Canadian grants & funding programs

Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF)

75% funding for training in arts, marketing, and production roles. Boost your career.

The CITF provides funding for training in various cultural sectors to enhance employment and business opportunities.

Yukon

Indigenous-led Clean Production Capacity Projects

The program offers funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects to support Canada's energy transition and reach net-zero by 2050

Canada

Community Economic Development

Up to 100% funding for infrastructure, studies, and community events.

The Community Economic Development program provides funding of up to $25,000 to support economic development initiatives, infrastructure development, access to business information, and community-based festivals and events in the Northwest Territories.

Northwest Territories

Band Support Funding

100% funding for First Nations local government administration and service delivery costs

Grant Goals - Support First Nations local government administration - Provide stable funding for community governance - Enable efficient delivery of community services - Facilitate flexible fund distribution based on community needs - Support program and service management for Indigenous communities Keywords - First Nations governance - Band support funding - Indigenous community administration - Local government support - Community service management - Capacity building - Territorial funding - Indigenous self-governance - Community development - Operational funding - Remote community support - Socioeconomic infrastructure - Indigenous policy implementation - Intergovernmental funding mechanism Description The Band Support Funding Program provides financial assistance to First Nations for local government administration and service delivery. It offers flexible grant funding based on a comprehensive formula that considers community size, population, service complexity, and geographic challenges. Target Audience - First Nations communities - Band councils - Indigenous local governments - On-reserve and off-reserve Indigenous administrative bodies Eligible Expenses - Local government administration - Program management - Service delivery infrastructure - Specialist personnel costs - Operational support - Community governance activities Eligibility - Recognized First Nations ("Indian bands" under Indian Act) - Communities with existing administrative structures - Both on-reserve and off-reserve Indigenous communities Program Requirements - Annual application submission - Compliance with Indigenous Services Canada guidelines - Detailed documentation of community needs - Transparent fund allocation process Hiring Criteria - Focus on Indigenous community members - Preference for local governance specialists - Emphasis on community-based administrative skills Due Dates - Varies by region - Generally between January and March 31 annually Start Dates - Aligned with fiscal year - Typically begins April 1 Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions mentioned Industry / Area of Work - Indigenous governance - Community services - Social infrastructure - Local government administration - Public policy implementation - Social and economic development

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Community Economic Development Fund

50% funding for sector development, workforce competitiveness, and applied research projects.

The fund helps sectors and communities become more competitive by funding projects that have a broad impact on a sector or region.

Nova Scotia

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

70% funding for advertising, travel, and marketing to boost your tourism business.

The Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund provides support for marketing activities aimed at attracting visitors and promoting tourism products, experiences, and services in the Yukon.

Yukon

Programme de soutien au développement du réemploi et du recyclage des contenants de boissons au Québec

75% funding for optimizing, expanding, and recycling beverage container projects.

Soutien financier aux projets de réemploi, conditionnement ou recyclage de contenants de boissons au Québec.

Quebec

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund

Up to 50% funding for equipment, technology, and labor to boost your manufacturing growth.

The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund aims to support economic diversification and growth in manufacturing sectors, specifically focusing on clean and inclusive growth, sustainability, and job creation.

British Columbia

NOHFC Film and Television Stream

The NOHFC Film and Television Stream provides assistance in the form of a conditional contribution up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $2,000,000 based on the project’s total level of spending in Northern Ontario.

Northern Ontario

Disaster financial assistance for non-profits:

Financial assistance of up to $200,000 for repair and replacement costs due to the spring 2023 wildfires is available for eligible non-profits in specific areas of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia

Creative Entrepreneurship Program

75% funding for business growth, marketing, travel, and skill development.

The Creative Entrepreneurship Program aims to enhance business skills and foster growth opportunities for craft producers at all career stages in Unama’ki-Cape Breton.

Prince Edward Island

Creative Saskatchewan Grants and Loans

75% funding for marketing, travel, and production to elevate your creative business.

Creative Saskatchewan supports collaboration, entrepreneurial capacity, innovation, and convergence that maximizes leveraged resources, commercial success, and market access for Saskatchewan's creative industries and producers.

Saskatchewan

Contrat d’intégration au travail

75% funding for salary support, workplace adaptations, and employee integration.

Cette mesure facilite l’embauche et le maintien en emploi d’une personne handicapée dans un milieu de travail standard.

Quebec

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

50% rebate for consulting, boosting productivity, revenues, and job creation.

The Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program provides a rebate of up to $30,000 for small and medium sized businesses in eligible industries.

British Columbia

Enveloppe de financement global

50% funding for international marketing, events, and artist development.

Programme de financement destiné aux acteurs de la musique francophone canadienne.

Canada

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Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)

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Business Scale-up and Productivity Program

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Digital Creators Pilot Program

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Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream

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Funding to Power Your Digital Transformation

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Events component — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program

The Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program provides funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism, and religious discrimination, and celebrate a community’s history and culture.

Canada

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance

Financial support for technology innovations

Canada

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Stream

Supports established programs and services that have a proven track record of success.

Ontario · Canada

Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy

The Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) strategy aims to ensure that Canadian researchers have access to the advanced digital tools they need to conduct leading-edge research. This would help with 1-click integration, as well as optimizing savings recommendations.

Canada

Build in Canada Innovation Program

Helps Canadian innovators land their first sale and get their pre-commercial innovations tested by the Government of Canada. This can help Upgraded test and validate its 1-Click Integrations & Savings Recommendations with a real-world user, improving client experience.

Canada

Canadian Apprenticeship Service

The Canadian Apprenticeship Service offers financial incentives to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who hire new first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades. It helps offset the cost of training new talent. This addresses strategic priority #3, supporting the hiring and development of the best employees.

Canada

Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Fund

Supports manufacturers to invest in new technologies, equipment, and processes to become more competitive and productive. Could support Upgraded in developing its 1-Click Integrations & Savings Recommendations.

Ontario

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - IRAP - Digital Technologies Adoption Pilot Program

Helps SMEs adopt digital technologies to improve productivity and competitiveness. Addresses the strategic priorities of 1-Click Integrations & Savings Recommendations and improving Client Experience through technological advancements. Covers software expenses and potentially employee training.

Canada

Technology Funding

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The Technology Funding supports innovative technologies aligned with ERA’s focus areas for reducing GHG emissions and positioning Alberta for success in a lower emissions economy.

Alberta

Venture Capital Program

Offers tax credits to investors to encourage equity capital investments in B.C.-based small businesses, facilitating continuous access to early-stage venture capital for development and expansion.

British Columbia · Canada

Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF)

Offers grants covering up to 75% of eligible project costs for small and medium-sized enterprises implementing energy-efficient solutions. Aims to support businesses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

Canada

Iteration Program

The Iteration Program is a pilot initiative with the objective to support the creation of new content for previously CMF-funded IDM Projects that have demonstrated success in the marketplace.

Canada

Rural Transit Solutions Fund: Capital Projects Stream

80% funding for rural transit projects, enhancing access to services and mobility.

The Rural Transit Solutions Fund provides funding to help cover the capital costs of new or expanded transit solutions, with a focus on zero-emission options.

Canada

ESSOR Program

The ESSOR program supports Quebec-based organizations in their technological advancement through grants for feasibility studies and loans for the acquisition or implementation of new technologies.

Quebec

Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)

AIF helps Atlantic Canadian businesses develop and commercialize new or improved products and services. The fund supports projects that lead to the creation of new technology-based economic activity in Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada

Young Entrepreneurs Grant

50% funding for your business start-up costs, including equipment, licenses, and marketing.

The Young Entrepreneurs Grant provides up to $10,000 non-repayable funding for young entrepreneurs in Manitoba to start or grow their businesses.

Manitoba

Yukon Business Incentive Program

15% rebate on hiring Yukon residents and using Yukon-made construction materials.

The Yukon Business Incentive Program provides rebates for hiring Yukon residents and using Yukon-made goods and services for eligible Government of Yukon contracts.

Yukon

Volet remise au point des systèmes mécaniques

75% funding for energy efficiency projects, mechanical system optimization, and GHG reduction.

The program provides financial assistance for recommissioning projects to optimize energy usage in buildings.

Quebec

Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

70% funding for whalesafe gear purchase, testing, and innovation to protect marine life.

The Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund provides funding to test and refine whalesafe fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales and other whale species.

Canada

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

80% compensation for wildlife damage to crops and livestock, protecting your farm's future.

The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program compensates New Brunswick agricultural producers for livestock predation and wildlife damage to eligible agricultural products.

New Brunswick

usiness Support Services

50% funding for business loans, advisory services, and growth initiatives.

We take into account an applicant’s character and capacity, instead of only focusing on a balance sheet or business plan.

Northwest Territories

Technology and Business Demonstration

Up to 50% funding for innovative technology testing, project development, and market validation.

The program provides financial assistance to test the viability of innovative energy-saving or power demand optimization measures

Quebec

Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Productivity Improvements

33% funding for equipment upgrades, training, and process improvements in manufacturing.

FedNor’s program supports existing Northern Ontario manufacturers to upgrade and improve capital equipment used in manufacturing processes to enhance competitiveness and productivity.

Ontario

Sustainable Growth Investment Program

70% funding for sustainable investments, covering interest costs and liquidity needs.

The program ensures the continuity of the Growth Investment Program, offering a maximum of $700,000 in eligible financing per business over a three-year period.

Quebec

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership - New Brunswick

75% funding for business planning, skills development, and market access in agriculture.

Funds are available under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support First Nations communities, indigenous individuals or organizations who are interested in participating the New Brunswick agricultural industry, including local foods. Funding also supports the development of new and existing markets by providing financial assistance to Indigenous applications with viable agriculture projects

New Brunswick

Strategic Improvement Assistance

40% funding for expert advice on efficiency, planning, and quality improvements.

Strategic Improvement Assistance provides up to 40 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000 in assistance per approved project. Up to two applications per business will be accepted within a twelve-month period, totaling to a maximum of $20,000 in assistance.

Prince Edward Island