grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.

grant_single_labels|projects

Activities eligible for the Jobs and Growth Fund include:
  • Supporting the development and adoption of clean technology
  • Helping communities and businesses plan and drive clean, sustainable economic growth
  • Partnering with organizations to catalyze the development of green regional clusters
  • Working with organizations supporting businesses to transition to a green economy
  • Supporting businesses owned or majority-led by under-represented groups
  • Increasing the participation of under-represented groups in the economy
  • Supporting the development or adoption of digital and technological solutions
  • Investing in technologies that help scale businesses and increase resilience
  • Supporting scale-up and market expansion activities in critical sectors
  • Developing emerging areas of global competitive advantage
  • Supporting supply chain adaptation and diversification opportunities
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$250,000

Vancouver
Implementing solar panels on community centers to drive green, sustainable growth.

$375,000

Toronto
Developing an AI-driven platform to enhance supply chain resilience and diversification.

$150,000

Calgary
Launching a workforce training program for under-represented groups in clean tech.

$225,000

Winnipeg
Adopting blockchain technology for supply chain transparency in agricultural sector.

$450,000

Montreal
Developing a bioplastic production facility to reduce plastic waste and create jobs.

$200,000

Halifax
Creating an inclusive coding bootcamp for under-represented communities.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • Eligible applicants:
  • Businesses, including co-operatives
  • Non-profit organizations and community economic development partners
  • Indigenous applicants
  • Eligible activities:
  • Support the transition to a green economy
  • Foster an inclusive recovery
  • Preserve Canada’s competitiveness and future-proof SMEs through digital adoption
  • Strengthen capacity in critical sectors

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Under the Jobs and Growth Fund grant, eligible types of companies include businesses, non-profit organizations, community economic development partners, and Indigenous applicants. Indigenous-led organizations and businesses are strongly encouraged to apply, with RDAs potentially covering up to 100% of eligible project costs for projects with Indigenous clients.
  • Businesses, including co-operatives
  • Non-profit organizations and community economic development partners
  • Indigenous applicants

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are not eligible for the Jobs and Growth Fund grant in Canada:
  • Businesses created before January 2020.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding for activities that support the transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, enhance competitiveness, and strengthen critical sectors for growth. Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to:
  • Development and adoption of clean technology
  • Planning and driving sustainable economic growth
  • Supporting under-represented groups in the economy
  • Digital adoption and technological solutions
  • Scale-up and market expansion activities
  • Supply chain adaptation and diversification opportunities

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Jobs and Growth Fund has evaluation and selection criteria. Eligible projects are assessed based on their alignment with the fund's objectives and their potential impact on job creation and economic growth.
  • Alignment with fund objectives
  • Potential impact on job creation
  • Potential impact on economic growth
  • Feasibility and sustainability of the project
  • Ability to leverage other sources of funding
  • Benefits to under-represented groups or communities

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1:
  • Consult the applicant guide to review eligibility criteria and program details.
  • Step 2:
  • Fill out the Jobs and Growth Fund application form online.
  • Send the completed form either through the application for financial assistance page or by mail to the ACOA regional office in your province.
  • Step 3:
  • Wait for a response regarding the status of your application.
  • Ensure all required documents and information are provided for assessment.

grant_single_labels|contact

1-888-576-4444
Apply to this program