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.

319 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets — Call for proposals for micro-nets (CFPMN)
Government of Canada
Collaborative quantum defence research networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat
Government of Canada
Research networks for human-autonomy trust calibration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - NORAD Modernization S&T contest
Government of Canada
Funding for NORAD modernization innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Pop Up City Contest
Government of Canada
Integrated camp utility systems challenge
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Pop up city: Integrating energy, water and waste management systems for deployed camps
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Integrated utility solutions for deployed camps
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks
Government of Canada
Funding for interdisciplinary defence research networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Sandboxes
Government of Canada
Test CUAS solutions in a defence environment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks
Government of Canada
Seamless mobile network transition support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workspaces
Government of Canada
Research funding for human-autonomy trust teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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 — 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 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
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
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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-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
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 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, 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
LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
Government of Canada
Supports LGBTQ2 community capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
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 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 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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
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 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Contaminants Program
Government of Canada
Supports northern contaminants research and monitoring
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, 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
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
Open Call for Research
Government of Canada
Innovative research for federal impact assessment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Overseas Employment Tax Credit
Government of Canada
Tax relief for qualifying overseas employment
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027
Government of Canada
Funding for northern research fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship
Government of Canada
Funding programs for polar research and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Travel Grant (2026–2027)
Government of Canada
Funding for northern travel to research events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program
Government of Canada
Supports northern research fellows
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Government of Canada
Support for polar research and outreach projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Dialogue Guidelines — Engagement with Indigenous Rights holders and organizations on Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in policy development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Dialogue Program — Indigenous and public engagement on the draft updated cooperation agreement between Canada and Ontario with respect to environmental and impact assessment
Government of Canada
Support for Indigenous and public engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Government of Canada
Supports food safety and traceability improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Incubator stream
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Government of Canada
Short-term funding for Black mental health capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rediscover Main Streets
Government of Canada
Community funding for vibrant main streets
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
COVID-19 recovery support for Western businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for women-led businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Government of Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sport Support Program — Independent Safe Sport Mechanism
Government of Canada
Funding for an independent safe sport mechanism
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Canada

IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets — Call for proposals for micro-nets (CFPMN)

IDEaS - Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat

IDEaS - NORAD Modernization S&T contest

IDEaS - Pop Up City Contest

IDEaS - Pop up city: Integrating energy, water and waste management systems for deployed camps

IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks

IDEaS - Sandboxes

IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks

IDEaS - Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workspaces

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

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-Led Area-Based Conservation

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund

Keeping Cell Phones Secure on Untrusted Networks

LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund

LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals

Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

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

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

Museums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations

Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations

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

Northern Contaminants Program

Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers

Old Growth Nature Fund

Open Call for Research

Overseas Employment Tax Credit

POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship

POLAR Travel Grant (2026–2027)

Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program

Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program

Policy Dialogue Guidelines — Engagement with Indigenous Rights holders and organizations on Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework

Policy Dialogue Program — Indigenous and public engagement on the draft updated cooperation agreement between Canada and Ontario with respect to environmental and impact assessment

Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program

Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Incubator stream

Rediscover Main Streets

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream

Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

Sport Support Program — Independent Safe Sport Mechanism