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Program Name Description Maximum Funding Available Per Project Duration Department
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream Funds the purchase and installation of commercially available clean technologies and processes that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other environmental co-benefits. $ 2,000,000 June 2021 - March 2026 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research & Innovation Stream Funds pre-market innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities. $ 2,000,000 June 2021 - March 2028 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agricultural Climate Solutions - Living Labs Program Establish a strong Canada-wide network of regional collaborations made up of farmers, scientists and other sectoral stakeholders. The objective is to develop, validate, and share the beneficial management practices that best store carbon and mitigate climate change. $ 8,000,000 April 2021 - March 2031 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agricultural Climate Solutions - On-Farm Climate Action Fund The objective of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases, specifically in the areas of: nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing practices $ 50,000,000 2021 - 2024 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriInnovate Program Provides repayable contributions for projects that aim to accelerate the demonstration, commercialization or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability $ 10,000,000 April 2023 - March 2029 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Local Food Infrastructure Fund Strengthen access to food systems safe, healthy and culturally-diverse food for at-risk populations while promoting environmentally sustainable food systems. Variable March 2019 - March 2024 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices; to improve productivity; and to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains. Variable August 2021 - March 2024 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Business Development Program The Business Development Program (BDP) helps entrepreneurs launch, modernize and grow their business in Atlantic Canada. Through the BDP, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) funds new ideas so entrepreneurs can get them off the ground and help existing companies get to the next level. The BDP also provides financial assistance, in the form of non-repayable assistance, to not-for-profit organizations that provide support to Atlantic businesses. The BDP aims to improve the growth and competitiveness of Atlantic SMEs, provide for dynamic and sustainable communities in Atlantic Canada, and provide for policies and programs that strengthen the Atlantic economy. $ 10,000,000 Ongoing Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Canada Community revitalization fund The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund’s purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities:
  • build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets •bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease
  • create jobs and stimulate local economies.
  • Indigenous applicants are invited to apply for projects of all types and sizes.

Under the fund, RDAs can contribute up to 100% funding for projects with Indigenous groups. Indigenous applicants to the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) may request additional time to submit applications, taking into account that the CCRF is a time-limited initiative ending March 31, 2024.

 $ 750,000 August 2021 - March 2024 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Innovative Communities Fund The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) invests in strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canada's communities. Working in partnership with Atlantic communities and stakeholders, ICF builds on the strengths of communities and provides the tools needed to identify opportunities available for their sustainable economic growth. ICF focuses on investments that lead to long-term employment and economic capacity building in rural communities. Urban initiatives that stimulate the competitiveness and vitality of rural communities may be considered on a selective basis. $ 10,000,000 Ongoing Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Jobs and Growth Fund The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In Atlantic Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is investing $70 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness, and creating jobs in every corner of the country. Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. Under the initiative, RDAs may contribute up to 100 percent of eligible project costs for projects with Indigenous clients. $ 10,000,000 April 2021 - March 2024 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program creates the right conditions to start and grow businesses in Atlantic Canada. Through REGI, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is helping businesses and non-profit organizations develop a strong, dynamic and inclusive economy. The two streams are defined as follows: Business Scale-up and Productivity - Funding offered under this stream helps businesses to accelerate their growth and assists with the adoption of innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity and global competitiveness as well as the development of and entry into new markets. Regional Innovation Ecosystems - Funding offered under this stream helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation. It also fosters the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies and increases the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women entrepreneurs and under-represented groups. $ 20,000,000 Ongoing Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Community Futures Program CED delivers the national Community Futures Program in the Quebec regions which provides operational funding to Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs). Quebec's 57 CFDCs and 8 Community Business Development Corporations administer business support programming which can benefit Indigenous entrepreneurs and SMEs in their region. - Variable Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Quebec Economic Development Program Funding under this stream provides repayable contributions to businesses (including Indigenous businesses) or non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations in communities which aims to generate sustainable, inclusive growth and help small and rural communities in Quebec to fully participate in, and benefit from economic opportunities. - Variable Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI) REGI is a national program administered in Quebec by CED-Q and promotes economic growth through two program streams : Business Scale-up and Productivity Funding offered under this stream helps businesses to accelerate their growth and assists with the adoption of innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity and global competitiveness as well as the development of and entry into new markets. Regional Innovation Ecosystems Funding offered under this stream helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation. It also fosters the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies and increases the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women entrepreneurs and under-represented groups. - Variable Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Food Security and Climate Change in the Canadian North (Team Grants) The overall goal of the Food Security and Climate Change in the Canadian North Initiative is to support research that will provide a deeper understanding of food security and climate change in the Canadian North, with a focus on Indigenous (i.e., First Nations, Inuit and Métis) populations, and to support the development of effective approaches, programs and policies to address this issue. $ 1,500,000 2019 - 2026 Canadian Institute of Health Research
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) IDEANorth promotes economic development in the North in order to strengthen territorial economies and increase economic participation by Northerners. IDEANorth is divided into four program streams: Sector & Capacity Development; Business Scale-Up and Productivity; Small Scale Economic Infrastructure; and, Economic Infrastructure Studies (large scale). $ 6,000,000 Ongoing Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP) Increases the participation of northern Indigenous communities and businesses in economic opportunities. NIEOP is composed of two program streams: The Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning fund (CROP), and the Entrepreneurship and Business Development fund (EBD). - Variable Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund The NICI fund helps strengthen and support Indigenous and northern food systems in three territories by supporting community-led projects, with funding for equipment, local food production projects, and skills training for local and Indigenous food producers. The fund is divided into three areas of focus; Support for Agriculture and Food Businesses; Northern Food and Innovation Challenge; and, Support for Northern Food Working Group & Territorial Initiatives. $ 15,000,000 2019-2024 Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI) REGI is a national program administered in the Territories by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and promotes economic growth through two program streams (Business Scale-Up & Productivity AND Regional Innovation Ecosystems) which will foster the right environment to start and grow businesses and create the conditions for the development of strong, dynamic and inclusive regional innovation ecosystems across the North. Variable Ongoing Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program Provides support to Indigenous and northern communities and governments in the North to help them adapt to climate change impacts. Funding supports projects such as vulnerability and risk assessment of climate change impacts, development of hazard maps and adaption plans and options, and implementation of non-structural and structural adaptation measures. Variable April 2016 - March 2028 Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
First Nation Adapt Program Provides funding to First Nation communities located below the 60th parallel to assess climate change impacts and develop adaptation options, related to community infrastructure and disaster risk reduction. Funding supports projects such as risk assessments, and the development, assessment and cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options. The floodplain mapping portion of the program supports climate impacts assessments and adaptation planning efforts in communities at significant risk of flooding. Variable April 2016 - March 2025 Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program Provides funding to support Indigenous peoples in the design, implementation, or expansion of long-term community-based climate monitoring projects. The program supports community-led projects to monitor climate and the environmental effects of climate change on communities and traditional territories. . Variable April 2017 - March 2028 Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity program (REACHE) Supporting northern and Indigenous communities in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut in their transition to renewable, sustainable and affordable sources of energy. Variable Ongoing Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Harvesters Support Grant The Harvesters Support Grant (HSG) increases access to country foods by providing funding to support traditional hunting, harvesting and food sharing in isolated communities. Launched in April 2020, the HSG is a relatively new addition to the Nutrition North Canada program. It was developed in direct collaboration with Indigenous partners and respects the inherent hunting and harvesting rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. $ 8,000,000 Ongoing Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada - Nutrition North Canada
Climate Action and Awareness Fund Support Canadian-made projects that can create middle class jobs for Canadians who work in science and technology, academia and at the grassroots community level to help reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. $ 6,000,000 2020 - 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada
EcoAction Community Funding Program The EcoAction Community Funding Program provides financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for local action-based projects that produce measurable, positive effects on the environment. This year, funding is available for new projects that engage Canadians and clearly demonstrate measurable, positive results related to the following key environmental priority: Freshwater $ 100,000 Ongoing Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environmental Damages Fund Restore the environment and conserve wildlife and habitats in a scientifically sound, cost-effective, and technically feasible way, using funds received from fines, court orders and voluntary payments. $ 6,000,000 Ongoing Environment and Climate Change Canada
Indigenous Guardians Supports Indigenous rights and responsibilities in protecting and conserving ecosystems, developing and maintaining sustainable economies, and continuing the profound connections between natural landscapes and Indigenous cultures. Variable 2021 - 2026 Environment and Climate Change Canada
Low Carbon Economy Challenge

The Low Carbon Economy Challenge is part of the Low Carbon Economy Fund. It leverages Canadian ingenuity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate clean growth in support of Canada's clean growth and climate action plans.

The Challenge is divided into two streams: the Champions stream (approximately $450 million) and the Partnerships stream (up to $50 million).

 $ 25,000,000 March 2018 - March 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: 1. to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices; 2. to improve productivity; 3. to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains. $250,000,000 2021 - March 2024 Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSUP) stream Funding under this stream provides no-interest, repayable contributions up to $500,000 (including Indigenous businesses) to help accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets to help companies become globally competitive. $ 500,000 Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) - Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario (TMINO) Funding under this stream of REGI, provides repayable contributions to established manufacturing businesses of 500 or fewer employees to modernize the manufacturing process and increase productivity. $ 15,000 Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) -Regional Innovation Ecosystem stream Funding under this stream of REGI provides non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations to help create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation, as well as the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies. The stream prioritizes regional economic stakeholders who promote the entrepreneurial talent of underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs. Variable Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) Through its Northern Ontario Development Program, FedNor invests in projects led by municipalities, First Nations, and other organizations and institutions that support community economic development, diversification, job creation and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. Also included as part of NODP is the Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario. Funding under this stream provides non repayable contributions to rural municipalities and Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario to hire an economic development officer. Variable Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program - South

Supports First Nation communities south of the 60°N to identify, assess and respond to the health impacts of climate change.

In B.C., contact the First Nations Health Authority for information.

 $ 100,000 Ongoing Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program Supports First Nations communities south of 60 to identify, investigate and characterize environmental hazards with potential for human health impacts through community-based monitoring, research, risk assessment and risk communication. Variable Ongoing Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations Solid Waste Management Initiative This program supports First Nations to develop sustainable waste management systems by investing in modern infrastructure, facility operations, training, awareness and partnerships. Variable 2021 - 2028 Indigenous Services Canada
Active Transportation Fund The Active Transportation Fund is providing $400 million over 5 years to invest in projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning activities. // Le fonds pour les transports actifs fournira 400 millions de dollars sur cinq ans pour investiser dans des projets de construction et d'extension de réseaux de sentiers, de voies cyclables, de pistes et de ponts piétonniers, en plus de soutenir les activités de planification du transport actif. Variable 2021-2026 Infrastructure Canada
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) is a direct-delivery, competitive program intended to support public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards, such as floods, wildland fires, drought, erosion, severe storms and permafrost thaw. There is up to 100% federal cost-share available for Indigenous recipients. For more information, consult applicant guideline at Infrastructure Canada - Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund: Applicant guide Variable 2018-2023 Infrastructure Canada
Green and Inclusive Building (GICB) The GICB aims to build more community buildings and improve existing ones - in particular in areas with populations experiencing higher needs - while also making the buildings more energy efficient, lower carbon, more resilient, and higher performing. This program will support green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada. Variable 2021-2026 Infrastructure Canada
Rural Transit Solutions Fund The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is the first federal fund to target the development of transit solutions in rural and remote communities. Launched in 2021, it makes $250 million in funding available over 5 years, to support the development of locally-driven transit solutions that will help people living in rural communities get to work, school, appointments, and visit loved ones. A minimum of 10% of the total $250 million funding envelope for RTSF will be allocated to projects that benefit Indigenous populations and communities. Variable 2020-2026 Infrastructure Canada
Zero Emission Transit Fund The Zero Emission Transit Fund is providing $2,75 billion over 5 years to support transit and school bus operators plan for electrification, support the purchase of zero emission buses and build charging infrastructure. Variable 2021-2026 Infrastructure Canada
Clean Growth Hub The Clean Growth Hub is an advisory service to help clean technology producers and adopters navigate federal programs and services to advance clean tech projects. Variable 2018-2024 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Canada Greener Homes Initiative Grants up to $5,000 per home for energy-efficient retrofits, supported by pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations worth up to $600. 10% of program funds are set aside for Indigenous governments and organizations who would like to retrofit a large number of homes (e.g., community-scale). They may submit a single application to streamline the registration process and access program funds through one funding agreement. $ 5,600 May 2021 - March 2027 Natural Resources Canada
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Supports the transition to a more sustainable and clean energy future by supporting projects that reduce reliance on diesel and fossil fuels in Indigenous, rural and remote communities. $ 5,000,000 2017-2027 Natural Resources Canada
Clean Fuels Fund - Indigenous-led Production Projects Provides support to build out new domestic clean fuel production capacity (e.g. hydrogen, advanced ethanol, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas), as well as support to undertake feasibility and FEED studies Variable 2021 - 2026 Natural Resources Canada
Energy advisor recruitment, training and mentorship Funding to support innovative projects to recruit and train new EnerGuide energy advisors across Canada, with a focus on increasing the diversity and representation of the existing workforce. 10% of funding is being targeted to Indigenous organizations. This funding is a component of the Canada Greener Homes Grant. $ 200,000 May 2021 - March 2026 Natural Resources Canada
Indigenous Forestry Initiative The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provides financial support to Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada's forest sector. Variable 2017-2023 Natural Resources Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways - Capacity Building Stream The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) capacity building stream, will provide funding for projects that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and grid modernization technologies, and also support equity, diversity and inclusion activities. These projects will enable communities and individuals to participate in the Canadian electricity and energy sector's transition to low carbon. SREPs aims to support projects across the country while encouraging the participation and leadership of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. $ 5,000,000 2021 - 2025 Natural Resources Canada
The Energy Innovation Program (EIP)

EIP advances clean energy technologies to meet climate change targets and supports the transition to a low-carbon economy. It funds RD&D projects and other related scientific activities and runs targeted calls, and other strategic collaboration and investments programs.

 Variable 2016-2030 Natural Resources Canada
The Energy Innovation Program - Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching

The EIP - Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching stream will work to accelerate the development of technologies that can decarbonize industry. It will target industrial fuel switching and production of clean fuels for use in hard-to-abate sectors, focusing specifically on three technology areas:

  1. industrial fuel switching;
  2. clean fuels production;
  3. hydrogren codes and standards.
 Variable 2022 - 2027 Natural Resources Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program Offers funding to support the installation of localised EV chargers (level 2 and higher) in locations such as multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, public places and on-street, as well as hydrogen refuelling stations. Variable 2019 - 2024 Natural Resources Canada
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: 1) to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices 2) to improve productivity 3) to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains Variable August 2021 - March 2024 Pacific Economic Development Canada
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) The BSP program, under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, supports incorporated high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, series, or technologies. Applicants must be operating in Western Canada for a minimum of 2 years. It offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses. Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees (FTEs). $ 5,000,000 Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across the western provinces. Through this program, PrairiesCan and PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to: - respond to economic development opportunities - adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires and floods) Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Community Futures (CF) PacifiCan provides annual operating funding to 34 CFs across British Columbia for community and business development outside of urban centres. Services include, strategic economic planning, technical and advisory services, as well as loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. In some cases, CFs also deliver specialized programming, such as the Indigenous Business Development Services or the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. In addition, four CFs are also Aboriginal Financial Institutions, serving a majority of Indigenous clients and businesses, that are either Indigenous-controlled or have Indigenous board members. Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) British Columbians with disabilities can access a network of business professionals and other resources through PacifiCan's Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP).The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) provides business information, training and development, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling services. Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDO) PacifiCan provides support to the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDEBC). FEDOs provide enhanced services to Francophones including training, business and community economic development, access to capital, information services, marketing advice, networking and mentoring. The FEDO have a continuing province-wide mandate to enhance the vitality of Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and assist in their economic development. The FEDO also provide services to Francophone-Metis entrepreneurs and communities.
 Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) PacifiCan's  Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) provides targeted business services, to new and existing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses organizations inBritish Columbia. IBDS deliver early-stage entrepreneurial and business training, pathfinding services to business programs offered by other organizations, enable clients to better utilize other programs and engage with Indigenous communities and other business development organizations. Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In the West, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) are investing $217 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs in every corner of the country. Variable August 2021 - March 2024 Pacific Economic Development Canada
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. This program also fosters inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, RDAs are delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the western Canadian economy. This will ensure Canada's prosperity for decades to come. The RIE program stream builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class. Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Small Business Services (SBS) Small Business Services centres help British Columbians start and grow their businesses by meeting the demands of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses for integrated information on government services, programs, and regulations. Services also include market research, training and access to expertise. SBS serves a diverse population and underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous entrepreneurs. Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) PacifiCan provides support to the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI), helping women entrepreneurs in British Columbia to achieve their business goals. I. The WEIs deliver specialized business services to women entrepreneurs by providing them loans, business counseling and skills training to start, scale up and grow their businesses. Variable Ongoing Pacific Economic Development Canada
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: 1) to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices 2) to improve productivity 3) to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains Variable August 2021 - March 2024 Prairies Economic Development Canada
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) The BSP program, under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, supports incorporated high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, series, or technologies. Applicants must be operating in Western Canada for a minimum of 2 years. It offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses. Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees (FTEs). $ 5,000,000 Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across the western provinces. Through this program, PrairiesCan and PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to: - respond to economic development opportunities - adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires and floods) Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Community Futures (CF) PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to 56 CFs across the prairies for community and business development outside of urban centres. Services include, strategic economic planning, technical and advisory services, as well as loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. In some cases, CFs also deliver specialized programming, such as the Indigenous Business Development Services or the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. In addition, 9 of the CFs are also Aboriginal Financial Institutions, serving a majority of Indigenous clients and businesses, that are either Indigenous-controlled or have Indigenous board members. Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to 8 organizations serving urban and rural entrepreneurs with disabilities across the West. Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) organizations provide business information, training and development, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling services to entrepreneurs in the prairies living with a disability. Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDO) PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three organizations, one in each of the prairie provinces. FEDOs provide enhanced services to Francophones including training, business and community economic development, access to capital, information services, marketing advice, networking and mentoring. The FEDO have a continuing province-wide mandate to enhance the vitality of Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and assist in their economic development. The FEDO also provide services to Francophone-Metis entrepreneurs and communities.
 Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three organizations, one in each of the prairie provinces. Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) provides targeted business services, to new and existing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses organizations. IBDS deliver early-stage entrepreneurial and business training, pathfinding services to business programs offered by other organizations, enable clients to better utilize other programs and engage with Indigenous communities and other business development organizations. Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In the West, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) are investing $217 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs across the region. $ 10,000,000 August 2021 - March 2024 Prairies Economic Development Canada
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. This program also fosters inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, RDAs are delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the western Canadian economy. This will ensure Canada's prosperity for decades to come. The RIE program stream builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class. Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Small Business Services (SBS) PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three centres, one in each of the prairie provinces. Small Business Services centres help western Canadians start and grow their businesses by meeting the demands of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses for integrated information on government services, programs, and regulations. Services also include market research, training and access to expertise. SBS serves a diverse population and underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous entrepreneurs. One of the SBS centres also delivers the Indigenous Business Development Services program. Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three WEI organizations, one in each of the  prairie provinces. The WEIs deliver specialized business services to women entrepreneurs by providing them loans, business counseling and skills training to start, scale up and grow their businesses. Variable Ongoing Prairies Economic Development Canada
SD Tech Fund, Seed Fund Supports Canadian companies – clean technology trailblazers – who are leaders in their efforts to develop and demonstrate new technologies that will deliver economic and environmental benefits to Canada. Variable Ongoing Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program provides funding through point of sale incentives for purchase or leased eligible ZEVs to increase the adoption of ZEVs across Canada and as a means to reduce air pollution and/or greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. $ 5,000 May 2019 - March 2027 Transport Canada
Indigenous Participant Funding Program The Indigenous Participant Funding Program funds projects and initiatives designed to support the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in Canadian Navigable Waters Act and Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act processes which include measures aimed at supporting the objectives of the Government's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. $ 7,500 2019 - 2023 Transport Canada
National Trade Corridors Fund Helps fund transportation infrastructure projects in Canada. Help the transportation system to: withstand the effects of climate change and better adapt to new technologies and innovation. Address the transportation needs of Arctic and northern communities. $ 4,700,000,000 2017 - March 31, 2028 Transport Canada
Small Business Services (SBS) In Ontario, SBS provides business information and services from both the federal and provincial governments — all at no cost. Whether you're starting a new business, growing an established company or adapting to changes, SBS is your business information connection. Variable Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF)

"The FNIF supports 9 asset categories of infrastructure projects on reserves (i.e. roads and bridges, connectivity, structural mitigation, community energy systems, fire protection, community and recreational centers, band administrative buildings and skills development and planning), to improve the quality of life and the environment of communities. It also helps First Nation communities to address climate change by supporting structural mitigation, climate resilient infrastructure and clean energy projects.

FNIF’s funding is allocated to ISC regions who works with communities to address priority projects and infrastructure categories with long-standing community needs."

 $10,000,000 ongoing Indigenous Services Canada
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program - North Supports First Nation north of 60° and Inuit communities, across the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut, to identify, assess and respond to the health impacts of climate change. Variable Ongoing Indigenous Services Canada
Participant Funding Program (PFP)

The Participant Funding Program helps the public and Indigenous peoples participate and share valuable insight, perspectives and knowledge during an assessment process.

Supporting the participation of the public and Indigenous groups by reducing financial barriers means that assessments can be more open, balanced, credible and of higher quality.

 Variable 1993-2028 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Indigenous Capacity Support Program (ICSP) The Indigenous Capacity Support Program provides funding to Indigenous communities and organizations to support capacity building in Indigenous communities so they can better participate in current and future assessments. This funding is provided outside the context of specific project reviews. Variable 2019-2028 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Policy Dialogue Program The Policy Dialogue Program helps the public and Indigenous peoples share their expertise or provide Indigenous knowledge relevant to the development of policies, methodologies or tools related to assessments. Variable 2016-2028 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Research Program The Research Program aims to advance the science of assessments by supporting research on best practices using a multidisciplinary approach, forging partnerships and sharing ideas. This work helps Canada remain a world leader in conducting robust assessments that support sustainable development. Variable 2019-2028 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund The Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund invests in projects that address the impact of climate change on human health in Canada by increasing capacity to respond to climate-driven zoonotic, food-borne and water-borne infectious diseases. Variable 2017-2029 Public Health Agency of Canada
Rail Safety Component - Community Participation Funding Program The Community Participation Funding Program – Rail Safety Component (CPFP-RS) helps eligible local and Indigenous communities and organisations to take part in developing and improving Canada's rail transportation system. Variable Ongoing Transport Canada
Arctic and Northern Challenge program The Arctic and Northern Challenge program provides funding for research to addresses pressing issues impacting the quality of life of Northern peoples. The program is committed to prioritizing Northern-led research projects that have a strong focus on Northern capacity building. By providing both research funding and scientific expertise, the program will support strong and sustainable Northern communities through applied technology and innovation. Variable 2022-2029 National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Natural Infrastructure Fund The $200 million Natural Infrastructure Fund supports projects that use natural or hybrid approaches to protect the natural environment, support healthy and resilient communities, and contribute to economic growth and jobs. Natural infrastructure is a way for communities to use their ecosystems to improve quality of life, reduce pollution, enhance biodiversity and habitats, and build resilience to climate change. Examples of natural infrastructure include urban forests, street trees, wetlands, living dykes, bioswales, and naturalized coastal restoration. A minimum of 10% of the overall program envelope will be allocated to Indigenous-led projects. Variable 2021–2024 Infrastructure Canada
Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) administers AFSAR funding that supports terrestrial stewardship projects. The objectives of AFSAR are to support and promote the conservation, protection and recovery of target species and their habitats on Indigenous lands or lands where traditional food, social, and ceremonial activities are carried out by Indigenous peoples and support the engagement and leadership of Indigenous peoples in the conservation and recovery of the target species, their habitats. $50,000 Ongoing Environment and Climate Change Canada
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) Provides funding and support to eligible Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati communities affected by the Marshall decision, which affirmed a treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood. Variable Ongoing Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI) The program provides funding and support to Indigenous groups and communities in the Pacific region of Canada to maximize the potential of their community-based fishing enterprises and build community economic self-reliance through an orderly, integrated commercial fishery. PICFI builds on fisheries reform work undertaken following the 2004 reports of the First Nations Panel on Fisheries and the Joint Task Force on Post-Treaty Fisheries. Variable Ongoing Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) Provides funding and support to Indigenous groups/communities not eligible for AICFI or PICFI in all areas where DFO manages the fishery. Variable Ongoing Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Indigenous Marine Servicing Intiative The Indigenous Marine Servicing Initiative (IMSI) has been developed to increase Indigenous participation in the marine industry supply chain. The IMSI supports Indigenous communities and commercial fishing enterprises (CFEs) that want to expand and diversify into Indigenous marine-related service industries. Variable 2018-2023 Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions Funding supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nations, communities and organizations to build capacity and to undertake on-the-ground activities for ecological restoration, improved land management, and conservation. $ 76,900,000 2021-2031 Environment and Climate Change Canada
Capital Facilities & Maintenance Program The CFMP provides financial assistance to plan, construct and/or acquire and operate and maintain community capital facilities and services. In managing the CFMP, the department is in conformance with the Indian and Inuit Affairs Program Environment Policy and associated guidelines. Variable - Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations Emergency Management Assistance Program EMAP helps FN communities on reserve to access emergency assistance services. It allows for the purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation projects through the program's proposal-based funding streams: Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness (NSMP) and FireSmart. Variable Ongoing Indigenous Services Canada
Strategic Partnerships Initiative The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) coordinates federal partner effort by reducing administrative burden and pooling resources to support Indigenous communities. It fills funding gaps that may create a barrier to Indigenous economic opportunities. Variable 2021-2024 Indigenous Services Canada
Net Zero Accelerator Initiative The Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) initiative supports Canada's net zero goals to help transform the economy for clean and long term growth. It will provide up to $8 billion to support large-scale investments in key industrial sectors across the country to ensure that Canada remains competitive in a net-zero economy and reduces GHG emissions. The three investment pillars include: 1) Decarbonziation of large emitters, 2) Industrial transformation, and 3) Clean technology and battery ecosystem development. $ 8,000,000,000 2021-2030 Innovation, Science and Economic Developme
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program - Market Development Team (GNPP-MDT) GNPP-MDT aims to validate the benefits and business cases of aggregated deep energy retrofits approaches in up to six community housing neighbourhoods in Canada. It has a target of funding at least one project that is Indigenous-led or involves an Indigenous organization or community as a core partner. $ 3,000,000 2022-2027 Natural Resources Canada
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration (GNPP) GNPP aims to validate the benefits and business cases of aggregated deep energy retrofits approaches in up to six community housing neighbourhoods in Canada. It has a target of funding at least one project that is Indigenous-led or involves an Indigenous organization or community as a core partner. Variable 2022-2027 Natural Resources Canada
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program Support for critical mineral processing R&D is offered both through linkages with Federal scientists for in-house projects and through call for proposals for grants and contribution funding for processing flowsheet piloting studies. Variable 2021-2024 Natural Resources Canada
Energy Innovation Program - Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call – Capture focus area The Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Program Storage & Transportation focus area aims to characterize and develop safe, permanent sub-surface CO2 storage, and technologies that support safe and efficient transportation of CO2 and storage opportunities across Canada. Variable 2022-2028 Natural Resources Canada
Energy Innovation Program - Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call – Utilization Focus Area This program will expand the strategic uses of CO2, and support the development of cost and energy efficient utilization pathways. Expression of Interest will open in fall 2023. Variable 2022-2028 Natural Resources Canada
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative (1st cohort) Clean energy training and funding program that supports Indigenous-led climate solutions in remote Indigenous communities that currently use diesel or fossil fuels for heat and power. Variable 2019-2026 Natural Resources Canada
Rail Safety Improvement Program Transport Canada's Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) provides federal funding in the form of grants or contributions to provinces, territories, municipalities, and local governments, road and transit authorities, crown corporations, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations (including academia), Indigenous groups, communities and organizations and individuals/private landowners to help improve rail safety, contribute to increasing safety at grade crossings and along rail lines, address climate change resilience through the rehabilitation, mitigation, and/or prevention of the impacts of climate change/extreme weather along rail lines and rail property, and increase public confidence in Canada's rail transportation system. Variable Ongoing Transport Canada
Road Safety Transfer Payment Program The purpose of the Road Safety Transfer Payment Program is to promote safety and advance the Government's internal trade and competitiveness agendas by bolstering the capacity of provinces, territories, and stakeholders to implement regulatory and innovative policy initiatives that foster national harmonization and economic growth. The program includes a Motor Carrier Safety component (Road Safety Transfer Payment Program) and a Road Safety Outreach component (Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program). Variable Ongoing Transport Canada
Toward Net Zero Homes and Communities Program

Offers funding to projects that explore and implement innovative technologies and practices that seek to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce GHG emissions in our communities and neighbourhoods.

Aims to empower communities - including Indigenous, rural and remote or under-resourced communities - and support projects that increase energy reliability and efficiency, through 3 streams:

  1. Addressing barriers to the adoption of energy-efficient technologies;
  2. Capacity building in support of net-zero-energy–ready building codes;
  3. Facilitating home energy labeling and disclosure to encourage deep energy retrofits.
 Variable 2022-2026 Natural Resources Canada
Canada Community Revitalization Fund The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. $ 750,000 April 2021- March 2024 Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP)

NRCan’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (2022–2027) helps to position Canada’s regions and sectors to adapt to a changing climate. The Program aims to:

  • Support decision-makers in identifying and implementing adaptation actions;
  • Enhance adaptation knowledge and skills among Canada’s workforce; and
  • Increase access to climate change adaptation tools and resources.
  • Indigenous-led projects do not require funding contributions from non-federal sources, and can be 100% funded by NRCan.
 No maximum per project. $2,000,000 set aside for non-competitive processs February 2023-March 2027 Natural Resources Canada
Funding for Businesses Funding for small and medium-sized businesses to grow, innovate and compete. $10,000,000 Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Funding for organizations that help businesses grow Funding for not-for-profit and community development organizations to support business growth. $10,000,000 Ongoing Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) Funding for the tourism industry to develop local products and experiences. Support for environmental and cultural sustainability is a priority under TGP. $250,000 November 2023 - February 2024 Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

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