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24 March 2025
“Hard work pays off if you’re patient enough to see it through.”
– Michael Chandler
Thank you!
David Kincade, MA
NEW! Kosher and Halal Investment Program: funding up to $2M for each applicant. Deadline: September 1, 2026 or until funding has been fully committed.
ONGOING! Water Retention Features — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: maximum funding allocation for a single project is $150,000.
ONGOING! Tree and Shrub Planting – Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: maximum funding allocation for a single project is $150,000.
CFIN’s Innovation Booster: designed to provide flexible and rapid support to SMEs for achieving their commercialization goals. Deadlines: Round 1: March 25, 2025; Round 2: July 7 – August 12, 2025.
Dairy Direct Payment Program: $250 million will be made available up to March 31, 2025.
Foodtech Next: funding from CFIN will be 50% of total eligible project costs, or $250,000. Deadlines: EoI: April 7, 2025; Full Application: May 26, 2025.
AgriMarketing Program: is oversubscribed, and currently out of funding for applications. There will be second intake for applications in the Spring of 2025. Stay tuned for more details.
FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program: receive one payment per year at a maximum of $2,000. Applications will re-open in May 2025.
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.
Learn the important changes to AgriInvest start with the 2025 program year.
Through the Agriculture Economic Development program, you can create the right conditions to allow agri-business to prosper.
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.
Regional Tile Drainage Program: Maximum investment from the NOHFC will not exceed the lesser of 50% or $1 million towards eligible project costs.
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.
OPEN! Music Production and Presentation Projects – Ontario Arts Council. Deadlines: March 26 and September 25, 2025.
OPEN! Dance Projects – Ontario Arts Council. Deadlines: March 27 and September 25, 2025.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canada-France Agreement — Museums Assistance Program. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Presenter Support Organizations – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadline: April 1, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: April 1 and October 15, 2025.
OPEN! Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada: Deadline: April 23, 2025. Webinars: March 25 (French); March 27 (English).
Sector Innovation and Development component of Supporting Artistic Practice: funding up to $50,000. Deadline: March 26, 2025.
Small-Scale Activities component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing: access up to $3,000. Deadline: March 26, 2025.
Literary Publishing Projects component of Supporting Artistic Practice: up to $30, 000. March 26, 2025.
Co-productions component of Arts Abroad: Up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50 000. Deadline: March 26, 2025.
OCA Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools – Operating. Deadline: April 1, 2025.
Translation component of Arts Abroad: up to $20,000 for each translation. Deadline: April 2, 2025.
Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund (CBF) assists the ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books. Deadline: April 2, 2025.
Artist – Driven Organizations component of the Explore and Create program. Deadlines: April 2 and 16, 2025.
Community Cultural Action Fund — Development of Official Language Communities. Deadline: Funding application- April 6.
Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada: up to $100,000. Deadline: April 9, 2025.
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.
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.
Woodcock Fund provides individual writers a grants up to $12,000. Applications is accepted throughout the year.
Indigenous Arts & Culture Partnerships Fund: access up to $30,000 funding.
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.
NEW! Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment: Up to $5,000,000 per project. Now open for continuous intake.
UPDATE! Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade. The program will end March 31, 2025.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG): one-time taxable cash grant lifetime amount of $2,000 per person for registered apprentices. The program will end March 31, 2025.
EHRC – Empowering Futures student work placement program is back and now accepting applications for placements that start on or after Apr. 1, 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.
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.
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program: wage subsidies up to $25,000. Applications for 2024-2025 intake are open!
EHRC – Destination Trade. Providing financial incentives of up to $5,000. Deadline: March 30, 2028.
Indigenous Workforce Development Stream: request up to maximum of $52,500 per year.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides funding to help businesses train their employees and update their skills.
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.
EHRC – Destination Trade: Providing financial incentives of up to $5,000. Open to applications.
Student Work Placement (Co-Op): provide 50% of a wage up to a maximum of $5,000 to eligible employers who hire the brightest minds in STEAM and Business. Application is now open.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE): Applications are open for the 2025 summer exchange program!
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.
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.
Environmental Jobs Growth Program: eligible employers receive up to $18,750 in wage funding. Application is open.
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.
NEW! Canadian mining technology co-innovation mission to Brazil. Deadline: April 13, 2025.
ONGOING! Water Retention Features — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: maximum funding allocation for a single project is $150,000.
ONGOING! Tree and Shrub Planting – Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: maximum funding allocation for a single project is $150,000.
EcoAction Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada. Application is now open until March 25, 2025.
Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels. Call for proposals with continuous intake open until March 31, 2025, or until funds are fully allocated.
Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Clean Fuels Call for Proposals is currently accepting applications. Deadline: April 8, 2025.
EcoAction Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canadais now open until April 10, 2025.
Eurogia Cluster’s 28th call for proposals – clean technologies is now open. Deadline: April 24, 2025.
Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation is open to Canadian climate tech companies developing CDR solutions in Canada. 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.
FCM’s Tree Planting – application is now closed but funding is scheduled to open with new application details Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned!
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025.
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.
Climate Tech Trailblazer Prize provides non-dilutive prize of up to $300,000. Open to all start-ups!
Municipal Energy Plan Program: access up to $90, 000 grant.
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program: Support is available for projects with at least $3 million in eligible costs.
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.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2025. Deadline: EoI – March 27, 2024.
NEW! Canada – Germany 2025-26 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 15). Deadline: Registration – April 2, 2025; EoI – April 16, 2025. International consortium project proposal – June 18, 2025.
NEW! Canadian mining technology co-innovation mission to Brazil. Deadline: April 13, 2025.
OPEN! Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada: Deadline: April 23, 2025. Webinars: March 25 (French); March 27 (English).
Macao Entertainment Technology – Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
Canada – Austria 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals. Deadline: Canadian Registration – April 1, 2025; EoI: April 15, 2025; International consortium project proposal – May 30, 2025.
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #5 (Winter-Spring 2025). Deadline: Canadian Registration: April 1, 2025; EoI: April 15, 2025; International consortium project proposal: May 30, 2025.
Call for concept notes – Health, education and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment in Afghanistan. Deadline: April 2, 2025.
Canada-South Korea 2025-2026 collaborative industrial research and development (R&D) Call for Proposals. Deadline: Deadline: Canadian EoI – April 2, 2025; International consortium project proposal – June 25, 2025.
Canadian mining technology research and development partnering delegation to Brazil. Deadline: April 13, 2025.
Canadian ocean observation technology research and development partnering delegation to France. Deadline: April 13, 2025.
Canadian quantum technology innovation R&D partnering delegation to Montreal. Deadline: April 13, 2025.
Canada – UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals. Deadline: International consortium project proposal deadline: April 16, 2025.
Xecs call 4 – Electronic Components and Systems. Deadlines: Full Project Proposal: April 16, 2025.
Eurogia Cluster’s 28th call for proposals – clean technologies is now open. Deadline: April 24, 2025.
Canada–Taiwan 2024-2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals. Deadline: Canadian Registration: International consortium project proposal deadline: May 12, 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.
International Technology Partnership Program supports Alberta businesses with up to $250,000 to develop products or to conduct pilot tests with an international partner.
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.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canada-France Agreement — Museums Assistance Program. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Presenter Support Organizations – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadline: April 1, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: April 1 and October 15, 2025.
UPDATE! Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.
ONGOING! Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and broader marketplace consumption.
EcoAction Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada. Application is now open until March 25, 2025.
Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels. Call for proposals with continuous intake open until March 31, 2025, or until funds are fully allocated.
Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund (CBF) assists the ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books. Deadline: April 2, 2025.
Rural Transit Solutions Fund: Capital Projects Stream: Indigenous applicants can still submit until April 8, 2025.
Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Clean Fuels Call for Proposals is currently accepting applications. Deadline: April 8, 2025.
EcoAction Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canadais now open until April 10, 2025.
Operating Grant : Summer Program in Aging – Planning Grant: available for this funding opportunity is $150,000. Deadline: April 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!
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is currently accepting applications under the Direct delivery stream. Deadline: May 19th, 2025.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 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.
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness program: The 2024 to 2025 period to submit proposals is now open until funding is spent.
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.
Ontario Transit Investment Fund provides annual funding of $5 million to deliver local and intercommunity transportation projects.
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is open for new applications.
Seed Funding Program is now accepting applications on a continuous bases.
Indigenous Workforce Development Stream: request up to maximum of $52,500 per year.
Indigenous Arts & Culture Partnerships Fund: access up to $30,000 funding.
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!
National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs: “Supporting the Community Housing Sector to Increase and Preserve the Affordable Housing Supply”. Your solution may be eligible for funding up to $250,000. Now open!
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.
OPEN! Programming: Presenter Support Organizations – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadline: April 1, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: April 1 and October 15, 2025.
UPDATE! Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.
ONGOING! Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and broader marketplace consumption.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Don’t skip a beat: Medical diagnostics and sensing for combat operations. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is currently accepting applications under the Direct delivery stream. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
Accelerating community energy systems: maximum award – $200,000. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
EcoAction Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canadais now open until April 10, 2025.
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!
Eastern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments for economic development in eastern Ontario. Deadline: May 21, 2025.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Contraventions Act Fund: a transfer payment program to ensure that language rights are respected in relation to the issuing and processing of contraventions tickets.
Ontario Transit Investment Fund provides annual funding of $5 million to deliver local and intercommunity transportation projects.
Municipal Energy Plan Program: access up to $90, 000 grant.
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.
National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs: “Supporting the Community Housing Sector to Increase and Preserve the Affordable Housing Supply”. Your solution may be eligible for funding up to $250,000. Now open!
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.
STEM Youth Awareness Program: Scale AI is investing up to $1 million in this program. 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.
Forgivable loan – Canada Greener Affordable Housing: fund 100% of eligible retrofit costs, up to $170,000 per unit.
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.
FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canada-France Agreement — Museums Assistance Program. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Presenter Support Organizations – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadline: April 1, 2025.
OPEN! Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Deadlines: April 1 and October 15, 2025.
OPEN! Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada: Deadline: April 23, 2025. Webinars: March 25 (French); March 27 (English).
UPDATE! Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.
ONGOING! Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and broader marketplace consumption.
EcoAction Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada. Application is now open until March 25, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Don’t skip a beat: Medical diagnostics and sensing for combat operations. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is currently accepting applications under the Direct delivery stream. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels. Call for proposals with continuous intake open until March 31, 2025, or until funds are fully allocated.
OCA Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools – Operating. Deadline: April 1, 2025.
INOVAIT opens Pilot Fund program: up to $150,000 of non-dilutive investment. Proposals will be accepted until April 2, 2025.
Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Clean Fuels Call for Proposals is currently accepting applications. Deadline: April 8, 2025.
EcoAction Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canadais now open until April 10, 2025.
Operating Grant : Summer Program in Aging – Planning Grant: available for this funding opportunity is $150,000. Deadline: April 15, 2025.
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!
Eastern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments for economic development in eastern Ontario. Deadline: May 21, 2025.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant: up to $8,000. Deadline: Summer Intake – July 15, 2025.
Regional Tile Drainage Program: Maximum investment from the NOHFC will not exceed the lesser of 50% or $1 million towards eligible project costs.
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.
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.
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is open for new applications.
Industrial Research Chair (IRC) provides 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $1 million as a conditional contribution for the duration of the project.
Ontario Transit Investment Fund provides annual funding of $5 million to deliver local and intercommunity transportation projects.
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program: Support is available for projects with at least $3 million in eligible costs.
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.
National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs: “Supporting the Community Housing Sector to Increase and Preserve the Affordable Housing Supply”. Your solution may be eligible for funding up to $250,000. Now open!
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.
OPEN! Undergraduate : Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA). Deadlines: May 1, 2025; October 1, 2025; January 15, 2026.
UPDATE! Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until funding is fully committed.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Don’t skip a beat: Medical diagnostics and sensing for combat operations. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
Canada-France call for proposals on artificial intelligence: Up to CAN$100,000 per year from NSERC, SSHRC and/or CIHR collectively. Deadline: March 2025 (TBC).
Idea to Innovation grants. Deadlines: March 31, June 20, September 22, 2025.
INOVAIT opens Pilot Fund program: up to $150,000 of non-dilutive investment. Proposals will be accepted until April 2, 2025.
EcoAction Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canadais now open until April 10, 2025.
Operating Grant : Summer Program in Aging – Planning Grant: available for this funding opportunity is $150,000. Deadline: April 15, 2025.
Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship: There will be $10,000 available to support two to four applicants this year.. Deadline: April 17, 2025.
CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV/AIDS and STBBI Clinical Trials Research – Phase 2: The maximum amount per grant is anticipated to be $200,000 per year for up to 4 years, for a total of $800,000 per grant. Deadline: April 2025.
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program – Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC: bursary of up to $3,000. Deadline: June 9, 2025.
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.
New Investigator Research Grants: access up to $300,000.
Industrial Research Chair (IRC) provides 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $1 million as a conditional contribution for the duration of the project.
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program: Support is available for projects with at least $3 million in eligible costs.
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.
NEW! Canadian mining technology co-innovation mission to Brazil. Deadline: April 13, 2025.
ONGOING! Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and broader marketplace consumption.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Don’t skip a beat: Medical diagnostics and sensing for combat operations. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
IDEaS Competitive Projects – Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field. Deadline: March 27, 2025.
XPRIZE Water Scarcity is a $119 million, 5-year global competition designed to drive widespread access to clean water. Registration deadline Track A: March 31, 2025.
Eurogia Cluster’s 28th call for proposals – clean technologies is now open. Deadline: April 24, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Horizon Europe Funding: EU’s €95 billion research and innovation program.
Farm Financial Fluency for Beef Farmers. Date: March 24, 25, and 27, 2025.
Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada: Webinars: March 25 (French); March 27 (English).
Webinar: Building for the future with better community housing. Date: March 27, 2025.
Accelerate Leadership Program with Protein Industries Canada – Winter Session. Dates: Module 2: Friday, April 4, 2025 – Friday, May 2, 2025; Module 3: May 12 – Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
The next Smart Sustainable Technology Showcase will be taking place virtually on April 15, 2025.
Agents of Change 2025. Date: May 14, 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.
FCM’s 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Date: May 29 – June 1, 2025.
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.
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.
Agent of Change Award Nominations. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
WT Book Prize Submissions Are Open. Application deadline varies.
Canada’s Volunteer Awards program. Deadline: May 8, 2025.
Governor General’s Literary Awards: Annual competition is $1,000 – $25,000. Deadlines: May 15, 2025; July 15, 2025.
John Hirsch Prizes: two (2) prizes of $6,000 each. Deadline: October 5, 2025.
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.
Ontario Investing $3 Million to Train Automotive Workers.
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship 2023 Recipients.
Federal government invests in community buildings across Canada to build more vibrant communities.
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