Business Grant Opportunities
General Manufacturing Grants
The following list identifies a number of grants/funds available through the Province of
Ontario and/or the Government of Canada. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements
and conditions. Application deadlines vary. See link for grant details.
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
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Projects that create at least 10 jobs, encourage innovation collaboration &
cluster development.
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15% of costs up to $1.5 million
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http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/southwestern-ontariodevelopment-fund
Advanced Manufacturing Fund
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Repayable funding for research, technological advancement, adoption or
adaptation of innovative products or technology. Funding between $10 - $20 million
up to 50% of eligible project costs.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4547/sgc-35/
Automotive Innovation Fund
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Funding to build greener, more fuel efficient vehicles through innovation & R&D.
Private sector investment valued at more than $75 million over five years.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4122/sgc-35/
Automotive Partnership Fund
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Next generation automotive technologies financial assistance to support
collaborative R&D activities for projects lasting 1-5 years.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4121/sgc-35/
Collaboration Voucher Program
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Vouchers towards the cost of accessing innovation expertise and intellectual
property from universities and colleges. Must match voucher with minimum cash
and in-kind investments.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4277/sgc-35/
Economic Development Initiative
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Programs or services in French to a Francophone community in southern Ontario
(Lakeshore qualifies). Non-repayable contribution (up to $100,000, no more than
50% of eligible costs) for business development activities.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4678/sgc-35/
Enabling Accessibility Fund
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Grant up to $50,000 to improve accessibility in your facility to maintain or create job
opportunities for people with disabilities. Includes renovation, construction,
retrofitting, vehicle modification and provision of accessible information or
communication technologies.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/1976/sgc-35/
Engage Grant
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Grants up to $25,000 for science and engineering business to solve company specific
problem.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4145/sgc-35/
Industrial Research Assistance Program.
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Receive customized technical & business advice as well as non-repayable financial
contributions to research, develop, commercialize new technologies, and
accelerate the adoption and adaptation of these technologies.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2597/sgc-35/
Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
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Funding up to $20 million to expand facilities, adopt new technologies and
participate in global markets.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4550/sgc-35/
Investing in Business Innovation
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Receive up to $1 million in repayable contribution to take on commercialization
activities for new products, processes and practices. Activities supported include
applied research, engineering design, product testing, and marketing studies.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2055/sgc-35/
Networks of Centers of Excellence
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Funds available for R&D especially in areas of engineering, health, natural, social
and biomedical science.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4137/sgc-35/
Rural Economic Development fund
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Grant up to 50% of the cost spent on projects.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2431/sgc-35/
SMART Program – Advanced Technologies for Global Growth
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Non-repayable financial contribution to invest in advanced technology assessments
and projects up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000 for advanced
technology assessments and up to 35% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 for
new or upgraded advanced technologies, materials or processes.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/3798/sgc-35/
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
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Funding up to 15% of the costs of a new expansion or an innovation project that
grows your workforce or local economy.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/3978/sgc-35/
Business Grant Opportunities
Aerospace Specific Grants
The following list identifies a number of grants/funds available through the Province of
Ontario and/or the Government of Canada. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements
and conditions. Application deadlines vary. See link for grant details.
International Science and Technology Program
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Receive up to 50% of cost for join research project with university, college or
research institute partnership. Partnership to include researchers in Brazil, China,
India or Israel.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2107/sgc-35/
Space Technology Development Program
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Financial or technical support to perform R&D on space technologies.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4138/sgc-35/
Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
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Receive up to 40% of the cost of your R&D project in aerospace, defence, space
or security industries.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2520/sgc-35/
Technology Demonstration Program
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Up to 50% of the costs of creating a next-generation manufacturing project for
the aerospace, defence, space and security industries.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4335/sgc-35/
Business Grant Opportunities
Youth / Apprenticeship Grants
The following list identifies a number of grants/funds available through the Province of
Ontario and/or the Government of Canada. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements
and conditions. Application deadlines vary. See link for grant details.
Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
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Refundable Tax Credit up to 45% of eligible expenditures based on salaries and
wages paid to an apprentice during the first 48 months of an apprenticeship
program up to $10,000 per year. Maximum credit is $40,000 over 48 months.
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http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/attc/
Employer Apprentice Signing Bonus
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The $2,000 Employment Signing Bonus encourages employers in the trades to register
new apprentices in sectors where there is a high demand for skilled workers. Paid in
two equal installments over 6 months.
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http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/emp_bonus.html
Cooperative Education Tax Credit
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Refundable Tax Credit available to employers who hire students enrolled in a cooperative Ontario University or college education program. Credit is based on
salaries and wages paid up to 30% of eligible expenditures up to $3,000.
Employment period is minimum of 10 weeks up to four months.
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http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/
Canada Job Grant
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Grant to cover up to 2/3 of the costs of training your employees, up to $10,000.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4879/sgc-35/
Career Focus
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Financial assistance for career related work experience to youths between the ages
of 15 – 30.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2079/sgc-35/
Ontario Youth Employment Fund
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Funding towards the cost of training and wages up to $6,800 for each youth job
placement position you offer in your business.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/4291/sgc-35/
Youth Employment Program
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Financial contribution towards the salary of a post-secondary graduate to help you
research, develop and commercialize new technologies.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2025/sgc-35/
Business Grant Opportunities
Energy Conservation Grants
The following list identifies a number of grants/funds available through the Province of
Ontario and/or the Government of Canada. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements
and conditions. Application deadlines vary. See link for grant details.
Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation
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Attend customized workshops. Eligible to receive up to $40,000 to implement ISO
50001 Standard at your facilities to cover implementation costs.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/3983/sgc-35/
Conservation Fund
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Financing to carry out innovative energy conservation projects and develop
technology. Up to $100,000 for research projects, up to $500,000 towards
demonstration project costs and up to $1 million towards strategic opportunities
project costs.
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http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2006/sgc-35/