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Partnership and Collaboration Funding Programs in Canada in 2026

Partnership and collaboration funding helps businesses, non-profits, research institutions, communities, and public organizations deliver a shared project. The programs below focus on opportunities where partners, joint governance, or pooled expertise and resources are central to the work.

These opportunities are not limited to cash grants. Some provide repayable or non-repayable contributions, expert advice, access to facilities, network support, or help forming a consortium. Compare the expected partner roles before preparing an application.

783 programs
  • Magnet logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect

    Online network for student work-integrated learning
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • CAN Health Network logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAN Health Network

    Platform to scale Canadian technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Advanced Manufacturing program

    Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Valorization in RNA

    Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Supports Laval tourism events and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration

    Support for international business tourism initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • Elevate Talent logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

    Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Conscience logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

    Supports open science drug development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    First Nations Waste Management Initiative

    Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

    Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Desjardins logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program

    Financing support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Deux-Montagnes logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

    Support for public access to water projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

    AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Main Film logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    (tri)cycle - film

    Support for short fiction film creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program

    Leadership development for arts professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    A-Team Believe Initiative

    Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Victoria Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Adoption and Permanency Fund

    Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

    Aerospace supplier development program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Gatineau logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable and Social Housing Programs – Tax‑Sheltered Funds

    Funding for affordable and social housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Affordable Housing Development Project Stream

    Support for affordable housing acquisition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Affordable Housing Fund

    Funding for affordable and community housing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2028
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    PE, Canada
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  • Paul W. O'Leary Foundation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Amici Campership Program

    Financial support for overnight summer camp attendance
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Amicus Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Amicus Foundation — Matching Grant Program

    Matching support for mission-aligned charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aquanation

    Network for water technology innovators
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Youth Program

    Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AscendBio

    Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Cape Breton, NS, Canada
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Athletes first

    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Bell Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

    Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Boralex logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Boralex Donation and Sponsorship Program

    Support for community and sustainability initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • AIMQ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Bourse Hervé-Aubin

    Support for municipal engineering studies and research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

    Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework

    Federal support for affordable housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

    Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Cadet Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Cadet Foundation Bursary

    Financial support for Black medical students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    CAEHM - Mentorat

    Entrepreneur mentoring for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    CAEHM - Support

    Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Call for Technical Cooperation Projects with Quebec, Cundinamarca, Querétaro and the Metropolitan Region of Santiago for 2024-2025

    Support for Québec-Basque joint cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program

    Supports Canada Impact+ Research Chair nominations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canadian Relations Support Program

    Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada

Frequently asked questions about partnership funding

Direct answers about partner eligibility, letters of support, contributions, project costs, and application readiness.

What is partnership and collaboration funding?

Partnership and collaboration funding supports a project delivered by two or more organizations that contribute complementary resources, expertise, facilities, networks, or market access. Depending on the program, the relationship may be a formal partnership, a consortium, an industry-academic collaboration, a community network, or a lead applicant working with delivery partners.

Are partnership programs always grants?

No. A partnership opportunity may provide a non-repayable grant or contribution, repayable financing, expert advice, access to research facilities, technical services, networking support, or a combination of these. Review the funding type, eligible recipients, and payment structure for each program before applying.

Do I need a confirmed partner before applying?

Often, yes. Many programs require named partners, defined roles, and letters of engagement or support when the application is submitted. Others fund partnership development or allow the consortium to grow later. Check whether the program requires a signed agreement, cash or in-kind commitments, or proof that the relationship already exists.

Which organizations can be project partners?

Programs may accept businesses, universities, colleges, research centres, hospitals, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, public agencies, sector associations, community groups, and international organizations. Eligibility is program-specific: confirm who may lead, who may receive funds, and who may participate only as a supporting partner.

What should a partner letter of support include?

A useful letter identifies the organization, explains why the project matters to it, describes its role and decision-making involvement, and confirms specific cash or in-kind contributions. It should also identify the expected results and the person authorized to commit the organization. Follow the funder’s required format when one is provided.

What partnership project costs may be eligible?

Eligible costs may include project staff, research personnel, professional services, equipment use, materials, travel, testing, data collection, knowledge mobilization, and project management. Some programs recognize partner cash and in-kind contributions, while others restrict costs paid to related organizations. Use the program guide to build the budget.

How can we strengthen a partnership funding application?

Show that the partnership is necessary to achieve the outcome. Connect each partner to a defined work package, contribution, decision, risk, and result. Include a realistic budget and timeline, clear governance, measurable benefits, letters that demonstrate commitment, and a plan for intellectual property, data, reporting, and use of the project results.

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