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British Columbia Grant Gazette

28 April 2025

“We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.” – Virginia Satir

Grants of the Week:

Announcements:

  • Webinar Recording: Grants and Your Municipality: Economic Development Grants. I loved this webinar – it was my favourite one to date. 
  • Advanced Grant Writing Course starts May 14 at 9 AM MT. The course includes 21 hours of live instruction and a course portal with 18.5 hours of video content and 175 lessons. Get started
  • I’ve noticed a number of provincial and federal grants on pause during the election campaign. Stay tuned to the Gazette for the latest information on government grants.

 

Pro Tip:

You should be able to explain your entire grant application on a napkin.

Testimonial of the Week:

“I recently finished taking Alberta Business Grants’ Advanced Grant Writing course. It was excellent! David Kincade is a subject matter expert who has constructed a course which includes everything a grant writer needs. The extensive substantive content is matched by its outstanding delivery. David took us on a journey from “Help, I need funding!” to “Thank you, I think I’ve got it!”

The classes are broken into a series of interesting topics over a period of several weeks. The combination of lecture-style lessons, class discussions and in-class assignments are an effective and often entertaining way to learn and practise the skills needed to find and apply for grants of every size for every type of organization. Plus, the course materials are a wonderful resource both during and after the course. ABG’s course is perfect for everyone whose organization is looking for grant funding to support its goals and activities.” Joan Riddle, April 22, 2025

Grants Below! Check out the urgent grants below. Use the index above for quick scrolling.
 
Have an amazing week!

Thank you,

David Kincade, MA

Grant Writer & Instructor for the Advanced Grant Writing Course
780-297-6177
 
 

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1. Agriculture

BC Agristability helps farmers handle income losses beyond their control.. Deadline. April 30, 2025. 

Protein Industries Canada – Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program: access up to $150,000 funding. Deadline: May 22, 2025.

Wine Sector Support Program: The maximum amount an eligible recipient can receive is $25 million in total per fiscal year. Deadline: May 23, 2025. 

Foodtech Next: funding from CFIN will be 50% of total eligible project costs, or $250,000. Deadline: Full Application: May 26, 2025. 

AgriMarketing Program: now open until May 30, 2025 for the final 2 fiscal years (2026-27 and 2027-28) of the program.

FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program: receive one payment per year at a maximum of $2,000. Applications will re-open in May 2025.

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty (IFS) Grant: access up to $250,000 funding. Next intake opens in May 2025. Stay tuned! 

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program – Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC: bursary of up to $3,000. Deadline: June 9, 2025.

CFIN’s Innovation Booster: designed to provide flexible and rapid support to SMEs for achieving their commercialization goals. Deadline: Round 2: July 7 – August 12, 2025. 

Kosher and Halal Investment Program: funding up to $2M for each applicant. Deadline: September 1, 2026 or until funding has been fully committed. 

Food Innovation Challenge – Cultivating a resilient food future: Developing the end-to-end Cellular Food capacity for Canadian global leadership. May open in 2025.

Learn the important changes to AgriInvest start with the 2025 program year. 

Matching Investment Fund provides non-repayable contributions for product development projects on a matching investment basis. Updated program details will be available in Fall 2025. 

CAAIN 2024 – 2025 Open Competition: $6M CAD in funding to support innovations in agriculture and their adoption in the commercial space. Rolling intake is now open. 

AgriInnovate Program: funding up to $5,000,000. Applications is ongoing until the end of the program on March 31, 2028, or until funding has been fully committed.

Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Program funding for the Research and Innovation Stream is $50 million. Program ends March 31, 2028.

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund contributes up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program until March 31, 2028.

Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program: access up to $1M funding per year up to five years. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the end of the program on March 31, 2029.

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP): provides non-repayable contributions of almost $759 million over 10 years. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2030.

Agritech Concierge Program – Province of British Columbia: provides government support for agritech businesses.

Dairy Innovation Program: designed to grant dairy processors with continued access to the milk they require to produce innovative dairy products.  

Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken: The program will provide over $44 million to the sector over the next 10 years.

Canada Pavilion Program: aims to make trade show participation easier for Canadian companies at the world’s premier food and beverage events. Application is ongoing. 

Venture-Capital Ready: This fully funded investment training program is specifically designed for established food businesses throughout Canada. Register now.

Canada Brand is open to export-ready, registered Canadian business entities that have a role in producing, promoting or supporting Canadian agriculture, food or seafood products.

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2. Arts and Culture  

ONGOING! Intergovernmental Cooperation in the area of Second Language Learning: provide the residents of each province/territory with the opportunity to learn English or French as a second language. Application is ongoing.

Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada: Deadline: April 23, 2025. 

Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage: access up to $200,000 funding. Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. 

Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage. Application deadlines: April 30; October 15. 

FACTOR – Collective Initiatives: access up to $75,000. Deadline: Period 4 – May 1, 2025. 

The 2025 to 2026 call for proposals to support activities under the First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Grant Program is now open. Deadline: May 5, 2025. 

Sponsorship program allows FACTOR to support music-related projects and events which are not captured in other program mandates. Deadline: Period 4 – May 8, 2025. 

The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) supports arts training in Canada and contributes to the development of future artists and cultural leaders. Deadline: May 15, 2025. 

Explore – Second Language Program: an intensive language immersion program that provides opportunities for English-speaking students to study French, and for French-speaking students to study English. Deadline: May 31, 2025. 

Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program: Minister under the Program is $3 billion CAD at any given time with a maximum of $600 million CAD per travelling exhibition. Deadlines: October 1, 2025.

Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: October 15, 2025. 

Project Assistance: Community Arts Festivals | BC Arts Council. Application is ongoing.

Woodcock Fund provides individual writers a grants up to $12,000. Applications is accepted throughout the year. 

National Creation Fund: invest up to $2,000,000 a year in 9 to 11 projects.  Application is ongoing. 

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. Application is ongoing.

International Single Sport Events — Hosting Program: access up to $250,000 (Tier I) or more that $250,000 (Tier II). Application is ongoing. 

Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations – Canada Cultural Investment Fund: access up to $250,000 funding. Application is ongoing.

Movable Cultural Property Grants help designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada. Application is ongoing.

The Events component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program provides funding to community-based events.

Legacy Fund – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage: access up to a maximum of $500,000.

Video program: A maximum of $40,000 in video funding is available per qualifying release per fiscal year, across all programs. Apply multiple times throughout the year.

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) provides eligible productions with a fully refundable tax credit, available at a rate of 25 per cent of the qualified labour expenditure. applications on an ongoing basis.

3. Employment 

Scale AI’s STEM Call for Projects: Reimbursement of up to 100% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $150,000 per project for a total of $600,000 for all projects. Deadline: April 29, 2025.

Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Powered by Magnet: wage subsidy of up to $7,000. Accepting applications for Summer 2025 with limited funding. Application is a first-come, first served.

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program – Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC: bursary of up to $3,000. Deadline: June 9, 2025.

ICTC WIL Program: wage subsidy up to up to $5,000, or up to $7,000 for underrepresented students. Summer Term is open until July 15, 2025. 

YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE): Next summer exchange program from June 28 to August 9, 2025! Applications are still open — last spots remaining!

EHRC – Empowering Futures student work placement program is back and now accepting applications for placements. Program ends March 2026.

Federal Student Work Experience Program: Gain meaningful experience working on projects and initiatives that impact the lives of Canadians. 

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program: wage subsidies up to $25,000.

Economic Development Capacity Building program – Up to $50,000 grant each calendar year. 

B.C. Employer Training Grant: Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training. Application is now open! 

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment: Up to $5,000,000 per project. Now open for continuous intake.

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed. 

Clean Foundation – Green Jobs Internship program. Wage subsidy up to $30,000. 

Local Journalism Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism. 

The BioTalent Canada – Career Starter Program is now accepting applications! Offers up to $20,000.

Research Affiliate Program: work part-time as a research affiliate with the Government of Canada

Post-Secondary Co-op/Internship Program: choose the Government of Canada and gain hands-on experience.

TECHNATION’s Calgary Wage Subsidy Program: provides substantial wage subsidies for tech-immersive placements.  Apply now! 

TECTERRA Legacy Program: attracts aspiring geomatics enthusiasts and offers co-op and internship opportunities for job placement, and invests in advanced technology to enhance geomatics education. 

Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) initiative helps give valuable and relevant work experience to post-secondary students across Canada. 

Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP): provides timely payment of eligible wages owing to workers whose employer has gone bankrupt or become subject to receivership.

Science & Technology Internship Program (STIP) – Green Jobs: Up to 75% in wage subsidies are available for employers. Apply through delivery organization.

Women’s Employment Skills Training (WEST): a 9 week program, specially tailored to empower women and provide them with a comprehensive introduction to essential careers within the aviation industry.

GRIT (Get Ready in Trades) is a trades-focused career exploration and development program created for youth with disabilities and barriers to success. Application is ongoing.

Career and Employment Services – Strive 2 is a customized program to help individuals address and resolve their identified barriers, develop skills and secure/maintain employment.

Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs, when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.

Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program: applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Computers for Schools Intern (CFSI) program seeks to enhance the employability and marketability of youth through internships. Application is ongoing.

TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program: An increased subsidy of 70% (to a maximum of $7000.00) is awarded to employers hiring students from under-represented groups

Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime: eligible parents with payments of $500 per week, paid every 2 weeks, for a maximum of 35 weeks over a period of 3 years.

Career Starter wage subsidy open for a limited time. Get up to $15k to hire young talent.

The Student Work Placement Program gives post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study. Apply for wage subsidies through one of the following funding recipients find here.

Cybersecurity Training and Work Integrated Learning Program: employers can access a wage subsidy up to $7,000.

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers paid postgraduate internships for one-year appointments. Learn more.

International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) offers Canadian youth to gain professional experience abroad in the field of international development.

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers paid postgraduate internships for one-year appointments. Learn more.

Apply for Apprenticeship and Industry Training Programs and Services.

4. Environment/CleanTech 

NEW! Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Contribution funding: access up to $100M per project. Deadlines: Stream 1 – June 27, 2025; Stream 2 – March 4, 2026. 

Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation is open to Canadian climate tech companies developing CDR solutions in Canada, with priority given to those in British Columbia. Deadline: April 30, 2025. 

Zero- Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Education and Awareness Project Funding: call for proposals is now accepting proposals until April 30, 2025.

Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation is open to Canadian climate tech companies developing CDR solutions in Canada, with priority given to those in British Columbia. Deadline: April 30, 2025. 

Infrastructure Planning Grant Program support projects related to the development of sustainable community infrastructure with $10,000 grants. Deadline: June 11, 2025. 

Zayed Sustainability Prize is now open! Access up to US$ 600,000. Deadline: June 23, 2025. 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025. 

FCM’s Tree Planting – application is now closed but funding is scheduled to open with new application details Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned!

CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, until the application closes on June 1, 2026. 

Green Freight Program: Stream 1 (Assess and Retrofit): is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000. Continuous intake basis until March 31, 2027.

The Environmental Damages Fund is accepting LoI until June 12, 2025 For projects taking place in Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley), British Columbia. Funds available: $16,000,000. 

Contaminated Sites On-Reserve (CSOR) program provides funding to First Nations to identify, assess and remediate contaminated sites on reserve lands and other lands under the department’s responsibility. Application is an open intake. 

Climate Tech Trailblazer Prize provides non-dilutive prize of up to $300,000. Open to all start-ups! 

Clean Fuels Fund – Building New Domestic Production Capacity is currency accepting applications.

Clean Fuels Fund – Funding for Indigenous-led projects is now accepting applications.

Forest Innovation Program: application is ongoing.

 Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles: receive up to 10 incentives or a maximum of $1,000,000 per calendar year. 

Emissions Reduction Advancement Program: An industry-funded program established under the Clean Fuel Regulations that will support projects that reduce short term GHG emissions in Canada. More details will be provided in due course.

Federal Internal Energy R&D: funds energy-related RD&D activities undertaken in federal departments and agencies. 

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk: application is now open. 

Critical Habitat Interdepartmental Program: funding up to $80,000. The call for proposals for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is now open. 

2 Billion Trees Program: The ongoing call for proposals is open.

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund: provide short-term funding of $2 billion for projects that will contribute to the rehabilitation of both water treatment and distribution infrastructure and existing wastewater and storm water treatment systems. 

Clean economy investment tax credits (ITCs): your business may be eligible for tax credits for investments in Canada that support the transition to net zero emissions.

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program: still accepting applications under these streams: Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems and Research, Development, and Demonstration projects.

Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund provides funding directly to provinces and territories to help them reduce carbon pollution, meet Canada’s 2030 climate target, and support our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

5. Export

Canada–Taiwan 2024-2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals. Deadline: Canadian Registration: International consortium project proposal deadline: May 12, 2025.

Canada – Austria 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals. Deadline: International consortium project proposal – May 30, 2025. 

Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #5 (Winter-Spring 2025). Deadline: International consortium project proposal: May 30, 2025. 

Canada – Germany 2025-26 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 15). Deadline: International consortium project proposal – June 18, 2025. 

Canada-South Korea 2025-2026 collaborative industrial research and development (R&D) Call for Proposals. Deadline: Deadline: International consortium project proposal – June 25, 2025. 

CanExport SMEs is accepting applications for projects taking place in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. To qualify, project expenses must be incurred between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. 

CanExport GAC-Led Delegations is now accepting applications. apply for funding to cover up to 50% of costs for participating in certain initiatives organized by GAC – TCS.

Canada Pavilion Program: aims to make trade show participation easier for Canadian companies at the world’s premier food and beverage events. Application is ongoing. 

Women Exporters Program (WEP): provide the tools, training, and networks to women-owned businesses connect with potential customers globally.

Mitacs Accelerate International: Funding starts at $15,000. Application is ongoing.
 
Canada Brand is open to export-ready, registered Canadian business entities that have a role in producing, promoting or supporting Canadian agriculture, food or seafood products.
 
Eurostars is the largest international funding program for SMEs seeking to collaborate on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialization.
 
The Creative Export Strategy helps Canadian creative industries maximize their export potential and stand out in the global market. Eligible projects can receive up to $2.5 million in funding. Learn more.
 
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for expansion into international markets.

6. Indigenous 

NEW! Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Contribution funding: access up to $100M per project. Deadlines: Stream 1 – June 27, 2025; Stream 2 – March 4, 2026. 

ONGOING! Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities. 

Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage: access up to $200,000 funding. Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. 

FCM’s Tree Planting – application is now closed but funding is scheduled to open with new application details Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned!

Inuit Cultural Education Centres Grant Program: The 2025 to 2026 call for proposals is now open until May 5, 2025. 

The 2025 to 2026 call for proposals to support activities under the First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Grant Program is now open. Deadline: May 5, 2025. 

Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is currently accepting applications under the Direct delivery stream. Deadline: May 19th, 2025. 

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty (IFS) Grant: access up to $250,000 funding. Next intake opens in May 2025. Stay tuned! 

BioTalent Canada’s I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship: $10,000 available for students identifying as Indigenous, persons with disabilities, or newcomers to Canada. Deadline: June 10, 2025.

The Environmental Damages Fund is accepting LoI until June 12, 2025 For projects taking place in Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley), British Columbia. Funds available: $16,000,000. 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025. 

Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: October 15, 2025. 

Forgivable loan: Co-op Housing Development Program: CMHC will fund up to 100% of eligible costs. Deadline: Next application window will be in winter 2025.

Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative: Applications from eligible Indigenous communities will be accepted until December 31, 2025. 

Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities.

Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness program: The 2024 to 2025 period to submit proposals is now open until funding is spent.

Contaminated Sites On-Reserve (CSOR) program provides funding to First Nations to identify, assess and remediate contaminated sites on reserve lands and other lands under the department’s responsibility. Application is an open intake. 

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia – $7.1 million in funding. Open until March 31, 2026 or when funding is fully committed. 

Indigenous Leadership Fund: provides up to $180 million by 2029 to support climate action by Indigenous peoples. Call for proposals is open until March 31, 2027.

Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program: access up to $1M funding per year up to five years. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the end of the program on March 31, 2029.

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is open for new applications. 

Seed Funding Program is now accepting applications on a continuous bases. 

Project Assistance: Community Arts Festivals | BC Arts Council. Application is ongoing.

B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program – Province of British Columbia: maximum of 50% or $50,000. Application is ongoing.

Clean Fuels Fund – Building New Domestic Production Capacity is currency accepting applications.

Clean Fuels Fund – Funding for Indigenous-led projects is now accepting applications.

Community Opportunity Readiness Program addresses the financial needs of Indigenous communities when they are in pursuit of, and wish to participate in, an economic opportunity. Application is ongoing. 

First Nations Waste Management Initiative: provides support to develop sustainable waste management systems through modern infrastructure, operations, training and partnerships.

2 Billion Trees Program: The ongoing call for proposals is open.

Metro – Region Agreements – Canada Public Transit Fund: offer predictable funding in regions with the highest demand for public transit and active transportation funding. Submit your EoI today.

Federal Lands Initiative:  Transform federal land into affordable housing — apply today! 

Housing Accelerator Fund: boosts housing supply, while supporting affordable, diverse and climate-resilient communities. 

Community-Based Justice Fund provides support to community-based justice programs, which are cost-shared with provincial and territorial governments. Application is ongoing.

Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund provides national funding to support the delivery of innovative, community-based programs in mental health promotion. Application is ongoing.

The Health Services Integration Fund (HSIF) is an initiative supporting collaborative planning and multi-year projects aimed at better meeting the health-care needs of First Nations and Inuit.

Wah-ila-toos: Funding opportunities help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality. There is no deadline to apply, subject to available funds.

Safe Community First Responder Program: grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations. Application is ongoing.

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital: Indigenous entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance.

Circuit Rider Training Program: provides training and mentoring services to operators of First Nations drinking water and wastewater systems. Learn more.

Funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects is still accepting applications until funding is no longer available. Apply now.

Band Support Funding helps First Nations with the costs of local government and with administering services. Learn more.

The Emergency management Assistance Program (EMAP) allows for the purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation projects. Apply here.

Community Opportunity Readiness: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides funding up to $3 million for community economic infrastructure proposals. Learn more.

Health Facilities Program:  provide funding for infrastructure that supports the delivery of health-related programs and services.

7. Municipalities

NEW! Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Contribution funding: access up to $100M per project. Deadlines: Stream 1 – June 27, 2025; Stream 2 – March 4, 2026. 

ONGOING! Study: Retrofit or new construction of sustainable affordable housing: Grants of up to $250,000 to cover up to 80% of your eligible costs. 

ONGOING! Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities. 

Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage: access up to $200,000 funding. Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. 

Zero- Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Education and Awareness Project Funding: call for proposals is now accepting proposals until April 30, 2025.

Implementation projects – Adaptation in Action: maximum award up to $1M. Funding is scheduled to open with new application details Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned! 

Feasibility study: Adaptation in Action – maximum award up to $70,000. Funding is scheduled to open with new application details in Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned! 

Infrastructure Planning Grant Program support projects related to the development of sustainable community infrastructure with $10,000 grants. Deadline: June 11, 2025. 

The Environmental Damages Fund is accepting LoI until June 12, 2025 For projects taking place in Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley), British Columbia. Funds available: $16,000,000. 

Main Street Revitalization Planning Program: grant up to up to $20,000. Annual deadlines: July 31. 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025.

FCM’s Tree Planting – application is now closed but funding is scheduled to open with new application details Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned!

Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: October 15, 2025. 

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia – $7.1 million in funding. Open until March 31, 2026 or when funding is fully committed. 

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces: applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until December 31, 2028, or until funding has been fully committed.

Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program: access up to $1M funding per year up to five years. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the end of the program on March 31, 2029.

Climate-Ready Plans and Processes: grant up to a maximum of $140,000 (based on the lead applicant’s population size). Funding is scheduled to open in 2025. 

Affordable Housing Fund: Funds are provided as low-interest and/or forgivable loans and contributions. 

Capital project: GHG reduction pathway retrofit – access up to maximum of $5 million per project. 

Pilot project: Retrofit or new construction of sustainable affordable housing – Grants of up to $500,000 to cover up to 80% of your eligible costs.

Capital project: GHG impact retrofit – Maximum of $5 million per project. Applications are accepted year round, though this offer will close when all funding has been allocated.

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.  

Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities.

B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program – Province of British Columbia: maximum of 50% or $50,000. Application is ongoing.

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is open for new applications. 

Sustainable Affordable Housing: $300 million initiative offers support to local affordable housing providers. Application is ongoing.

Seed Funding Program is now accepting applications on a continuous bases. 

Indigenous Workforce Development Stream: request up to maximum of $52,500 per year. 

Contraventions Act Fund: a transfer payment program to ensure that language rights are respected in relation to the issuing and processing of contraventions tickets.

Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles: receive up to 10 incentives or a maximum of $1,000,000 per calendar year. 

Funding for Sustainable Municipal Buildings: support projects at various stages of development through grants and loans up to $10M. 

Capital project: Municipal Fleet Electrification: combined grant and loan up to a maximum of $10M. Applications are accepted year-round until funding is allocated.

(Partnership) Federal Internal Energy R&D: funds energy-related RD&D activities undertaken in federal departments and agencies.

Ports Asset Transfer Program: created to facilitate the transfer of Transport Canada-administered port facilities. Application is ongoing.

2 Billion Trees Program: The ongoing call for proposals is open.

National Housing Strategy Demonstrations: funding up to $250,000. $1.5 million is available and proposals are selected on a periodic basis. Application is now open. 

Community Efficiency Financing: Our $300 million initiative helps municipalities deliver energy financing programs for low-rise residential properties.  

Housing Accelerator Fund: boosts housing supply, while supporting affordable, diverse and climate-resilient communities.  For municipalities who previously applied but were not selected.

Federal Lands Initiative:Transform federal land into affordable housing — apply today! 

Metro – Region Agreements – Canada Public Transit Fund: offer predictable funding in regions with the highest demand for public transit and active transportation funding. Submit your EoI today.

Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings: Combined grant and loan up to a maximum of $10 million. 

Capital project: Organic Waste-to-Energy: Combined grant and loan up to a maximum of $10 million. 

Pre-Retrofit Funding for multi-unit residential buildings: Get up to $130,000 in contributions for your pre-retrofit activities. 

Science & Technology Internship Program (STIP) – Green Jobs: Up to 75% in wage subsidies are available for employers. Apply through delivery organization.

Community-Based Justice Fund provides support to community-based justice programs, which are cost-shared with provincial and territorial governments. Application is ongoing.

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund: Application is ongoing.

Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations – Canada Cultural Investment Fund: access up to $250,000 funding. Application is ongoing.

Clean Tech Internships: Up to $30,000 is available to cover 80% of an intern’s salary, training and wrap-around service costs. Applications are now open!

Research Collaboration: MITACS Supports AI – covers up to 50% of your project cost. Application is ongoing.

Forgivable loanCanada Greener Affordable Housing: fund 100% of eligible retrofit costs, up to $170,000 per unit.

Safe Community First Responder Program: grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations. Application is ongoing.

Wah-ila-toos: Funding opportunities help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality. There is no deadline to apply, subject to available funds.

Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for both the planning and capital funding streams of the Zero Emission Transit Fund.

Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a permanent source of funding, delivers over $2 billion every year to 3600 communities across the country.

Foreign Credential Recognition Program: provides funding for programs that contribute to the integration of skilled newcomers in their field or related field of study.

Green Freight Program: Stream 1 (Assess and Retrofit): is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000. Continuous intake basis until March 31, 2027.

AgriScience Program – Projects provide maximum funding for any single project is $5 million. The program ends March 31, 2028.

FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.

8. Non-Profit

URGENT: Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage. Thoughts and prayers go out to our Filipino community this morning. Deadline: April 30, 2025.

NEW! Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Contribution funding: access up to $100M per project. Deadlines: Stream 1 – June 27, 2025; Stream 2 – March 4, 2026. 

ONGOING! Study: Retrofit or new construction of sustainable affordable housing: Grants of up to $250,000 to cover up to 80% of your eligible costs. 

ONGOING! Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities. 

Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage: access up to $200,000 funding. Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. 

Zero- Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Education and Awareness Project Funding: call for proposals is now accepting proposals until April 30, 2025.

FCM’s Tree Planting – application is now closed but funding is scheduled to open with new application details Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned!

The Environmental Damages Fund is accepting LoI until June 12, 2025 For projects taking place in Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley), British Columbia. Funds available: $16,000,000. 

Zayed Sustainability Prize is now open! Access up to US$ 600,000. Deadline: June 23, 2025. 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025. 

Digital Health Innovation Fund: A total of up to $25-million will be available until March 2027. Deadlines: EoI – July 15; LoI – August 15; November 30 – Full Applications. 

Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: October 15, 2025. 

Forgivable loan: Co-op Housing Development Program: CMHC will fund up to 100% of eligible costs. Deadline: Next application window will be in winter 2025.

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia – $7.1 million in funding. Open until March 31, 2026 or when funding is fully committed. 

CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, until the application closes on June 1, 2026. 

BC Hydro GO Fund: fund allocates $100,000 annually for non-profit organizations. Intake frequency: Tri-annual. 

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.

Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities.

Health Care Policy and Strategies Program: supports the federal government’s commitment to maintain a strong and effective publicly funded health care system. 

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is open for new applications. 

Indigenous Workforce Development Stream: request up to maximum of $52,500 per year. 

Veteran Homelessness Program – prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Canada.

Clean Fuels Fund – Building New Domestic Production Capacity is currency accepting applications.

Clean Fuels Fund – Funding for Indigenous-led projects is now accepting applications.

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces: applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until December 31, 2028, or until funding has been fully committed.

Canada Community Security Program (CCSP): Up to 70% of eligible project expenses covered by Public Safety Canada. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Federal Lands Initiative:  Transform federal land into affordable housing — apply today! 

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund: Application is ongoing.

Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations – Canada Cultural Investment Fund: access up to $250,000 funding. Application is ongoing.

Safe Community First Responder Program: grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations. Application is ongoing.

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program generally provides non-repayable contributions by reimbursing costs that successful applicants have paid.

The Legal Aid Program provides contribution funding to the provinces and territories for the delivery of legal aid services for economically disadvantaged persons.

9. Post Secondary | Varies

OPEN! Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in the Canadian space sector. Deadlines: Cycle 4 : October 3, 2025; Cycle 5: February 6, 2026.

Scale AI’s STEM Call for Projects: Reimbursement of up to 100% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $150,000 per project for a total of $600,000 for all projects. Deadline: April 29, 2025.

Undergraduate : Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA). Deadlines: May 1, 2025; October 1, 2025; January 15, 2026. 

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program – Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC: bursary of up to $3,000. Deadline: June 9, 2025.

BioTalent Canada’s I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship: $10,000 available for students identifying as Indigenous, persons with disabilities, or newcomers to Canada. Deadline: June 10, 2025.

The Environmental Damages Fund is accepting LoI until June 12, 2025 For projects taking place in Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley), British Columbia. Funds available: $16,000,000. 

John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF): request up to $800,000 from the CFI, with a maximum total eligible cost of $2 million. Deadlines: June 15, October 15, 2025. 

Idea to Innovation grants. Deadlines: June 20, September 22, 2025. 

Digital Health Innovation Fund: A total of up to $25-million will be available until March 2027. Deadlines: EoI – July 15; LoI – August 15; November 30 – Full Applications. 

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.

New Investigator Research Grants: access up to $300,000. 

TECTERRA Legacy Program: attracts aspiring geomatics enthusiasts and offers co-op and internship opportunities for job placement, and invests in advanced technology to enhance geomatics education. 

(Partnership) Federal Internal Energy R&D: funds energy-related RD&D activities undertaken in federal departments and agencies. 

Alliance International: access up to $25,000 (Catalyst grants) up to $100,000 per year (Collaboration grants). Deadlines: Catalyst – Paused; Collaboration – No deadline. 

Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) initiative helps give valuable and relevant work experience to post-secondary students across Canada. 

NSERC-National Science Foundation – Collaboration on quantum science and artificial intelligence. Deadline varies. Learn more.

Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN): up to $30,000 bursary per learner. The application is first-come, first-served.

Globalink Graduate Fellowship provides $15,000 in financial support to former Globalink Research Interns returning to Canada for master’s or PhD programs, or as postdoctoral fellows. Application is ongoing.

Globalink Research Award: the $6,000 award allows talented researchers to undertake 12- to 24-week projects with a host supervisor in Canada. Application is ongoing.

Innovation Canada Foundation for Innovation: browse different funds to find new competitions and deadlines to submit proposals.

Mitacs Elevate includes a research management training program and a postdoctoral fellowship. Your partner organization’s financial contribution starts at $30,000 per year.

NSERC Alliance Grants support research projects with up to $1 million per year for 5 years. Application is ongoing.

Applied Research and Development grants: funds up to $150,000 per year up to 3 years.

Canada Learning Bond (CLB) provides an additional incentive of up to $2,000 to help low-income families start saving early for their child’s education after high school (post-secondary education).

Check out NSERC’s Alliance funding programs here. Application is ongoing.

10. Technology | Varies

OPEN! Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in the Canadian space sector. Deadlines: Cycle 4 : October 3, 2025; Cycle 5: February 6, 2026.

Scale AI’s STEM Call for Projects: Reimbursement of up to 100% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $150,000 per project for a total of $600,000 for all projects. Deadline: April 29, 2025.

Ideation Fund enables NRC researchers to explore transformative research ideas in collaboration with external partners such as academic institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises. Calls for NRC proposals open annually in May.

Zayed Sustainability Prize is now open! Access up to US$ 600,000. Deadline: June 23, 2025. 

Digital Health Innovation Fund: A total of up to $25-million will be available until March 2027. Deadlines: EoI – July 15; LoI – August 15; November 30 – Full Applications. 

Refundable tax credit – Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC): applies to eligible expenditures incurred for a qualified CCUS project, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2040.

Refundable tax credit – Clean Technology (CT) Investment Tax Credit (ITC): for capital invested in the adoption and operation of new clean technology (CT) property in Canada from March 28, 2023, to December 31, 2034.

Agritech Concierge Program – Province of British Columbia: provides government support for agritech businesses.

Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia: application is ongoing. 

NRC – e-Auto Challenge program: TO accelerate the transition of the automotive industry from internal combustion engine to electric vehicles. 

The National Research Council Canada is launching new Challenge programs to strengthen Canada’s research and innovation capacity in quantum, electric vehicles and AI. Learn more.

TECTERRA Legacy Program: attracts aspiring geomatics enthusiasts and offers co-op and internship opportunities for job placement, and invests in advanced technology to enhance geomatics education. 

Transition to Scale (TTS) program: funding between $300,000 CAD up to $1,500,000 CAD. Application is ongoing. 

NRC IRAP’s AI Assist program supports Canadian SMEs in undertaking scientific research, product development, testing and validation of AI technologies. 

STEM Youth Awareness Program will open later this year Approved projects can be reimbursed for up to 100% of eligible associated costs.

Research Collaboration: MITACS Supports AI – covers up to 50% of your project cost. Application is ongoing.

NRC IRAP provide provides funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle.

Scale AI’s Acceleration program: provides up to $50,000 to startup or SME focused on building applied AI products and services for supply chains. Learn more.

Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy to fund up to $375 million to ensure that Canadian researchers have the digital tools they need to support scientific excellence.

Strategic Innovation Fund supports large projects and national innovation ecosystems. Total investment leveraged – $67B.

Accelerate Fund: $23 million angel matching fund available for Alberta startups. Application is ongoing.

The Boost Your Business Technology grant offers Canadian-owned SMEs support to adopt new technologies in order to increase competitiveness and resilience.

Horizon Europe Funding: EU’s €95 billion research and innovation program.

11. Grant Events 

Free Webinar: Navigating Uncertainty: Risk Management Strategies for Greenhouse Growers. Date: April 29, 2025. 

Webinar – Zayed Sustainability Prize: Writing a Winning Submission. Date: April 30, 2025. 

Accelerate Leadership Program with Protein Industries Canada – Winter Session. Module 2: Ongoing until May 2, 2025; Module 3: May 12 – Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 

Farm Financial Fluency Training – Dairy Farmers Session. Date: May 5, 6 and 8, 2025.

Webinar: Low Carbon Resilience approach for municipal planning. Date: May 8, 2025. 

Entrepreneurs Going Global | Startup Global 2025. Date: May 9, 2025. 

Advanced Grant Writing Course. May 14, 2025.

Agents of Change 2025. Date: May 14, 2025. 

FCM’s 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Date: May 29 – June 1, 2025. 

From Pitch to Profit: Insider Secrets to Securing Investment | Startup Women 2025. Date: May 21, 2025. 

INVENTURES 2025 will be hosted in Calgary. Registration is now open. Date: May 21-23, 2024. 

ScaleUP Week 2025: Accelerating Canada’s Scaleup Movement. Date: June 2-5, 2025. 

Global Energy Show Canada. Date: June 10 – 12, 2025. 

Critical Minerals Conference Series. Date: June 22-24, 2025. 

Business Catalyst Supports Program includes virtual workshops, resource sharing, and a special in-person event during Small Business Week in 2024 and 2025.

Check out FCM’s List of Events and Trainings.

Course: Building climate resilience with asset management – How to protect municipal infrastructure from climate hazards. Free, online and ongoing course. 

National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) Information Session: Register here

Check out the list of trade events and missions with Trade Service Programming. 

Join the Expert Community on Housing (ECoH). 

Virtual learning sessions for employers across Canada. Schedule varies.

Mitacs Training provides professional skills development courses. Check here their calendar to learn more about their monthly course offerings.

Check out Women Building Futures driver training programs. Click here.

Co-op Hiring Fundamentals: Check here the upcoming info-sessions schedule.

12. Business Award Deadlines

Canada’s Volunteer Awards program. Deadline: May 8, 2025. 

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Grower of the Year award. Deadline: May 9, 2025. 

Nomination for Top 4 Under 40 is now open until May 9, 2025. Honorees will be celebrated at the 30th anniversary GROWER DAY event on June 17 and featured in an upcoming issue of Greenhouse Canada

Governor General’s Literary Awards: Annual competition is $1,000 – $25,000. Deadlines: May 15, 2025; July 15, 2025.

Housing Research Awards – The 2025 application window will open this summer.  

John Hirsch Prizes: two (2) prizes of $6,000 each. Deadline: October 5, 2025. 

WT Book Prize Submissions Are Open. Application deadline varies. 

2025 Energy Globe Award. The submission deadline for 2025 has not been set yet. Stay tuned! 

The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.

NSERC prizes call for nominations now open. Deadline varies. Check here.

13. Government Update

B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products. 

More, better home-care supports coming for B.C. seniors.

Fifty-two affordable homes open for First Nations in Merritt. 

Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity.

B.C. supports land stewardship at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park. 

Support helps B.C. tree-fruit growers protect orchards, businesses. 

New affordable homes open in Castlegar. 

Affordable homes safeguarded in Kamloops. 

New child care spaces, training centre open in North Vancouver. 

Northern Community Shuttle Program approves services.

Canada announces new support for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. 


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