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Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program
Funding to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 700,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The program provides funding to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base and supply chain resilience. It supports production capacity, domestic capabilities, and related development work for defence-related goods, equipment, services, and materials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expanding domestic production capacity for defence-related goods and services.
- Enhancing existing production capabilities and introducing new ones.
- Improving supply chain resilience for key materials and components.
- Maintaining defence goods centres of excellence and production readiness.
- Developing domestic sources of key materials, supplies, and minerals.
Documents Needed
- Statement of Interest
- Full project proposal
- Corporate information and documents
- Financial statements and financing details
- Project workplan and milestones
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian corporations
- Canadian general partnerships
- Canadian limited partnerships
- Businesses involved in defence goods, equipment, services, or materials
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour, subcontractors, consultants, materials, equipment, and construction equipment.
- Overhead costs, limited to 30%.
- Project-related legal, accounting, consulting, IP protection, and licensing costs.
- Travel, IT, telecommunications, training, land, buildings, and infrastructure.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Interest and finance charges on loans or bonds.
- Taxes, penalties, fines, donations, and entertainment expenses.
- Advertising, except limited trade or professional journal advertising.
- Marketing and selling expenses for the funded products or services.
- Product development costs not tied to the project work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives and Buy Canada priorities.
- National security benefits, including supply chain and production capacity.
- Innovation, economic, and public benefits.
- Applicant capacity, including management, technical, and financial strength.
- Market risk and overall project feasibility.
How to apply
- Step 1: Consultations
- Review program requirements.
- Check eligibility.
- Discuss the project with CDIR officials.
- Step 2: Statement of Interest
- Submit a high-level project overview.
- CDIR acknowledges receipt and reviews the submission.
- You may receive a request for more information, a Letter of Intent, or a notice that the project will not proceed.
- Step 3: Full Application
- If invited, submit the full proposal and supporting information.
- Provide organizational and project details for due diligence.
- CDIR may enter negotiations and prepare a Term Sheet.
- Step 4: Contribution Agreement and Implementation
- Sign the Contribution Agreement.
- Start implementation, claims, and reporting.
- Follow ongoing monitoring requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in stages, starting with a Statement of Interest.
- Eligible projects may be invited to submit a full application for due diligence and benefits assessment.
- DND may request more information, issue a Letter of Intent, or stop the application.
- Approved projects proceed to a Term Sheet and then a Contribution Agreement.
- After signing, the project is monitored through regular reporting and claims.
Additional information
- Targeted calls for proposals will be issued later.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult program officials before applying.
- The program is aligned with the Buy Canada Policy.
- Contribution agreements may be multi-year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Program
What is the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program?
The program provides funding to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base and supply chain resilience. It supports production capacity, domestic capabilities, and related development work for defence-related goods, equipment, services, and materials.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Funds up to $700,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program program, you must:
Canadian corporation or partnership
Project aligned with CDIR objectives
Corporate capacity to deliver
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program?
Expanding domestic production capacity for defence-related goods and services.
Enhancing existing production capabilities and introducing new ones.
Improving supply chain resilience for key materials and components.
Maintaining defence goods centres of excellence and production readiness.
Developing domestic sources of key materials, supplies, and minerals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND) by email at CDIR-RIDC@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program available?
The Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program is a Grant and Funding