Memorial Health and Safety Grants for Mining Professionals
Health and safety support for mining professionalsEligible Funding- From $750 to $750
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Mining Endowment – Geology Scholarship for Students
Scholarship for third-year geology studentsEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsMontreal, Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Mining Endowment – Health & Safety Grants for Students
Support for mining students in health and safetyEligible Funding- From $750 to $750
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsMontreal, Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Mining Endowment grant for New Technologies
Support for mining professionals exploring advanced technologiesEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyQuebec, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLe programme aquaentrepreneur
Commercial support for water technology companiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Timeline- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation supportEligible 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- Open Date : August 23, 2024
- Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Supports critical minerals exploration projects in QuebecEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Supports mining R&D and innovation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Timeline- Closing date : October 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMoonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Closing date : February 22, 2024
Ontario, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada
