Canadian Manufacturing Funding Programs

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

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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.
Up to 35% to a maximum of $100,000 per eligible project to offset costs on relevant projects.

Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

Secured the significant private capital it needs to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions and grow its economy.
Commercial financing on a market-based basis.

Canada Job Grant (CJG)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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; Amount is capped at a max $300K per employer.

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

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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.

EDC Trade Impact Program

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

Offering financial support over two years to help Canadian exporters and their suppliers manage global economic uncertainty.
Backed by $5 billion in additional financial capacity.

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

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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

NGen Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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 Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Ontario

$50 million government funding program aimed at helping businesses make near-term investments to serve more interprovincial customers
Receive up to 75% of eligible expenses to a max of $5M

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.

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.

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)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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 – AgriAssurance: SME Stream

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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

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)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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)

Atlantic Canada
Canada Wide
Ontario
Québec
Western Canada

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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