Equipment Grants in Ontario: 64 Business Grants & More to Buy or Lease Equipment

The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides funding towards the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen refuelling stations across Canada.

This initiative addresses a key barrier to the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV)—the lack of charging and refuelling stations in Canada—by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities where Canadians live, work, travel, and play. This is administered through three key funding streams and is available until 2027.

The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) is a $680 million program that was launched in 2019. The program aims to address the lack of charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations in Canada, one of the key barriers to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities where Canadians live, work, and play.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) targets ZEV infrastructure projects to be carried out by Indigenous organizations. Only applications that meet ZEVIP’s requirements as outlined below will be considered for funding opportunities.

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) for delivery organizations (also known as, Initial Recipients) further distribute ZEVIP funds to “Ultimate Recipients” to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in public places, on-street, in multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces, or for on-road vehicle fleets. The third-party delivery approach allows Initial Recipients to redistribute a portion of the ZEVIP funding to Ultimate Recipients for smaller, more localised EV infrastructure projects (less than $100,000) where Canadians live, work and play.

The program supports professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work and to continue work in progress. The program aims to reflect the range of artistic practices in the visual arts, and to support excellence, regional activity, diverse artists and communities.

The Triple-P program is designed to spur economic development by offsetting the cost of purchasing equipment or software related to the innovative commercial product, process, or service of the for-profit company

The TAF is a pilot funding program that aims to address specific gaps in our destination’s visitor experience and increase the destination’s accessibility by funding tourism businesses to improve the level of accessibility in their businesses. The intention of the TAF is to ensure that Ottawa can provide an amenity-rich experience for visitors with disabilities. The application-based grant program will allow businesses to upgrade their built environment and in-destination experiences.

Receive a $15 rebate for every toilet flapper you replace. When applying for the rebate you can also request free water-efficient showerheads and tap aerators for additional water savings.

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) helps processors of supply-managed commodities adapt to market changes resulting from the implementation of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The program provides non-repayable contributions to support investments in dairy, poultry, and egg processing facilities that improve productivity and/or efficiency through the purchase of new automated equipment and technology.

The IESO’s Save on Energy Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP) has been extended until June 30, 2025. It supports customers across Ontario in improving their industrial processes and implementing system optimization projects. The program offers organizations up to $5 million in financial incentives for each large, industrial energy-efficiency project accepted into the program. Eligible projects will deliver electricity savings using proven commercial technologies to lower energy consumption and reduce electricity bills.

The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream will provide financial support to advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises across Ontario. It will provide investments in capital equipment, technology adoption and skills development.

Transport Canada’s Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program was created to help Canada’s rail sector research, develop, and implement innovative technologies, tools, and approaches to address these risks.

ECC’s Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund: Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP) provides incentives to Canada’s industrial sectors’ single or multi-year projects accelerating the deployment of commercially available and/or proven low-carbon technologies and processes that will further reduce GHG emissions.

The Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit is a 10% refundable Corporate Income Tax credit for eligible corporations on qualifying investments in buildings, machinery and equipment for use in manufacturing or processing in the province. An eligible corporation could receive a tax credit of up to $2 million a year.

The Next Level program provides funding for Northwestern Ontario businesses with an innovative product or service and looking to expand. The support may be applicable to contracted expertise, services or direct costs in any of the following areas: equipment purchase, expansion to new markets, conference & tradeshows costs ($1,000 max), training & certification costs.

Through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF), the Government of Canada is investing $200 million to support projects that use natural or hybrid approaches to protect the natural environment, support healthy and resilient communities, and contribute to economic growth. Natural infrastructure, particularly in urban areas, creates a connection to nature that contributes to wellness and mental health, and increased access to green spaces promote recreation and social connection.

The program funds independent Francophone media artists and filmmakers in Ontario seeking to develop or produce new works in film, video, audio art, digital media, new media, and video and electronic games. Projects must be in French and intended for a Francophone audience. Works must be independently produced and the applicant must be the primary creative artist/director and retain full creative freedom and copyright. This program does not fund works intended for commercial film, television, and the gaming industries.

The Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative seeks to enhance the capacity processing capabilities within the province’s meat processing plants and abattoirs.

The Initiative will provide funding to eligible free-standing meat plants and abattoirs so they can make short-term investments in meat handling and processing equipment, technologies and practices that improve operational efficiency and productivity.

The Investment – Locate Stream provides financial support to businesses locating new business operations to Northern Ontario.

The Investment – Grow Stream provides financial support to businesses expanding existing operations in Northern Ontario.

The Investment – Launch Stream provides a conditional contribution of up to 50% of total eligible project costs to a maximum of $200,000 for businesses starting-up operations in Northern Ontario.

The Energy Efficiency Solutions Track supports the industrial energy efficiency initiatives undertaken by those entities that align with Government of Canada objectives. Under the Energy Efficiency Solutions Track, eligible projects include those that support the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions. These activities are intended for industrial facilities that are engaged in energy consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products.

The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) – Business Projects program provides funding for strategic investments in the forest sector to for-profit manufacturers and processors of wood and forest biomass across Ontario.
Strategic investments must improve productivity and innovation, enhance competitiveness, support new market access, provide benefits to Ontario’s broader forest sector and strengthen regional economies.

The Dealer Financing Program is when you buy new or used farm equipment and finance through a participating dealer.

FCC offers financing to producers to build or expand their operations by buying new land or constructing new buildings.

FCC offers financing for environmental solutions that can help farmers make environmental upgrades to their operation and switch to renewable energy resources.

Enbridge Gas offers a range of programs and incentives for retrofit projects that deliver energy savings—from straightforward upgrades to custom projects in commercial, multi-residential, affordable multi-family housing and industrial buildings. An incentive for every retrofit is provided through the following programs:
1. Affordable Multi-Family Housing Program;
2. Commercial Custom Retrofit Program;
3. Industrial Custom Engineering Program.

This Program provides a flexible incentive structure that can be customized to meet a Greenhouse plant’s particular needs. Financial incentives are provided for:
1. Audits, assessments and engineering analysis to identify and quantify thermal energy efficiency opportunities;
2. The purchase and installation of thermal energy-efficient equipment and technologies;
3. The implementation of operational improvements that reduce thermal energy requirements.

Through their Equipment Upgrades: Multi-Unit Residential In-Suite Fixed Incentive Program, Enbridge Gas offers financial incentives to all their eligible customers who will take advantage of energy-saving technologies such as heat-recovery ventilators (HRV) and energy-recovery ventilators (ERV). These technologies save energy by decreasing the load on the building’s heating system.

The Fixed Incentive Program is designed to offset the cost of upgrading equipment to energy-efficient natural gas technology, whether replacing end-of-life equipment or planning to buy new equipment. This program provides three incentives, including:
1. Air curtains;
2. Condensing MUAs;
3. Dock door seals.

The Youth Innovation Component encourages youth to find accessibility barriers in their communities. They work with local organizations to improve accessibility and safety in community spaces and workplaces.

The Distributor Discount Program: HVAC program offers instant discounts on high-efficiency commercial HVAC equipment. Space and water heating account for more than half of a typical building’s energy use. That’s why we’re offering rebates on the best energy-saving equipment on the market. By upgrading to high-efficiency heating and hot water equipment, you can save on energy costs immediately.

The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative provides funding to dairy processors for equipment upgrades that make processing more efficient and/or improve food safety.

The Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF) aims to help dairy processors in making investments to increase competitiveness over the long term and adapt to the new market realities.

The FCC Advancer Loan pulls out all the stops. It’s everything you need: a pre-approved, secured loan that continually re-advances funds as you grow your operation. And you’re in charge. You determine when you want loan funds disbursed to your account.

VAC’s Commemorative Partnership Program (CPP): Community War Memorial program provides funding to support the construction, restoration or expansion of a community war memorial.

We recognize the unique opportunity clean fuels present for Indigenous businesses and communities and encourage Indigenous participation on all projects. We have designed a distinct process with measures to increase funding of Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects in Canada.

Through the Canadian Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program, the Government of Canada assumes the financial risk for loss and damage to objects and appurtenances on loan for eligible travelling exhibitions in Canadian museums, art galleries or other cultural institutions. Indemnification through the Program may significantly reduce the cost to institutions for the purchase of commercial insurance.

The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to obtain loans from financial institutions because the government shares the risk with the lenders.

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Government, Black-led business organizations, and several financial institutions. It will provide loans up to $250,000 to Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country.

Loans can be used for:
1. Capital investments–equipment, leasehold improvements, property improvement, office equipment.
2. Working capital–inventory, payroll, lease payments, accounts management, rent, overhead costs.
3. Short-term receivable financing (i.e. financing to service a contact).

The purpose of this Project Category is to provide support to livestock Primary Producers and associated Service Providers to improve their traceability equipment and processes to help enhance protection of animal health, public health and food safety and to be well prepared for emerging regulatory and market standards (national and global).

BDC offers a working capital financing to Canadian-based businesses to maintain their cash flow.

BDC offers a Technology Loan designed to assist businesses in optimizing performance and increasing profitability through strategic investments in technology. Investing in technology is recognized as one of the most effective ways to drive growth, reduce costs, and boost productivity, making this loan an invaluable resource for companies looking to enhance their operational efficiency and overall financial performance.

BDC’s Small Business Loan is designed to help businesses quickly and easily access the funds they need with flexible terms they can afford

BDC extends financing options for tech companies, providing support for both earlier-stage scale-ups aiming to secure market positions and established businesses in growth mode. Solutions offered by BDC are tailored to safeguard cash flow and assist tech businesses across various stages, accommodating those with a recurring fees revenue model.

BDC offers Equipment Purchase Financing that businesses can use to increase capacity by acquiring production line machinery, hardware, equipment, or specialized items like lab materials. It also serves to improve efficiency by supporting investments in commercial vehicles or modernizing operations. Furthermore, this financing option can complement a company’s line of credit by replenishing working capital depleted by equipment costs.

The African Swine Fever Prevention and Preparedness investment aims to enhance efforts to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Canada and prepare for a potential outbreak.

As part of the investment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) will provide up to $23.4 million over 3 years. The program supports the pork industry to:

address identified gaps in prevention and mitigation efforts
develop the tools, partnerships, and activities needed to ensure the early detection of ASF and an effective emergency response in case of an outbreak. The ASFIPP offers support under 2 streams:

Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream
Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Note: There is a separate application process for the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream.

The Affordable Housing Multi-Residential program offers incentives* to help you upgrade to high-efficiency equipment. Working with you at every step, our Energy Solutions Advisors are here to help you make capital improvement projects that will help you save energy and money and keep your building running optimally.