Flagship program: Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT)—for agri-based clean-tech R&D/adoption; 50–75% support up to $5M project size depending on stream. Ideal for on-farm GHG reduction, process efficiency, and bio-products. (Ryan)
Provincial add-ons
- Provinces run their own clean-tech and capital programs (e.g., Ontario AMIC, Bioenterprise SGAP, and others you’ll find in the Ontario directory). Combining provincial supports with federal programs is common—mind stacking rules. (Ryan)
Growth & commercialization capital
- FedDev BSP repayables ($125k–$10M) can finance pilot lines, equipment, and scale-up—especially in Southern Ontario. (FedDev Ontario)
AI x Cleantech
- If your project optimizes energy, logistics, or predictive maintenance with AI, Scale AI may co-fund collaborative deployments that enhance supply-chain resilience/productivity. (ISED Canada)
Rural/remote energy
- The federal Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program funds non-emitting energy solutions (varying levels; substantial awards). Good fit for microgrids, biomass, or heat recovery pilots. (Ryan)
Application tips
- Quantify GHG or energy impacts with baselines & M&V plans.
- For capital projects, prep vendor quotes, commissioning plans, and operating savings models.
- Confirm stacking limits (some programs net out other funding).
How GovMoney can help
We create a cleantech stack plan: ACT stream selection, provincial credit mapping, Scale AI crossover (if data/AI layers), and FedDev repayables—plus a stacking matrix to avoid double counting.
