Tariff response
Regional Tariff Response Initiative, Ontario Together Trade Fund and BDC Pivot to Grow applications for businesses hit by trade changes.
Grant Writing and Government Funding
We find the funding, write the application and manage the claims. You stay the applicant, and most of our fee is paid only if you are funded.
Why it matters
Public funding is the lowest-cost capital you can raise
Federal and provincial governments put billions of dollars a year into businesses that innovate, invest, export and hire. Most companies claim only a fraction of what they qualify for, because the programs are fragmented, the rules are technical and the reporting is demanding.
We treat funding as part of your strategy, not an afterthought: we plan the projects, match them to the right programs, write the applications and manage the claims, so the money arrives and stays.
Our fee promise
You pay mostly when you get funded
Our fees are tied to results, so our interests stay aligned with yours from the first scan to the final claim.
Tax credits
No credit, no fee
For SR&ED and Ontario tax credits, nothing is due upfront. Our fee is a share of the credit, paid only after the Canada Revenue Agency pays you.
Grants and contributions
Low start fee, the rest only if approved
A modest fee to start the work, and a success fee only if your application is approved. If it is not approved, there is nothing more to pay.
Funding review
Free first review
A no-cost conversation to see which programs fit your plans and whether an application is worth making.
We prepare, you apply
- We research the programs, plan the stack and write the application, budget and business case.
- Your business is the applicant. You submit the application and speak with the program, and we prepare you for every conversation and interview.
- After approval, we prepare your claims and reports so the money arrives on schedule.
Fees and terms are agreed in writing before work begins. Funding decisions are made by each program, so approval is never guaranteed. Our fees are usually not an eligible cost under the programs.
35%Refundable SR&ED credit for eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations
$6MAnnual R&D spending eligible for the enhanced SR&ED rate
$20MTotal support available per business under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative
20Federal and Ontario programs in our funding finder, verified October 2026
Figures reflect federal SR&ED rules announced in Budget 2025 and program terms published by FedDev Ontario and FedNor. Eligibility depends on your business and project.
Eligibility check
Do you qualify for a grant?
Tell us a little about your business. You will see the programs most likely to fit right away, and a funding adviser will follow up within one business day.
- Free, with no obligation
- Takes about one minute
- Based on 20 programs verified October 2026
Grant writing
Applications written by people who know how reviewers read
We write the full application, the budget and the business case, then prepare you to submit it and answer the program’s questions.
Growth and equipment
FedDev Ontario, Regional Development Program and NOHFC applications for expansion, automation and new equipment.
Innovation and R&D
NRC IRAP project proposals, SR&ED technical reports and Mitacs internship applications.
Hiring and training
Ontario Job Grant and Canada Summer Jobs applications that fund new hires and staff training.
Business plans for lenders
Business plans and cash flow projections for Canada Small Business Financing Program and BDC loans.
Reports and claims
Progress reports, claims and final reports that keep approved funding flowing on schedule.
Every application passes four checks
- Program fitThe project matches the program’s objectives, eligible costs and dates.
- Story and evidenceA clear case for impact, backed by quotes, letters and data.
- NumbersThe budget ties to quotes, financial statements and the cash flow.
- ComplianceStacking limits, eligible start dates and reporting duties are checked before you submit.
What we need from you
- A short description of the project and what it will achieve
- Supplier quotes for equipment, software or contractors
- Your last two years of financial statements
- Your business number, incorporation details and number of employees
- Planned hires and their roles, if the project creates jobs
Why timing matters
Many programs have capped budgets and fixed intakes, and costs incurred before approval are usually not eligible. Start the conversation before you sign quotes or place orders.
Funding finder
What are you planning in the next two years?
Select everything that applies. We show the programs most often used for those plans.
20 programs, verified October 2026
Tax creditOngoing
SR&ED investment tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency35% refundable on up to $6 million of qualified R&D a year for eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations, 15% non-refundable otherwise. Claimed with your tax return.
Tax creditOngoing
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit
Government of Ontario8% refundable on up to $3 million of eligible R&D carried out in Ontario, claimed alongside SR&ED.
GrantOpen
NRC IRAP
National Research Council of CanadaNon-repayable support for innovation projects, set case by case, with advice from an industrial technology adviser.
Repayable contributionOpen
FedDev Ontario: funding for businesses in southern Ontario
FedDev OntarioInterest-free repayable contributions, normally $125,000 to $10 million per project, to scale up, adopt technology and raise productivity.
Grant and repayable contributionOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
FedDev Ontario and FedNorFor businesses hit by tariffs: non-repayable liquidity support up to $2 million and pivot projects up to $1 million, with larger projects repayable. Up to $20 million in total.
Grant or loanOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund
Government of OntarioTypically 10% to 20% of eligible costs, up to $5 million, for projects that strengthen Ontario supply chains or open new markets.
Tax creditOngoing
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
Government of Ontario15% on qualifying manufacturing buildings, machinery and equipment in Ontario, on up to $20 million a year.
Loan or grantUpcoming
Regional Development Program
Government of OntarioUp to 15% of eligible costs for expansion in eastern and southwestern Ontario, mostly as interest-free loans. The next intake opens 3 November 2026.
Loan or grantOpen
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream
Government of OntarioUp to 15% of eligible costs, up to $5 million, for advanced manufacturing investment across Ontario. Current intake closes 5 November 2026.
Grant and loanOpen
NOHFC Invest North: Grow
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationConditional contributions and loans for northern Ontario businesses, from $400,000 up to $1 million depending on the mix.
GrantOpen
Ontario Job Grant
Government of OntarioUp to $10,000 per trainee toward third-party training for new and existing employees.
GrantOpen
Mitacs Accelerate
MitacsCo-funded research internships: a $15,000 unit for a partner contribution from $7,500.
GrantOpen
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship
MitacsStudent internships on business strategy projects, with Mitacs paying half or more of the cost.
Wage subsidyUpcoming
Canada Summer Jobs
Employment and Social Development CanadaUp to 50% of the provincial minimum wage for private employers that create summer jobs for young people. The 2027 intake has not yet been announced.
Tax creditOngoing
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency30% refundable on eligible clean technology equipment such as solar, storage and heat pumps.
Tax measureOngoing
Productivity Super-Deduction
Department of Finance CanadaAn immediate write-off of eligible manufacturing machinery, clean energy equipment, computers and more.
Government-guaranteed loanOngoing
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Delivered through your bankGovernment-backed loans up to $1.15 million for equipment, leaseholds, property and working capital.
LoanOpen
BDC Pivot to Grow
Business Development Bank of CanadaLoans up to $5 million per stream for tariff-affected businesses, with up to 36 months interest-only.
RebateOngoing
Save on Energy
Independent Electricity System OperatorIncentives for energy-efficient lighting, equipment and retrofits, including free upgrades for small businesses.
ContributionOpen
Strategic Response Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaFederal support for large projects over $20 million, with contributions of $10 million and above.
Verified October 2026. Program names, terms and intakes change often, and amounts shown are program maximums or typical structures, not commitments. CanExport SMEs and AgriInnovate are closed to new applications. Ferrokshar is an independent firm and is not affiliated with any government agency.
What we do
End-to-end funding support
Funding strategy
A review of your plans for the next two to three years, matched to every federal, provincial and regional program that could support them.
- Funding opportunity scan
- Stacking and sequencing plan
- Funding calendar
Applications that win
We write the application, the budget and the business case in the language reviewers look for. You submit it, fully prepared for every question and interview.
- Eligibility and fit assessment
- Narrative, budget and workplan
- Supporting letters and quotes
SR&ED and tax credits
We identify eligible work, prepare the technical narratives and financial schedules, and support you through any review.
- Eligible project identification
- Technical reports and schedules
- Review and audit support
Contribution agreements
We explain every term before you sign, including milestones, reporting and repayment, and prepare the points you want to raise with the program.
- Term sheet review
- Milestone and budget alignment
- Repayment planning
Claims and reporting
We set up the tracking, prepare each claim and report, and keep the cash flowing on schedule.
- Cost tracking setup
- Progress claims and reports
- Final reporting and close-out
Compliance and audit defence
We keep records audit-ready and support you if a program or the Canada Revenue Agency asks questions.
- Document control
- Audit preparation
- Compliance reviews
How we work
From first scan to final claim
01
Assess
We learn your plans, review eligibility and estimate the funding available.
02
Prioritize
We choose the programs worth pursuing and plan how they stack.
03
Apply
We prepare a complete, compelling application, and you submit it.
04
Review
We review the agreement, milestones and conditions with you before you sign.
05
Claim
We prepare progress claims and reports so payments arrive on time.
06
Sustain
We keep records audit-ready and plan the next round of funding.
Who we help
Projects that public programs fund
Manufacturers
Automation, new equipment, plant expansion and reshoring.
Technology companies
Product development, AI and software R&D, and commercialization.
Exporters
New markets, trade missions and international partnerships.
Growing employers
Hiring, training and leadership development.
Agri-food businesses
Processing, automation and food innovation.
Tariff-affected companies
Liquidity, market diversification and supply chain changes.
Flagship offers
Start with clarity on what you qualify for
2 weeks · Written shortlist and plan
Funding Readiness Review
A written shortlist of the programs you qualify for, the funding you could expect and an application plan with dates.
Per program · Mostly paid on approval
Application Development
A complete application, budget and business case, ready for you to submit, with preparation for every interview and question from the program.
Tax credits · No credit, no fee
SR&ED and Tax Credit Claims
Eligible projects identified, technical narratives and financial schedules prepared, and support through any review. Paid only from the credit you receive.
Annual · Agreed in writing
Funding Management
Claims, reporting, compliance and a rolling plan for new programs, managed for you all year.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a grant, a loan and a tax credit?
A grant does not have to be repaid. A repayable contribution is usually interest-free but is repaid on agreed terms. A tax credit reduces tax, or is refunded in cash, after you have spent the money and filed a claim. Most strong funding plans combine all three.
Can we combine more than one program?
Often, yes. This is called stacking. Most programs limit total government support for a project, so the order and combination of applications matters. We plan the stack before the first application goes in.
Can we apply for a project we have already started?
Usually not. Most grant and contribution programs only cover costs incurred after an application is approved or acknowledged. Tax credits such as SR&ED are claimed after the work is done. Talk to us before you commit spending.
How long does it take?
Tax credit claims are filed with your corporate return. Grant and contribution decisions commonly take from several weeks to a few months, depending on the program and the size of the project.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. Funding decisions are made by program administrators. What we guarantee is a well-matched, complete and compelling application, and honest advice when a program is not a good fit.
How are your fees structured?
For tax credits, there is no fee unless you receive the credit. For grants and contributions, a modest start fee and a success fee if your application is approved. Everything is agreed in writing before we start, and we never accept payments from funding programs or lenders.
Why do we submit the application and speak with the program?
Programs want to hear from the business that will deliver the project, and you know it best. We do the research, writing and preparation behind the scenes and brief you before every call, so you are ready for any question.
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