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Canadian Funding Partners

Government Grants & Funding Programs

Beyond SR&ED, numerous federal and provincial programs offer grants, contributions, and subsidies. We help you identify and access every program you qualify for.

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Government Grants & Funding Programs
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Canadian Funding Programs Overview →

Funding Programs

Beyond SR&ED, numerous federal and provincial programs offer grants, contributions, and subsidies. We help you identify and access every program you qualify for.

Our Approach

Comprehensive Canadian Funding Strategy →

The Canadian government offers over 1,500 funding programs across federal, provincial, and regional agencies. Navigating this landscape requires specialized knowledge of program requirements, application processes, and evaluation criteria.

At Canadian Funding Partners, we take a comprehensive approach to funding strategy. Rather than focusing on a single program, we assess your business activities against our database of 50+ programs to identify all opportunities you may qualify for.

Our team prepares compelling applications that clearly articulate your project's alignment with program objectives, increasing your chances of approval and maximizing your funding.

Programs Tracked

Approval Rate

Funding Secured

Years Experience

Ontario Workforce Training

Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Program Hub →

Ontario Job Grant is one of the most practical employer-facing training programs for Ontario businesses. We help employers assess fit, structure the training plan, coordinate provider documentation, and build stronger submissions before training starts.

Typical contribution range depending on employer size and trainee profile.

General per-trainee support ceiling reflected in the source material.

The employer buys the training and leads the application.

We also help training companies become easier to use in employer files.

Defence Procurement

Industrial & Technological Benefits (ITB) Defence Hub →

ITB is a distinct procurement-driven opportunity set. We help Canadian companies understand value proposition logic, KIC fit, Canadian Content Value, and the practical pathways into primes and obligated contractors.

We help companies understand how the value proposition shapes prime demand.

We map your capability against the industrial areas defence buyers care about.

We help clarify your Canadian-content story and transaction attractiveness.

We help Canadian SMBs present themselves as strategically useful partners.

Program Categories

Non-Repayable Business Grants →

Direct funding that does not need to be repaid. Typically requires project completion and reporting but offers the most favorable terms.

Tax Credits & Capital Incentives →

Federal and provincial tax credits that reduce your tax liability or provide refundable credits, including SR&ED and digital media tax credits.

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) →

NRC-IRAP provides financial support and advisory services to help Canadian SMEs increase their innovation capacity and commercialize technologies. The program offers contributions for R&D projects, youth employment, and access to technical and business expertise.

Funding Amount

Up to $10M per project

Eligible Costs

Salaries, contractors, prototyping

Best For

SMEs with 500 or fewer employees

CanExport SMEs Program →

CanExport provides direct financial assistance to Canadian SMEs seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets. The program supports international market development activities including market research, trade shows, and business travel.

Funding Amount

Up to $75,000 per project

Eligible Costs

Travel, trade shows, marketing

Best For

Export-ready businesses

FedDev Ontario Scale-Up & Productivity →

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario supports economic growth and diversification through various programs including the Regional Innovation Ecosystem program and Business Scale-up and Productivity initiative.

Funding Amount

Varies by program

Eligible Costs

Growth, scale-up, innovation

Best For

Southern Ontario businesses

Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) →

The OIDMTC provides a refundable tax credit for eligible corporations that develop interactive digital media products in Ontario. The credit applies to qualifying labour expenditures and marketing and distribution expenses.

Credit Rate

35-40% of eligible costs

Eligible Costs

Labour, marketing expenses

Best For

Game developers, interactive media

Additional Programs

Comprehensive Directory of Programs We Support →

Large-scale R&D and commercialization projects

Training and skills development funding

Clean technology development and demonstration

Production services and labour credits

Support for women-owned businesses

Financing and advisory services

Export financing and insurance

Province-specific R&D incentives

Agriculture and agri-food innovation

Our Process

Find out what you qualify for.

Take the first step with a confidential conversation about your business, your plans, and the programs that may fit.

Free Grant Assessment →