Green & Sustainability Business Grants
The UK government is investing heavily in the green economy transition. Grants support businesses to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy, develop green technologies, and implement circular economy practices.
Net Zero Support
Various programmes help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Industrial decarbonisation grants, energy efficiency schemes, and transition funding support the journey to net zero.
Renewable Energy Grants
Funding is available for businesses developing or adopting renewable energy technologies. This includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects.
Circular Economy
Grants support businesses implementing circular economy principles - reducing waste, reusing materials, and developing sustainable products and services.
Canadian Clean Energy Grants
237 grants found
Ontario Together Trade Fund
Qualification Criteria: - Eligible Entities: For-profit businesses (legal entities or limited partnerships) registered and operating in Ontario. - Operational History: Must have at least three years of financial statements and a track record of sales. - Workforce: Must employ at least 5 full-time equivalent (FTE) active employees. - Tariff Impact: Must demonstrate significant exposure to U.S. trade disruptions (e.g., operating in steel, aluminum, or auto sectors; a 30% revenue loss; or pivoting to supply customers affected by tariffs). - Project Scale: Minimum investment of $200,000 in eligible project costs. Qualifying Projects: - Market Diversification: Expanding into new interprovincial or non-U.S. international markets. - Reshoring: Bringing production or supply chain components back to Ontario from outside Canada. - Capacity Building: Upgrading facilities or procuring advanced equipment to boost domestic manufacturing. - Product Modification: Pivoting existing production to enter less trade-exposed sectors (e.g., switching from automotive to construction fasteners). - Workforce Development: Upskilling or training staff to manage new technologies or processes. Ineligible Expenses: - Routine Operations: Standard maintenance, exact capital replacements (upgrades are eligible), or day-to-day overhead. - Business Restructuring: Refinancing, acquisitions, buyouts, or relocating within Ontario. - Sector Exclusions: Retail, construction (primary services), hospitality (hotels/restaurants), and consulting firms are typically ineligible. - Government/NPOs: Not-for-profits, charities, and associations. Additional Details: - Funding Amount: Up to $5 million per project. - Funding Type: Standard support is 10-20% of eligible costs. Exceptional projects can receive up to 75% coverage. - Grants & Loans: Support is provided through non-repayable grants or interest-free loans (up to 2 years). - Loan Forgiveness: Up to 30% of a loan (max $1.5 million) may be forgiven if investment and job targets are met. - 2026 Expansion: Due to high demand, the government increased the total fund to $150 million over three years to better support affected manufacturers.
Ontario Music Investment Fund (OMIF)
Strategic investment for music recording, publishing, and live performance sectors.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant Program
Qualification Criteria: - Eligible Entities: For-profit businesses (legal entities or limited partnerships) registered and operating in Ontario. - Operational History: Must have at least three years of financial statements and a track record of sales. - Workforce: Must employ at least 5 full-time equivalent (FTE) active employees. - Tariff Impact: Must demonstrate significant exposure to U.S. trade disruptions (e.g., operating in steel, aluminum, or auto sectors; a 30% revenue loss; or pivoting to supply customers affected by tariffs). - Project Scale: Minimum investment of $200,000 in eligible project costs. Qualifying Projects: - Market Diversification: Expanding into new interprovincial or non-U.S. international markets. - Reshoring: Bringing production or supply chain components back to Ontario from outside Canada. - Capacity Building: Upgrading facilities or procuring advanced equipment to boost domestic manufacturing. - Product Modification: Pivoting existing production to enter less trade-exposed sectors (e.g., switching from automotive to construction fasteners). - Workforce Development: Upskilling or training staff to manage new technologies or processes. Ineligible Expenses: - Routine Operations: Standard maintenance, exact capital replacements (upgrades are eligible), or day-to-day overhead. - Business Restructuring: Refinancing, acquisitions, buyouts, or relocating within Ontario. - Sector Exclusions: Retail, construction (primary services), hospitality (hotels/restaurants), and consulting firms are typically ineligible. - Government/NPOs: Not-for-profits, charities, and associations. Additional Details: - Funding Amount: Up to $5 million per project. - Funding Type: Standard support is 10-20% of eligible costs. Exceptional projects can receive up to 75% coverage. - Grants & Loans: Support is provided through non-repayable grants or interest-free loans (up to 2 years). - Loan Forgiveness: Up to 30% of a loan (max $1.5 million) may be forgiven if investment and job targets are met. - 2026 Expansion: Due to high demand, the government increased the total fund to $150 million over three years to better support affected manufacturers.
Wah-ila-toos Program
Clean energy funding in Canadian Indigenous, rural, remote communities.
The Youth Employment Program
For organizations to provide job training and experience for youth.
Strategic Innovation Fund
Funding for large-scale, transformative industrial projects and resilience.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in Southern Ontario
Funding large-scale data centers for Canada's sovereign AI compute capacity.
NRC IRAP Clean Technology program
Funding for Canadian SMEs developing innovative clean technologies.
Northern REACHE Program
Funding clean energy transition for Canada's Northern and Indigenous communities.
INVEST North - Grow
Funding to expand existing businesses through infrastructure, equipment, and innovation.
Clean Fuels Fund
The Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) is a $1.5 billion program designed to accelerate the production and adoption of clean fuels across Canada, supporting projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Canada's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
Challenge Stream for innovators
Government-led challenges funding Canadian SME innovation and prototypes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian clean energy grants