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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
  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    Life sciences collaboration and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CIM Student Chapters

    Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200 to $800
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Clean Growth Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Climate Action Partners Program

    Supports community climate action projects in B.C.
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Collaborative Mortgage Model

    Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,574,225 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
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  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

    Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Community Group Affiliates Program

    Support for Richmond Hill community groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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  • Region of Durham logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Social Investment Program (CSIP)

    Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community-Led Research Program

    Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Communications Research Centre Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRC Office of Business Development

    Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Daymark Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Daymark Foundation — General Funding

    Support for mental health partnership projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $46,000 to $578,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Deluge resilience

    Support for flood-resilient building adaptation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Dessercom Inc logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Dessercom Donations and Sponsorships

    Philanthropic support for health-sector organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    Support for circular economy transition
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Indigenous Business

    Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Enhancement of Official Languages Program

    Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Foundation in Sustainable Environment and Development (FEDD) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Environmental protection

    Support for environmental and sustainable development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Environmental subsidies

    Funding for climate and sustainability initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund

    Funding for eligible European co-productions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Federal Internal Energy R&D

    Supports federal energy research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Film and Television Development Grant

    Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 14, 2026
    • Closing date : October 8, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    Access books and resources for children in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Eye Disease Foundation (FMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    FMO - Research funding

    Supports eye and vision research projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Township of Terrace Bay logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion

    Subsidized home food waste diversion pilot
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2025
    Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Funding for impact assessment research in 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
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Future Wabanaki

    Experiential learning support for Indigenous students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NB, Canada
  • City of Guelph logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Gather Here Sponsorship Fund

    Funding for visitor-focused events in Guelph
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Global Partnerships Initiative

    Supports international critical minerals collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Grants for industry development

    Funding for short-form fiction industry development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 5, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    HealthADAPT

    Climate adaptation support for the health sector
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200,000 to $800,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Canada
  • Vancouver Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program

    Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Jericho Foundation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Holistic Scholarship Program

    Holistic support for students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
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  • First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Homeownership for Indigenous peoples

    Capacity support for market-based housing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Hot Docs logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund

    Funding for African documentary projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation

    Housing funding for St. Catharines
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to Adoption

    Funding for defence autonomy research and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

    Quantum defence research network funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • Indigenous Tourism Ontario logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Indigenous Business Advisors

    Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP)

    Funding for Indigenous collaboration on defence issues
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • INSAT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Support for sustainable aviation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    • Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation Seed Grant

    Seed funding for innovative Angelman syndrome research
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    InnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe

    Support for international research collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • ITI Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    ITI Foundation — Technology Access for Youth

    Technology support for youth access
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Jobs and Growth Fund in Western 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
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada