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Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

Canada offers numerous financing opportunities for scientific research. Access grants and programs to support your innovative projects.

1261 programs
  • Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Species Conservation Program

    Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
    Funding for species at risk conservation in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    SSRIA – Business Growth Program

    Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
    Business growth support for cleantech ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Strategic Partnerships Initiative

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
    Financial incentives for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Melbourne, Mount Brydges, Strathroy, Ontario
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  • Brain Canada Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Subventions - plateformes

    Brain Canada Foundation
    Funding for neuroscience research platforms
    Eligible Funding
    From $138,000 to $6,100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for sector growth and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NT, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for technological entrepreneurship

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e

    Government of Québec
    Funding for collaborative research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Funding for community-level SDG projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 900,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Sustainable development support program

    Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
    Free sustainable development support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Danone Institute of North America logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food

    Danone Institute of North America
    Funding for sustainable food systems projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $60,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF) — Call for projects: $11,300 for sustainable management of public forests in Bellechasse territory

    MRC de Bellechasse
    Funding for sustainable public forest management
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 11,300 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • College Ahuntsic Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Teachers' Scholarship in Your Program of Study

    College Ahuntsic Foundation
    Variable scholarship for selected college programs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Laval Economique
    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition

    FABrIC
    Graduate microsystems research competition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Alzheimer Society Research Program

    Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC)
    Research support for Alzheimer’s and dementia studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)

    Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
    Supports knowledge mobilization networks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The sitc-rce initiative

    Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
    Supports international knowledge translation networks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Tiny Foundation
    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

    City of Toronto
    Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for tourism product development and marketing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NT, Canada

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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Bracebridge
    Financial support for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training and Career Support Program

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
    Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
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  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program

    Transport Canada (TC)
    Funding for climate risk transport studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Canadian Blood Services (CBS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Bursary

    Canadian Blood Services (CBS)
    Support for trainees attending research events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,150 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Undergraduate Grant

    Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
    Summer research studentship for NeuroCAM studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    University of Calgary
    Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Town of New Tecumseth logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Urban Forest Enhancement Rebate Program

    Town of New Tecumseth
    Rebates for private tree care and planting
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Urban solidarity

    Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ)
    Free design support for inclusive community spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Visual Proteomics Imaging

    Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
    Challenge funding for visual proteomics technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Volta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Volta AI

    Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Support for AI supply chain ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

    ventureLAB
    Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Call for Proposals 2023-26

    Government of Canada
    Supports Yukon climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Zenith Fellowship Program

    Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
    Internships and mentorship in space sector
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Zonta International logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

    Zonta International
    International award for women business leaders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
    Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    PROMPT
    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

    PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    PROMPT
    Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Quebec, Canada
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SDTC — Seed Funding

    Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
    Contributions for innovative environmental technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada

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  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)

    PROMPT
    Funds collaborative research with public partners in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada