Ontario Grants and Funding Directory

Ontario Government Grant, Loan, Tax Credit and Funding Programs Mentor Works Can Write for Your Business

Ontario government funding programs can support a wide range of strategic projects, including business expansion, research and development, hiring and training, and capital investment. Many of these programs are offered by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor).

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Accessible Technology Program (ATP) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports the development and testing of assistive technologies
  • Up to $4M per project/year in non-repayable grants
 Yes software, non profit,
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • AMIC is designed to help Ontario SMEs in advanced manufacturing industries with grant and loan support for cap & tech adoption.
  • Up to 15% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $5M in loan funding.
 Yes manufacturing
African Swine Flu: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • The Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream funds regional preparation for welfare slaughter and disposal.
  • 85% of total eligible costs, up to $1M over 3 years for eligible applicants (60% of costs for government applicants).
 Yes agri, food
Agri-Tech Innovation Cost-Share Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the modernization of agriculture-specific, unique and innovative technologies in the workplace
 Yes food, manufacturing, cleantech, non profit, agri,
AgriAssurance: SME Stream Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Supports businesses to meet certification standards in the agricultural and agri-food sector
  • Up to 50% to a maximum $50,000 in non-repayable government funding
 Yes food, manufacturing, agri,
Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports research, development and adoption of clean technologies through investments and promotion of agri-based bioproducts
  • Access up to 50-75% of costs to a maximum $5M project
 Yes food, manufacturing, agri,
APMA: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Fund Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Aims to liaison more young Canadians into the automotive sector by providing participants the opportunity to gain skills training and knowledge through a placement or employment.
  • Up to 800 participants will receive up to $8,000 in training costs
 Yes automotive,
Bioenterprise - Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) Ontario Business Expansion
  • This program helps businesses to adopt clean technologies into their agri-business operations.
  • Access up to $100K in funding.
 Yes agriculture, food, agri, tech, sustainability
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, or heritage performers.
  • Access up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000.
 Yes municipality, non profit,
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) is designed to support communities that have been hit hard by the pandemic.
  • CCRF will be delegating up to a maximum of $750,000 - $1 million in government funding to cover up to 75% of total expenses for a project
 Yes municipality, non profit, covid
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Support for projects that improve the physical condition of arts and heritage collaboration, creation, presentation, and exhibition spaces
  • Up to 50% to $500k-$15M depending on the project type. Up to 75% for rural and underserved communities
 Yes municipality,
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Designed to support small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that need to make digital adoptions in their businesses to be able to remain competitive in this new digital age.
  • Up to 90% of eligilbe costs up to $15,000 grant
 Yes software, tech, media
Canada Growth Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Will help Canada secure the significant private capital it needs to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions and grow its economy.
  • Funding amounts soon to be released.
 Yes software, tech, media, cleantech, manufacturing,
Canada Job Grant (CJG) Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Designed to reduce the costs of providing third-party skills training to new and existing employees
  • Up to 50-100% of eligible costs covered in most provinces
 Yes exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto, northern ontario, cleantech
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream Canada-wide Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supports developing, producing, and promoting innovative, interactive software development projects including apps and video games
  • Up to $15k-$1.5M per project phase in grants
 Yes software, cleantech,
Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports business growth through business loans with competitive interest rates
  • Up to $1M for business expansion activities
 Yes exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto,
Canada Summer Jobs Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Support for employers providing supervised career-related work experience for youth employees
  • Up to 50% of employee minimum hourly rate; Non-profits can receive grants up to 100% of minimum wage plus Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs); Amount is capped at a max $300K per employer/province or territory. Maximum 40 hours/week/employee can be included.
 Yes exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto, northern ontario, cleantech
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • offers a process through which the Government of Canada assumes financial risk, responsibility, and provides compensation for damage or losses to objects and appurtenances in eligible travelling exhibitions.
  • Receive up to $700K in Indemnification Coverage.
 Yes municipality
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) – Smart Farms Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Provides help for convergence of agriculture, equipment manufacturing and technology into real-world application.
  • Up to 40% of the total eligible supported expenses.
 Yes food, agri,
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • The Canadian Food Innovation Network’s (CFIN) program is designed to support smart product and process development, food ecosystem sustainability, and agile and safe supply chains.
  • Up to 50% of eligible expenses or up to $2M in cost matching funds per application.
 Yes agri, food
Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports municipalities demonstrating an innovative solution or approach to environmental issues
  • Up to $175,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible costs for all three study streams
 Yes non profit,
CanExport SMEs Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Supports global expansion projects including participation in trade shows and government-led trade missions
  • Up to 50% to a max $50,000 in grants
 Yes exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto, northern ontario, cleantech,
Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Administered by the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), the hiring grant supports Ontario’s precision metalworking sector with youth hires
  • Funding 50% of wages paid to a max of $5,000 for each placement
 Yes manufacturing, auto, cleantech, non profit,
Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB) Program Ontario Business Expansion
  • Supports Ontario municipalities and organizations by relieving some of the financial stress of hosting large events that meet the ministry’s definition of a Blockbuster Event.
  • Covers up to 20% of eligible large festival costs.
 Yes municipality
CFIN - Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation Canada-wide Research & Development
  • This program provides rapid support to food or beverage manufacturers who want to engage third-party support to analyze the sustainability of their operations.
  • Access 70% non-repayable funding up to a max of $25K.
 Yes food, manufacturing, sustainability
CFIN FoodTech Next Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports early-stage Canadian technology firms who seek to be part of or sell to the wider food industry.
  • Covers up to 50% costs to a max of $250,000 costs.
 Yes food
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports project proposals that contribute to a variety or clean energy projects for rural and remote Canadian communities.
  • This program has no maximum funding amount.
 Yes municipality, energy, cleantech
Clean Fuels Awareness (CFA) Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Funds innovative projects that address knowledge gaps among Canadians on clean fuel technologies.
  • Receive up to $300,000 in Grant Funding.
 Yes municipality, energy, cleantech
CME’s Technology Investment Program (TIP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Aims to help SME manufacturers in southern Ontario automate production, reduce their environmental footprint and increase their global competitiveness.
  • Receive up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000.
 Yes southern ontario, manufacturing
Commemorate Canada Program Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Provides support for initiatives that commemorate and/or celebrate historical figures, places, events, and accomplishments of national significance through funding.
  • Receive up to 100% of costs or up to $10K in grants.
 Yes municipality, covid
Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Helps Canadian communities confront discrimination by funding new opportunities, discussions, and research to bring together Canada’s diverse cultures and religions.
  • Up to $1 million in government funding.
 Yes municipality
Creative Export Canada (CEC) (Main Program Page) Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Supports commercialization of technology and/or productivity improvements of businesses
  • Access up to 50% of costs to a maximum $500,000 per collaboration
 Yes tech, arts
Creative Export Canada – Export Development Stream Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Offers funding for new and early-stage exporters to build capacity and expand into international markets.
  • Up to 75% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $90,000 per fiscal year.
 Yes tech, arts
Creative Export Canada – Export Ready Stream Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Offers funding for projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian Creative Industries reach more people around the world.
  • Access up to 75% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $2.5M in government contribution.
 Yes tech, arts
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) will support projects that will enable the acceleration of Canada’s critical minerals production and reinforce associated supply chains.
  • Up to $50M in Critical Minerals funding.
 Yes cleantech, minerals,
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) Ontario Research & Development
  • Support critical minerals innovation, economic growth, and the Made-in-Ontario supply chain.
  • Access up to 50% of costs to a maximum $500,000.
 Yes minerals, energy, ontario
Critical Minerals Sustainability and Circularity Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • This program offers funding in partnership with Canada and the United Kingdom to aid R&D projects for critical minerals technologies.
  • Up to 50% reimbursement for eligible Canadian SMEs to a maximum of $500,000 over 12-24 months.
 Yes minerals, research,
Customer Demonstration Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports technology demonstrations between two or more Ontario-based businesses
  • Up to 50% coverage of eligible expenses to a maximum $50k
 Yes non profit,
DELIA – NCFDC Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption Business Expansion Hiring & Training Research & Development
  • Is a microloan fund for all Canadian Women entrepreneurs in need of funding support for start up, stabilizations and expansion.
  • Up to $15,000 in low-interest loan support
 Yes food, forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, agri
DIGITAL – Horizon AI’s Technology Commercialization Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • The Horizon AI’s Technology Commercialization will co-invest in the early stages of commercialization and adoption of 10-15 projects
  • Up to 50% of costs to a maximum of $5M in Canadian government funding
 Yes agi, software, auto, cleantech,
DIGITAL – Technology Leadership Program (Cycle 6) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • DIGITAL has a Call for Proposals open for Technology Leadership (Cycle 6) to co-invest in 10-15 projects
  • Up to $7M in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Funding.
 Yes agi, software, auto, cleantech,
Digital Supercluster Capacity Building Program Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Supports Canadian businesses by co-investing in projects that help Canadians develop the skills, leadership and opportunities needed to grow innovative digital enterprises.
  • Funding amounts vary from project to project.
 Yes tech, software
Digital Supercluster Technology Leadership Funding Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports Canadian companies that will create new technology products, platforms and services, and scale-up through customer adoption and new commercial opportunities.
  • Funding amounts vary from project.
 Yes tech, software
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports economic development in investing in infrastructure or implementing strategies to advance regional priorities
  • Up to 15-50% of project expenses to a maximum of $500k-$5M in grant or loan funding depending on stream
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, municipality, non profit, agri
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports demonstrations of next-generation and innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
  • Up to 50% of eligible project expenses and offers $250k – $3M in funding
 Yes automotive,
Electric Vehicle ChargeON Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • The EV ChargeON Program supports the installation of public electric vehicle charging stations in Ontario communities outside of large urban centres.
  • Up to a maximum of $1M in funding per project.
 Yes auto, cleantech, ontario
Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports new construction, renovation, and/or retrofit activities for facilities or programs that help those with disabilities
  • Receive up to $3M in Canadian government grant funding towards eligible projects
EnAbling Change Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports non-profit organizations on projects that bring awareness to the benefits of accessibility
  • Up to 75% of total costs in grant funding
 Yes non profit
Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the adoption of prevention and mitigation measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among agri-food workers/employees.
  • Access up to 60% funding to a maximum of $50,000 per business.
 Yes agri, covid
FedDev Ontario Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Helps to offset upfront project costs and helps southern Ontario businesses grow more quickly
  • Access repayable funding from $125K to a maximum $10M
 Yes exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto, cleantech,
FedDev Ontario Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Funding for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption of technology and solutions
  • Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M depending on stream
 Yes manufacturing, cleantech, energy, software, non profit, agri, tech, forest
FedDev Ontario Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Funding for homebuilding solutions
  • Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs
 Yes manufacturing, cleantech, energy, software, non profit, agri, tech, forest
Forest Biomass Program (FBP) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Ontario based projects to harvest more wood from Crown forests, increase forest sector job creation and regional economic growth and find new uses for wood
  • Receive up to $250K to $10M in Government Funding
 Yes agri, northern ontario,
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports forest industry businesses to invest in new equipment, facility expansion, process, and product innovation
  • Business Stream: Up to 30% in loans & Collaborations Stream: Up to 75% in grants
 Yes agri, northern ontario,
GIFMP’s Energy Efficiency Solutions (EES) Stream Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Helps businesses implement energy efficiency and energy management strategies that optimize energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, and competitiveness.
  • Up to 100% of total eligible implementation costs to a max. of $20M for provincial-territorial and other governments.
 Yes cleantech, municipality, energy
GIFMP’s Industrial Facility track (IFT) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Assists industrial facilities implement energy efficiency and energy management solutions.
  • Access up to 50% to a maximum of $10 million; the minimum funding contribution is $40,000.
 Yes cleantech, municipality, energy
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings, and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings.
  • Receive up to $50% of costs for $10 million or more projects
 Yes municipality,
Green Freight Program (GFP) - Stream 2 Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • This program provides funding towards fuels switching, engine repowers, and purchase of low-carbon alternative fuel.
  • Up to $5M for fleet retrofits.
 Yes auto, cleantech,
Green Freight Program (GFP): Stream 1 – Assess and Retrofit Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments and Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits.
  • Receive up to $50% of costs to $250,000 in grants
 Yes automotive
Green Municipal Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports municipalities demonstrating an innovative solution or approach to environmental issues
  • Up to $175,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible costs for all three study streams
 Yes agri, northern ontario, municipality, non profit,
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • The program provides matching government funding towards projects that improve and implement greenhouse technologies to support industry innovation.
  • Up to $100,000 in contribution matching resulting in a maximum budget of $200,000 per project.
 Yes food, agri, cleantech
IESO Conservation Fund Ontario Business Expansion
  • Support new conservation and demand management programs, practices and technologies to reduce Ontario's electricity consumption
  • Up to a maximum of 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $500,000
 Yes agri, municipality, non profit,
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – National Research Council (NRC) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Designed to accelerate the research and development projects of Canadian innovators
  • Access up to 60-80% of costs to a maximum $10M per application
 Yes software,
Innovation for Defence and Security Program (IDEaS) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports pre-commercial military and defence technologies that have the potential to address current challenges faced by Canada’s Armed Forces
  • Access up to $1.2M for initial R&D. Fully-developed solutions may access up to $20M through a procurement program
 Yes
Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Helps startups and small businesses overcome technology development hurdles so that they can produce globally-demanded products and services
  • Up to $150k for proof of concept projects, and up to $1M for prototype development, and may also be awarded a government contract
 Yes media, software, cleantech,
Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Ontario Research & Development
  • This program supports innovators, businesses, and researchers at various stages of their IP journey to provide access to expert IP education, financial supports, and mentorship.
  • Up to $100K in government funding.
 Yes ontario, research, training,
Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports Canadian media projects during their concept and production development stages
  • Eligible applicants can receive up to 50% of eligible costs to a maxium of $50,000 for concept and $250,000 for production
 Yes media, software,
Invest Ontario Fund Ontario Business Expansion
  • Invest Ontario Fund is a provincial agency fund dedicated to securing private sector strategic business and capital investments that support economic development.
  • Access a $4M funding project.
 Yes business expansion, cleantech, medical, life sciences
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supporting clean technologies in the forest industry during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Applicants can receive 50% of eligible costs up to $20M for the general stream of the program, $1M for the small business stream, and $500K for the studies project stream
 Yes covid, forest, cleantech,
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) Ontario Hiring & Training Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supporting economic growth and jobs creation projects.
  • Applicants can receive up to 50-90% of costs for economic growth projects.
 Yes cleantech, non profit, manufacturing
Life Sciences Innovation Fund Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports the process of moving innovative and capital-intensive investment projects from a concept stage to commercialization.
  • Receive up to $500,000 in funding.
 Yes health, tech, life sciences
Low Carbon Economy Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Projects in this program aim to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create good jobs for Canadians.
  • Up to $1M to $25M in funding.
 Yes cleantech,
Market Readiness Program (OCI) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Supporting academic spin-off companies with grants to further their early-stage commercialization and support scalable business growth
  • Max funding from $125,000-250,000 in Ontario provincial funding
 Yes
Matching Investment Fund (MIF) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports Canadian dairy companies with funding to assist in the development of product initiatives that help grow the business for milk and dairy ingredients.
  • Up to $150K in fund matching.
 Yes food, agri,
Mitacs Canada-wide Hiring & Training Research & Development
  • Support businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and hospitals by providing funding and connecting them with highly trained researchers.
  • Funding varies by program.
 Yes research, university, collaborative
Mitacs Accelerate Canada-wide Hiring & Training Research & Development
  • Pairs businesses with Masters, PhD and PDF interns to overcome innovation challenges
  • Matching funds from Mitacs up to $7,500 per 4-6 month internship unit
 Yes cleantech,
Mitacs Elevate Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports industry and academic parterships to solve current issues through innovative means
  • Receive up to $30,000 from Mitacs
 Yes university, college, collaboarative, cleantech, agri,
Museums Assistance Program (MAP) Canada-wide Research & Development Business Expansion Hiring & Training
  • Offers support to workers, collections, skills, and more for museums, heritage institutions, and Indigenous communities.
  • Receive up to 70% of 400K in funding support.
 Yes municipality
NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Designed to accelerate commercialization and scale-up in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
  • Funding will vary by applicant.
 Yes manufacturing, manufacturers, tech, software
NGen AI For Manufacturing Challenge Canada-wide Research & Development Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports projects that build advanced manufacturing capacity in Canada and enhance the commercialization of AI and machine learning innovations.
  • Receive up to 35% of $8M in funding support.
 Yes manufacturing, manufacturers, tech, software
NGen Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program Canada-wide Research & Development Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Focuses on manufacturing scale-up along the ZEV value-chain, specifically on BEVs, FCEVs, and their components.
  • Receive up to $2.96M, you can receive non-repayable funding for 37% of your eligible project expenses.
 Yes manufacturing, manufacturers, tech, software
NGen Manufacturing Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supporting technology development that will help Canadian manufacturers compete globally
  • Grants up to 44.4% of eligible expenses with no limit on project size
 Yes manufacturing, manufacturers, municipality, non profit,
NGen Workforce Transformation Program Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • The Workforce Transformation program provides leadership teams with an affordable and high-value opportunity to participate together in learning and assessment workshops to develop strategic plans.
  • Up to 80% reimbursement for upskilling and training costs.
 Yes training, hiring,
NOHFC - INVEST North Program Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supporting economic development initiavitves in Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance towards projects that diversify their region
  • Receive up to $5,000,000 per project as either a grant or partially foregivable loan
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech,
NOHFC - People & Talent Program Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Designed to attract, retain, and develop Northern Ontario’s workforce by creating and sustaining new and existing jobs
  • Receive up to 90% of an Indigenous person's salary of up to $52.5k a year, and up to 90% of other eligible applicants for up to $35k a year
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech,
NOHFC (Main Program Page) - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supporting economic development initiavitves in Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance towards projects that diversify their region
  • Receive up to $2,000,000 per project as either a grant or partially foregivable loan
 Yes northern ontario, non profit, agri,
NSERC Alliance Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supporting collaborative R&D projects between Canadian businesses and universities
  • Up to $1,000,000 in grant funding per year
 Yes university, college, collaboarative,
OBIO - Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supporting companies commercializing health science technologies and the adoption of these technologies by healthcare organizations
  • Up to $250,000 in funding
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech, software, cleantech, municipality, non profit, tech, auto
OBIO - Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Provides infrastructure, commercialization, technology adoption and talent programming to Ontario small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences sector.
  • Up to $250,000 in 2:1 Fund Matching.
 Yes software
OCI - Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Helps SMEs generate a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.
  • Up to $15,000 in grant funding.
 Yes tech, ontario
OCI - ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program (5G SDP) Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports collaborative 5G technology development projects to develop, integrate, test, or validate pre-commercial 5G technologies.
  • Access up to $50k to $500k in Government Funding per application
 Yes software, cleantech,
OCI - Technology Demonstration Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the adoption and implementation of commercialized digital technology by an SME in partnership with a digital vendor and align with their completed DMAP.
  • Receive up to $150,000 in government funding support.
 Yes tech, ontario
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Ontario Research & Development
  • This program offers funding for research and innovation that stimulates the growth and competitiveness of Ontario’s agri-food sector.
  • Up to $150K - $200K in research funding.
 Yes agri, research, ontario, food
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports automotive businesses improve operational efficiency and competitiveness through the adoption of lean manufacturing processes and Industry 4.0-related technologies
  • Up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $150,000 in grants
 Yes auto, northern ontario,
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports trade and event organizations that are engaging in strategic initiatives in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors.
  • Receive up to 75% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $35,000.
 Yes ontario
Ontario Genomics’ BioCreate Program Ontario Research & Development
  • The BioCreate program is open to SMEs in southern Ontario seeking to commercialize genomics and engineering biology-enabled products.
  • Receive up to $150,000 in funding support.
 Yes research, biosciences
Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF) Ontario Research & Development
  • Funding research towards ideas and approaches on developing Canada's workforce
  • Covers 100% of eligible expenses to a max of $250,000
 Yes
Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Assists junior mining companies with financing early exploration projects. Especially in northern and Indigenous communities, these projects contribute to mineral exploration, economic growth, and job creation.
  • Access up to $200,000 to cover 50% of eligible costs.
 Yes ontario, mining
OSCIA - Honey Bee Health Initiative Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • The Honey Bee Health Initiative supports beekeepers in maintaining healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow their number of colonies to increase the sustainability of the beekeeping industry in Ontario.
  • Access $25K+ for improving bee colonies.
 Yes capital, agriculture
OVIN - Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) & Smart Mobility Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) development, testing, validation, and demonstration projects.
  • Receive up to $1 Million in funding.
 Yes ontario, training, automotive, cleantech, software, manufacturing
OVIN - Electric Vehicle Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Support the development and demonstration of advanced electric vehicles (EVs) and battery manufacturing technologies.
  • Receive up to $3 Million in funding.
 Yes ontario, training, automotive, cleantech, software, manufacturing
OVIN - Regional Future Workforce Program Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Supports eligible Ontario applicants to develop programs which encourage youth to pursue a future career in the automotive sector
  • Provides non-repayable contributions to a maximum $500,000 towards eligible expenses
 Yes automotive, training, collaborative
OVIN - Talent Development Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Combines Ontario companies with top young minds to stimulate industry-driven R&D projects for Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies.
  • Up to $35,000 in grant funding.
 Yes automotive, cleantech,
OVIN - WinterTech Development Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports projects related to the development, validation, testing, demonstration, and prototyping of mobility technologies and services
  • Up to one-third of the eligible project costs up to a maximum of $500,000
 Yes automotive, cleantech,
OVIN (Main Program Page) - Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network Ontario Hiring & Training Research & Development
  • A collaborative network supporting research, development, validation, testing, demonstration, and prototyping of automotive technologies and services that are tailored to the unique needs of Ontario.
  • Programs offer up to $3 Million in funding.
 Yes ontario, training, automotive, cleantech, software, manufacturing
Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Will support and fund partners in developing short-cycle programs (4 to 16 weeks) that combine specialized technical training, general business training, and interpersonal skills development across key economic sectors.
  • Up to 70% of the total eligible costs.
 Yes hiring, training
Plant-Based Protein AI Project Funding Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Aims to meet the need for new tools and technologies that utilize AI to help grow Canada’s plant based food, feed and ingredients ecosystem.
  • Funding Support for Plant-Based Protein AI Projects.
 Yes agri, tech, cleantech food, food
Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports Canadian plant-based forward-thinking companies and organizations to develop projects that will transform our industry and help realize Canada’s agri-food potential.
  • Access up to $50% of project costs in funding support.
 Yes agri, tech, cleantech food, food
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Helps supply-managed poultry and egg producers adapt to market changes
  • Covers 70-85% of eligible costs in grant funding
 Yes agri, tech, cleantech food
Protein Industries Canada Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supporting collaborative product or process research, technology development, and export market development projects related to expanding Canada’s plant-based protein sector
  • Offsets up to 50% of eligible project expenses with no defined maximum contribution. Remaining project funds must be supported by at least two project partners
 Yes university, college, collaboarative, health, research, food, agri,
Quantum Leap Funding Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Helps SMEs and Canadian universities with funding to work on innovative pharmaceutical research projects.
  • Receive up to 50-66% of costs to a maximum $1.2 million per eligible project.
 Yes university, college, collaboarative, health, research,
R&D Partnership Fund - Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports the development and demonstration of pre-market technologies the automotive sector
  • 2:1 funding contribution ratio from applicants and/or private sector partners to a max of $1,000,000
 Yes automotive,
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in Southern Ontario Ontario Research & Development
  • Helps companies develop and market quantum products and solutions for domestic and international markets.
  • Access up to 50% of project costs to a maximum of $500,000 to $5 million.
 Yes non profit, collaboarative, research, food, agri, quantum
Responsive Advancement for Meat Processing (RAMP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Promotes the development of a meat sector supply chain as part of the agri-food industry in the region by providing new technologies, equipment, and/or materials.
  • Access up to $25,000 at 75% cost-share toward eligible costs.
 Yes agri, tech, cleantech food, food
Rural Economic Development Fund (RED) Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supports regional economic development activities in rural southern Ontario communities
  • Up to 30-50% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $150,000-$250,000
 Yes northern ontario, cleantech, agri, municipality, non profit,
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supporting rural economic development projects for capacity building, economic diversification, and more.
  • Funding varies by stream up to 80% of costs to a maximum of $1 million in funding contributions.
 Yes collaboarative, health, research, food, agri, automotive, manufacturing
Save on Energy Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Provides businesses within Ontario funding to help transition towards a greener province via energy saving projects.
  • Receive Up to 75% of Costs to a Max of $5M in Funding.
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech, software, cleantech, municipality, non profit, tech, auto
SCAP – Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Program supports their competitiveness, profitability, growth, and long-term sustainability.
  • Up to 20% of eligible expenses to a maximum $300,000 per business.
 Yes agri, tech, food
SCAP – Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • This initiative aims to support farmers and food processors invest in innovative technologies and capital to increase production levels.
  • Up to 50% to a maximum of $100,000 for innovation technology and equipment projects.
 Yes agri, tech,
SCAP - AgriDiversity Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Designed to help organizations with projects that build agricultural leadership and entrepreneurial capacity among under-represented groups.
  • Access up to 70% of eligible project expenses which may amount to a maximum $200k
 Yes agri, hiring
SCAP - AgriInnovate Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports businesses to commercialize and/or adopt innovative agri-based products, technologies, processes or services
  • Access up to 50% of project expenses to a maximum of $10 million per application
 Yes food, agri,
SCAP – AgriMarketing Canada-wide Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Program will support national agricultural sectors to increase and diversify exports.
  • Up to 50% of eligible costs to a max. of $10M over 5 yrs (max. $2M/yr) in non-repayable funding.
 Yes agri, tech, food
SCAP – AgriScience Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Helps agri-food sector accelerate innovation through pre-commercial science activities and research.
  • Up to $5 million can be awarded to this program for a non-repayable portion of the project’s eligible costs.
 Yes agri, tech, food
SCAP – Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the resiliency of the agriculture and food sector by addressing biosecurity risks and enhancing emergency preparedness.
  • Up to 35% of costs to a maximum of $50K - $100K in funding.
 Yes agri, manufacturing,
SCAP – Food Safety and Growth Initiative Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • This program helps businesses to modernize their food safety systems.
  • Access up to $75K in funding per project.
 Yes agriculture, food, agri
SCAP – Grow Ontario Market (GOM) Program Ontario Business Expansion
  • Helps eligible agri-food businesses and industry organizations in Ontario to export their products into local and global markets to boost economic growth and innovation.
  • Up to $125,000 in non-repayable funding.
 Yes agri, tech, food
SCAP – Growing Future Opportunities Initiative Ontario Business Expansion
  • This program supports farmers plant varieties of produce that will improve quality, production, and marketability.
  • Up to $50,000 in Agricultural funding.
 Yes agri, ontario, food
SCAP – Maple Production Improvement Initiative Ontario Business Expansion
  • This program provides eligible maple syrup producers access to cost-shared funding to support a range of activities to enhance their operations.
  • Up to $20,000 in cost-share funding.
 Yes ontario, food, agri,
SCAP – Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative Ontario Business Expansion
  • Helps eligible local meat processors expand their operations through the Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative.
  • Up to $150,000 in non-repayable funding.
 Yes agri, tech, food
SCAP – Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • This program will provide funding support to projects aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
  • Up to $25,000 per acre depending on project priorities.
 Yes agri, ontario, food
SCAP (Main Program Page) - Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Canada-wide Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development Hiring & Training
  • Designed to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resilience of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industriesin Canada.
  • Funding varies by program.
 Yes agri, tech, food, cleantech, research, northern ontario, manufacturing,
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • One of the largest tax incentive programs available to a wide range of Canadian businesses
  • Access up to 69% of labour and overhead costs, 36% of contractor costs, and 45% of material costs
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech, software, cleantech, municipality, non profit, tech, auto
SD Tech Fund Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports cleantech projects that aim to improve water, soil and air quality to reduce the effects of climate change
  • Access up to 40% of project costs for an average funding contribution of $3,000,000
 Yes agi, software, cleantech,
Skills Catalyst Fund Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Supports Ontario consortiums in the development and implementation of innovative workforce development projects that test new and emerging ideas and approaches to labour market challenges
  • Up to 80% of eligible training expenses to a maximum $500,000
 No northern ontario,
Skills Development Fund Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of innovative workforce development projects to address the challenges of the labour market in Ontario.
  • There is no maximum funding amount for this program.
 Yes ontario,
Social Enterprises – Investment Readiness Program Canada-wide Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Is designed to assist social purpose organizations in their efforts to sell goods or services for revenue while achieving positive social, cultural, or environmental results.
  • Up to $75,000 in Loan Funding Support.
 Yes non profit
SONAMI - Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Ontario Research & Development
  • Helps manufacturers and innovation-based businesses overcome innovation challenges
  • Access up to 50% of project costs
 Yes manufacturing, auto,
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports companies investing in new facilities and equipment to advance regional priorities
  • Up to 15-50% of expenses to a maximum of $500k-$5M in grant or loan funding depending on stream
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, municipality, non profit,
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supports projects that drive sustained productivity and economic benefits
  • Submit a project budget of at least $20M and access up to 50% of eligible costs
 Yes software, cleantech, municipality, non profit,
Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the economic recovery and resiliency of Ontario’s Agri-food sector.
  • Access up to 25% of costs, to a maximum of $125,000.
 Yes agri, for profit
Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence AI (SCALE.AI) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Enhances Canada’s existing supply chain practices by boosting economic development through faster adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Access up to 40% of eligible project costs, with no minimum or maximum investment allocated per project
 Yes software, municipality, non profit,
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the impacts of international trade agreements on processors in the agri-food sector
  • Receive up to 50% of costs to a max. of $5 million
 Yes agri, tech, food
Tourism Development Fund (TDF) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Helps not-for-profits and municipalities to invest in developing new tourism services, tourism investment attraction, and industry capacity building
  • Access up to 50% of costs. There is no maximum amount for applications
 Yes municipality, non profit,
Tourism Growth Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • This program supports local tourism projects that will position Canada as a destination of choice for domestic and international travelers.
  • Up to 50% to a maximum of $250,000 in funding support.
 Yes tourism, indigenous,
Western Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) Program Canada-wide Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Helps businesses with high growth potential adopt/adapt innovative technologies that support productivity and export expansion
  • Access up to 50% of costs to a maximum $5M per application and $10M per applicant
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, covid,
Women Ecosystem Fund (WEF) Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Supports projects that will provide business supports for women entrepreneurs and strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada.
  • Up to $3M in funding for Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations.
 Yes for profit
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy – Ecosystem Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Aims to increase women-owned businesses’ access to the financing, talent, networks and expertise they need to start up, scale up and access new markets.
  • Receive a non-repayable contribution up to $3 million, defined based on scope and impact of project.
 Yes for profit
Women in Skilled Trades Initiative Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Supports projects that recruit, retain, and help women apprentices succeed in 1 or the 39 eligible Red Seal Trades.
  • Up to $3M in funding for Canadian not-for-profits, for-profits, unions, and more.
 Yes non profit, municipality
Youth Employment Program (IRAP YEP) Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Designed to assist funding of hiring young Canadian post-secondary graduates.
  • Provides up to $30,000 per graduate (up to two) for a period of 6 to 12 months.
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, covid,
Yves Landry Foundation Funding for Training Via the Government of Canada Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Supports eligible Ontario manufacturing training activities for southern Ontario manufacturers.
  • Provides non-repayable contributions to a maximum $100,000 towards eligible expenses.
 Yes manufacturing, auto, northern ontario, training,
Zero Emission Transit Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Delivers on the government’s commitment to produce 5,000 zero emission buses over the next five years.
  • Receive up to $350M in zero emission project funding.
 Yes tech, software, cleantech, auto
Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports projects that address knowledge gaps among Canadians on ZEV technologies to move forward to ZEV adoption.
  • Up to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum contribution amount $300,000 per project.
 Yes agi, software, auto, cleantech,
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVI) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Designed to increase a network of zero-emission vehicle charging and refuelling stations in more localized areas where Canadians live, work, and play.
  • Up to 50% of costs to a maximum of $5M in Canadian government funding.
 Yes agi, software, auto, cleantech,

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