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9 February 2026
“Small improvements daily lead to stunning results.” — Robin Sharma
Desperation vs. Authenticity
Think of grants differently.
Grants come to you.
You don’t “go to” grants.
Governments are looking for people to solve their problems.
They’re looking for leaders and innovators.
Be yourself. Be bold.
When tragedy strikes in your space, speak up.
When problems seem difficult to solve, raise your hand.
Stop saying, “I want a grant.”
Start doing, “Government, I see the problem you’re trying to solve. Can we meet so that you can understand what we do?”
The government then says, “We like you. How can we help you?”
Desperation repulses them.
Problem solvers attract them.
Try this today: What is one thing that you can do (unique to you) that makes the world a bit better place? Want some accountability? Tell me and I’ll hold you accountable!
Smile and have some fun today!
Sincerely,
David Kincade
780-297-6177
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February Grant Deadlines at a glance. This list includes grants with “hard” deadlines in February. Note that it is incomplete, as some grants are open on a first-come, first-served basis. My hope is that this list saves you time and prevents you from missing an important deadline!
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GRANT UPDATES
URGENT DEADLINE! Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation │ Genome Canada – Total Funding Available: $1,250,000; Maximum Genome Alberta Contribution per project: $250,000. Deadlines: Expression of Interest Due: February 10, 2026; Full Proposals Due: March 30, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia. Deadline: EoI: February 11, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Funding WHVPF: The Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF). Deadline: February 13, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity. Deadline: February 13, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! CIHR – Operating Grant : Leadership Award for Vaccine Research: The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $1,800,000. Deadline: Application – February 18, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative: Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education. Deadline: February 19, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development: request is limited to $700,000 CAD over 12 to 24 months. Canadian EoI – February 19, 2026; International consortium project proposal: April 24, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants: access up to Up to $120,000 per year. Deadline: February 25, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Go NB Development Grants: funding up to $15,000 per year. Intake Dates: February 28, May 30, August 30.
NOW OPEN! Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Buildings Call – Off-Site Construction Challenge: Grand prize winner who will be awarded funding of up to $10 million. Applicants must complete and submit a Phase 1 Design Grant by March 10, 2026.
NOW OPEN! CanExport GAC-Led Delegations program – Reservation Economic Summit 2026.. Deadline: March 2, 2026.
NOW OPEN! CanExport GAC-Led Delegations program – Team Canada Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea. Funding application period: February 5 to March 5, 2026.
OPEN! Singapore Emerging Enterprise Tech Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: March 1, 2026.
OPEN! Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 Call for Proposals: up to $1M for a project that is up to 24 months in duration. Deadline: March 12, 2026.
OPEN! Magazine — Aid to publishers: grants up to Up to $1.5 million per periodical. Deadline: February 2, 2026 to March 16, 2026.
OPEN! AgriStability Program: Enrol now. April 30, 2026 is the deadline to enrol in for the 2026 program year.
OPEN! Community Resilience Fund │ The City of Saint John: access up to Up to $25,000. Funding is distributed twice per year (April and September), or until resources are fully allocated.
OPEN! Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN): up to $30,000 bursary per learner. The application is first-come, first-served.
OPEN! Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) – Atlantic Canada Business Grants: Funding is in the form of stipends of up to $7,500 per undergraduate, and up to $15,000 per graduate. A maximum of up to $60,000 may be requested in each application.
OPEN! Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation | Government of New Brunswick.
ONGOING! International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada Hazardous Materials Training Initiative: up to $500,000 per year.
ONGOING! Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education.
SOON TO OPEN! FCM’s Tree Planting –Access up to a maximum of $10 million in project funding. Applications for Tree planting funding will reopen as of March 10, 2026.
SOON TO OPEN! Future Fuels Challenge – Fuel Innovation Fund: flagship initiative under the Fuel Innovation Fund, administered by ERA, designed to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative low-emission fuel technologies. Program to launch Spring 2026.
SOON TO OPEN! Adaptation in Action: Implementation Projects – Next available funding will be Spring 2026.
MORE GRANTS BELOW
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Have a great 2026!
David Kincade, MA
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Cranberry Industry Development Program: Government of New Brunswick: cidp-program-guidelines.pdf
Crop and Livestock Sector Development: Government of New Brunswick
clsd-program-guidelines.pdf
Deadline: Ongoing
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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.
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Environmental Farm Management Planning | Government of New Brunswick
efmp-program-guidelines.pdf
Prospector Assistance Program | Government of New Brunswick Prospector Assistance Program
A maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application; – A maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application. Applications are ongoing
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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.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Check out NSERC’s Alliance funding programs here. Application is ongoing.
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Strategic Innovation Fund supports large projects and national innovation ecosystems. Total investment leveraged – $67B.
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.
Free Business Conferences in Canada.
Foodtech Next 2026: The Roadmap to Food 4.0. Date: February 11, 2026.
Propel Student Work Placement Program Webinar. Date: February 12, 2026.
Workshop: Rooting Reconciliation in urban forestry efforts. Register by February 13, 2026. Date: March 11-12, 2026.
Future Ready SMEs: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways. Date: February 18, 2026.
Applications are now open for ECO IMPACT 2026. February 19 – 20, 2026.
Event: Grants and Your Municipality: Meeting Grant Agencies. Date: February 24, 2026.
RC Show – Restaurants Canada 2026. March 8-10, 2026.
The SXSW 2026 Season Has Officially Launched! Date: March 12-18, 2026.
Climate in Action: Accelerating the Low-Carbon Transition. Date: March, 18, 2026.
Join more than 1,500 elected officials from coast to coast to coast for FCM’s 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Date: June 4-7, 2026.
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.
Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence. Nominations until February 10, 2026.
The Michener Award celebrates and honours outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. Submission closes February 20, 2026.
Call for nominations: Women shaping Canada’s horticultural sector. Nominations are open until March 20, 2026.
Canadian HR Awards: Nominations will open on March 30, 2026.
Nominations open for the 2026 Order of New Brunswick. Deadline: April 1, 2026.
37th Annual ASTech Awards (Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Awards) are now open for recommendations and nominations. Deadline: Recommendation submissions close April 10, 2026, and full nominations are due May 4, 2026.
Governor General’s Literary Awards: Annual competition is $1,000 – $25,000. Deadline: May 1, 2026.
The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.
Housing priorities on track, but more work to do: Hickey.
Improvements in some areas but more work needed overall: Johnson.
Input sought during budget consultations.
Research investments aim to benefit province’s priority sectors.
Funding supports expansion of Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket.
Accessibility Standards Canada and New Brunswick join forces on accessibility standards development.
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