Grants and Funding for Transport in Canada for 2026
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256 opportunities available

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canadian-Japanese SME co-innovation for global value chain access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Eligible 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 projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 : Financial assistance for intercity bus transportation
Supports development and maintenance of intercity bus transportation services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
Multidirectional wave basin in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
Large wave flume facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Fuel Savings Transportation Program
Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
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

Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
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

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility
High-discharge flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,360 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Supports tax credits for shipbuilding industry apprenticeship employers in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,875 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Funds to make vehicles accessible
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 63% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Expert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,250 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Quebec's Road Safety Fund aids safety initiatives and victims
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
Supports urban public transit development and greenhouse gas reduction
Eligible Funding
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingArchived
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Mission Support Program
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Supports economic recovery for businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 4% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
OEFC offers microloans to empower women entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Government assistance program for public transportation
Financial support for sustainable public transportation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Electric Vehicle Incentive
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Well Being Fund
Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
HCi3 Grant Program
Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Financial assistance for recurring festivals and tourist events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $90 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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