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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.
This is an international research funding program that supports interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects harnessing disruptive technologies...
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
$108 million total program funding across three years (2023–24 onwards)
A $108 million federal grant program delivered through regional development agencies to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and...
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) - Economic Research Stream (ERS)
Varies by project; 2025-26 total program funding is $13.2 million across all NIEOP streams
The ERS provides project-based support for research, knowledge transfer, and information distribution to establish a research agenda and target...
Arctic and Northern Challenge Program
Up to $150,000 per project annually for up to 3 years
This grant supports collaborative research and development projects that benefit Arctic and Northern peoples. Funding up to $150,000 annually for up...
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
Varies by project; 2025-26 total program funding is $32.5 million
IDEANorth provides grants and contributions to support territorial economic growth and address gaps in small-scale economic infrastructure like...
Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life (Programming Funding)
This grant provides funding to community organizations representing official-language minority communities to carry out ongoing programming and...
Arctic Infrastructure Fund
$1 billion fund available for infrastructure projects
A $1 billion program that provides repayable or non-repayable contributions to build and expand dual-use transportation infrastructure (roads, rail,...
Apartment Construction Loan Program
Low-cost loans ranging from $1,000,000 minimum up to 100% of the cost of the residential component
This loan program provides low-cost financing to build or convert rental apartment projects across Canada during the construction phase through to...
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Expansion to Health Care and Social Service Professionals
Up to $60,000 over 5 years for family physicians/dentists/pharmacists/psychologists; up to $30,000 for nurses/midwives/teachers/social workers/physiotherapists; up to $15,000 for early childhood educators/dental hygienists/personal support workers
A loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loan debt for health care and social service professionals working in under-served rural or...
Funded Collaborative R&D Programs and Initiatives
Up to $27 million available annually in grant and contribution funding
The Government of Canada provides grants and contributions through the National Research Council (NRC) to fund collaborative research and development...
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
This federal grant funds projects that prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species across Canada. Funding supports prevention,...
New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-based Projects
Up to $25,000 per community-based project
A federal grant program that provides capital assistance to support community-based projects led by and for seniors. The program strengthens social...
Funding for the Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream under the Union Training and Innovation Program
Up to $5,000,000 per project from ESDC; applicant must secure minimum 10% cash contribution from other sources
This program provides non-repayable grants to support innovative approaches and best practices in Red Seal apprenticeship training. Funding supports...
Northern Isolated Communities Initiative Fund (NICI)
Varies by project; part of umbrella territorial development program
NICI provides strategic investments and services to Northern Indigenous and Inuit communities, organizations, and businesses to support local and...
Small Economy Works - Initiate: Youth Innovation Micro-Grants
Grants of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000
Micro-grants of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 for youth-led community service projects that create positive impact in their communities. Youth...
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
No-cost retrofits (100% coverage of insulation, heat pumps, and installation costs)
CGHAP provides grants for no-cost home energy efficiency retrofits, including insulation and heat pumps, to help low-to-median-income homeowners and...
Northern Fund
CFI funds up to 50% of eligible infrastructure project costs; applicants can request between $250,000 and $2.5 million in CFI funding. Additional operation and maintenance funding available up to 100% of the CFI contribution (up to $2.5 million).
A grant program providing research infrastructure funding to eligible institutions and organizations in Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest...
Core Startup Program
Up to $75,000 in flexible, equity-free loan financing
The Core Startup Program provides equity-free loan financing up to $75,000 to help young entrepreneurs start or buy a business. Alongside flexible...
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) - Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (CROP)
Varies by project; 2025-26 total program funding is $13.2 million across all NIEOP streams
The CROP stream provides project-based support to Indigenous communities and organizations for capacity and readiness activities to help them plan...
Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) – Aquatic Projects
Minimum $20,000 for new 1-year projects; funding is variable and dependent on project activities
A grant program that provides non-repayable funding to Indigenous communities and organizations for conservation and recovery of aquatic species at...
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