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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.

261 programs
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 1, 2024 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 8, 2019 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    SaskJobs — Employer Services

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Workforce support for Saskatchewan employers
    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
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program

    Save on Energy (SOE)
    Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · 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 ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Stantec Mining Engineering Scholarship

    CIM Foundation (CIMF)
    Scholarship for second-year mining engineering students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    STIP — Resource Road Program

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · 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
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 28, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
    Funding for NWT micro-business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NT, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada
    Support for economic development projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Funding

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
    Transnational clean energy innovation call
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Trade Mission Support Program

    Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
    Support for trade missions and buyer visits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SaskCulture logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding

    SaskCulture
    Funding for cultural projects in Saskatchewan
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 13, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream

    Government of Canada
    Supports critical minerals infrastructure 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

    Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
    Support for methane technology demonstrations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants

    Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports Indigenous participation in critical minerals infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada

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  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emissions Reduction Advancement Program (ERAP)

    Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Supports industry-funded projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

    Government of Québec, Société du Plan Nord
    Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

    Genome British Columbia
    Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

    Genome Alberta, Government of Alberta
    Genomics research for energy and environment
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment

    Génome Québec
    Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovate BC — Ignite Program

    Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
    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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
    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, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

    Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
    Support for low-emission metal innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

    Government of Québec
    Renewable gas project support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream A

    Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
    Funding for mining sector sustainability certification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

    Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
    Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

    Alberta Innovates
    Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for digital clean energy technology development
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Internet Society Foundation
    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in the Future of Mining & Energy

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Supports digital innovation in mining and energy
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
    Supports emissions reduction technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumen
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

    Government of Ontario
    Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Yukon, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    Clean Foundation
    Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
    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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada

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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Clean Fuels Awareness Projects

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for clean fuels awareness projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Coule Pas Chez Nous Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Combatting fossil fuel hydrocarbon projects

    Coule Pas Chez Nous Foundation
    Funding for anti-fossil fuel mobilization projects
    Eligible 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 projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund

    Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
    Scholarship for Yellowknife mining students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 2, 2027 · Closing date : June 1, 2027
    NT, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative

    Government of Canada
    Funding for critical minerals geoscience and data
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Halifax, Port Hope Simpson area, NS
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – Call for proposals

    Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for critical minerals geoscience projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Invest Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Processing Fund

    Invest Ontario
    Supports critical minerals processing in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dr. David S. Robertson Scholarship Fund

    CIM Foundation (CIMF)
    Scholarship for geology students in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drilling Technology Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reduction
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $8,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth

    ECO Canada (ECO)
    Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Emergency Benefit for Workers

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    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, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program

    Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
    Supports CCUS research, development, and demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
    Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada

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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    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
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equipment and Technology Advancement Program

    CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
    Support for modernizing school welding programs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 23, 2026 · Closing date : April 30, 2027
    Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada