Research & Science grants in Canada

Grants for academic and applied research, fellowships and scientific work. 74 programs in the catalogue, soonest deadline first. Updated weekly.

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Connection Grants
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
$10,000 to $50,000 Nov 2, 2026
GenoMAKE: Genomics Advanced Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
$150,000 to $300,000 Nov 20, 2026
France Canada Research Fund (FFCR) - Call for Applications 2027
French Embassy in Canada
$8,000 to $15,000 Nov 27, 2026
7th Annual Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada
Dates vary
Advanced Manufacturing Projects
NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada)
$500,000 to $20,000,000Dates vary
AI & Data Solutions Grants
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Rolling
AI Research Chair Program
Scale AI
Rolling
B.C. Employer Training Grant
Province of British Columbia
up to $300,000 Rolling
Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
Breakthrough T1D Canucks For Kids Fund Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia
Breakthrough T1D Canada
Rolling
Breakthrough T1D-CIHR Partnership (formerly JDRF-CIHR)
Breakthrough T1D Canada and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rolling
Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Prairies Economic Development Canada
$100,000 to $1,000,000 Rolling
Call for Innovation: Case and Contract Tracing Platform Expansion
CAN Health Network
Dates vary
Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
College Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
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Connection Grants 2026
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
up to $25,000Dates vary
Empowering Futures Program
Electricity Human Resources Canada
up to $5,000 Rolling
Entwistle Technology Bursary
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
Dates vary
Eurostars 3
Eurostars — EUREKA
$200,000 to $500,000 Rolling
Eurostars Programme
EUREKA Network
$100,000 to $500,000Dates vary
Exceptional Opportunities Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
Export Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Rolling
Fedoruk Centre Nuclear Research Funding
Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation
Rolling
Field Research on Rare and Endangered Primates
Primate Conservation, Inc.
US$2,500 to US$5,000 Rolling
Fonds pour l'innovation en sciences de la vie
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Rolling
Food Security Research Grant
Nutrition North Canada
Dates vary
GenoMAKE
NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada)
up to $300,000Dates vary
Global Research Portfolio – Canadian Grants
Breakthrough T1D International
Rolling
Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science
Google.org
Dates vary
Grant-in-Aid Program
Heart & Stroke Foundation
$50,000 to $300,000Dates vary
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iCAN 2025 – 10th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada
Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS)
Dates vary
iCAN 2025 – International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (10th Edition)
Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS)
Dates vary
Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Rolling
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
$50,000 to $500,000 Rolling
Industrial Research Chair Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
up to $1,000,000 Rolling
Infrastructure Operating Fund (IOF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Rolling
Innovation & Science Fund (ISF)
Innovation Saskatchewan
Rolling
Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) - International Research Collaboration Stream
Innovation Saskatchewan
Rolling
Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) - Research Ecosystem Stream
Innovation Saskatchewan
Rolling
Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) - Research Infrastructure Stream
Innovation Saskatchewan
Rolling
Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) - Research Projects Stream
Innovation Saskatchewan
Rolling
Innovation Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
Innovation Rebate Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Rolling
Innovation Saskatchewan Sponsorships
Innovation Saskatchewan
Rolling
Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) – Prototype Development (Phase 2)
Government of Canada
up to $2,000,000 Rolling
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Investment Projects
Protein Industries Canada
$250,000 to $10,000,000Dates vary
ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Dates vary
John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Rolling
Major Science Initiatives Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
European Commission — MSCA
$150,000 to $320,000Dates vary
Northern Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Dates vary
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Rolling
NRC IRAP – Bpifrance Agreement
National Research Council Canada (NRC IRAP) & Bpifrance
Rolling
NRC IRAP IP Assist
National Research Council of Canada
Rolling
NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program
National Research Council Canada
Rolling
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF)
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund
Rolling
Outreach Initiative — Indigenous Outreach Stream
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Dates vary
Outreach Initiative Grants and Contributions Program
National Research Council Canada
Dates vary
Payroll Rebate
Invest Nova Scotia
Rolling
Prizes and Fellowships
Canada Council for the Arts
Dates vary
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Research Connections
Research Manitoba
Rolling
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Innovation Saskatchewan
up to $2,000,000 Rolling
Scholarship in Food Insecurity
Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security (Feed Opportunity)
$15,000Dates vary
Science Horizons Youth
Eco Canada
Rolling
SDTC Grant (SD Tech Fund)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
$1,000,000 to $10,000,000Dates vary
SHRF Health Research Funding
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Rolling
SR&ED Tax Credit (Scientific Research & Experimental Development)
Canada Revenue Agency
Rolling
Strategic Science Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Dates vary
StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
Province of British Columbia
up to $3,500 Rolling
Student Work Placement
Eco Canada
Rolling
Talent Innovation Canada (TICAN)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Dates vary
The AMR Innovation Pilot
Public Health Agency of Canada / Impact Canada
Dates vary
Trainee Awards (Career Development Awards and Postdoctoral Fellowships)
Breakthrough T1D International
Rolling
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
up to $3,000,000Closed

Other sectors

Technology & Innovation203
Community & Social Services197
Arts & Culture172
Environment & Climate162
Business & Economic Development99
Manufacturing & Industry99
Agriculture & Food93
Tourism, Sport & Recreation92
Education & Training85
Health & Wellbeing84
Youth & Children60
Indigenous Programs43

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