Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS)
Partial salary support for neuroscience summer research
Updated May 2026
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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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPISAQ – Stream 1
Support for veterinary service delivery
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedParticipant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Participant funding for regulatory review participation- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination
High-risk interdisciplinary research funding - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Spartan Foundation — Student-Athlete Scholarships
Support for student-athlete scholarships and development 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenTeam Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub
Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
Partnering and CollaborationClosedODTRF Team Grants
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC (ODTRF), Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI)Funding for collaborative transplant research projects- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Digital adaptation of written news media organizations — Stream A: Studies and diagnostics phase
Supports digital transformation planning for news media - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring 
Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenTACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant
Matching equity for BC First Nation businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFree to Play
Support for children’s outdoor play initiatives- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Contribute to the improvement of aging
Funding for aging research and quality of life 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedKIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation ExchangeApplied research for education in crisis contexts
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Swim to survive
Aquatic safety funding for schools 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals: Preventing and Addressing Family Violence - the Health Perspective
Funding for family violence health promotion projects- Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
New Investigator Award
Supports early-career translational research independence 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNelson Fok Research Grant - Household Observation of Pollutants
Support for Environmental Public Health research
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedGlobalink Graduate Fellowship
Funding for former Globalink research interns- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research grants in medical education for healthcare professionals
Crowdfunded support for medical education research - Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Stanley Berhaut Ryerson Research Grants
Research support for thesis writing in humanities - Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Capital Grants Initiative
Funding to build and improve nonprofit facilities 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedStrategic Projects Assistance | Call for Projects Distribution of Song Performances in College and Secondary School Settings
Support for school-based song performance distribution
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support- Applying for Grants: Deadline, Project, Program
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions
Funding for community-level SDG projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 900,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Scholarships for scientific succession
Funding pathway for emerging cancer researchers 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOntario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Collaborative ECS R&D funding for SMEs - Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund — Black LGBTQI+ Canadians
Supports Black LGBTQI+ mental health projects - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partnersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosedResearch Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts
International research participation in Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Dr. Gary Gibson Lambda Foundation Award
Research award for queer health studies 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenNBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Researchers And FacilitiesClosedMach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health
Funding for mental health and cognitive health research- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces
Support for public participation in major project assessments 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSkills Catalyst Fund
Supports innovative workforce development projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations
Supports collective fundraising for cultural groups 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenSHRF Mobilize Grant
Supports health knowledge mobilization in practice- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors - Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canada-Finland Bioenergy Researcher Exchange Program
Canada-Finland bioenergy research exchange for early career scientists 
Researchers And FacilitiesClosedInitiative for Global Excellence
External review to strengthen award nominations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEducation Scholarship Fund
Education funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedWorld Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Business support for growth and trade expansion
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Support for women in health science- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal
Support for film creation and production 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)
Employment support for barriered job seekers- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Imaging Through Collaborative Projects
Collaborative funding for imaging technology adoption 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCentre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography
Advanced training in observational oceanography- 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.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrails Connecting Communities Program
Matching funding for Simcoe trail projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthADAPT
Climate adaptation support for the health sector
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Support for Quebec literary adaptation predevelopment
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenWomen in Business Program
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs- Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants
Funding for transformational medical research projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie 
Partnering and CollaborationClosedDINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
Funding for community-based food systems projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport and Recreation Programs for Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation programs- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding for the Sectoral Initiatives Program
Funding for sectoral skills solutions 
Partnering and CollaborationClosedMunicipal Streetscape Partnership Program
Cost-sharing for local streetscape design projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosedventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for public-use community facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosedCanada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Supports pandemic readiness through research and training
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenArctic Infrastructure Fund
Funding for Arctic transportation infrastructure- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant: Human Frontier Science Program - Research Grants
International collaboration for frontier life science research 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNew Dawn – International film production fund
Additional funding for eligible feature films
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFamily Physician Recruitment Program
Financial support for physician recruitment
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAlberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFunding Agreements with Child Care Operators
Funding support for licensed child care operators- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
Funding for community and school wellness projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Operating grants
Funding for promising Canadian cancer research - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Research aircraft support for aeronautical testing - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLibro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedProgramme parcours d'accès aux soins et au traitement (PACT)
Improves care access for bleeding disorders
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAgricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Supports climate-smart agricultural innovation
- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation
Collaborative pilot projects on inflammation research - Partnering and CollaborationClosed
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
Funding for eligible European co-productions 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Creating the Future of Rehabilitation Care with the Glenrose Hospital Foundation
Funding for digital rehabilitation care innovation 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedInnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe
Support for international research collaboration- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals
International R&D funding for lightweighting projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedResearch & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Co-investment for Ontario mobility technology R&DEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Call for Projects to Combat Sexual and Gender Stereotypes 2026-2027
Supports projects that fight gender stereotypes - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Pathways to Possibility
Funding for inclusive automotive career programs 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSoftwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)
Research funding for school food evidence 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEDC — Indigenous Business
Export support for Indigenous-owned businesses- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Railway component testing facility 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCanada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Grants for industry development
Funding for short-form fiction industry development 
Partnering and CollaborationClosedCollaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB
Indigenous artist residency support in New Brunswick