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Subventions pour des projets de recherche sur une maladie héréditaire orpheline
Supports research initiatives on rare genetic diseases
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026
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1217 programs available
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Supports clean technology innovation in agricultureEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedCED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals
Support for Quebec startup incubators and accelerators
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPost-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education and French knowledge
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources- Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative
Funding for critical minerals geoscience and dataEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenCity of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Uptown Waterloo property improvement projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedRichmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan
Financial support for office growth and downtown renewal
Grant and FundingOpenGenomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projectsEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingArchivedNBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)
Funding for applied research assistantships
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPRIMA — INNOV-R
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedTraining and Career Support Program
Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Grant and FundingClosedWayne Wells Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for AFOA Alberta members in management fields
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program – National Energy Systems Modelling Call
Supports energy systems modelling for net-zero planning- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA
Supports one-year cryo-CLEM imaging probe development 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators- Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedGrowth Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
Grant and FundingOpenCALQ — Travel
Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPower Smart - Business Energy Saving Incentives
Funding for business energy-efficient upgrades
Grant and FundingArchivedInfrastructure de recherche et développement
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Robin Hood Foundation Grant Program
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Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenQuébec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Support for veterinary services and animal health
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAdvancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Projects for Quebec-Hamburg Cooperation
Support for bilateral Quebec-Hamburg cooperation projects
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedCanada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)
Supports research infrastructure for top researchers
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSkilled Newcomer Internships for the Bio-economy
Wage support for inclusive bio-economy hiring- Grant and FundingClosed
Programme d’aide financière pour la formation d’appoint en reconnaissance des compétences (PAFFARC) — Check whether your profession or regulated trade is eligible
Support for skills recognition training in Québec - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Directory of Canadian research facilities 
Grant and FundingOpenDragonfly Fund
Supports environmental solutions and community resilience initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedThe Alzheimer Society Research Program
Funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research careers
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHeart of the City
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenMaRS — Supply AI
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSGS Graduate Internship Program
Part-time graduate internships with external employers
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs
Municipal funding for property and business improvements
Grant and FundingClosedEnvironment & Sustainability Program
Funding for sustainable building improvements
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNew Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research
Grant and FundingClosedThe Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
Funding for emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives- Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs - Grant and FundingClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide
Funding for large-scale housing retrofit demonstrations 
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada 
Grant and FundingClosed2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLiber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInternet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program
Supports collaborative quantum sensor innovation
Other SupportClosedCharity Accelerator Program
Pro bono technology support for mission-driven charities
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme de bourses nationales d'ingénieurs Canada
Scholarships for Canadian engineers and engineering students
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedArthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding
Supports architectural education and research- Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent 
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Civic Essay Contest 2026
National civic essay contest for young Canadians- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
Funding for early-stage research commercialization 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedUpskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenExport 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Grant and FundingClosedSave on Energy Peak Perks Program
Smart thermostat rewards for Ontario participants- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation - Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D 
Grant and FundingClosedZonta Women in Business Leadership Award
International award for women business leaders- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Globalink Research Award
Support for international research collaboration 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSTART Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Grant and FundingOpenOfficial Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languagesEligible Funding- 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedESM — Digital Acceleration
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
Commercial support for Quebec water-tech companies - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Renewal Program Incentives
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
FMO - Research funding
Supports eye and vision research projects - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship
Funding for urban design research leave 
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGoogle.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Build generative AI solutions for social impact- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)Funds interdisciplinary research on ultra-processed foods health impacts 
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program
Fully funded tree planting support in Nova Scotia- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call
Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedEcoAction — Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
Funding for freshwater innovation across Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26
Financial support for elder-focused projects in Capitale-Nationale
Grant and FundingClosedSkills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
Funding for innovative employment and skills research- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions 
Grant and FundingClosedPilot project program for early-career investigators
Support for early-career vision research in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenPEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects - Other SupportClosed
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Business support for diverse entrepreneurs 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenQuébec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for sustainable food innovation projects - Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund
Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions