CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- Government of Canada
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Program status
Closed
Overview of the CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream program
The CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative—Indigenous stream provides up to 100% funding for eligible project costs to support the Canadian aerospace sector's recovery and global competitiveness. It focuses on activities such as greening operations, improving productivity, and enhancing commercialization within supply chains.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant offers specific financing modalities to support indigenous aerospace initiatives aiming at recovery and growth in the global context. The financial support is structured to cater to the unique needs of SMEs and non-profit organizations within the aerospace sector.
- Contributions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are generally repayable or conditionally repayable.
- Contributions to not-for-profit organizations are generally non-repayable.
- Retroactive costs may be eligible for coverage up to 12 months prior to the application, but no earlier than April 19, 2021.
Eligible projects & activities
This initiative aims to support the Canadian aerospace sector in its recovery journey by promoting sustainability, productivity, and global integration. Eligible projects will focus on innovations and practices to enhance the sector's competitiveness and environmental stewardship.
- Transition towards greener products and operations or environmentally sustainable practices, including the adoption and commercialization of clean tech products and electrification for a lower carbon footprint.
- Improvement of productivity through advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, scaling up high-potential firms, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or workforce and skills development.
- Commercialization and integration into supply chains by incorporating new start-ups and technologies in key aspects of the value chain.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 400,000
Integrating advanced manufacturing techniques to improve productivity and reduce waste
$ 500,000
Implementing clean tech solutions in aircraft manufacturing to reduce carbon emissions
$ 450,000
Developing a cybersecurity network to protect sensitive aerospace data and improve supply chain security
$ 350,000
Enhancing supply chain integration through blockchain technology for better traceability
$ 300,000
Adopting AI for quality control to enhance commercialization and reduce defects in parts
$ 500,000
Adopting green energy solutions for our factories to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligibility criteria of the CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream program
The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) specifies certain eligibility criteria for companies seeking to apply for funding.
- Applicants must be businesses operating in the aerospace industry or organizations that support them.
- Eligible applicants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profit organizations providing services to SMEs.
- Indigenous businesses and organizations are eligible and can receive contributions covering up to 100% of eligible project costs.
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the aerospace industry, not-for-profit organizations providing services to SMEs, and Indigenous businesses and organizations. Indigenous applicants may receive up to 100% project funding through regional development agencies (RDAs).
Who is not eligible
There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. These include:
- Companies not operating in the aerospace industry.
- Companies that do not fall under the category of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Eligible expenses
The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative supports activities that aim to boost competitiveness, improve sustainability, and foster integration within the aerospace industry. These projects focus on operational greening, productivity enhancement, and supply chain integration.
- The transition towards greener products and operations or environmentally sustainable practices, such as the adoption and commercialization of clean tech products and services or electrification to support a lower carbon footprint.
- The improvement of productivity, such as advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0, scaling up high potential firms, applying artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, or workforce and skills development.
- The commercialization and integration into supply chains, including integrating new start-ups and technologies into key aspects of the value chain.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is administered by Canada’s regional development agencies, specifically targeting the Canadian aerospace sector's recovery in Quebec. While the grant application period is closed, eligible companies were those involved within certain criteria across recognized regions.
Eligibility criteria of the CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream program
Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
- Contribution to greener products and operations or environmentally sustainable practices
- Generation of important economic benefits and promotion of business development
- Improvement of resilience and international competitiveness of the aerospace sector
- Enhancement of diversity and inclusion to address barriers faced by certain groups
- Support for digital adoption in the aerospace industry and enhanced cybersecurity
How to apply to the CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream program
1
Consult the eligibility criteria
- Check if your company or organization meets the established criteria for eligible applicants.
- Make sure to comply with the specific conditions related to the aerospace industry.
2
Prepare your project proposal
- Develop a detailed plan outlining the eligible activities you intend to undertake.
- Identify how your project will contribute to the goals of the regional aerospace recovery initiative.
3
Gather the required documents
- Prepare all requested documents such as information about your company, its activities, and its financing needs.
- Make sure you have all the documents updated and complete to submit your application.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The initiative has a total budget of $250 million over three years, ending on March 31, 2024.
- The initiative supports efforts such as the transition towards greener products, productivity improvements, and enhanced commercialization in the aerospace sector.
- Funding contributions to Indigenous applicants can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.
- Financial contributions to SMEs under this initiative are generally repayable or conditionally repayable, whereas contributions to not-for-profits are generally non-repayable.
- Certain costs may be eligible on a retroactive basis up to 12 months before the receipt of a project application, but no earlier than April 19, 2021.
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