Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Updated May 2026
Research and Development Grants in Ontario in 2026
Ontario, a key province in Canada, offers a comprehensive and diverse range of funding programs specifically designed to bolster research and innovation across a multitude of sectors.
193 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPathways to Possibility
Funding for inclusive automotive career programs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Researchers And FacilitiesOpenNRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Railway component testing facility
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRenfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Paid media arts training for IBPOC youth 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHousing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream
Funding for municipal road and bridge infrastructure- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Youth-led philanthropy in schools- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Canadian Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Foundation — Exchange Scholarship
Scholarship for a St Andrews exchange year 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenOntario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions- Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPerth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
Applied research for printable electronics solutions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAnimating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Huff Family Fund
Matching funding for community projects in Prince Edward County
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Grant
Funding for local community projects and programs
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)
Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Controlled vibration testing for heavy vehicles - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Co-investment for smart mobility technology development - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedParticipant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022
Funding for nuclear regulatory participation support- Requirements for project proposals
Applicants seeking research grants are required to submit detailed project proposals that clearly outline the research objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and comprehensive budget plans.
Researchers And FacilitiesClosedMach-Gaensslen Foundation Student Research Grant
Support for summer medical student research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHousing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation
Housing funding for St. Catharines projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedChild Care Service Management Agreement
Support for licensed child care operators- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Funding for winter mobility technology development 
Partnering and CollaborationClosedInvest Leeds Grenville — Economic Development Funding Resources
Immigration support for Leeds Grenville employers- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowshipsEligible Funding- From $35,000 to $70,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedKingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF)
Funding for local climate action projects in Kingston
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Partnering and CollaborationClosedSustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program
Cost-sharing for streetscape and active transportation projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOn Track to Success
Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCuratorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Support for Ontario curatorial exhibitions and mentorship- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
Rail vehicle testing and certification facility 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRegion of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Community funding for Waterloo Region initiatives- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPartnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
Funding for cultural festivals and events- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
Ice modelling facility for Arctic conditions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation- Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Artists in Residence (Education)
Supports artist-led arts learning in schools 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenEnterprise Fund
Business development funding for Ontario creative companies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBuild Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Federal support for affordable housing projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Competition for policing technology innovators- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenIndigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Aerospace manufacturing research support facility - Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Paid training and contracts for Indigenous media artists - Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance 
Partnering and CollaborationClosedCommunity Partnership Grant
Funding for major capital projects in Thunder Bay- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up - 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 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCOVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa 
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 FundingClosed
Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers
Support for older workers returning to employment - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Recommender Grants for Writers
Funding for Ontario writers’ new work 
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Support for community arts projects in Toronto
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedA-Team Believe Initiative
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Advanced label-free molecular imaging services 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOwen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Large-scale hydrodynamic testing facility - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonic device fabrication services 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndustrial Research Chair Program
Funding for industrial research chairs in Northern Ontario- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Supports Canadian television and new media projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
Access books and resources for children in need 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNext Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin - Research Facility
Physical testing facility for coastal engineering 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOTF — System Innovations Grant
Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAffordable Housing Development Project Stream
Support for affordable housing projects- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
Aerospace structural testing support for certification 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedThe aquahacking challenge
Free water innovation program with seed funding- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Promotion Program - Suicide Prevention: Supporting the implementation and sustainability of a Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Funding for a national suicide prevention service 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCentennial Gardens Partnership Fund
Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding
Community-based microfinance and health support - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in Darlington licence review - Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Social Investment Program (CSIP)
Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenKenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenDARC Indigenous Residency Program
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedOntario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
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