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

Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Advances low-emission materials commercialization in Alberta
Eligible 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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
EV Charger Incentive Program for multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces
FortisBC
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 projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · 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
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
First and Last Mile Fund
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Federal support for critical minerals projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Geoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Northern geoscience research and capacity building
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Crush It!
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Clean technology challenge for mining energy reduction
Eligible Funding
From $860,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
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
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative 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 safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Jim Popowich Advanced Technology Grant
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Support for mining professionals in advanced technology
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Mining Endowment – Geology Scholarship for Students
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Scholarship for third-year geology students
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Popowich Mining Endowment grant for New Technologies
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Support for mining professionals exploring advanced technologies
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for water technology companies
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
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
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Supports critical minerals exploration projects in Quebec
Eligible 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 projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Eligible 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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
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 projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for EV value-chain manufacturing scale-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,960,000 $ · Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
St. John's, NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Prospector's Program
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Money for mineral exploration in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Critical technology internships for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario
Early mineral exploration funding in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 215,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participating in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities in Canada: 2022
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for review and comments on a nuclear oversight report
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2018
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for reviewing a uranium oversight report
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2017
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for written submissions on uranium oversight report
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2020
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for uranium oversight participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in a CNSC report review
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on Uranium Processing and Nuclear Processing Facilities in Canada: 2017
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC reviews
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC participant engagement
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC public hearing participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
CNSC participation support for regulatory processes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Pressure Tubes Heq Update
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Supports participation in CNSC proceedings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Supports public participation in nuclear review
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterX
Support for student-led innovative start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum 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
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Eligible tax relief for BC individuals
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Reno Pressacco Geology Scholarship
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Support for third-year geology students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial 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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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Resource Revenue Sharing
Government of Ontario
Revenue-sharing support for Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scotiabank Scholarship
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Scholarship for mining and mineral students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
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
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Support Program for the Scaling of Mineral or Primary Processing for Critical and Strategic Minerals
Government of Québec
Funding for mineral processing scale-up in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream B
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Support for mining sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Encouraging sustainable practices in Quebec's mining sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Peter and Kitty Green Scholarship
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Support for mining and minerals students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Government of Canada
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
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Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada

Grants and Funding Opportunities in the Mining Sector in Canada for 2026

ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

EV Charger Incentive Program for multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces

Export Marketing Assistance Program

First and Last Mile Fund

Never miss an opportunity.

Geoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Crush It!

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

Innovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear

Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

Find funding programs for the mining sector that fit your project

Jim Popowich Advanced Technology Grant

Jim Popowich Mining Endowment – Geology Scholarship for Students

Jim Popowich Mining Endowment grant for New Technologies

Junior Exploration Assistance Program

Lands and Economic Development Services Program

Data-driven strategy.

Le programme aquaentrepreneur

Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals

Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)

Get grants for the mining sector for your business

MTRIC — Start Program

NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility

NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration

Discovery at scale.

Nunavut Prospector's Program

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020

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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities in Canada: 2022

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2018

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2017

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2020

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020

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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on Uranium Processing and Nuclear Processing Facilities in Canada: 2017

Participant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery

Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility

Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project

Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project

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Participant Funding Program - Pressure Tubes Heq Update

Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

PRCCM – Stream 1

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PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network

Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)

Reno Pressacco Geology Scholarship

Reshaping Energy Systems

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Resource Revenue Sharing

Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)

Scotiabank Scholarship

Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)

Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals

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Support Program for the Scaling of Mineral or Primary Processing for Critical and Strategic Minerals

Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream B

Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D

The Peter and Kitty Green Scholarship

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)

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Yukon Mineral Exploration Program