Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Canada

The Government of Canada significantly influences the nation's economic and social fabric by providing a variety of grants and funding opportunities to businesses and non-profits. These programs, like the Canada Small Business Financing Program and the Industrial Research Assistance Program, are essential for promoting growth, innovation, and community development across the country. View Government of Canada's website for more information.

308 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System — Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle
Government of Canada
Supports methane reduction in confined beef cattle operations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program
Government of Canada
Reimbursement for eligible combat boot purchases
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Forces Artists Program
Government of Canada
Supports artists documenting Canadian military life
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF)
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for seafood processors affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding for seafood processors affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capacity Building Fund
City of Calgary (WCEF), Government of Canada
Supports women's capacity-building in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 11, 2018
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Assistance Program — Contribution in support of the Capital Assistance Program
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for National Defence infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Canada
Refundable tax credit for carbon capture, use and storage
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Celebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026
Government of Canada
Funding for soccer-themed Canada Day activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives
Government of Canada
Innovative stand-off explosive detection solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Indigenous participation stream
Government of Canada
Support for Indigenous participation in chemicals management
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 159,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 7, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream
Government of Canada
Supports public participation in chemicals management
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit
Government of Canada
Tax relief for children’s fitness fees
Eligible Funding
From $100 to $500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Government of Canada
Refundable tax credit for clean electricity investments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Climate Action and Awareness Fund — Support to Canadian Think Tanks & Academic Institutions Call for Proposals
Government of Canada
Funding for Canadian net-zero research projects
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Capacity Building Contribution Program
Government of Canada
Support for health-sector climate adaptation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : July 26, 2018
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Cognitive Performance Enhancement
Government of Canada
Support for cognitive capability demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 12, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada
Supports survivors through community-based services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 9, 2025
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Government of Canada
Short-term knowledge mobilization support
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 1, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association
Government of Canada
Funding for national air search and rescue prevention
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals
Government of Canada, Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
Funding for Arctic country foods research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative
Government of Canada
Funding for critical minerals geoscience and data
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2024
Halifax, Port Hope Simpson area
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – Call for proposals
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for critical minerals geoscience projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund
Government of Canada
Supports dairy processors expanding milk capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for defence and security policy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Defence Ideas — Competitive Projects — Challenges — An integrated human resources data management solution
Government of Canada
Secure HR data integration challenge
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System
Government of Canada
Maritime sensing challenge for defence applications
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub
Government of Canada
Support for dementia knowledge exchange projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 20, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dementia Strategic Fund: Awareness raising initiatives phase 2 (2022)
Government of Canada
Funding for dementia awareness initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 716,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 8, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Development Charges Reduction Program
Government of Ontario, Government of Canada
Supports housing growth through municipal infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent
Government of Canada
Supports strategic projects for minority-language communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Don't skip a beat: Medical diagnostics and sensing for combat operations
Government of Canada
Funding for battlefield medical sensing solutions
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Electric Vehicle Supply Chain investment tax credit
Government of Canada
Refundable tax credit for EV supply chain investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 21, 2025
Closing date : March 14, 2025
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Emergency On-Farm Support Fund
Government of Canada
Funding to improve farm health and safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 14, 2020
Closing date : February 26, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Essential Deliveries: Getting Vital Supplies to Troops Using Autonomous Vehicles
Government of Canada
Autonomous vehicle solutions for military supply transport
Eligible Funding
From $176,261 to $229,982
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Explore
Government of Canada
Immersive second-language learning across Canada
Eligible Funding
From $2,760 to $3,850
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Export Distribution Centre Program
Government of Canada
GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats
Government of Canada
Forecast global threats with data-driven models
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V
Government of Canada
Funding for federal contaminated site remediation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Government of Canada
Support for feminist systemic change projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2021
Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals
Government of Canada
Funding for feminist systemic change projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fiscal Stabilization Program
Government of Canada
Financial support for provinces facing revenue declines
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 169 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Full spectrum communications in the Arctic
Government of Canada
Arctic communications solutions for defence missions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding for impact assessment research in Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for federal impact assessment research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Canada Water Agency (CWA), Government of Canada
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding to Support Public Travel
Government of Canada
Public travel support for environmental review participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers
Government of Canada
Support for older workers returning to employment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit
Government of Canada
Funding for hybrid space network R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Canada

Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System — Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle

Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program

Canadian Forces Artists Program

Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF)

Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia

Capacity Building Fund

Capital Assistance Program — Contribution in support of the Capital Assistance Program

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Celebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026

Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives

Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Indigenous participation stream

Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream

Children’s Fitness Tax Credit

Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Climate Action and Awareness Fund — Support to Canadian Think Tanks & Academic Institutions Call for Proposals

Climate Change and Health Adaptation Capacity Building Contribution Program

Cognitive Performance Enhancement

Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund

Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program

Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research

Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association

Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals

Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative

Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – Call for proposals

Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund

Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program

Defence Ideas — Competitive Projects — Challenges — An integrated human resources data management solution

Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System

Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub

Dementia Strategic Fund: Awareness raising initiatives phase 2 (2022)

Development Charges Reduction Program

Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent

Don't skip a beat: Medical diagnostics and sensing for combat operations

Electric Vehicle Supply Chain investment tax credit

Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program

Essential Deliveries: Getting Vital Supplies to Troops Using Autonomous Vehicles

Explore

Export Distribution Centre Program

Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats

Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V

Feminist Response and Recovery Fund

Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals

Fiscal Stabilization Program

Full spectrum communications in the Arctic

Funding for impact assessment research in Canada

Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

Funding to Support Public Travel

Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers

Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit