Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Program
Funding for wildlife habitat conservation projects
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.
1043 programs available
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSPARC Ignite Grants
Funding for new bone and joint health research collaborations
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedO'Brien Centre Summer Studentships (OCSS)
Summer research support for undergraduate students
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFilm and Television Development Grant
Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAmicus Foundation — Matching Grant Program
Matching support for mission-aligned charities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAgriMarketing Program – Stream C: Market Development
Support for agri-food market development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGeoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Supports geoscience research in Northern Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Clinical Nurse Researcher
Funding for clinical nursing research 
Partnering and CollaborationClosedCommunity Partnership Grant
Funding for major capital projects in Thunder Bay
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchivedNRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedJobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilienceEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCanada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
Research exchange for Chinese scholars and professionals
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Funding for inclusive sport participation projects
Researchers And FacilitiesOpenCentre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenOne Health Antimicrobial Resistance Research Network
National One Health AMR research network support- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Prix Clément-Marchand Société des écrivains de la Mauricie
Supports emerging literary talent in the region 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpenYukon bids&tenders
Platform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program
Support for commercial fisheries in the NWT 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsSuspendedMitacs — Canadian Science Policy Fellowship
Policy fellowship for government host offices
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedmCannabis
Funding for cannabis-based pain research- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Yukon Nominee Program
Assistance to hire foreign national workers in Yukon 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenResearch and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)
Funding for research and innovation projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)
Support for planning and knowledge dissemination activities - Applying for Grants: Deadline, Project, Program
The process of applying for research grants involves several key steps, including understanding the deadline, project requirements, and specific program guidelines.
- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Climatic testing facility
Extreme-weather testing for vehicles and components - Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund
Funding for freshwater fish research at the ROM - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Applied Public Health Chair (APHC) Program
Funding for applied public health research chairs 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCall for Research Projects on the Brain
Funding for collaborative brain research projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNetwork of Early Childhood Stakeholders (NECS) and Implementation of Early Learning and Child Care Initiatives in Francophone Official Language Minority Communities
Funding for Francophone early learning and child care coordination- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PHI North Residency
Creative residency for music and immersive audio projects 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedElectric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebates
Rebates for EV charger installations- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate focus area
Support for climate solutions in Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Open Call for Research
Funding for innovative impact assessment research - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Colombia Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Quebec-Colombia partnership projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Research support for children with disabilities 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCanadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation Research Grants
Funding for innovative asthma research projects
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies
Support for biodiversity-focused business projects
Partnering and CollaborationOpenWorkforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects
Funding for disability partnership projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesOpenFood Development Centre
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRTO7 Partnership Program
Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoeEligible Funding- From $350 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRacial Justice Fund
Supports New Hampshire racial justice organizations- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Support for life science startup commercialization 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLab to Market grants
Funding for entrepreneurial skills training networks
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAffordable and Social Housing Programs – Tax‑Sheltered Funds
Funding for affordable and social housing projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Industry testing with zebrafish models - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien et financement des projets - maladie héréditaire orpheline
Funding for hereditary orphan disease research - 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 FundingClosed
Operating Grants: Knowledge Mobilization in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Funding for diabetes knowledge mobilization projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSubventions - plateformes
Funding for neuroscience research platforms
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLeading The Way Home 2022 Grants Program
Funding for housing and homelessness projects in Surrey
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Supports digital tech commercialization and growthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationClosedRegional Employment/Training Partnerships Program
Regional training support for joint employment initiatives
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRegional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRecommender Grants for Writers
Funding for Ontario writers’ new work- Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition
Research chair funding for eligible universities - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding to become an intermediary under the Apprenticeship Service Program
Funding for SME apprenticeship intermediaries - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section
Support for students returning to the islands 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Business advice and support in Québec City- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Prix du bénévolat muséal
Recognition for museum volunteer contributions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedIndigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Funding for Indigenous cannabis businesses in BC- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Funding for Christian worship renewal projects 
Partnering and CollaborationOpenClosing SoonStudent and educator exchange programs
Language and cultural exchange opportunities for students
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Support for community arts projects in Toronto- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
AI and data analytics support for organizations 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedResearch Challenge
Support for new VCH clinical practice research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenRegional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Department of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement of Newfoundland and LabradorStrengthening community organizations’ skills for regional economic development- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEducation Partnerships Program (EPP)
Supports First Nations education partnerships and capacity building- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Athletes first
Support emerging athletes through business funding 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAgriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 4: Strategic Projects
Strategic water infrastructure support for agriculture- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Bourses -- médecine dentaire
Funding for dental care access, research, and student awards 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedA-Team Believe Initiative
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme collectif lanaudois d'accès gratuit aux équipements
Funding for free equipment lending sites 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships - Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Advanced label-free molecular imaging services 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAdditions to Reserve Policy Redesign Engagement Funding
Indigenous-led engagement for policy redesign- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenSaskatchewan Cancer Agency
Conduct clinical research at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency- Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Early Intervention Strategy Small Scale Research program
Research funding for spruce budworm management - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Application, exchange and knowledge mobilization grants
Supports brain research knowledge mobilization - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGlobal Citizenship Education Program
Support for global citizenship education initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenNBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOwen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Funding for Indigenous community action in Québec 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
Support for active mobility ventures
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Community-led climate justice education funding- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for project implementation in environment and sustainable development
Support for environmental and sustainable development projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed2020 Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19 for colleges, polytechnics and Cégeps
Support for COVID-19 research equipment needs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Funding for livestock technology innovation
Partnering and CollaborationClosedMargaret Woodson Nea Mentorship Program
Mentorship support for professional visual artists