Grants Directory
Canadian grants & funding programs
Browse 2,304+ government grants, tax credits, and non-dilutive funding programs. Filter by keyword — sign in for personalized matching in the Funding Explorer.
Efficient Solutions Program
The Efficient Solutions Program offers up to 90% funding for energy analysis, equipment, and implementation.
The Efficient Solutions Program offers financial assistance to improve electricity use efficiency, conduct energy analysis, and implement energy efficiency projects.
Quebec
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Economic Development Initiative (EDI) - British Columbia
70% funding for economic development, tourism, and youth projects in Francophone communities.
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) aims to encourage economic diversification, business development, and innovation in official language minority communities (OLMCs) in British Columbia.
British Columbia
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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ÉcoPerformance L'implantation de grands projets industriels
70% funding for energy efficiency projects, emissions reduction, and mechanical system optimization.
This program focuses on the implementation of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on industrial sites with minimum investments of 15 million dollars.
Quebec
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Economic Development Initiative (EDI) - Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
70% funding for economic development, tourism, and youth projects in Francophone communities.
The EDI delivers financial support to projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships, and increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Economic Development Initiative - Official Languages
70% funding for international marketing, travel, and trade shows to boost your business.
The Economic Development Initiative - Official Languages aims to provide financial assistance to SMEs and NPOs in official language minority communities to support various types of projects contributing to economic development.
Quebec
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Digital Health Initiative
50% funding for digital health projects, technology commercialization, and research initiatives.
The Digital Health Initiative focuses on advancing digital health technologies to enhance the quality and sustainability of the health system and the health of Albertans.
Alberta
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Dairy Direct Payment Program
Up to 100% funding for dairy producers on milk quota payments and market support.
The Dairy Direct Payment Program will make available $1.2 billion over 6 years to support eligible supply-managed cow’s milk producers in Canada. Eligible producers must register annually to receive direct payments based on their milk quota holdings.
Canada
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Creative Content Development Fund
75% funding for rights acquisition, research, script editing, and pre-production costs.
The Creative Content Development Fund provides grants of up to $7,500 to support the development of creative content in the screen-based media, with a focus on interactive and convergent digital media content.
Nunavut
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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creating Knowing and Sharing Small-Scale Activities
Up to 100% funding for materials, training, and artistic development activities.
The Small-Scale Activities component provides funding for activities that will advance the artistic career or practice of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, artistic groups, collectives, and organizations working in all disciplines.
Canada
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Connect2 Program
75% funding for active transportation projects, community engagement, and infrastructure improvements.
The Connect2 Program provides funding for projects that enhance active transportation, shared mobility services, and capacity building in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia
Up to $0
May 1, 2026
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Special Milk Class Permit Program
75% funding for dairy ingredient processing, marketing, and competitive pricing opportunities.
The SMCPP provides further processors and animal feed manufacturers with access to Canadian manufactured dairy ingredients at competitive prices.
Canada
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Manitoba Export Support Programming
50% funding for tradeshows, missions, airfare, and accommodations to boost exports.
The Manitoba Export Support Programming assists Manitoba companies in entering new markets and inviting qualified international buyers to the province to procure Manitoba products.
Manitoba
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Strategic Industry Growth Initiative Program
70% funding for market research, product development, and business coaching in agriculture.
The SIGI program focuses on accelerating the development and successful commercialization of food products in Prince Edward Island, with priority given to holistic projects benefiting the agriculture sector.
Prince Edward Island
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCEF-LCELF) is a part of the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) and aims to support the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. The LCEF-LCELF provides funding to the provinces and territories to help deliver on their commitment to the reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions and encourages the reduction of emissions, innovation, the saving of money, and the creation of jobs and healthy communities.
Canada
Amount varies
Oct 23, 2026
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PacifiCan – Regional Economic Growth through Innovation – Regional Innovation Ecosystems
70% funding for technology commercialization, business scale-up, and ecosystem capacity building.
The Regional Innovation Ecosystems program aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. It provides funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems to support underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, and young entrepreneurs.
British Columbia
Amount varies
Continuous
Grant
Supported Employment
50% funding for job readiness, training, and employment support for individuals with disabilities.
Supported Employment provides job readiness and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and supports employers in finding skilled workers.
Ontario
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Stewardship Finance
50% funding for business launches, infrastructure, and economic development projects.
Stewardship Finance provides funding support for economic development initiatives and stewardship of natural resources.
British Columbia
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Technoclimat
75% funding for innovative energy projects, including technology demonstrations and GHG reduction.
The program Technoclimat provides financial aid to support technological demonstration projects in Quebec in the area of energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Quebec
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Technology Leadership Projects
The Technology Leadership Project (TLP) aims to bring together investors and partners across ocean industries to develop and commercialize solutions for shared challenges and is funded through Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC). Technology Leadership Projects are meant to:Grow Canada?? ocean economy by responding to gaps and priorities identified in OSC?? 5 Year Strategy;Promote Canada?? presence in new domestic and international markets;Result in concrete benefits to the Project Participants, Members and the broader ocean ecosystem and economy - including jobs created and maintained
Canada
Amount varies
Oct 23, 2026
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Volet remise au point des systčmes mécaniques
75% funding for optimizing mechanical systems, energy management, and emission reduction.
The program provides financial assistance for recommissioning projects to optimize energy usage in buildings.
Quebec
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Volet management de l'énergie
75% funding for energy management systems, efficiency measures, and GHG reduction projects.
Le volet management de l'énergie vise ŕ améliorer l'efficacité énergétique et réduire les émissions de GES.
Quebec
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Workplace Skills Training
50% funding for training costs, skill development, and workforce enhancement.
A program offering up to 50% contribution to training costs, allowing employers to develop skills aligned with business needs, with no specific deadline for application submissions.
Prince Edward Island
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
75% funding for mineral exploration, including prospecting, target evaluation, and development.
The YMEP provides funding for mineral exploration activities in Yukon.
Yukon
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Workforce Development Program
75% funding for HR management, training, and workforce development to boost your business.
The Workforce Development Program assists companies with little or no capacity to develop human resource (HR) management plans and to develop and implement workforce training and development.
Manitoba
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
75% funding for training, travel, and innovative skills development to boost your workforce.
The Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) is intended to support new and incremental activity to help businesses compete outside Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia
Amount varies
May 1, 2026
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Collaborations and Networks category of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
70% funding for collaborative R&D, technology development, and innovation networks.
To apply to SIF as a lead applicant in the Collaborations and Networks category, your organization must be a not-for-profit organization or a for-profit corporation incorporated in Canada.
Canada
Amount varies
Dec 18, 2026
Both
Momentum Fund (Desjardins)
Supports initiatives that enhance Quebec’s local economy, ideal for startups and SMEs aiming to stimulate innovation or create jobs locally.
Quebec · Canada
Amount varies
Ongoing
Grant
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)
Assists businesses in growing within Canada’s defense and security supply chains.
Canada
Amount varies
Ongoing
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Black Entrepreneurship Program
Assists Black business owners and entrepreneurs with business planning, financing, mentorship, ecosystem support, and growth capital.
Canada
Amount varies
Ongoing
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LTI³ (InnovLOG)
Assists SMEs in modernizing supply chains and boosting operational efficiency by funding transportation and logistics digitalization initiatives.
Canada
Amount varies
Ongoing
Grant
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES)
Supports women-owned or women-led businesses with capital, training, mentorship programs, and ecosystem support.
Canada
Amount varies
Ongoing
Grant
Supporting Artistic Practice
60% funding for resources, development, and support of artistic practices.
The Support Organizations component of Supporting Artistic Practice funds Canadian arts organizations that reinforce Canadian art practice through a range of targeted activities and services.
Canada
Amount varies
Jan 21, 2027
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National Arts Service Organizations
60% funding for member services, research, and arts promotion to elevate your organization.
The National Arts Service Organizations component of Supporting Artistic Practice funds Canadian arts service organizations with mandates to promote and support the arts on a national level.
Canada
Amount varies
Jan 21, 2027
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Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program
Encourages R&D activities in Canada by providing tax credits for eligible expenditures, helping offset costs for hiring and technology development.
Encourages R&D activities in Canada by providing tax credits for eligible expenditures, helping offset costs for hiring and technology development.
Canada
Varies based on expenditures
Ongoing
Tax Credit
IRAP - Accelerated Growth Service (AGS)
Provides tailored support to help high-growth potential Canadian firms scale up and overcome growth challenges, indirectly addressing salary and software costs.
Provides tailored support to help high-growth potential Canadian firms scale up and overcome growth challenges, indirectly addressing salary and software costs.
Canada
Varies based on project scope
Ongoing
Grant
National Research Council (NRC) - AI for Logistics Challenge Program
Supports collaborative R&D in AI-driven logistics solutions, potentially improving supply chain efficiency and offsetting software development costs.
Supports collaborative R&D in AI-driven logistics solutions, potentially improving supply chain efficiency and offsetting software development costs.
Canada
Varies based on project scope
Ongoing
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IRAP - Digital Technology Adoption (DTA) program
Supports the adoption of digital technologies to improve productivity and competitiveness, helping offset software costs and drive digital transformation.
Supports the adoption of digital technologies to improve productivity and competitiveness, helping offset software costs and drive digital transformation.
Canada
Varies based on project scope
Ongoing
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Canada Training Benefit
Helps workers cover training costs and provides income support during training, supporting skills development and career advancement.
Helps workers cover training costs and provides income support during training, supporting skills development and career advancement.
Canada
Varies
Ongoing
Grant
Export Development Canada (EDC) - Export Guarantee Program
Facilitates access to financing for export-related activities, supporting international expansion and marketing efforts.
Facilitates access to financing for export-related activities, supporting international expansion and marketing efforts.
Canada
Varies based on export transaction
Ongoing
Guarantee
Mitacs - Applied Research and Development Initiative (ARDI)
Supports collaborative R&D projects, enabling companies to leverage academic expertise and develop innovative solutions for industry-specific challenges, and potentially supporting software integration efforts.
Supports collaborative R&D projects, enabling companies to leverage academic expertise and develop innovative solutions for industry-specific challenges, and potentially supporting software integration efforts.
Canada
Varies based on project scope
Ongoing
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Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum Collaborative Industrial Research and Development
Supports projects advancing quantum technology development for commercial use cases, strengthening industry collaboration between Canada and Germany.
Canada
Amount varies
Feb 19, 2027
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Call for Expressions of Interest Open for Ecoles Claudette-Bradshaw + Le Mascaret
70% funding for arts projects, cultural events, and community initiatives in New Brunswick.
Call for Expressions of Interest Open for Ecoles Claudette-Bradshaw + Le Mascaret aims to provide support for arts and cultural activities in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick
Amount varies
Feb 5, 2027
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Yukon Heritage Training Fund
75% funding for training, workshops, and skill development in the heritage sector.
The Yukon Heritage Training Fund (HTF) provides training opportunities for Yukon residents to increase their skills and knowledge in the heritage sector.
Yukon
Amount varies
Jan 15, 2027
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PacifiCan – Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Up to 100% funding for green practices, productivity boosts, and supply chain integration.
The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following 3 objectives: to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices, to improve productivity, to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains.
British Columbia
Amount varies
Closed
Grant
Engage and Sustain Artistic Institutions
25% funding for artistic programming, public outreach, and supporting creative practices.
The Artistic Institutions component of Engage and Sustain funds major Canadian arts organizations rooted in their communities and dedicated to supporting artists and a variety of arts practices.
Canada
Amount varies
Jan 15, 2027
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Food Innovation Challenge
"50% funding for transformative food innovations, research, and market expansion."
The Food Innovation Challenge is a unique funding opportunity for Canadian food industry collaborators who want to spearhead transformative improvements that will propel the food sector forward and generate significant economic impact.
Canada
Amount varies
Jan 1, 2027
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First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program
100% funding for wage costs, internships, and career skills for First Nations and Inuit youth.
The First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program aims to help First Nations and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and explore job and career opportunities.
Canada
Amount varies
Feb 9, 2027
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Programme Innovation - Volet 2
70% funding for innovative projects, product development, and collaborative research initiatives.
The Programme Innovation – Volet 2 supports innovative projects in Quebec by providing non-repayable financial assistance.
Quebec
Amount varies
Jan 31, 2027
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