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Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals
Supports innovative critical minerals projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals supports innovative critical minerals projects in Canada. It targets processing, refining, materials manufacturing, recycling, and related activities that strengthen critical minerals value chains.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Processing and refining critical minerals.
- Manufacturing materials using critical minerals.
- Recycling and reuse of critical minerals.
- Development of innovative critical minerals projects and new industrial capacity.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements
- Technical design information
- Feasibility studies
- Project cost details
- Information on secured financing and signed agreements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies involved in critical minerals processing.
- Companies involved in critical minerals manufacturing.
- Companies involved in critical minerals recycling and reuse.
- Businesses developing innovative critical minerals projects in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Integration across the critical minerals value chain.
- New net industrial capacity in Canada.
- Strong private-sector investment interest.
- Advanced project stage and engineering maturity.
- Circularity and supply security benefits.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program priorities
- Check that the project aligns with the critical minerals investment priorities.
- Prepare to describe the project’s activities, location, scope, and costs.
- Step 2: Request consultation
- Meet with the fund before applying, if invited or desired.
- Present the project and receive guidance on alignment with program priorities.
- Step 3: Prepare application information
- Provide project planning details, feasibility studies, technical design, and infrastructure needs.
- Explain innovation elements, benefits for Canada, and the project’s development stage.
- Share financing information, including secured funding and signed agreements.
- Step 4: Submit online application
- Follow the online instructions to submit the application.
- Complete any required calculations and supporting information requested by the program.
Processing and Agreement
- An initial consultation may be offered before a formal application.
- The project is assessed against the program’s critical minerals investment priorities.
- Applicants are asked to provide project details, financing status, and supporting information for review.
- The fund considers the project’s alignment with other public support and financing sources.
Additional information
- Applicants may be offered a consultation before applying.
- The program asks applicants to explain the project’s alignment with the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy.
- Applicants must calculate and share the estimated impact of investment tax credits.
- The fund considers other public and private financing already secured for the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals Program
What is the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals?
The Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals supports innovative critical minerals projects in Canada. It targets processing, refining, materials manufacturing, recycling, and related activities that strengthen critical minerals value chains.
Who is eligible for the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals program?
To be eligible for the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals program, you must:
Targets Canadian critical minerals
Supports critical minerals value chains
Demonstrates financial and technical capacity
What expenses are eligible under Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals?
Processing and refining critical minerals.
Manufacturing materials using critical minerals.
Recycling and reuse of critical minerals.
Development of innovative critical minerals projects and new industrial capacity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals available?
The Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals program is available across Canada.
Is the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals?
Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)