Canadian grants & funding programs

Lab2Market Validate

70% funding for market research, networking, and mentorship to validate your idea.

Lab2Market Validate gives researchers the opportunity to critically test and evaluate their idea in the entrepreneurial landscape. The program includes a 16-week experience with funding, exercises, workshops, and mentorship from industry experts.

Alberta

Community Workforce Response Grant – Indigenous Communities Stream

75% funding for skills training, employment supports, and community development.

The Community Workforce Response Grant provides funding to communities for occupational skills training and supports needed to meet local labour market needs.

British Columbia

Employee Training Program

75% funding for essential skills, technical, and management training for your employees.

This program offers funding to employers to offset the cost of training employees. Training includes employee up-skilling due to economic, technological or organizational change. It may also be used to support individuals who are under-employed, or employed and in need of training to maintain or move to a different or better job.

Northwest Territories

Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. . . . . . The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the development of urban agriculture and innovative production activities. The Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Project is an effort to challenge local Conservation Districts, non-profit organizations, non-government organizations, institutions of higher learning and other community partners to establish pollinator, urban, and community gardens across Tennessee. The simple act of planting a garden or creating a pollinator habitat can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to some of the challenges facing local communities within the state. Addressing hunger and health, while inspiring beautification projects, with an urban garden can positively unite communities.. . . . . Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in Tennessee. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $150,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for projects with a one to two-year duration. Entity types that may be eligible under these criteria include the following:. . . . . ‚Ģ City or township governments. . . . . ‚Ģ County governments. . . . . ‚Ģ Independent school districts. . . . . ‚Ģ Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education). . . . . ‚Ģ Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education). . . . . ‚Ģ Private institutions of higher education. . . . . ‚Ģ Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education. . . . . ‚Ģ Small businesses. . . . . ‚Ģ Special district governments. . . . . ‚Ģ State governments. . . . . For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.. . . . . Key Dates. . . . . Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on . . June 24. . th. . , 2023. . . For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or . . support@grants.gov. . . Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.. . . . . For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. . . . . . The agency anticipates making selections by . . June 30. . th. . , 2023, . . and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. . . . . These dates are estimates and are subject to change.. .

United States

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund – Community Planning & Engagement

75% funding for business planning, training, and capital in the cannabis sector.

The Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund (ICBF) provides non-repayable funding contributions to First Nation communities and Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs in British Columbia that want to participate in the cannabis industry.

British Columbia

Prospecting Assistance Grants

60% funding for mineral exploration, including grants for prospecting and training.

PA is designed to encourage and promote development of the mineral-prospecting industry through the discovery of wealth-generating mineral deposits.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce

75% wage subsidy for Early Childhood Educator training and qualification upgrades

Grant Goals - Strengthen Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce - Provide financial support for professional training and qualification upgrades - Enable career development for child care professionals - Support licensed child care facilities in the Columbia Basin region Keywords - Early Childhood Education - Workforce Development - Training Wage - Professional Qualification - Child Care Support - Career Advancement - Skill Enhancement - Educational Subsidy - Professional Development - Childcare Workforce - Credential Upgrade - Basin Region Education - Non-Profit Child Care - Licensed Facilities - ECE Assistant - Certified Educator Description The Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program provides financial support to ECE Assistants and certified ECEs employed in licensed child care facilities within the Columbia Basin. The program aims to facilitate professional development and qualification upgrades for child care professionals. Target Audience - ECE Assistants - Certified Early Childhood Educators - Licensed child care providers - Non-profit and for-profit child care facilities Eligible Expenses - Training costs - Wage support during educational programs - Qualification upgrade expenses Eligibility - Employed at licensed child care facilities in Columbia Basin - Working in Group Child Care - Multi-Aged Child Care - Preschools - Family Child Care (with transition intent) Criteria - Must be employed at eligible licensed facilities - Intending to complete or upgrade ECE qualifications - Working in specific child care designations Program Requirements - Complete training or qualification upgrade - Maintain employment in child care sector - Submit required reporting - Comply with program guidelines Hiring Criteria - Current employment in child care - Commitment to professional development - Working in licensed facilities Due Dates - Ongoing applications - First-received, first-served basis - Funding commitment dependent on program resources Start Dates - Flexible - Aligned with individual training programs - Continuous enrollment Age Requirements - Professional working age - No specific age restrictions mentioned Industry / Area of Work - Early Childhood Education - Child Care Services - Educational Support - Professional Training - Workforce Development

Columbia Basin Trust

GRIT (Get Ready in Trades)

80% funding for trades training, safety gear, certifications, and job placement support

Grant Goals - Career exploration and development for youth with disabilities - Trades skills training and employment placement - Removing barriers to professional success - Skill certification and workplace readiness - Inclusive workforce development Keywords - Trades skills - Disability employment - Career exploration - Pre-apprenticeship training - Vocational support - Workplace integration - Skills certification - Inclusive hiring - Youth employment - Professional development - Occupational training - Accessibility support - Career transition - Skill assessment - Employment matching Description Get Ready in Trades (GRiT) is a comprehensive career development program designed to support youth with disabilities in exploring and entering skilled trades careers. The program provides holistic support from career planning to employment placement, addressing systemic barriers to professional success. Target Audience - Youth aged 16-29 - Individuals with disabilities - Legally authorized to work in Canada - Self-motivated career seekers - Interested in skilled trades - Capable of independent transportation - Able to self-administer medications Eligible Expenses - Safety equipment - Required work attire - Training materials - Transportation support - Certification course fees - Safety certification costs Eligibility - Age 16-29 - Disability (self-disclosed or documented) - Canadian work authorization - Independent medication management - Self-directed transportation Program Requirements - Career planning meeting - Pre-apprenticeship training - Safety certification completion - Job readiness workshops - Skills assessment - Career exploration activities Hiring Criteria - Demonstrated interest in trades - Completion of program training - Safety certification - Workplace readiness skills - Positive attitude - Willingness to learn Due Dates - Not specified in source document Start Dates - Flexible intake process - 8-12 week program duration Age Requirements - 16-29 years old Industry / Area of Work - Carpentry - Plumbing - Mechanics - Welding - Hair Styling - Culinary Arts - Construction - Manufacturing - Service trades - Technical occupations

Woodcock Fund

100% emergency funding for Canadian writers facing financial hardship, health, or unexpected crises

Grant Goals - Provide emergency financial support to professional Canadian writers - Offer temporary relief during unexpected financial hardships - Support writers facing sudden income loss, health challenges, or personal crises - Preserve writers' ability to continue their professional work - Mitigate systemic financial precarity in the writing profession Keywords - Emergency funding - Writer support - Financial resilience - Professional writer assistance - Crisis mitigation - Income stabilization - Creative professional relief - Artistic sustainability - Freelance writer support - Career preservation - Equity-focused grant - Professional development - Temporary financial aid - Writing community support - Precarity intervention Description The Woodcock Fund Grant is an emergency financial support program for professional Canadian writers experiencing unexpected financial challenges. Designed as a safety net, the grant provides between $2,000 and $12,000 to help writers navigate sudden disruptions in their professional and personal lives. Target Audience - Professional Canadian writers - Published authors - Canadian citizens or permanent residents - Writers experiencing: - Sudden income loss - Health emergencies - Unexpected personal crises - Financial instability - Emerging and established writers - Equity-deserving writers Eligible Expenses - Medical costs - Living expenses - Dental emergencies - Family health support - Temporary income replacement - Professional continuity expenses - Mental health treatment - Unexpected personal crisis mitigation Eligibility - Professional writer status - Previous publications required - Canadian citizenship or permanent residency - Currently active in writing profession - Experiencing genuine financial emergency - No artistic merit assessment Criteria - Unforeseen financial need - Demonstrable income disruption - Clear explanation of emergency - Potential for recovery - Flexibility in exceptional circumstances Program Requirements - Immediate review process - Peer evaluation by seven writers - Confidential application - Flexible interpretation of eligibility - Support for various writing genres - No artistic merit consideration Hiring Criteria - Not applicable (grant program) Due Dates - Applications accepted throughout the year - Immediate review for emergency requests Start Dates - Flexible, based on individual emergency - Rapid processing of applications Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions Industry / Area of Work - Literary arts - Writing professions - Publishing - Creative writing - Journalism - Academic writing - Fiction - Non-fiction - Poetry - All writing genres

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Trade Mission Support Program

50% funding for marketing, trade shows, and export training in Northern Ontario.

The Northern Ontario Exports Program supports companies in all sectors excluding tourism that meet specific eligibility criteria.

Ontario

Global Market Development for Music Managers

Global Market Development for Music Managers provides funding to participate in national and international activities that support company growth, resulting in measurable business and market development results.

Ontario

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) is a grant program (2023-24) that will provide access to business development training, culturally responsive and tailored business coaching, networking opportunities, and a one-time grant of $10,000 to support Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs.

Ontario

iRAPID

The iRAPID program accelerates commercialization activities for incorporated for-profit innovative companies who need assistance with identified company growth projects. Emphasis will be placed on companies who demonstrate the potential to create jobs and grow the economy.

Ontario

Rhyze Up!

Up to 50% funding for mentorship, project support, and leadership coaching for women-led businesses.

Rhyze® Up! is a national accelerator program tailored to help women-founded or co-founded companies across Canada identify an effective path to scaling up.

Canada

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program – New Products

50% funding for innovative equipment, materials, and clean technology in agri-food.

SNAPP provides up to $10,000 at 50% cost-share towards the purchase of equipment and/or materials that will result in the creation of innovative food or agricultural products new to the business; enhance productivity and/or improve efficiency or resource use through innovation in the process or technology to improve products or processes; or reduce ecological impact and carbon footprint through innovation in the process or technology while enhancing profitability.

Ontario

Touring Artist Fund

Up to 100% funding for travel, marketing, and artist fees to tour outside Yukon.

This fund provides up to $10,000 for artists or artistic ensembles to present their works within or outside the Yukon.

Yukon

Community Capacity Building Program

Up to 100% funding for capacity building, planning, and community development.

The Community Capacity Building Program offers non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000 to regional organizations and $10,000 to provincial organizations per year.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Culture Quest

Up to 100% funding for cultural projects, artist development, and heritage exploration.

Culture Quest supports performing, visual and literary artists from the Yukon to a maximum of $10,000 per applicant per fiscal year.

Yukon

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program – Productivity Enhancement

50% funding for innovative equipment, materials, and clean technology in agri-food.

The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program provides funding for northern Ontario agriculture and food producers and businesses to purchase equipment and/or materials that support the creation of innovative food or agricultural products, enhance productivity, improve efficiency or resource use, and reduce ecological impact and carbon footprint through innovation.

Ontario

Alberta Innovates – Micro Voucher

Covers up to 75% of eligible costs, up to $10,000.

Early-stage funding for Alberta SMEs to test business and technical assumptions, including small-scale prototyping, market validation, and IP strategy work with service providers.

Alberta

Canadian Apprenticeship Service (Ontario Chamber of Commerce delivery)

$5,000 per first-year apprentice hired, or $10,000 for equity-deserving apprentices.

Financial support to Ontario employers who hire and retain first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades, helping to offset onboarding and training costs.

Ontario

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

75% funding for climate-smart practices, reducing emissions and enhancing environmental benefits.

The Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program supports the Agricultural sector in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This program helps primary producers accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices.

Nova Scotia

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Up to 50% funding for training, skills development, and workforce enhancement.

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government.

Ontario

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

Up to 100% funding for Agri-tech and Cleantech innovation projects.

ventureLAB's 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund supports nonprofits that serve underrepresented communities and founders developing Agri-tech and Cleantech innovations.

York Region

Organic Industry Development – Certified Organic Land Conversion

75% funding for organic equipment, market development, and land conversion projects.

This program provides funding to help mitigate risks associated with converting conventional farmland to certified organic farmland.

Prince Edward Island

Professional Development for Arts Professionals

Up to 100% funding for mentorships, workshops, training, and conferences.

Grant Goals - Advance career growth of Canadian arts professionals - Encourage knowledge-sharing and professional development - Support skill enhancement and expertise expansion - Facilitate cross-professional learning and networking - Promote continuous professional improvement in arts sectors Keywords - Professional development - Arts career advancement - Knowledge transfer - Skill enhancement - Career growth - Arts administration - Cultural professional training - Expertise sharing - Career progression - Arts sector mobility - Professional networking - Capacity building - Mentorship - Specialized training - Career transition - Arts leadership - Professional skills - Cultural competency - Career development - Arts management Description The Professional Development for Arts Professionals component supports the career growth of Canadian arts professionals through targeted funding for development activities. The program enables arts professionals to expand their skills, share expertise, and participate in transformative learning experiences across various arts disciplines. Target Audience - Arts professionals - Cultural administrators - Arts technicians - Cultural connectors - Non-artistic arts sector workers - Emerging and mid-career arts professionals - Canadian arts sector practitioners Eligible Expenses - Mentorship programs - Internship costs - Workshop participation - Conference attendance - Seminar registration - Specialized training fees - Research-related expenses - Travel costs for professional development - Event participation fees Eligibility - Canadian arts professionals - Individuals with validated portal profiles - Arts sector workers in administrative, technical, or support roles - Cultural professionals seeking career advancement Criteria - Activities must support professional growth - Must occur within specified project timeline - Cannot be funded by another Canada Council program - Aligned with arts sector development goals - Demonstrable potential for knowledge transfer Program Requirements - Documented professional development plan - Clear learning or skill enhancement objectives - Alignment with arts sector needs - Potential for knowledge sharing - Measurable professional growth outcomes Hiring Criteria - Demonstrated commitment to arts sector - Potential for professional skill enhancement - Ability to contribute to cultural knowledge transfer - Innovative approach to professional development Due Dates - Consult Deadlines and Notification of Results page - Specific dates vary by funding cycle - Check current portal for exact submission timelines Start Dates - After application approval - Within current funding cycle - Prospective start dates must be future-oriented Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions - Open to professionals at various career stages Industry / Area of Work - Performing arts - Visual arts - Literary arts - Media arts - Interdisciplinary arts - Cultural administration - Arts management - Arts technology - Cultural programming - Arts education

Canada

Product Development Program

50% funding for product development, testing, and process innovation in agriculture.

The Product Development Program (PDP) aims to foster growth and innovation in the agriculture/food processing sector by supporting strategic initiatives.

Saskatchewan

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) – Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval

90% funding for well decommissioning, excavation, sealing, and capping projects.

The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) provides rebates for well decommissioning projects to improve public safety and reduce potential groundwater contamination.

Saskatchewan

Young Entrepreneurs Program

50% funding for your business start-up: cover costs like licenses, rent, and travel.

The Young Entrepreneurs Grant encourages Manitoba’s young people to start their own full-time, viable businesses, and in the process pursue self-employment as a career choice.

Manitoba

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program – Clean Tech in Agri-Food

50% funding for innovative equipment, materials, and clean technology in agri-food.

The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program provides funding for northern Ontario agriculture and food producers and businesses to purchase equipment and/or materials that will result in the creation of innovative food or agricultural products new to the business; enhance productivity and/or improve efficiency or resource use through innovation in the process or technology to improve products or processes; or reduce ecological impact and carbon footprint through innovation in the process or technology while enhancing profitability.

Ontario

City of Niagara Falls – Community Improvement Plan: Façade Improvement Grant

Typically 50% of eligible façade improvement costs, up to $10,000 per property (varies by CIP area and policy).

Matching grant to improve the exterior façades of commercial buildings, enhancing streetscapes and visitor appeal in designated Community Improvement Plan (CIP) areas.

Niagara Falls · Ontario · Canada

Canada Apprentice Service – Employer Supports

Up to $5,000 per first-year apprentice hired, or up to $10,000 for hiring from underrepresented groups.

Financial support to employers who hire and retain first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades, including construction, electrical, and culinary trades relevant to attractions and hospitality venues.

Canada

Enbridge Gas Fixed Incentives (Prescriptive Rebates)

Fixed per-unit rebates for qualifying gas-saving equipment.

Prescriptive rebates for common high-efficiency natural gas equipment such as boilers, water heaters, unit heaters, and kitchen equipment.

Ontario · Canada

Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities

50% funding for wages, training, and hiring in precision metalworking careers.

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Ontario

Canada–Prince Edward Island Job Grant (CPEIJG) – Employer Training Support (PEI)

Cost-shared training funding up to program caps per trainee.

Cost-shared training support for PEI employers to purchase third-party training. Can be used for cybersecurity training and certification programs where eligible.

Prince Edward Island · Canada

Canada–New Brunswick Job Grant (CNBJG) – Employer Training Support (New Brunswick)

Cost-shared training reimbursement/support up to program caps per trainee.

Cost-shared training support for New Brunswick employers to upskill employees via third-party training providers. Relevant for cybersecurity training programs and certification pathways when eligible.

New Brunswick · Canada

Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant (CNLJG) – Employer Training Support (NL)

Cost-shared training support up to program caps per trainee (see program details).

Provides funding to employers in Newfoundland and Labrador to support third-party training for employees. Can support cybersecurity workforce development where training is eligible.

Newfoundland and Labrador · Canada

Canada–Nova Scotia Job Grant (CNSJG) – Employer Training Support (Nova Scotia)

Cost-shared training support up to program caps per trainee (see program details).

Provides support for employers in Nova Scotia to train employees through eligible third-party training. Can be used for cybersecurity training/upskilling when aligned with job needs and program rules.

Nova Scotia · Canada

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) – Employer Training Support (Alberta)

Cost-shared training reimbursement/support up to program caps per trainee.

Cost-shared training support for Alberta employers to purchase training for employees. Can support cybersecurity skills development (e.g., secure coding, incident response, cloud security) when delivered by eligible providers and aligned to job needs.

Alberta · Canada

Canada–Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) – Employer Training Support (Saskatchewan)

Cost-shared training support up to program caps per trainee (see program details).

Funding to help Saskatchewan employers train employees through third-party training providers. Relevant for cybersecurity workforce development and certifications when eligible.

Saskatchewan · Canada

Alberta Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Corporate Income Tax Credit (Provincial)

Refundable provincial tax credit on eligible Alberta SR&ED expenditures (rates/limits per program rules).

Alberta provincial SR&ED tax credit program supporting eligible R&D performed in Alberta. Applicable to cybersecurity R&D and secure software development activities meeting SR&ED criteria.

Alberta · Canada

BC Employer Training Grant (WorkBC)

Cost-shared training funding up to program caps per participant (see program rules).

Cost-shared funding for employers in British Columbia to support skills training for employees, which can include cybersecurity upskilling, secure cloud operations, and compliance/security training delivered by eligible third-party training providers.

British Columbia · Canada

Saskatchewan Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit

Tax credit based on qualifying SK R&D expenditures (program rules apply).

Saskatchewan provincial R&D tax credit supporting eligible R&D performed in Saskatchewan, potentially including cybersecurity product R&D and secure software development activities.

Saskatchewan · Canada

Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit

Provincial tax credit based on eligible NS R&D expenditures (program rules apply).

Nova Scotia provincial R&D tax credit for eligible R&D conducted in NS. Can apply to cybersecurity and secure software R&D performed by NS operations/teams.

Nova Scotia · Canada

Canada–Manitoba Job Grant (CMJG) – Employer Training Support (Manitoba)

Cost-shared training support up to program caps per trainee (see Manitoba program rules).

Cost-shared training funding for Manitoba employers to purchase third-party training for employees, including cybersecurity-related skills and certifications where eligible.

Manitoba · Canada

Canada–Ontario Job Grant (COJG) – Employer-Driven Training (Ontario)

Cost-shared training support up to program maximums per trainee; supports eligible third-party training costs.

Provides direct financial support to employers to purchase third-party training for employees (e.g., security certifications, secure development training, IAM operations training). Note: This is distinct from the generic 'Canada Job Grant (CJG)' listed in the exclusion list; COJG is the Ontario delivery stream with its own program page.

Ontario · Canada

Manitoba Research and Development Tax Credit (R&D Tax Credit)

Manitoba R&D tax credit based on eligible expenditures (refundable/non-refundable components depend on program rules).

Manitoba provincial R&D tax credit that can support eligible R&D performed in Manitoba, including cybersecurity product development and secure software engineering.

Manitoba · Canada

Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)

Refundable tax credit calculated on qualifying SR&ED expenditures in Ontario (rate and limits per program rules).

Refundable tax credit for eligible Ontario corporations performing qualifying SR&ED expenditures in Ontario. While not a cash grant, it can produce refundable cash benefits that reduce net R&D cost for security engineering, cryptography work, secure infrastructure, and product R&D done in Ontario.

Ontario · Canada