Canadian grants we track

Organizations planting trees across Canada — Indigenous communities, nonprofits, provinces, municipalities, for-profits via partners.

SMEs in agriculture obtaining third-party certifications (e.g., organic, food-safety) to access markets.

Repayable contributions for agri-food product/process commercialization and adoption. Incorporated for-profits.

Atlantic Canadian SMEs and not-for-profits for productivity, innovation, market expansion. Interest-free repayable.

Black-led or Black-majority-owned businesses in Canada. Working capital, equipment, growth.

Canadian-owned book publishers. Title-by-title support, business development, internships.

Artists, ensembles, and arts orgs exploring new ideas and creating new works. Multiple deadlines per year.

For-profit small businesses with 1–499 employees and $500K+ annual revenue adopting digital tools.

Quebec SMEs and not-for-profits for productivity, commercialization, regional economic development.

Employers of any size covering up to two-thirds of third-party training costs for existing or new employees.

Canadian artists, music companies, collectives producing/marketing/touring new music.

Funds wage subsidies for full-time summer jobs (8–16 weeks) for youth aged 15–30. Open to public, private, and not-for-profit employers.

Up to 75% of costs to develop international R&D partnerships. For SMEs and academic institutions.

Canadian SMEs (1–500 employees, $100K–$100M revenue) pursuing export opportunities in new markets.

Indigenous-led businesses and orgs in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut. Community readiness, capital projects, innovation.

Incorporated Southern Ontario SMEs scaling operations, adopting technology, or entering new markets.

SMEs, not-for-profits, Indigenous orgs in Northern Ontario. Project investments, capacity building.

Canadian organizations delivering international development programs in eligible countries. Partner organizations + sometimes for-profits.

Canada is an associated country in Horizon Europe Pillar II (Health, Climate, etc.). Canadian institutions can participate as full partners in consortia.

Indigenous-owned tourism businesses across Canada. Capacity, product development, marketing.

Incorporated Canadian SMEs (<500 employees) pursuing technology-driven innovation projects.

Canadian for-profit businesses (<500 employees) with innovations addressing federal challenges.

Industry-academic R&D partnerships. Canadian SMEs partner with a university grad student/postdoc; Mitacs matches funding 50/50.

Canadian SMEs (<500 employees) hosting graduate business/social science interns. ~$10k matching per internship.

Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) entrepreneurs starting or growing businesses. Delivered via Aboriginal Financial Institutions.

Large industrial projects targeting greenhouse gas emission reductions. Strategic Innovation Fund stream. Minimum $5M project size.

University-led applied R&D in natural sciences/engineering with at least one industry partner. NSERC matches partner cash 1:1 or 2:1.

BC SMEs scaling production/operations. Interest-free repayable contributions.

Prairie-region SMEs scaling production/operations. Interest-free repayable contributions.

Canadian businesses conducting basic or applied R&D with technological uncertainty.

Large-scale R&D, capacity expansion, attraction of major investment. Minimum project size typically $10M+. Open to incorporated for-profits.

Indigenous communities and businesses partnering with federal/provincial bodies on economic-development priorities.

Up to 50% wage subsidy (max $5k; $7k for first-year/under-represented students) for post-secondary co-op placements.

Canadian agricultural producers, processors, and industry organizations pursuing sustainability and competitiveness.

Canadian companies developing pre-commercial clean technologies. Contribution agreements typically cover ~33% of eligible costs.

Tourism SMEs and not-for-profits investing in product development, growth, and community-based tourism. Delivered by RDAs.

Women-owned and women-led businesses (>50% ownership). Start-up or scale-up capital. Delivered via Coralus, NACCA, etc.

Canadian registered children's charities, especially health and accessibility.

Canadian registered charities providing direct mental health services.

Canadian and US charities across BMO's priority areas (inclusion, environment, community).

Canadian registered charities promoting economic inclusion, mental health, accessible communities.

Registered Canadian charities with programs in youth, arts & culture, environment, or community wellbeing.

Canadian charities and non-profits helping youth (15–29) gain skills and access to work.

Canadian charities and qualified donees advancing economic resilience for disadvantaged groups.

Companies developing carbon removal and climate-tech solutions. Purchases tonnes of CO2 removal.

Canadian charities across community, environment, Indigenous reconciliation, sustainable energy priorities.

Registered charities advancing financial security, vibrant planet, connected communities, or better health.

Alberta health-innovation companies advancing technologies into clinical use.

Grants of 12% of capital costs for new petrochemical projects in Alberta. Minimum $50M project.

BC employers seeking up to $10k per employee per year for skills training (~80% reimbursable).

Alberta employers seeking up to 2/3 of third-party training costs per employee, max $10k/yr.

BC-based applied research projects in natural resources, applied science, engineering with industry partner.

Newfoundland and Labrador businesses for growth investments, market expansion, R&D commercialization.

PEI businesses commercializing new products/services. Non-repayable contributions up to 50%.

Quebec SMEs investing in productivity, growth, R&D commercialization. Loans, loan guarantees, contributions.

Manitoba SMEs commercializing innovative products/processes. Up to 50% of eligible costs.

50% personal income tax credit for individuals investing in eligible NB small businesses.

Northern Ontario businesses, not-for-profits, Indigenous orgs. Streams for invest north, business expansion, cultural supports.

35% personal income tax credit (45% for ocean tech/clean tech) on investments in eligible NS businesses.

Ontario SMEs hiring grad-student or postdoc interns for R&D projects. Matched funding model.

Refundable corporate tax credit (10%) on eligible manufacturing investments in Ontario. CCPCs.

Ontario businesses helping diversify trade away from US-only markets. Adopting tech, accessing new markets.

Quebec SMEs investing in process improvement, training, market diversification.

45% non-refundable tax credit on eligible investments into Saskatchewan tech startups (caps per investor + per company).

Ontario-based organizations, industry groups, and educators delivering innovative workforce training.

Ontario residents 18+ starting or expanding a small business, not enrolled in full-time school.

BC residents 19+ pursuing eligible short-term skills training. Up to $3.5k per person.

Open globally including Canadian researchers and orgs. Themes vary (health, agriculture, gender, climate).

Calgary-area charities and qualified donees across community priorities.

Canadian charities advancing career development and counselling field.

Canadian charities improving women's health through research, education, and advocacy.

Charities working on Canadian environmental policy, particularly climate-economy intersections. Limited public call — relationship-based.

Ontario non-profits and charities improving access to justice for underserved communities.

Canadian charities advancing early childhood development, outdoor play, family wellbeing.

Canadian nonprofits, social enterprises tackling systemic social issues. Multiple program streams.

Established Ontario not-for-profits scaling a proven program with measurable community impact.

Ontario not-for-profits and charities piloting a new idea or organizational approach.

Canadian charities and social ventures on environmental and social-justice initiatives. Often partner-fund.

Toronto-area charities addressing local community priorities.

BC charities and qualified donees working on long-term systems change.

Global open call for life-sciences research. Canadian institutions eligible as long as project meets discovery criteria.

Winnipeg-region charities and qualified donees serving community priorities.