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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.

889 programs available
  • Carman Area Foundation Inc. logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Carman Area Foundation Annual Grants

    Annual funding for Carman-area charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Carman, Manitoba, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund

    Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25

    Recognizing Canada’s top foodtech companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 7, 2025
    • Closing date : July 10, 2025
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program

    Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 25, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025

    Mentored transition to independent health research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 660,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    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
  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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 FundingClosed

    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
  • Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Clinical Nurse Researcher

    Funding for clinical nursing research
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $50,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2023
    Canada
  • City of Brooks logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Coal Community Transition Fund

    Funding for Alberta coal community transition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 11, 2017
    • Closing date : November 30, 2017
    Alberta, Canada
  • James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Coule Pas Chez Nous Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Combatting fossil fuel hydrocarbon projects

    Funding for anti-fossil fuel mobilization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Parry Sound logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Community Affiliation Policy

    Support for local community leisure organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community conservation action plan

    Support for community conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 18, 2025
    • Closing date : October 3, 2025
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Efficiency Financing (CEF)

    Supports local home energy upgrade financing
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 1, 2026
    Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    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
  • Region of Durham logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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 FundingClosed

    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
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk

    Funding for species-at-risk conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Corporations For Community Connections Incorporated (CFCC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Corporations for Community Connections — Refurbished Laptop Donations

    Refurbished laptops for communities in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals

    Funding for Arctic country foods research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 13, 2026
    Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 3, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA

    Supports one-year cryo-CLEM imaging probe development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 165,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 8, 2023
    • Closing date : July 20, 2023
    Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation

    Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 2, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Cyberinfrastructure Initiative

    Support for Canadian research data infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 13, 2017
    Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CZI Collaborative Science Awards

    Collaborative research funding for neurodegeneration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 21, 2018
    Canada
  • Daymark Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Deep Tissue Imaging (Phase 2)

    Support for advanced deep tissue imaging technology
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 26, 2023
    Canada
  • Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    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
  • Creative BC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Demo Recording

    Support for B.C. artists to record demos
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 28, 2026
    • Closing date : March 26, 2026
    Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

    Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 6, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders

    Collaborative support for RNA therapeutics research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 15, 2023
    • Closing date : January 22, 2024
    Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 5, 2026
    • Closing date : February 9, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    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
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 14, 2023
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 20, 2018
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Entrance Awards

    Student funding and awards at Coast Mountain College
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $8,300
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Foundation in Sustainable Environment and Development (FEDD) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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 CollaborationClosed

    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
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging

    Support to expand access to bioimaging expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 25, 2021
    • Closing date : July 20, 2021
    Canada
  • Fondation Mirella et Lino Saputo (FML) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Financial support to organizations

    Financial support for community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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 FundingClosed

    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
  • City of Guelph logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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 FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

    Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2025
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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