Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) – Up to $500K in COVID-19 Funding
The Canadian federal government is providing up to $500K in funding through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) to help businesses adapt to COVID-19.
How to Choose a Training Provider for Corporate Skills Development
Employee training and development is one of the most critical factors in building engaged, high-performing teams. While many businesses conduct ongoing product and process training between managers and employees, there are significant opportunities to develop new skillsets by hiring outside training providers. Training providers (also referred to as training vendors) can help your team overcome…
Svante Receives $25M in Cleantech Funding From the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) – Net Zero Accelerator
The Canadian government has invested $25 million in Svante Inc. to fund carbon capture technology to reduce emissions in manufacturing and energy sectors.
The Jobs and Growth Fund: Supporting Canadian Businesses in Economic Growth
The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) is a $700 million federal government funding program that aims to strengthen Canadian economies and create jobs for long-term growth following the global COVID-19 pandemic.
CME’s Technology Assessment Program (CME TAP) for British Columbia Manufacturers
Access the CME TAP program to cover 100% of the cost to bring in a third-party technology assessment vendor to identify bottlenecks within your manufacturing plant.
How to Stack Government Funding Programs to Optimize Projects
To optimize the amount of Canadian government funding your project can receive, consider stacking multiple federal and provincial grants and loans. This strategy can help companies support up to 75% of eligible project costs.
Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) 2021 Intake: Apply by August 16
The Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) program has announced its latest intake period, closing on August 16, 2021. Up to $300K in grant funding.
Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Connects 145 First Nations Homes
145 households in the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg community have received high-speed internet through the Universal Broadband Fund.
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Extended to September 2021
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended to September 2021. This program covers up to 75% of employee wages for eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The IDEaS Program: Investing In Canadian Solutions for COVID-19
The Canadian Department of National Defence has invested approximately $8.64 million in 48 projects to find Canadian solutions to the COVID-19 virus.