Government of Canada Grants

Open Government of Canada grants

• Canada Impact+ Research Chairs

  Deadline: Jun 29, 2026open

  Canada Impact+ Research Chairs is sponsored by Government of Canada. Supports research excellence and innovation through leadership positions in vario...

  basic_researchinnovationresearch chairsresearch leadershipinnovation funding

• Low Carbon Economy Fund - Indigenous Leadership Fund

  Deadline: Jan 1, 2029open

  Low Carbon Economy Fund - Indigenous Leadership Fund is sponsored by Government of Canada. This fund supports climate action by Indigenous peoples, in...

  climate_changeclean_energyenergy_efficiencytribal_culturecommunity_development

• Canada Research Chairs Program

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  Canada Research Chairs Program is a grant from the Government of Canada that funds Canadian postsecondary institutions to attract and retain world-cla...

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• AI Compute Access Fund

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  AI Compute Access Fund is sponsored by Government of Canada. Supports the scaling and commercialization of cutting-edge AI projects.

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• Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

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  Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. This program supports green and inclusive community buildings.

  community_developmentenergy_efficiencyenvironmental_justiceaffordable_housingurban_planning

• Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

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  Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative is sponsored by Government of Canada. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable ou...

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• Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program

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  The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program is a federal benefits program from the Government of Canada that provides coverage for a range of healt...

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• Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

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  Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. This program aims to support Canadian c...

  civil_rightscommunity_developmentimmigrant_servicesyouth_developmentanti-racism

• CanExport SME Program

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  CanExport SME Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. This program helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) establish a presence...

  small_businessinternational_developmenteconomic_developmentinnovationexport marketing

• Space Technology Development Program (STDP)

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  Space Technology Development Program (STDP) is sponsored by Government of Canada. The STDP supports the development of pre-commercial space technologi...

  space_technologyspace technologyspace r&dtechnology readiness levelpre-commercial technology

• Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)

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  Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is sponsored by Government of Canada. The CFLI funds projects led by small local civil society organizations,...

  climate_changecommunity_developmentcivil_rightsinternational_developmentgender equality

• Social Finance Fund (SFF)

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  Social Finance Fund (SFF) is sponsored by Government of Canada. This national funding initiative aims to accelerate the growth of Canada's social fina...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmentsocial_sciencesocial financesocial impact investing

• Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)

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  Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is sponsored by Government of Canada. Offers grants to Canadian SMEs for digital adoption plans, including AI a...

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• Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program

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  Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. This program provides funding to support Indigenous people...

  climate_changeenvironmental_justicetribal_governancetribal_culturecommunity_development

• Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)

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  Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) is sponsored by Government of Canada. Supports community infrastructure projects to revitalize public spac...

  community_developmenturban_planningeconomic_developmenttribal_governancecommunity revitalization

• Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

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  Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund is sponsored by Government of Canada. Established to create a sustainable source of funding for Black-led, Blac...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmentcivil_rightsimmigrant_servicesyouth_development

• First Nations Adapt Program

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  First Nations Adapt Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. This program supports First Nation communities and organizations located south of th...

  climate_changetribal_governancetribal_healthtribal_infrastructuretribal_culture

• Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program

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  Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. This program provides support to Indigenous and northern commun...

  climate_changetribal_governancetribal_infrastructuretribal_healthcommunity_development

• New Horizons for Seniors Program

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  New Horizons for Seniors Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. The New Horizons for Seniors Program provides funding for projects that enable ...

  agingcommunity_developmentyouth_developmentseniorselderly engagement

• The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)

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  The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is sponsored by Government of Canada. The CFLI funds small, high-impact projects in over 120 countries th...

  community_developmentinternational_developmentlocal developmentinternational aidcommunity projects

How to apply for Government of Canada grants

Most Government of Canada applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.