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Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: Changed: application process, eligibility, scope and target audience.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: Changed: application process, eligibility, scope and target audience.
Grant changed: application process, eligibility
We detected changes to application process, eligibility, scope and target audience, funding terms.
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
December 31, 2027
Opened December 5, 2025
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces provides up to $379.2 million in contribution funding to help Prairie businesses, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous applicants integrate into defence supply chains and strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base. Eligible projects support military needs and defence priorities through activities such as technology adoption, capacity building, productivity improvement and technology commercialization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
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
Activities funded
- Technology adoption to improve productivity and competitiveness
- Capacity building to enter or grow in defence supply chains
- Productivity improvement through equipment and facility upgrades
- Technology commercialization for dual-use technologies
- Research centres and centres of expertise
Documents Needed
- Completed expression of interest form
- Supplemental RDII form
- Incorporation documents and signing authority proof
- Business plan or pitch deck
- Financial statements and funding confirmation
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in or entering the defence supply chain
- Not-for-profit organizations supporting businesses with military-related needs
- Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit) majority owned or led organizations or governments
Eligible expenses
- Labour and materials for the project
- Machinery, equipment and infrastructure
- Consulting and technical services
- Pre-production and commercialization costs
- Testing, R&D and certification costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Amortization, land acquisition and goodwill
- Salary bonuses and dividend payments
- Entertainment and hospitality expenses
- Refinancing of existing debts
- Lobbying, donations, dues and membership fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Prairie provinces
Selection criteria
- Projects are screened for the significance of outcomes and the likelihood of achieving them.
- PrairiesCan may give preference to activities that target sectors reflecting Canadian military needs or defence priority areas, notably as outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy.
- PrairiesCan may give preference to activities that enhance productivity and competitiveness.
- PrairiesCan may give preference to activities that demonstrate strong regional economic benefits.
- PrairiesCan may give preference to activities that advance Indigenous economic inclusion and strengthen Canadian supply chains.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials and eligibility requirements
- Check the program guidelines and the help guide.
- Confirm your organization and project meet the program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the expression of interest
- Complete the online EOI form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the expression of interest
- Log in to the PrairiesCan portal.
- Upload the required documents and submit the EOI through the portal.
- Step 4: Complete the full application if invited
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a detailed application through the online portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Shortlisted EOIs are invited to submit a full application within 30 days.
- Funding decisions are usually made within about 90 business days after a complete application is received.
- Approved applicants must sign a contribution agreement within 30 days of notification.
- Funding is paid by periodic reimbursements based on submitted claims.
- Successful applicants must provide progress and financial reporting throughout the project.
Additional information
- Intake is open for a limited time and applications are accepted until December 31, 2027, or until all funding is used
- All projects must be completed by March 31, 2028
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces Program
What is the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces?
The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces provides up to $379.2 million in contribution funding to help Prairie businesses, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous applicants integrate into defence supply chains and strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base. Eligible projects support military needs and defence priorities through activities such as technology adoption, capacity building, productivity improvement and technology commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 31, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces program?
To be eligible for the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces program, you must:
Businesses in or entering the defence supply chain
Not-for-profit organizations supporting businesses with military-related needs
Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit) majority owned or led organizations or governments
What expenses are eligible under Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces?
Technology adoption to improve productivity and competitiveness
Capacity building to enter or grow in defence supply chains
Productivity improvement through equipment and facility upgrades
Technology commercialization for dual-use technologies
Research centres and centres of expertise
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces?
You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) by email at none or by phone at 1-888-338-9378.
Where is the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces available?
The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.