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
IDEaS - The needle in the haystack: Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) imagery for decision making
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative SB-ISR decision-making solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Under pressure: Just-in-time medical resupply in austere environments
Government of Canada
Funding for medical resupply innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - We Sea You: Digital Tracking and Accounting on Navy Vessels
Government of Canada
Funding for naval tracking and accounting innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships
Government of Canada
Funding for secure wireless shipboard innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Worth a Thousand Sources: A fused Picture for Continental Surveillance
Government of Canada
Innovative defence tech for surveillance data fusion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS Competitive Projects — Turning urban data into real-time insight through AI
Government of Canada
AI solutions for urban situational awareness
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Competitive Projects Challenges: Respiratory protection for DND/CAF members with facial hair
Government of Canada
Respiratory protection for facial-hair wearers in CBRN settings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Competitive Projects: Do you copy? Establishing and maintaining broadband connectivity in remote and hostile areas
Government of Canada
Resilient military broadband solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Less GHGs on the Seas: Practical Solutions to Measure and Record Energy Consumption
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Practical marine energy monitoring solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV
Government of Canada
Capacity building for Indigenous GBV organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : March 10, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Capacity Support Program — Stream 3: Strategic Opportunities
Government of Canada
Supporting Indigenous communities in impact assessment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 2, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Coast Guard
Community-led maritime response support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Component — onboarding process for First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports regional First Nations language funding administration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous renewable energy projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Offender Reintegration Contribution Program (IORCP)
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous offender reintegration initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP)
Government of Canada
Funding for Indigenous collaboration on defence issues
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous-Led Area-Based Conservation
Government of Canada
Funding for Indigenous-led conservation area creation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Support for collaborative 5G defence research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Language Funding Model — Indigenous Languages Component
Government of Canada
Funding for Inuit language preservation and revitalization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Government of Canada
Temporary COVID-19 infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Government of Canada, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for low-carbon community infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 13,400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2022
Closing date : May 25, 2022
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Keeping Cell Phones Secure on Untrusted Networks
Government of Canada
Secure mobile devices on untrusted networks
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Knot Vulnerable- Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels
Government of Canada
Cybersecurity challenge for naval vessel protection
Eligible Funding
From $227,744 to $230,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
LCC Fellowship Program
Government of Canada
One-year research fellowship for recent law graduates
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
Government of Canada
Supports LGBTQ2 community capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : May 14, 2020
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals
Government of Canada
Supports community-led 2ELGBTQI+ equality projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Government of Canada, Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports freshwater ecosystem projects in the Mackenzie Basin
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Support for major recurring festivals in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative in British Columbia
Government of Canada
Support for major festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative
Government of Canada, Transport Canada (TC)
Supports marine safety equipment and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 220,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2024
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative mental health promotion projects
Eligible Funding
From $65,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 26, 2018
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Commemoration Fund
Government of Canada
Indigenous commemoration support for healing and awareness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease
Government of Canada
Funding for multi-sectoral chronic disease prevention
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call
Government of Canada
Funding for community-led anti-hate projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 10, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Government of Canada
Funding for heritage collections and exhibitions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations
Government of Canada
Funding for heritage organizations’ recovery costs
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $80,000
Up to 8% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 2, 2022
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations
Government of Canada
Funding for heritage organizations reopening after COVID-19
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $100,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 29, 2021
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Métis nation labour market funding stream — Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Canada
Supports Métis employment and skills development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Infrastructure Contribution Program (NICP)
Government of Canada
Non-repayable infrastructure funding for approved projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National funding guidelines: Development of policy and guidance on the proposed new impact assessment system
Government of Canada
Tax-free monthly payment for families with children under 18
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 235,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : January 28, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Contaminants Program
Government of Canada
Supports northern contaminants research and monitoring
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 6, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Science Award
Government of Canada
Recognition for northern science contributions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Science Award — Charles J. Krebs, Ph.D. (2003, Ecology)
Government of Canada
Recognition for major northern science contributions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Northern Science Award — Donald Russell PhD (2004, Caribou Biology)
Government of Canada
Recognition for caribou research contributions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Science Award — Ernest Frederick Roots PhD (1994 Geology, Science Policy)
Government of Canada
Recognizes major contributions to northern science
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers
Government of Nova Scotia, Government of Canada
Tax credit for farm donations to food banks
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia political contribution tax credit
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Nova Scotia political donations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Old Growth Nature Fund
Government of Canada
Funding to protect old growth forests in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Renovates Program—Accessibility
Government of Canada
Funding for home accessibility upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Goderich, Ontario, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Canada

IDEaS - The needle in the haystack: Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) imagery for decision making

IDEaS - Under pressure: Just-in-time medical resupply in austere environments

IDEaS - We Sea You: Digital Tracking and Accounting on Navy Vessels

IDEaS - Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships

IDEaS - Worth a Thousand Sources: A fused Picture for Continental Surveillance

IDEaS Competitive Projects — Turning urban data into real-time insight through AI

IDEaS — Competitive Projects Challenges: Respiratory protection for DND/CAF members with facial hair

IDEaS — Competitive Projects: Do you copy? Establishing and maintaining broadband connectivity in remote and hostile areas

IDEaS — Less GHGs on the Seas: Practical Solutions to Measure and Record Energy Consumption

Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV

Indigenous Capacity Support Program — Stream 3: Strategic Opportunities

Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program

Indigenous Languages Component — onboarding process for First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations

Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative

Indigenous Offender Reintegration Contribution Program (IORCP)

Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP)

Indigenous-Led Area-Based Conservation

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

Inuit Language Funding Model — Indigenous Languages Component

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund

Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

Keeping Cell Phones Secure on Untrusted Networks

Knot Vulnerable- Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels

LCC Fellowship Program

LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund

LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals

Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative in British Columbia

Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative

Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Commemoration Fund

Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call

Museums Assistance Program (MAP)

Museums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations

Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations

Métis nation labour market funding stream — Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program

National Infrastructure Contribution Program (NICP)

National funding guidelines: Development of policy and guidance on the proposed new impact assessment system

Northern Contaminants Program

Northern Science Award

Northern Science Award — Charles J. Krebs, Ph.D. (2003, Ecology)

Northern Science Award — Donald Russell PhD (2004, Caribou Biology)

Northern Science Award — Ernest Frederick Roots PhD (1994 Geology, Science Policy)

Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers

Nova Scotia political contribution tax credit

Old Growth Nature Fund

Ontario Renovates Program—Accessibility