Canadian Grant Deadlines

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF)

Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y)

$11.9 million invested annually over two years (2026–27 to 2027–28); individual award amounts not specified

Canada–Taiwan 2025-2026 Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Call for Proposals

Up to $500,000 CAD per Canadian SME over 12 to 24 months; up to 80% of salary costs, 50% of contractor fees, and 75% of international travel costs; total funding capped at 50% of total project costs incurred by the Canadian SME

CanExport PME

Up to $50,000 per project

Wine Sector Support Program

Up to $25 million per fiscal year; payment calculated based on total litres of eligible wine produced multiplied by a per-litre rate determined annually

Artificial Intelligence Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program (SCIP) – Infrastructure Build Layer

Up to approximately $890 million over seven fiscal years (2026–27 to 2032–33) for the Infrastructure Build Layer

Healthy Youth Team Grants (2025)

Up to $300,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling up to $1,500,000 per grant

Sentinel Shield: Wide-Area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Up to $1 million per Build & Test contract; optional follow-on acquisition contract up to $20 million

Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders

$100,000 per year over six years ($600,000 total), with potential for a six-year extension at the same yearly amount.

Canada Impact+ Research Chairs

$500,000 or $1 million per year for eight years ($4 million or $8 million total), plus potential four-year extension at 50% of original annual value

CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025

Up to $660,000 total for up to 6 years: Phase 1 (mentored) up to $270,000 ($90,000/year for up to 3 years); Phase 2 (independent) up to $120,000/year for up to 3-4 years. Additional Community Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization supplementary funding up to $30,000 per award available.

Kosher and Halal Investment Program

Up to $2 million per applicant; AAFC covers maximum 50% of eligible costs, applicant must cover minimum 50%

Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program

$150,000 in the first year (± $50,000) and $300,000 (± $50,000) annually for up to five subsequent years, totaling up to $1.65 million over six years

Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream

Up to 15% of eligible project costs. Loans up to 15% of funding to a maximum of $5 million (interest-free during project period, up to 4 years); up to 30% of loan may be forgiven (maximum $500,000) if targets are met. Grants up to $500,000 for small rural companies or up to $1.5 million for strategic/foreign direct investment projects.

Eastern Ontario Development Fund - Business Projects

Up to 15% of eligible project costs as loans (maximum $5M, interest-free during project period up to 4 years). Up to 30% of loan (maximum $500,000) may be forgiven if targets are achieved. Grants available up to $500,000 for rural companies with fewer than 100 employees, or up to $1,500,000 for strategic foreign direct investment projects.

AgriInvest Program

AgriStability 2025 (Late Participation)

Variable based on individual farm income decline (specific amounts not disclosed in announcement)

AgriStability Program

Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system

Up to $200,000 per year for up to five years, for a total of up to $1,000,000 per grant. Total funding pool of approximately $3,000,000 anticipated to fund approximately three grants.

Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)

Up to $300,000 per year for up to 3 years, for a total of $900,000 per grant

Take a Kid Trapping Program

Up to $8,000

2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Funding varies by participating country and funder. Canadian co-PIs may receive up to CAD $1,500,000 through NFRF. Other funding organizations offer different maximum amounts in their respective currencies.

Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorials (New Construction or Large Restoration - 2027-2028)

Up to $25,000 for projects taking place between 1 April 2027 and 31 March 2028

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Refundable tax credit on eligible CCUS project expenditures (specific rate not stated in source material)

Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers

Varies depending on the number of participating employees, duration of the Work-Sharing agreement, and the reduction rate

Small Economy Works - Initiate: Youth Innovation Micro-grants

Micro-grants of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000

Innovation Fund

CFI will invest up to $325 million in infrastructure funding, covering up to 40% of eligible project costs; up to $97.5 million in additional operating and maintenance support available through the Infrastructure Operating Fund

Commemorative Partnership Program - No. 2 Construction Battalion (2027-2028)

Up to $50,000 for projects taking place between 1 April 2027 and 31 March 2028

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)

Projects average $31,000; annual budget of $26.8 million for approximately 650 projects

Department of National Defence Indigenous Reconciliation Program

Up to $1.5 million annually in grants and contributions funding (2023-2024 through 2026-2027). Engagement and Collaboration Grants: up to $50,000 per year. Contribution funding (Research Support or Policy Development): amounts vary, up to 3 years ending before March 31, 2027.

British Columbia Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit

10% of qualified BC SR&ED expenditures (refundable credit for CCPCs) or 10% of qualified BC SR&ED expenditures less refundable credit and renounced amounts (non-refundable credit)

AgriAssurance Program: Kosher and Halal Investment Component

Not-for-profit organizations: up to $350,000 per year; For-profit organizations: up to $50,000 per year. AAFC contributes up to 75% for not-for-profits (you pay minimum 25%) and up to 50% for for-profits (you pay minimum 50%).

British Columbia Clean Buildings Tax Credit

5% of qualifying expenditures

AgriMarketing Program - Kosher and Halal Investment Component

Up to $2 million over 3 fiscal years (2025-26 to 2027-28); typical project contributions less than $1 million

Federal Community Housing Initiative - Phase 2

Funding amounts vary based on eligible households identified and rental assistance needs; allocated monthly by CMHC after agreement approval

Clean Fuels Fund - Building New Domestic Production Capacity (General Stream)

Capital projects: up to 30% of total project costs, maximum $50M. Studies: up to 75% of total project costs, maximum $5M

Clean Fuels Fund - Building New Domestic Production Capacity General Stream

Up to 30% of total capital project costs (maximum $50M) for capital projects; Up to 75% of total costs (maximum $5M) for feasibility and FEED studies

Nova Scotia Digital Animation Tax Credit

50% of qualifying expenditures plus 17.5% of eligible labour expenditures (capped at $150,000 per employee per production)

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF)

Minimum eligible project cost of $1 million; no stated maximum