Best Research and Development Grants in Canada for 2026
The landscape of Grants Research in Canada is vast and diverse, offering a plethora of opportunities for research projects across various fields. Canadian Grants play a pivotal role in supporting innovation, scientific discovery, and academic excellence. They provide essential funding for research projects that can lead to significant advancements in science and engineering, health, humanities, and more.
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Advanced label-free molecular imaging services
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Prepare Funding Call
Funding for feminist crisis preparedness
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2019 Call for Concept Notes - Development Impact Window - Canadian Small and Medium Organizations for Impact and Innovation
Funding for Canadian SMO international development projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
Research exchange for Chinese scholars and professionals
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Support for Ontario curatorial exhibitions and mentorship
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Mentoring and internships - trainers
Mentorship and practical development for women coaches
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)
Funding for joint neuroscience pilot projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon's mining industry
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WCB Grants Program
Funding for workplace safety and compensation research
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Customized Products and Services
Customized statistical services and survey support
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Support for collective business transfer projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026
International rare disease research funding
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Research Network
National One Health AMR research network support
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Resources to take a BC business to market
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream
Funding for municipal road and bridge infrastructure
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)
Funding for early-career child health research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Partners in Planting
Corporate team-building through urban tree planting activities across Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program (MINDS))
Funding for research and collaboration in defence and security
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Funding for advisor skills development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ, Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Business advice and support in Québec City
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant: Human Frontier Science Program - Research Grants
International collaboration for frontier life science research
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations
Funding to advance women’s role in peace operations
Future of Grants Research
The future of Grants Research in Canada is promising, with ongoing advancements in science and technology, increased emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and a growing recognition of the importance of research in addressing global challenges.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
AI and data analytics support for organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Marine research station
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Indigenous Business
Export support for Indigenous-owned businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Controlled vibration testing for heavy vehicles
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Conduct clinical research at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Funding for agricultural water assessments and planning
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Infrastructure Operating Fund (IOF)
Supports operating costs for research infrastructure
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership-Somalia
Invitation-only support for women’s rights in Somalia
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonic device fabrication services
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Adjustment Services
Funding for labour market adjustment projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Future Wabanaki
Experiential learning support for Indigenous students
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
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Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Deluge resilience
Support for flood-resilient building adaptation
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community project assistance
Support for Indigenous community projects and capacity building
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA): Phase 4
Supports long-term aging research infrastructure
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan
Supports women and youth labour force participation in Jordan
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
ARSACS - Research grants
Funding for ARSACS research projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
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Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
IDRC Research Awards 2025
One-year research awards for development topics
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Supports research infrastructure for leading researchers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) - Urban Forestry Plans and Studies
Support for urban forestry planning and studies
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Partners in Art Funding Programs
Funding for contemporary visual art projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Research aircraft support for aeronautical testing
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Support for certification of designated products
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Research on training
Support for coaching and sport research
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Funding in the development of novel and innovative digital technology solutions
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
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Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems
Field research support for climate justice studies
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Support for research - training
Research support for sport and physical activity projects
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Large-scale hydrodynamic testing facility
Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant
Matching equity for BC First Nation businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Training grants for coaches game plan
Funding for athlete coach education
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
2020 Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19 for colleges, polytechnics and Cégeps
Support for COVID-19 research equipment needs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nunavut
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie