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Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance
Capital support for Canadian businesses affected by tariffs
Funding available
$ 5,000,000 - $ 30,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated or registered Canadian for-profit or non-profit businesses.
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Overview
The 2 Capital Maintenance component of the Strong Canada Diversification Fund offers non-repayable funding to businesses in Canada affected by U.S. tariffs for their activities. It funds capital maintenance, including capitalized equipment and construction costs and directly related labour, for up to two years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- $ 20,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 10 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Ongoing capital maintenance activities.
- Repair, replace or refurbish existing capital assets.
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated or registered Canadian for-profit or non-profit businesses.
- Commercial businesses, cooperatives, industry-led consortia, partnerships involving collaboration with industry, Indigenous organizations or knowledge institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Capitalized equipment costs.
- Capitalized construction costs.
- Labour directly devoted to capital maintenance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply
- Submit a statement of interest if the business is affected by tariffs and meets the eligibility criteria.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 1: Adapting, pivoting and diversifying the Canadian economySupport for industrial reorientation in response to U.S. tariffs
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance Program
What is the Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance?
The 2 Capital Maintenance component of the Strong Canada Diversification Fund offers non-repayable funding to businesses in Canada affected by U.S. tariffs for their activities. It funds capital maintenance, including capitalized equipment and construction costs and directly related labour, for up to two years.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance Funds up to $30,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance program?
To be eligible for the Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance program, you must:
Be incorporated or registered in Canada and carry on business there.
Have at least 10 FTE and generate 20 M$ in annual revenues.
Demonstrate negative impacts related to the U.S. tariffs under article 338 and average capital investments of 5 M$ over the last three fiscal years.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance?
Ongoing capital maintenance activities.
Repair, replace or refurbish existing capital assets.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
Where is the Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance available?
The Canada Strong Diversification Fund — Stream 2: Capital maintenance program is available across Canada.