Government of Canada

Space Technology Development Program (STDP)

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Space Technology Development Program (STDP) provides funding to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada for projects that reduce technological unknowns of future space missions and stimulate industrial innovation and strengthen core capabilities in order to increase industrial readiness and competitiveness of Canadian space companies

Comments on Funding:

Available funding varies depending on the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Announcement of Opportunity (AO). The funds usually cover a period ranging from one to four years.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

for-profit and not-for-profit organizations,
established and operating in Canada.

Only for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada are eligible to be awarded non-repayable contributions.

Application Steps:

No specific steps have been identified.
Applicants must read the information of the call for proposals they are interested in.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must read the information of the call for proposals they are interested in.

Other Things to Note:

Since 2000, STDP has invested over $200M to support the development of over 600 space-related technologies.
There is currently no open call for proposals. However, potential applicants who would like to discuss a specific project or innovative idea should contact pdts-stdp@asc-csa.gc.ca.

Program Contact:

About the Space Technology Development Program (STDP)

Women’s Program Funding

This program is currently closed.

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The objective of the Women's Program is to achieve the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada. Funding is provided to eligible organizations in support of projects at the local, regional and national levels that address the following three priority areas: ending violence against women and girls, improving women's and girls' economic security and prosperity, encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles.

When It Ends:

Closed

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must be legally constituted organizations that are:

not-for-profit Canadian organizations, excluding labour unions, post-secondary educational institutions and religious institutions,
for-profit Canadian organizations, if the nature and intent of the funded activity is non-commercial and not intended to generate profit,
Aboriginal governments (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities) and their agencies in rural and remote areas where there is a lack of capacity among not-for-profit and for-profit organizations,
territorial governments (local, regional, territorial) and their agencies in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Application Steps:

Applicants must read the information of the call for proposals they are interested in.

Other Things to Note:

All funding opportunities under the Women's Program are currently closed.

Program Contact:

Funding programs for women and gender equality

Community Futures

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Loan & Loan Guarantee & Investment

Description:

The Community Futures program helps to create jobs in rural areas. This is done with the help of more than 40 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) throughout Atlantic Canada.

Comments on Funding:

The financial help will take the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

The applicant must be CBDC throughout Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada businesses should check with their nearest CBDC office for eligibility criteria.

Application Steps:

Applicants must visit cbdc.ca to find the nearest CBDC office, or call 1-888-303-2232 toll-free.

Other Things to Note:

I. CBDCs help launch small businesses and expand and modernize existing ones. Through the CBDCs, you could get:

1
financial help in the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing;
2
business counselling and advice to help you succeed;
3
entrepreneurship development and training to address skills gaps;
4
technical help in the form of guidance and coaching.

II. Applicants should check with their nearest CBDC office for further details.

Program Contact:

Community Futures

Homepage | CBDC

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

Amount:

$ 750,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will be determined based on the minimum amount required to carry out a project and may represent up to 75% of total eligible costs. RDAs may also contribute up to 100% funding for projects with Indigenous groups.
Funding will take the form of non-repayable contributions.

When It Ends:

Accepting applications

Deadline:

March 31, 2023

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

not-for-profit organizations or charities,
any municipal or regional government, or bodies providing infrastructure services to communities (e.g. municipalities, rural communities, local service districts, public-sector bodies),
Indigenous-led non-profits and organizations.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

consult the applicant guide

fill out the CCRF application form online;

send the form through the application for financial assistance page or by mail to the ACOA regional office in your province.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:

1
constituting / incorporating documents and list of directors/members of the board,
2
financial statements (current and last fiscal year),
3
description and mandate of the applicant, including the management and qualifications of key personnel,
4
HST rebate information (I.E. rebate rate),
5
one of the following two items is required: research and development (r&d) project plan or detailed project description, including milestones, costs, financing, key partnerships established and evidence of support from the community,
6
supplier quotes,
7
copies of relevant permits and licenses,
8
other relevant documents (specify).

Other Things to Note:

1
Scheduled intake: A one-time special scheduled intake will focus on eligible projects that are ready to proceed. Initial screening will begin during the four-week period. Assessment of applications will begin on July 23, 2021, 23:59 PDT. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date.
2
Continuous intake: Should there be remaining funding after the scheduled intake period, applications will continue to be accepted and funded on a continuous intake basis over the next two years or until such a time as the allocated funding is fully distributed.

Program Contact:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CANADA COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FUND

CANADA COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FUND APPLICANT GUIDE

Jobs and Growth Fund

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants & Loan

Description:

The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will take the form of:

interest-free repayable contributions for up to 50% of eligible costs for eligible businesses;
non-repayable contributions for up to 90% of eligible costs for not-for profit organizations.
Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.

Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Under the initiative, RDAs may contribute up to 100% of eligible project costs for projects with Indigenous clients.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

businesses, including co-operatives,
not-for-profit organizations and community economic development partners.

Application Steps:

Applicant must:

consult the applicant guide

fill out the Jobs and Growth Fund application form online

send the form through the application for financial assistance page or by mail to the ACOA regional office in your province.

Documentation Needed:

For-profit applicants must submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:

1
incorporation documents and information on ownership (names and percentage of ownership),
2
financial statements (current and last two years),
3
research and development (r&d) project plan, business plan and/or marketing plan,
4
supplier quotes,
5
copies of relevant permits and licences,
6
other relevant documents (specify).

Not-for-profit applicants and other applicants must submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:

1
constituting / incorporating documents and list of directors/members of the board,
2
financial statements (current and last fiscal year),
3
description and mandate of the applicant, including the management and qualifications of key personnel,
4
HST rebate information (I.E. rebate rate),
5
one of the following two items is required: research and development (r&d) project plan or detailed project description, including milestones, costs, financing, key partnerships established and evidence of support from the community,
6
supplier quotes,
7
copies of relevant permits and license's,
8
other relevant documents (specify).

Other Things to Note:

1
Applications will be accepted on a continuous intake basis until such time as the funding is fully allocated.
2
The fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over three years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria.
3
In Atlantic Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is investing $70 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness, and creating jobs in every corner of the country.

Program Contact:

Jobs and Growth Fund

APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE JOBS AND GROWTH FUND

JOBS AND GROWTH FUND APPLICANT GUIDE