Canadian Manufacturing Funding Programs

Canadian Manufacturing Grants, Tax Credits, Loans, and Funding Programs Ryan Can Write for Your Business

Find Canadian government funding programs for manufacturing businesses with the program directory list from Ryan.

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Funding Programs

Region

Description

Action

Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

Ontario

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.

Agri-Tech Innovation Cost-Share Program

Ontario

Supports the modernization of agriculture-specific, unique and innovative technologies in the workplace

AgriAssurance: SME Stream – SCAP

Canada Wide

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

Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT)

Canada Wide

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

Canada Growth Fund

Canada Wide

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.

Canada Job Grant (CJG)

Atlantic

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

Canada Small Business Financing Program

Canada Wide

Supports business growth through business loans with competitive interest rates
Up to $1M for business expansion activities

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)

Canada Wide

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.

Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities

Ontario

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

CFIN – Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation

Canada Wide

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.

CME’s Technology Investment Program (TIP)

Ontario

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.

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF)

Ontario

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

Emissions Reduction Alberta

Alberta

Supports innovative technology projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades for Alberta businesses through funding programs and support services
Up to 50% of costs to a maximum $2.85 million in funding

FedDev Ontario

Ontario

Helps to offset upfront project costs and helps southern Ontario businesses grow more quickly
Access repayable funding from $125K to a maximum $10M

FedDev Ontario Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)

Ontario

Funding for homebuilding solutions
Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs

FedDev Ontario Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)

Ontario

Funding for homebuilding solutions
Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

British Columbia

Aims to increase food production and economic growth in B.C. by helping established B.C. food-processing businesses expand and evolve.
Up to $1 million in Cost-Share Funding.

Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund – Industrial

New Brunswick

Receive incentives to undertake and complete climate change-related projects by implementing energy- and cost-saving technologies.
Applicants can receive up to 25% of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $1 million.

Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)

Manitoba

Businesses can increase participation in trade missions and trade fairs held outside of the province in order to find export opportunities.
Up to 50% of eligible expenses or up to $30,000 in cost-matching funds per year.

NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Canada Wide

Designed to accelerate commercialization and scale-up in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
Funding will vary by applicant.

NGen Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program

Canada Wide

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.

NGen Manufacturing Program

Canada Wide

Supporting technology development that will help Canadian manufacturers compete globally
Grants up to 44.4% of eligible expenses with no limit on project size

NOHFC – INVEST North Program

Ontario

Supporting economic development initiatives 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 forgivable loan

NOHFC – People & Talent Program

Ontario

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

OBIO – Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP)

Ontario

Supporting companies commercializing health science technologies and the adoption of these technologies by healthcare organizations
Up to $250,000 in funding

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Ontario

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.

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) & Smart Mobility Program

Ontario

Supports connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) development, testing, validation, and demonstration projects.
Receive up to $1 Million in funding.

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Electric Vehicle Program

Ontario

Support the development and demonstration of advanced electric vehicles (EVs) and battery manufacturing technologies.
Receive up to $3 Million in funding.

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Canada Wide

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.

Save on Energy

Ontario

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.

SCAP– Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Ontario

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.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)

Canada Wide

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

SONAMI: Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

Ontario

Helps manufacturers and innovation-based businesses overcome innovation challenges
Access up to 50% of project costs

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF)

Ontario

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

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Canada Wide

Designed to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resilience of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industries in Canada.
Funding varies by program.

Youth Employment Program (IRAP YEP)

Canada Wide

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.

Yves Landry Foundation Funding for Training Via the Government of Canada

Ontario

Supports eligible Ontario manufacturing training activities for southern Ontario manufacturers.
Provides non-repayable contributions to a maximum $100,000 towards eligible expenses.

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