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      "id": "CORP-RET-MEC-001",
      "program_name": "Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) - Community Grants",
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      "deadline": "Annual cycles",
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      "quick_description": "Outdoor retailer community grants supporting outdoor access, environmental stewardship, and active transportation. Focus on getting people outdoors and environmental protection.",
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      "federal_provincial_private": "Corporate",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/good-times-grant",
      "contact": "Through website",
      "tags": "#national #outdoor #environmental-stewardship #small-scale #limited-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
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    },
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      "id": "CORP-RET-PAT-001",
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      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental activism, conservation",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, grassroots groups",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 20000,
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      "quick_description": "Outdoor apparel company grants supporting grassroots environmental activism and conservation. Focus on bold action protecting environment and confronting ecological crisis.",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.patagonia.com/actionworks/grants/",
      "contact": "Through website",
      "tags": "#global #environmental-activism #conservation #small-scale #limited-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
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      "id": "CORP-TECH-MSFT-001",
      "program_name": "Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund",
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      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/corporate-responsibility/sustainability/climate-innovation-fund",
      "contact": "Through website portal",
      "tags": "#global #corporate #investment #climate-tech #highly-selective #venture-scale #aspirational",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
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      "id": "CORP-TECH-SF-001",
      "program_name": "Salesforce Impact Fund",
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      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
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      "tags": "#global #corporate #impact #climate #selective #technology-integration",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
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      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
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      "funding_type": "Grant",
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      "quick_description": "Community foundation serving Nova Scotia through various donor-advised and field-of-interest funds. Multiple funding programs depending on fund priorities. Environment, community development, and soci...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
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      "tags": "#nova-scotia #community-foundation #various #small-medium-scale #rolling",
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      "id": "FOUND-ATL-MCC-001",
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      "quick_description": "Major Atlantic Canadian foundation with focus on health, education, and community development. New Brunswick priority but supports initiatives across Atlantic region. Significant capacity for substant...",
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      "tags": "#atlantic #new-brunswick #community-development #moderate-fit #rolling",
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      "id": "FOUND-ENV-BULL-001",
      "program_name": "Bullfrog Power Community Fund",
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      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
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      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 25000,
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      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Bullfrog Power's community grants supporting renewable energy and sustainability projects. Focus on community-level renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental education initiatives. Smalle...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.bullfrogpower.com/community-fund/",
      "contact": "communityfund@bullfrogpower.com",
      "tags": "#national #grant #environment #community #small-scale #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
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      "id": "FOUND-ENV-NCC-001",
      "program_name": "Nature Conservancy of Canada - Grants",
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      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
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      "quick_description": "Canada's leading land conservation organization. Grant programs focused on protecting natural habitats, biodiversity, and ecological integrity. Land conservation primary focus.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
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      "official_url": "https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/what-we-do/conservation-grants",
      "contact": "info@natureconservancy.ca",
      "tags": "#national #conservation #biodiversity #limited-fit #specialized",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
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      "id": "FOUND-ENV-PEM-001",
      "program_name": "Pembina Foundation for Environmental Research and Education",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Research grants, project funding",
      "purpose": "Clean Energy, Climate Policy, Research",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, research institutions",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 100000,
      "duration": "1-2 years",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Environmental research and education foundation affiliated with Pembina Institute. Supports clean energy research, climate policy development, and environmental education. Focus on applied research an...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.pembina.org",
      "contact": "info@pembina.org",
      "tags": "#national #research-organization #NOT-A-FUNDER #remove-from-database",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
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      "program_name": "Maytree Foundation",
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      "deadline": "Invitation only",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Poverty Reduction, Economic Inclusion, Immigration",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities (by invitation)",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 300000,
      "duration": "Multi-year possible",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Major foundation focused on poverty reduction and economic inclusion. Strategic focus on economic opportunity, immigration and settlement, and civic engagement. Invitation-only grantmaking with relati...",
      "application_timing": "Invitation",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://maytree.com/grants/",
      "contact": "Relationship-based",
      "tags": "#national #grant #invitation-only #poverty-reduction #housing-affordability #relationship-required",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
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      "program_name": "Atkinson Foundation",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "LOI-based, specific calls",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide, ON priority)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Economic Justice, Workers Rights, Inclusive Economy",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities",
      "amount_min": 75000,
      "amount_max": 400000,
      "duration": "Multi-year possible",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Foundation focused on economic justice, workers' rights, and building inclusive economy. Interest in good jobs, economic security, and systemic economic change. Some climate and green economy work thr...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://atkinsonfoundation.ca/grants/",
      "contact": "info@atkinsonfoundation.ca",
      "tags": "#national #grant #economic-justice #jobs #moderate-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
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      "program_name": "Chisholm Thomson Family Foundation",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "LOI-based, rolling",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Social Innovation, Community Development",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities, social enterprises",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 150000,
      "duration": "1-3 years",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Foundation supporting social innovation and community development across Canada. Interest in innovative approaches to social challenges, community resilience, and systems change. Social enterprise mod...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://chisholmthomson.com/our-grants/ (site exists, content extraction limited - JS-heavy)",
      "contact": "info@chisholmthomson.com",
      "tags": "#national #grant #social-innovation #community #innovation-focus #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - Site exists but JavaScript-heavy (contact directly)"
    },
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      "id": "FOUND-NAT-ECH-001",
      "program_name": "Echo Foundation",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "LOI-based, continuous consideration",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate Change, Fossil Fuel Phase-out, Clean Economy",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year possible",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Private foundation focused exclusively on climate change mitigation. Strategic focus on transitioning Canada away from fossil fuels and accelerating clean economy. Policy, advocacy, and systems change...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.echofoundation.ca/",
      "contact": "info@echofoundation.ca",
      "tags": "#national #grant #climate #fossil-fuel-reduction #multi-year #systems-change #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
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      "id": "FOUND-NAT-GOR-001",
      "program_name": "Gordon Foundation",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Varies by program",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide, Northern focus)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Northern communities, Water protection, Civic engagement",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 200000,
      "duration": "Varies",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Foundation with focus on Northern Canada, freshwater protection, and civic engagement. Strong emphasis on Indigenous communities and Northern issues. Programs supporting community-led solutions in Nor...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://gordonfoundation.ca/initiative/",
      "contact": "info@gordonfoundation.ca",
      "tags": "#national #northern-focus #indigenous #community #water-environment #moderate-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Site works, Northern/water/Indigenous focus programs"
    },
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      "program_name": "Inspirit Foundation",
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      "deadline": "Specific calls, rolling for some programs",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Pluralism, Inclusion, Community Resilience",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Typically 1-2 years",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Foundation supporting pluralism, inclusion, and community resilience across Canada. Focus on bringing diverse communities together, addressing polarization, and building inclusive communities. Some co...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://inspiritfoundation.org/funding/",
      "contact": "grants@inspiritfoundation.org",
      "tags": "#national #grant #inclusion #community #limited-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-NAT-INTACT-001",
      "program_name": "Intact Foundation (formerly IBC Foundation)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Canada-wide",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate adaptation, disaster resilience",
      "eligibility": "Municipalities, non-profits",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Insurance industry foundation supporting climate adaptation and disaster resilience. Focus on reducing flood, wildfire, and climate risks. Practical risk reduction measures.",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.intactfoundation.ca/programs/",
      "contact": "foundation@intact.net",
      "tags": "#national #climate-adaptation #resilience #disaster-prevention #rolling #good-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-NAT-IVY-001",
      "program_name": "Ivey Foundation",
      "status": "INVITATION",
      "deadline": "Invitation only (foundation winding down)",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environment, Energy, Economic Prosperity",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities (by invitation)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Major environmental foundation focused on energy, climate, and economic prosperity. Foundation winding down operations over next few years (ending ~2027) but still making strategic grants. Invitation ...",
      "application_timing": "Invitation",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.ivey.org/grants",
      "contact": "Invitation only",
      "tags": "#national #grant #invitation-only #climate #energy #winding-down #relationship-required",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-NAT-MCC-001",
      "program_name": "McConnell Foundation",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "LOI-based, rolling intake",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate Action, Reconciliation, Economic Innovation, Operational",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 2000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year grants possible",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "One of Canada's largest private foundations focusing on climate action, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and inclusive economic innovation. Significant interest in systems change, climate solut...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "Yes",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://mcconnellfoundation.ca/funding/",
      "contact": "grants@mcconnellfoundation.ca",
      "tags": "#national #grant #climate #operational-potential #multi-year #large-scale #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-NAT-OAK-001",
      "program_name": "Oak Foundation Canada",
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      "deadline": "Invitation only",
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      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environment, Housing, Rights",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities (by invitation)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Major international foundation with Canadian presence. Focus areas include environment/climate, housing and homelessness, and human rights. Very large grant sizes but invitation-only application proce...",
      "application_timing": "Invitation",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://oakfnd.org",
      "contact": "No open contact - relationship-based",
      "tags": "#national #grant #invitation-only #housing #climate #very-large-scale #long-term-opportunity",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-NAT-SIT-001",
      "program_name": "Sitka Foundation",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental Conservation, Climate Action",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 300000,
      "duration": "Typically single year, multi-year possible",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Environmental foundation supporting conservation and climate action across Canada. Focus on practical environmental solutions, species protection, and climate mitigation. Science-informed approach.",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://sitkafoundation.ca/apply/",
      "contact": "info@sitkafoundation.ca",
      "tags": "#national #grant #climate #environment #rolling #project-focus",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
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    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-ON-OTF-001",
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      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
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      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Ontario's largest granting foundation supporting community-based initiatives. Multiple streams including environment, community development, and youth. Substantial grant capacity with periodic applica...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "Yes",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://otf.ca/what-we-fund",
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      "tags": "#ontario #grant #environment #community #periodic-intakes #large-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-REG-REFBC-001",
      "program_name": "Real Estate Foundation of BC",
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      "funding_type": "Grant",
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      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities, Indigenous groups",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 200000,
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      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "BC foundation supporting innovative land use, housing, and sustainability projects. Focus on climate-smart land use, affordable housing solutions, and environmental stewardship. Periodic funding calls...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://refbc.com/grants/",
      "contact": "info@refbc.com",
      "tags": "#british-columbia #grant #housing #climate #land-use #periodic-calls",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-REG-TAF-001",
      "program_name": "Toronto Atmospheric Fund",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Toronto region (Ontario)",
      "funding_type": "Loans and grants",
      "purpose": "Carbon Reduction, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy",
      "eligibility": "Various (building owners, organizations, developers)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 10000000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Toronto's climate innovation agency providing loans and grants for carbon reduction projects. Strong focus on building retrofits, renewable energy, and district energy. Unique revolving loan fund mode...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://taf.ca/grants",
      "contact": "grants@taf.ca | 416-359-7802",
      "tags": "#ontario #toronto #retrofit #loans-and-grants #large-scale #buildings-focus #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "FOUND-REG-VAN-001",
      "program_name": "Vancouver Foundation - Environment Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Varies by fund",
      "geography": "British Columbia (Vancouver focus)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environment, Community, Various",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities (BC)",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 100000,
      "duration": "Typically 1-2 years",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "One of Canada's largest community foundations with multiple environmental and climate-focused funds. Various donor-advised and field-of-interest funds supporting environmental projects in BC. Programs...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Private",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
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      "official_url": "https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/grant-seekers/find-grants/ (verified - grants page)",
      "contact": "info@vancouverfoundation.ca | 604-688-2204",
      "tags": "#british-columbia #vancouver #grant #environment #community #various",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Site works, multiple grant programs available"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-AB-AINN-001",
      "program_name": "Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
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      "funding_type": "Grant and repayable contributions",
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      "eligibility": "For-profit (Alberta-based companies)",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 3000000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Alberta's innovation agency supporting cleantech development and commercialization. Focus on energy, environment, and industrial sectors. Provides grants and repayable contributions for technology dev...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/clean-technology/",
      "contact": "1-877-423-5227 | info@albertainnovates.ca",
      "tags": "#alberta #cleantech #grant #technology #commercialization #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Verified - Multiple active programs (Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, CCUS)"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-AB-EDM-001",
      "program_name": "City of Edmonton - Climate Innovation Fund",
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      "deadline": "Periodic calls",
      "geography": "Edmonton region",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
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      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-specific",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Edmonton municipal climate innovation funding supporting projects that reduce GHG emissions and support climate action. Periodic calls aligned with climate strategy priorities. Community benefit and i...",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/environmental_stewardship/climate-innovation-fund",
      "contact": "Through city website",
      "tags": "#alberta #edmonton #municipal #climate #periodic-calls #local",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-BC-BCH-001",
      "program_name": "BC Housing - Innovation Funding",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Specific calls (monitor website)",
      "geography": "British Columbia",
      "funding_type": "Grant / demonstration funding",
      "purpose": "Housing Innovation, Affordable Housing Solutions",
      "eligibility": "Various (housing providers, innovators, non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-specific",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "BC Housing periodically issues calls for innovative housing solutions and demonstration projects. Focus on affordability, sustainability, and innovative construction/renovation approaches. Specific th...",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.bchousing.org/partner-services/programs-to-support-partners (**BROKEN** - 404 error)",
      "contact": "Try https://www.bchousing.org/ main site",
      "tags": "#british-columbia #grant #housing #innovation #periodic-calls #demonstration",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **Program page 404 error**, check main BC Housing site"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-BC-SUR-001",
      "program_name": "City of Surrey - Environmental Grants",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Annual",
      "geography": "Surrey, BC",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental projects, sustainability",
      "eligibility": "Community groups, non-profits (Surrey)",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 30000,
      "duration": "Single year",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Surrey environmental grants supporting community environmental projects including energy conservation, waste reduction, green infrastructure, and climate action.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.surrey.ca/environment",
      "contact": "Through environment division",
      "tags": "#british-columbia #surrey #community #environment #annual #small-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-BC-VIC-001",
      "program_name": "City of Victoria - Climate Action Grants",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Periodic calls",
      "geography": "Victoria, BC",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate action, GHG reduction",
      "eligibility": "Organizations in Victoria",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 50000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Victoria municipal climate action funding supporting projects that reduce GHG emissions and advance climate goals. Building retrofits and energy efficiency priorities.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.victoria.ca/climateaction",
      "contact": "climateaction@victoria.ca | 250-385-5711",
      "tags": "#british-columbia #victoria #climate #retrofits #periodic #good-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Climate Leadership Plan active, rebates & resources available"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ACOA-001",
      "program_name": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - Business Development Program",
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      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI, NL)",
      "funding_type": "Repayable and non-repayable contributions",
      "purpose": "Business Growth, Innovation, Commercialization",
      "eligibility": "Both (for-profit priority)",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Project-based (typically 1-3 years)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "ACOA's core program supporting Atlantic Canadian businesses and organizations to innovate, grow, and compete. Multiple streams including innovation, commercialization, productivity, and market develop...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/services/business-development-program.html",
      "contact": "Atlantic-wide: 1-800-561-7862 | NS: halifax@acoa-apeca.gc.ca | NB: moncton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #atlantic #both-eligible #innovation #commercialization #high-priority #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ACOA-002",
      "program_name": "Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - ACOA",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Program concluded (was COVID-19 emergency response)",
      "geography": "Atlantic Canada",
      "funding_type": "Grant and loans",
      "purpose": "Business continuity, recovery",
      "eligibility": "Both",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Single payment/short-term",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Emergency program launched during COVID-19 pandemic to support business continuity. Program has concluded. Included here for record-keeping as some recipients may still be fulfilling reporting require...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "Yes",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2020/05/regional-relief-and-recovery-fund.html",
      "contact": "N/A",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #historical #atlantic",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-BDC-002",
      "program_name": "BDC - Growth & Transition Capital",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Subordinated debt and equity",
      "purpose": "Growth Financing, Business Transition",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (established businesses)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 30000000,
      "duration": "5-10 year terms typical",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provides flexible growth capital for established businesses expanding, transitioning, or undertaking major investments. Subordinated debt and quasi-equity structures that minimize dilution. For compan...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.bdc.ca/en/financing/growth-transition-capital",
      "contact": "1-877-232-2269",
      "tags": "#federal #for-profit #debt #growth #established-business #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-CIB-001",
      "program_name": "Canada Infrastructure Bank - Building Retrofits Initiative",
      "status": "INVITATION",
      "deadline": "Relationship-based, project proposals",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Low-cost loans, co-investment",
      "purpose": "Large-Scale Building Retrofits",
      "eligibility": "Institutional building owners, large portfolios",
      "amount_min": 20000000,
      "amount_max": 500000000,
      "duration": "20-40 year financing terms",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "CIB's Building Retrofits Initiative provides low-cost, long-term financing for deep energy retrofits of large building portfolios. Focus on institutional and commercial buildings with minimum project ...",
      "application_timing": "Invitation",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://cib-bic.ca/en/building-retrofits-initiative/",
      "contact": "investments@cib-bic.ca | 1-833-551-2242",
      "tags": "#federal #very-large-scale #financing #retrofits #relationship #institutional #long-term-opportunity",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-CMHC-002",
      "program_name": "Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFi)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Application portal closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Low-interest loans",
      "purpose": "Purpose-Built Rental Housing",
      "eligibility": "Both (developers, non-profits, municipalities)",
      "amount_min": 2000000,
      "amount_max": 200000000,
      "duration": "50-year amortization loans",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provides low-cost financing for purpose-built rental housing construction. Aims to encourage rental housing supply with minimum energy efficiency and some affordability requirements. Application porta...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/rental-construction-financing-initiative",
      "contact": "Monitor CMHC website",
      "tags": "#federal #housing #closed #monitor #new-construction #both-eligible",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-CMHC-003",
      "program_name": "Affordable Housing Innovation Fund",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Program concluded",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant and loans",
      "purpose": "Housing Innovation, New Approaches",
      "eligibility": "Both",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Supported innovative approaches to housing supply, financing models, building techniques, and housing delivery. Program concluded but innovations tested may inform future programs. Included demonstrat...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/affordable-housing-innovation-fund",
      "contact": "N/A",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #innovation #housing",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-CMHC-004",
      "program_name": "Seed Funding (National Housing Strategy)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Portal closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Project Planning, Capacity Building",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, municipalities, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Single project (planning phase)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provided funding for early-stage project planning, feasibility studies, and capacity building for affordable housing projects. Helped organizations prepare for larger funding applications. Portal curr...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/seed-funding",
      "contact": "Monitor CMHC website",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #planning #capacity #non-profit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-CMHC-005",
      "program_name": "Federal Community Housing Initiative (FCHI)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Portal closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Loans and contributions",
      "purpose": "Community Housing Sustainability",
      "eligibility": "Community housing providers",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Long-term",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Supported existing community housing providers transition from legacy federal programs to sustainable operating models. Addressed repair backlogs and financial sustainability challenges. Portal closed...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "Yes",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/federal-community-housing-initiative",
      "contact": "N/A for new applications",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #housing #existing-recipients-only",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-CMHC-006",
      "program_name": "Research and Planning Fund",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Portal closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Housing Research, Knowledge Development",
      "eligibility": "Researchers, non-profits, municipalities, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Single research project (1-3 years)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Funded housing research, data collection, and knowledge development projects aligned with National Housing Strategy priorities. Supported academic research, applied research, and knowledge mobilizatio...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/research-and-planning-fund",
      "contact": "Monitor CMHC research funding page",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #research #knowledge #non-profit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ECCC-001",
      "program_name": "Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Most recent intake closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate Education, Awareness, Capacity Building",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, Indigenous organizations, municipalities",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Single project (up to 30 months)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports projects that educate and build capacity for climate action among Canadians. Focus on awareness, behavior change, and community-level climate initiatives. Typical intakes every 1-2 years.",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/climate-action-awareness-fund.html",
      "contact": "ec.fonds-fund.ec@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #education #capacity #non-profit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ECCC-002",
      "program_name": "Low Carbon Economy Fund - Challenge Stream",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Program concluded",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "GHG Reduction Projects",
      "eligibility": "Both",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 75000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Supported projects that generated substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Program has concluded but important to track in case similar federal programs are announced.",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/low-carbon-economy-fund.html",
      "contact": "General ECCC: 1-800-668-6767",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #ghg-reduction #large-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ECCC-003",
      "program_name": "EcoAction Community Funding Program",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Most recent intake closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Community Environmental Projects",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Single project (up to 3 years)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports community-based environmental projects that address air quality, protect water resources, restore natural habitats, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. Periodic intakes.",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs/ecoaction-community-funding.html",
      "contact": "ec.ecoaction.ec@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #community #environmental #non-profit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ECCC-004",
      "program_name": "Environmental Damages Fund (EDF)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Project proposals accepted ongoing",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant (from fines and penalties)",
      "purpose": "Environmental Restoration, Conservation",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, Indigenous organizations, educational institutions, public authorities",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Distributes funds collected from fines, court orders, and voluntary payments for environmental offenses to eligible environmental restoration and conservation projects. Projects must deliver tangible ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/damages-fund.html",
      "contact": "ec.fde-edf.ec@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #rolling #environmental #limited-fit #non-profit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-EDC-001",
      "program_name": "Export Development Canada (EDC) - Cleantech Financing",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide, export focus)",
      "funding_type": "Loans, guarantees, equity",
      "purpose": "Export Development, International Growth",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (exporters and international expansion)",
      "amount_min": 1000000,
      "amount_max": 100000000,
      "duration": "Varies by product",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "EDC's cleantech financing supports Canadian companies selling environmental technology and services internationally. Provides working capital, contract financing, and export insurance for companies wi...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.edc.ca/en/campaign/cleantech.html",
      "contact": "1-800-229-0575 | cleantech@edc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #for-profit #export #international #cleantech #limited-fit #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ESDC-001",
      "program_name": "Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Current call closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Capacity Building, Social Innovation",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, charities",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Multi-year (up to 5 years)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Funds projects that build capacity of non-profit organizations, address systemic barriers, and support social innovation. Focus on vulnerable populations including children/families, persons with disa...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "Yes",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/social-development-partnerships.html",
      "contact": "Monitor for call announcements",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #capacity #social-innovation #non-profit #operational-potential",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ESDC-002",
      "program_name": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Call closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Green Jobs Training, Skills Development",
      "eligibility": "Unions, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, educational institutions",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Supported training and skills development for workers transitioning to green economy jobs and net-zero sectors. Focused on building workforce capacity for clean economy including retrofits, renewable ...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/training-trade.html",
      "contact": "Monitor ESDC website",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #training #skills #workforce #high-priority-if-reopened",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ESDC-003",
      "program_name": "Skills for Success Program",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Call closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Skills Training, Essential Skills",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, educational institutions, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 2000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Funds projects that help Canadians develop foundational and transferable skills needed for work, learning, and life. Nine skill areas including numeracy, digital, collaboration, communication. Support...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/essential-skills.html",
      "contact": "Monitor ESDC website",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #training #skills",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ESDC-004",
      "program_name": "Social Finance Fund",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Investment Readiness stream closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant and investment",
      "purpose": "Social Finance, Investment Readiness, Operational",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, social enterprises, charities",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 200000,
      "duration": "Varies by stream",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Multi-stream program building Canada's social finance ecosystem. Investment Readiness Program helped organizations prepare for impact investment. Social Growth Fund planned to provide larger capital. ...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "Yes",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/social-finance.html",
      "contact": "Monitor for Social Growth Fund announcements",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #operational-potential #social-finance #high-priority-monitor #multi-year-potential",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-INF-002",
      "program_name": "Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Application intake closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Community Building Retrofits, Upgrades",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, municipalities, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 25000000,
      "duration": "Projects up to March 2026",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Supported retrofits, repairs, and upgrades to community buildings to improve accessibility and energy efficiency. Two streams: small retrofits and large retrofits. Application portal closed with proje...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html",
      "contact": "Monitor Infrastructure Canada website",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #retrofit #community-buildings #high-priority-if-renewed",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-INF-003",
      "program_name": "Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake (budget permitting)",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate Adaptation, Disaster Mitigation Infrastructure",
      "eligibility": "Municipalities, provinces, territories, public sector bodies, Indigenous organizations",
      "amount_min": 1000000,
      "amount_max": 20000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year projects",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports infrastructure projects that help communities better withstand natural hazards such as floods, wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather. Large infrastructure-scale projects that build resilie...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/dmaf-faac/index-eng.html",
      "contact": "infc.dmaf-faac.infc@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #large-scale #climate-adaptation #municipal #partnership #rolling #competitive",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-INF-004",
      "program_name": "Smart Cities Challenge",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Program concluded",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant/Prize",
      "purpose": "Urban Innovation, Smart City Technologies",
      "eligibility": "Municipalities, Indigenous communities",
      "amount_min": 50000000,
      "amount_max": 50000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year implementation",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Challenge-based program that awarded large prizes to communities developing innovative smart city solutions. Program concluded with winners selected and now implementing projects. Included here for hi...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/cities-villes/index-eng.html",
      "contact": "N/A",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #historical #innovation",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISC-001",
      "program_name": "Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund (ICIF)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling (budget permitting)",
      "geography": "Federal (Indigenous communities)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Infrastructure, Community Buildings, Housing",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (Indigenous community-led)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports Indigenous communities develop and upgrade community infrastructure including community buildings, housing, and energy systems. Indigenous community must be applicant or co-applicant. Can sup...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100010567/1533645154786",
      "contact": "ISC regional offices | 1-800-567-9604",
      "tags": "#federal #indigenous #partnership #infrastructure #rolling #community-buildings",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISC-002",
      "program_name": "First Nations Infrastructure Fund",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (First Nations)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Infrastructure, Essential Services",
      "eligibility": "First Nations communities",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Multi-year possible",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provides funding to First Nations communities for infrastructure projects including water, wastewater, housing, community buildings, and energy systems. Focus on addressing infrastructure gaps and ess...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100010656/1533641696528",
      "contact": "ISC Atlantic regional office | 1-800-567-9604",
      "tags": "#federal #indigenous #first-nations #infrastructure #partnership #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISC-003",
      "program_name": "Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Federal (Northern and Indigenous communities)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate Adaptation, Capacity Building",
      "eligibility": "Indigenous and Northern communities, organizations",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Project-based (typically 1-3 years)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports Indigenous and Northern communities assess climate change risks and develop adaptation strategies. Can fund vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, and community engagement. Includes ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1481305554936/1594738066665",
      "contact": "climatechangepreparedness-preparationauxchangementsclimatiques@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #indigenous #climate-adaptation #planning #rolling #capacity",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISC-004",
      "program_name": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling (agreement-based)",
      "geography": "Federal (Indigenous peoples)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Skills Training, Employment Support",
      "eligibility": "Indigenous organizations, training providers",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Multi-year agreements",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provides funding to Indigenous organizations delivering skills training and employment services to Indigenous peoples. Flexible program allowing organizations to design training based on community and...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033679/1531933580171",
      "contact": "ISC regional offices",
      "tags": "#federal #indigenous #training #skills #partnership #multi-year",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISED-001",
      "program_name": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Repayable and non-repayable contributions",
      "purpose": "Innovation, Growth, Competitiveness",
      "eligibility": "Both (for-profit priority for large projects)",
      "amount_min": 10000000,
      "amount_max": 150000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year (5-10 years)",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Canada's flagship innovation program supporting large-scale, transformative projects that advance industrial research, technology development, and growth. Five streams: Collaboration, National Securit...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/strategic-innovation-fund/en",
      "contact": "ic.sif-fsi.ic@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #very-large-scale #innovation #for-profit #competitive #multi-year #aspirational",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISED-002",
      "program_name": "CanExport Innovation",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant (non-repayable)",
      "purpose": "International Market Development",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (Canadian businesses)",
      "amount_min": 75000,
      "amount_max": 75000,
      "duration": "Single project (up to 24 months)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports Canadian SMEs to undertake international market development activities for innovative products and services. Reimburses costs for market research, partnerships, trade shows, and market entry ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx",
      "contact": "canexport-innovation@international.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #export #for-profit #small-scale #international #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISED-003",
      "program_name": "Innovative Solutions Canada",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Challenge-specific (rolling challenges)",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant (non-repayable)",
      "purpose": "Innovation, Product Development, Government Procurement",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (Canadian businesses, focus on SMEs)",
      "amount_min": 1,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Multi-phase",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Government challenge-based innovation program where federal departments post challenges seeking innovative solutions. Small businesses develop prototypes (Phase 1), test solutions (Phase 2), and poten...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en",
      "contact": "ic.isc-sic.ic@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #innovation #for-profit #challenge #medium-scale #procurement #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-ISED-004",
      "program_name": "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) - Ecosystem Fund",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Current stream closed",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Capacity Building, Women Entrepreneurs",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit organizations supporting women entrepreneurs",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Supports organizations that help women entrepreneurs start and scale businesses. Current stream closed but program may have future intakes. Funded ecosystem organizations providing services, training,...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/women-entrepreneurship-strategy/en",
      "contact": "ic.wes-sfe.ic@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #capacity #women-led",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-MITACS-001",
      "program_name": "Mitacs Accelerate",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications (4+ months before internship start)",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant (covers internship costs)",
      "purpose": "R&D Internships, Applied Research",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (company + university + graduate student)",
      "amount_min": 4,
      "amount_max": 6000000,
      "duration": "4-6 month internships, can be extended",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Funds graduate student internships with Canadian companies working on applied research projects. Mitacs pays $15K per 4-6 month internship, company contributes minimum $7,500 cash. University supervis...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/accelerate/",
      "contact": "accelerate@mitacs.ca | 1-888-648-2271",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #internship #partnership #rolling #high-priority #cost-effective",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-MITACS-002",
      "program_name": "Mitacs Business Strategy Internship",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant (covers internship costs)",
      "purpose": "Business Strategy, Market Research",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (company + university + MBA/business grad student)",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 4000000,
      "duration": "4 months",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Similar to Accelerate but focused on business strategy projects with MBA or business graduate students. Supports market research, business planning, strategy development, export planning, and commerci...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/business-strategy-internship/",
      "contact": "accelerate@mitacs.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #business-strategy #internship #partnership #rolling #business-development",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-MITACS-003",
      "program_name": "Mitacs Elevate",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Fellowship (salary support)",
      "purpose": "Postdoctoral Fellow Industry Placement",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (company + university + postdoctoral fellow)",
      "amount_min": 2,
      "amount_max": 60000,
      "duration": "2 years",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports postdoctoral fellows working on industry research projects. Two-year fellowships with fellow splitting time between company and university. Mitacs provides $55K over 2 years toward fellow's s...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/elevate/",
      "contact": "elevate@mitacs.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #fellowship #postdoc #partnership #rolling #advanced-research",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NRC-001",
      "program_name": "Energy Innovation Program (EIP)",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Call-specific (multiple active calls)",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant (non-repayable contribution)",
      "purpose": "R&D, Clean Technology Development",
      "eligibility": "Both (non-profit and for-profit)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 10000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year (typically 2-5 years)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Advances clean energy technologies through research, development & demonstration (RD&D) projects. Managed by Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD). Issues specific Calls for Proposals shape...",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://natural-resources.canada.ca/funding-partnerships/energy-innovation-program",
      "contact": "energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #cleantech #large-scale #multi-year #both-eligible #call-based",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Main program page works, multiple active calls"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NRC-002",
      "program_name": "Clean Growth Program",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Program concluded",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Clean Technology Adoption",
      "eligibility": "Both",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Supported deployment of clean technology solutions in natural resources sectors. Program has concluded but may be replaced by similar initiatives. Monitor NRCan website for successor programs.",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://natural-resources.canada.ca/funding-opportunities/24755",
      "contact": "General NRCan inquiries: 1-855-212-7274",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #monitor #cleantech",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NRC-003",
      "program_name": "Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Federal (Indigenous communities)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Energy Infrastructure, Indigenous Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (Indigenous community lead or co-lead)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 20000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "HIGH",
      "quick_description": "Supports Indigenous communities transitioning away from diesel power through renewable energy, energy storage, and energy efficiency projects. Requires Indigenous community as lead or co-lead applican...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/off-diesel",
      "contact": "nrcan.remoteenergy-energieadistance.rncan@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #indigenous #energy #partnership #large-scale #multi-year #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 8,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NRC-004",
      "program_name": "Building Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (BRAI)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Building Retrofits, Project Funding",
      "eligibility": "Both (priority to building owners and managers)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 50000000,
      "duration": "Single project (typically 1-3 years)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Supports deep energy retrofits of existing buildings to reduce GHG emissions. Provides financial support to building owners and managers for retrofit planning and implementation. Focus on commercial, ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/building-energy-efficiency/deep-retrofit-accelerator-initiative",
      "contact": "drai-iarm@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #retrofit #project #large-scale #closed #monitor #both-eligible #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NRC-005",
      "program_name": "Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Program intake closed",
      "geography": "Federal (rural/remote communities)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Energy Infrastructure, Community Projects",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (community-led)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 10000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Supported rural and remote communities deploying renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Program intake currently closed but may reopen. Focused on reducing diesel dependency and improving en...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://natural-resources.canada.ca/funding-partnerships/clean-energy-rural-remote-communities-program",
      "contact": "nrcan.remoteenergy-energieadistance.rncan@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #closed #discontinued #rural #community #energy",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NRC-006",
      "program_name": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling intake",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "R&D, Technology Demonstration",
      "eligibility": "Both (preference for industry-led)",
      "amount_min": 2000000,
      "amount_max": 25000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year (3-7 years)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports research, development, and demonstration of smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, energy storage, and electrification solutions. Focus on large-scale demonstration projects t...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-investments/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23779",
      "contact": "nrcan.srep-piver.rncan@canada.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #demonstration #very-large-scale #multi-year #competitive",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NSERC-001",
      "program_name": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "R&D, University-Industry Collaboration",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (university researcher + industry partner)",
      "amount_min": 1,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "1-5 years",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Supports collaborative research between university researchers and industry partners to advance technology development and commercialization. Requires academic lead and industry partner with minimum c...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/alliance-advantage",
      "contact": "alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca | 1-855-275-2861",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #partnership #university #rolling #high-priority #both-eligible",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NSERC-002",
      "program_name": "NSERC Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grants",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "R&D, Applied Research",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (university + industry)",
      "amount_min": 1,
      "amount_max": 200000,
      "duration": "1-5 years",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports university-industry collaborative research on applied research problems with commercial potential. Larger scale than Alliance Advantage, requires significant industry contribution. Focus on s...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/CRD-RDC_eng.asp",
      "contact": "schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #partnership #university #rolling #large-scale-research",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-NSERC-003",
      "program_name": "NSERC Discovery Grants",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Annual competition (dates vary by discipline)",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Fundamental Research",
      "eligibility": "University researchers",
      "amount_min": 5,
      "amount_max": 150000,
      "duration": "5 years",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "NSERC's flagship fundamental research program for university researchers. Supports curiosity-driven research advancing knowledge in natural sciences and engineering. Not industry-collaborative but can...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/DGIGP-PSIGP_eng.asp",
      "contact": "schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #university #fundamental-research #indirect-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-SSHRC-001",
      "program_name": "SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Social Sciences Research, Community Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (university researcher + partner organization)",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 25000,
      "duration": "6-18 months",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports short-term partnerships between university social sciences/humanities researchers and partner organizations on focused research questions with social impact. Accessible entry point for resear...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_engage_grants-subventions_d_engagement_partenarial-eng.aspx",
      "contact": "research@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #social-sciences #partnership #rolling #small-scale #quick-turnaround",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-FED-SSHRC-002",
      "program_name": "SSHRC Partnership Development Grants",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Annual competition (check website for dates)",
      "geography": "Federal (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Research Partnerships, Capacity Building",
      "eligibility": "Partnership Required (university + community partners)",
      "amount_min": 1,
      "amount_max": 200000,
      "duration": "1-3 years",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Supports development of research partnerships addressing social challenges through social sciences and humanities research. Focus on building collaborative research capacity and community-engaged scho...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Federal",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_development_grants-subventions_developpement_de_partenariat-eng.aspx",
      "contact": "research@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca",
      "tags": "#federal #r&d #social-sciences #partnership #annual-competition #medium-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-MB-WIN-001",
      "program_name": "City of Winnipeg - Environmental Grants",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Annual",
      "geography": "Winnipeg",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental projects, sustainability",
      "eligibility": "Community groups, non-profits (Winnipeg)",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 25000,
      "duration": "Single year",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Winnipeg environmental grants supporting community environmental and sustainability projects including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green infrastructure.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://winnipeg.ca/finance/findata/matmgt/documents/2012/682-2012/682-2012_Appendix_H-WSTP_Grant_Policy.pdf (**BROKEN** - 404 redirect)",
      "contact": "Through environment division",
      "tags": "#manitoba #winnipeg #community #environment #annual #small-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **Page 404**, redirects to legacy error page"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-GSJ-001",
      "program_name": "Greater Saint John - Economic Development Programs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Varies by program",
      "geography": "Greater Saint John region",
      "funding_type": "Various",
      "purpose": "Economic Development, Innovation",
      "eligibility": "Businesses and non-profits in Saint John region",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Varies",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Saint John region economic development programs supporting business growth, innovation, and community development. Check with Envision Saint John for current programs including potential support for c...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.saintjohn.ca/en/economic-development",
      "contact": "Envision Saint John | economicdevelopment@saintjohn.ca",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #saint-john #municipal #economic-development #various",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-NBIF-001",
      "program_name": "New Brunswick Innovation Foundation - Innovation Voucher Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "New Brunswick",
      "funding_type": "Voucher/Grant",
      "purpose": "Innovation, R&D, Expert Support",
      "eligibility": "Both (NB-based SMEs and non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 50,
      "amount_max": 15000,
      "duration": "Single project",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provides vouchers for NB businesses and non-profits to access R&D services, technology assessment, or expert advice from approved service providers including universities, research institutions, and c...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://nbif.ca/programs/innovation-voucher/",
      "contact": "info@nbif.ca | 506-452-1212",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #both-eligible #voucher #innovation #small-scale #rolling #accessible",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-NBIF-002",
      "program_name": "New Brunswick Innovation Foundation - Startup Investment Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "New Brunswick",
      "funding_type": "Equity investment",
      "purpose": "Startup, Early-Stage Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (NB-based startups)",
      "amount_min": 200000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Equity investment",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "NBIF's seed-stage investment program for New Brunswick technology startups. Provides equity financing combined with mentorship for early-stage companies with innovative technology and high growth pote...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://nbif.ca/programs/startup-investment-program/",
      "contact": "invest@nbif.ca",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #for-profit #equity #startup #technology #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-ONB-001",
      "program_name": "Opportunities NB - Business Development Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "New Brunswick",
      "funding_type": "Repayable and non-repayable contributions",
      "purpose": "Business Growth, Innovation, Export Development",
      "eligibility": "Both (NB-based businesses and non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Project-based (typically 1-3 years)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "ONB's main business development program supporting NB companies and organizations grow, innovate, and compete. Multiple streams including innovation, productivity, market development, and export suppo...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://onbcanada.ca/",
      "contact": "1-833-366-2262 | onb@onbcanada.ca",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #both-eligible #innovation #commercialization #rolling #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-SENB-001",
      "program_name": "SaveEnergyNB - Commercial Building Retrofit Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "New Brunswick",
      "funding_type": "Grant/Incentive",
      "purpose": "Energy Efficiency, Building Retrofits",
      "eligibility": "Both (building owners, businesses, non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 1250000,
      "amount_max": 1250000,
      "duration": "Per project",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "SaveEnergyNB's commercial and institutional building retrofit program. Provides incentives for energy efficiency upgrades including lighting, HVAC, building envelope, and comprehensive retrofits. Cust...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://saveenergynb.ca/commercial/",
      "contact": "info@saveenergynb.ca | 1-800-692-2300",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #both-eligible #retrofit #energy-efficiency #high-priority #rolling #large-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **URL BROKEN** (DoubleClick tracking redirect)"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-SENB-002",
      "program_name": "SaveEnergyNB - Affordable Housing Programs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "New Brunswick",
      "funding_type": "Grant/Incentive",
      "purpose": "Energy Efficiency, Affordable Housing",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit (affordable housing providers, shelters)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Per project",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "SaveEnergyNB's enhanced incentives for affordable housing providers and emergency shelters. Higher rebate rates than standard commercial program recognizing financial constraints of affordable housing...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://saveenergynb.ca/affordable-housing/",
      "contact": "affordablehousing@saveenergynb.ca",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #non-profit #housing #retrofit #energy-efficiency #high-priority #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NB-UNB-001",
      "program_name": "University of New Brunswick - Research Partnerships",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling - relationship-based",
      "geography": "New Brunswick (UNB campuses)",
      "funding_type": "Partnership (access to research capacity)",
      "purpose": "R&D, University Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Both (companies partnering with UNB researchers)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "UNB's research partnership office facilitates industry collaborations with faculty researchers. Strong engineering, forestry, computer science, and environmental programs. Gateway to accessing UNB res...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.unb.ca/research/",
      "contact": "research@unb.ca | 506-453-4500",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #university #r&d #partnership #both-eligible #research-capacity",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NL-INL-001",
      "program_name": "InnovateNL (formerly NATI) - Business Investment Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Newfoundland & Labrador",
      "funding_type": "Repayable and non-repayable contributions",
      "purpose": "Business Growth, Innovation, Commercialization",
      "eligibility": "Both (NL-based businesses and non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "InnovateNL's business development program supporting NL companies and organizations grow, innovate, export, and compete. Multiple streams including innovation, productivity, market development, and in...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://innovatenl.ca/",
      "contact": "1-800-563-3866 | info@innovatenl.ca",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #both-eligible #innovation #commercialization #rolling #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **InnovateNL website not loading** content properly"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NL-MUN-001",
      "program_name": "Memorial University - Genesis Centre",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling - cohort-based and relationship-based",
      "geography": "Newfoundland & Labrador (Memorial University)",
      "funding_type": "Incubation services, some funding programs",
      "purpose": "Startup Support, Entrepreneurship, Innovation",
      "eligibility": "Entrepreneurs, startups, Memorial students/faculty",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Varies",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Memorial University's entrepreneurship and innovation hub. Provides incubation services, mentorship, workspace, and connections to funding for startups and entrepreneurs. Multiple programs including E...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://genesis.mun.ca/programs/ (site exists, content extraction limited - JS-heavy)",
      "contact": "genesis@mun.ca | 709-864-7567",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #for-profit #startup #incubation #services #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - Site exists but JavaScript-heavy (contact directly)"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NL-MUN-002",
      "program_name": "Memorial University - Research Partnerships",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling - relationship-based",
      "geography": "Newfoundland & Labrador (Memorial University)",
      "funding_type": "Partnership (access to research capacity)",
      "purpose": "R&D, University Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Both (partners with Memorial researchers)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Memorial University's research partnership office facilitates industry collaborations with faculty researchers. Strong engineering, ocean technology, environment, climate, and Arctic research programs...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://research-tools.mun.ca/funding/",
      "contact": "research@mun.ca | 709-864-8656",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #university #r&d #partnership #both-eligible #research-capacity #cold-climate",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NL-RDC-001",
      "program_name": "Research & Development Corporation (RDC) - Ignite Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Newfoundland & Labrador",
      "funding_type": "Grant (non-repayable)",
      "purpose": "R&D, Innovation, Product Development",
      "eligibility": "Both (NL-based companies and non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Single project (up to 18 months)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "RDC's main R&D funding program supporting NL companies and non-profits conduct research and development, prototype development, and technology validation. Focus on applied R&D leading to commercializa...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://rdc.org/funding-programs/ignite/ (**BROKEN** - redirects to https://www.gov.nl.ca/tcar/)",
      "contact": "info@rdc.org | 709-758-5000",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #both-eligible #r&d #innovation #high-priority #grant #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **RDC website broken**, redirects to Tourism dept (wrong)"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NL-RDC-002",
      "program_name": "Research & Development Corporation (RDC) - Leverage Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Newfoundland & Labrador",
      "funding_type": "Grant (non-repayable)",
      "purpose": "R&D, Leveraging Federal Funding",
      "eligibility": "Both (NL-based with federal R&D funding)",
      "amount_min": 150000,
      "amount_max": 150000,
      "duration": "Aligned with federal program",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Provides supplemental funding to NL companies and organizations that have secured federal R&D funding (NSERC, NRC IRAP, Mitacs, etc.). Tops up federal funding to maximize R&D capacity. Helps NL organi...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://rdc.org/funding-programs/leverage/ (**BROKEN** - redirects to https://www.gov.nl.ca/tcar/)",
      "contact": "info@rdc.org | 709-758-5000",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #both-eligible #r&d #supplement #high-priority #grant #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **RDC website broken**, redirects to Tourism dept (wrong)"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NL-STJ-001",
      "program_name": "City of St. John's - Economic Development Programs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Varies by program",
      "geography": "St. John's",
      "funding_type": "Various",
      "purpose": "Economic Development, Community Projects",
      "eligibility": "Businesses and organizations in St. John's",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Varies",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "City of St. John's economic development and community programs. Includes support for business development, community projects, sustainability initiatives, and innovation. Check with City of St. John's...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.stjohns.ca/business-development",
      "contact": "business@stjohns.ca",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #st-johns #municipal #economic-development #various",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-DAL-001",
      "program_name": "Dalhousie University - Industry Liaison and Innovation Office",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling - relationship-based",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia (Dalhousie University)",
      "funding_type": "Partnership (access to research capacity)",
      "purpose": "R&D, University Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Both (companies partnering with Dalhousie researchers)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Dalhousie's office facilitating industry partnerships with university researchers. Can help identify research faculty, navigate funding programs (NSERC, Mitacs), structure research agreements, and man...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.dal.ca/faculty/graduate-studies/partnerships-innovation.html",
      "contact": "industry.liaison@dal.ca | 902-494-2476",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #university #r&d #partnership #both-eligible #research-capacity",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-DCS-001",
      "program_name": "NS Department of Community Services - Affordable Housing Development Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications (budget permitting)",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia",
      "funding_type": "Forgivable loans",
      "purpose": "Affordable Housing Development",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit housing providers",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Long-term agreements with affordability requirements",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Forgivable loans for affordable housing development. Covers 50-100% of project costs depending on affordability commitments. Can fund new construction, conversions, or major renovations. Minimum 5 units, 15+ year affordability commitment required.",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://novascotia.ca/coms/department/housing.html",
      "contact": "NS Growth & Development - Affordable Housing Development Program team",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #non-profit #for-profit #housing #forgivable-loan #rolling #high-priority #energy-efficiency-bonus",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-DCS-002",
      "program_name": "NS Department of Community Services - Community Housing Infrastructure and Repair Program (CHIRP)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications (budget permitting)",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia",
      "funding_type": "Forgivable loan",
      "purpose": "Housing Repairs, Retrofits",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit housing providers",
      "amount_min": 100,
      "amount_max": 100,
      "duration": "Forgiven if affordability maintained",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Provides forgivable loans for capital repairs and retrofits of existing community housing. Can cover up to 100% of costs for essential repairs, accessibility improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://novascotia.ca/coms/department/programs.html",
      "contact": "NS Department of Community Services: 1-877-424-1177",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #non-profit #housing #retrofit #repairs #high-priority #forgivable-loan #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-DCS-003",
      "program_name": "NS Department of Community Services - Community Housing Acquisition Program (CHAP)",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia",
      "funding_type": "Fixed-rate loans",
      "purpose": "Housing Acquisition",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit housing providers",
      "amount_min": 10000000,
      "amount_max": 10000000,
      "duration": "Long-term loans (20-25 years typical)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Provides low-interest loans to non-profit housing providers for acquisition of rental housing to maintain or create affordable housing. Fixed rates below market, long amortization. Enables non-profits...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "Contact NS Department of Community Services",
      "contact": "NS Department of Community Services: 1-877-424-1177",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #non-profit #housing #acquisition #financing #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-HRM-001",
      "program_name": "Halifax Regional Municipality - Affordable Housing Grant Program",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Next intake TBD",
      "geography": "Halifax Regional Municipality",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Affordable Housing Development",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit housing providers, developers",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 2000000,
      "duration": "Per project",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "HRM's grant program supporting affordable housing development in Halifax. Provides capital grants for new construction, acquisition, and major renovations of affordable housing. Program has periodic i...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/regional-community-planning/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-grant-program",
      "contact": "Monitor HRM planning and housing department",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #halifax #closed #monitor #housing #grants #municipal #high-priority-if-reopened",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-NSCC-001",
      "program_name": "NSCC Applied Research - Applied Research Services",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling - relationship-based",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia (NSCC campuses)",
      "funding_type": "Partnership (subsidized research services)",
      "purpose": "Applied Research, Technology Development",
      "eligibility": "Both (NS companies and non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based (typically 3-12 months)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Nova Scotia Community College's applied research services help companies and non-profits access research capacity, technology testing, and prototype development. Practical, hands-on research with poly...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.nscc.ca/appliedresearch/index.asp",
      "contact": "appliedresearch@nscc.ca",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #applied-research #partnership #practical #both-eligible #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-RNS-001",
      "program_name": "Research Nova Scotia - E2G (Engage to Grow)",
      "status": "� CLOSED",
      "deadline": "June 16, 2026 1PM ADT (DEADLINE PASSED)",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "R&D, Commercialization",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit (with industry partner)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Single project (up to 2 years)",
      "priority": "HIGH",
      "quick_description": "Supports collaborative research between Nova Scotia researchers and industry partners to advance technology readiness and commercialization. Requires partnership between academic/research institution ...",
      "application_timing": "Closed",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://researchns.ca/funding",
      "contact": "apply@researchns.ca | 902-200-8555",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #r&d #partnership #technology #large-scale #closed",
      "recover_fit_score": 8,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-NS-RNS-002",
      "program_name": "Research Nova Scotia - FRI (Foundational Research Infrastructure)",
      "status": "OPEN",
      "deadline": "August 19, 2026",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "R&D, Infrastructure",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit (consortium required)",
      "amount_min": 1000000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Multi-year infrastructure project",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Supports foundational research infrastructure that enables multiple research projects and collaborations. Requires consortium of partners including research institutions, industry, and community organ...",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://researchns.ca/fri-competition-2026/",
      "contact": "apply@researchns.ca | 902-200-8555",
      "tags": "#r&d #infrastructure #consortium #very-large-scale #nova-scotia #multi-year",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-ON-HAM-001",
      "program_name": "City of Hamilton - Climate Action Fund",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Periodic calls",
      "geography": "Hamilton",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate action, GHG reduction",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, community groups (Hamilton)",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 50000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Hamilton municipal climate action grants supporting community projects reducing GHG emissions and building climate resilience. Energy efficiency and building projects eligible.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.hamilton.ca/environment/climate-change",
      "contact": "climatechange@hamilton.ca",
      "tags": "#ontario #hamilton #climate #energy-efficiency #periodic #moderate-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-ON-LON-001",
      "program_name": "City of London (ON) - Environmental Grants",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Annual",
      "geography": "London, Ontario",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental projects, sustainability",
      "eligibility": "Community groups, non-profits (London)",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 25000,
      "duration": "Single year",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "London Ontario community environmental grants supporting local environmental and sustainability projects including energy conservation, green infrastructure, and climate action.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://london.ca/living-london/environment/environmental-programs/grants",
      "contact": "Through environment division",
      "tags": "#ontario #london #community #environment #annual #small-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-ON-MISS-001",
      "program_name": "City of Mississauga - Green Development Fund",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Periodic calls",
      "geography": "Mississauga",
      "funding_type": "Grant / incentive",
      "purpose": "Green building, sustainability",
      "eligibility": "Various (building owners, developers in Mississauga)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Mississauga green building and sustainability incentives. Support for projects exceeding environmental standards, green building features, and innovative sustainability approaches.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/environment/green-development-fund/",
      "contact": "Through city planning/environment divisions",
      "tags": "#ontario #mississauga #gta #green-building #periodic #moderate-fit",
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    },
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      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
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      "funding_type": "Grant (matching required)",
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      "eligibility": "For-profit (Ontario companies, university partnerships valued)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 100000,
      "duration": "12-18 months",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
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      "application_timing": "Rolling",
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      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/market-readiness",
      "contact": "info@oce-ontario.org | 416-861-1092",
      "tags": "#ontario #grant #technology #commercialization #matching-required #university-partnerships",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-ON-OTTI-001",
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      "eligibility": "Employers (for-profit and non-profit) in Ontario",
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      "amount_max": 0,
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      "quick_description": "Ontario government program supporting tech sector workforce development. Provides wage subsidies and training funding for employers hiring and training workers in technology roles. Helps address skill...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-tech-talent-initiative",
      "contact": "Ontario government business support",
      "tags": "#ontario #wage-subsidy #training #workforce #technology #budget-dependent",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-ON-PEEL-001",
      "program_name": "Region of Peel - Environmental Grants",
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      "eligibility": "Community groups, non-profits (Peel Region)",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 25000,
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      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Regional municipality environmental grants supporting community projects in Peel Region (Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon). Focus on environmental protection, climate action, waste reduction.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.peelregion.ca/living-here/environment/grants/",
      "contact": "Through website",
      "tags": "#ontario #peel-region #gta #environment #annual #small-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-ON-TOR-003",
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      "geography": "Toronto region",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
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      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 50000,
      "duration": "Single year",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Partnership between City of Toronto and environmental organizations providing grants for community environmental projects including energy conservation, waste reduction, and green infrastructure.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentives/",
      "contact": "311 (Toronto) | climategrants@toronto.ca",
      "tags": "#ontario #toronto #community #environment #annual #small-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Multiple programs: Energy Retrofit Loans, Climate Action Grants"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-CHAR-001",
      "program_name": "City of Charlottetown - Economic Development Programs",
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      "geography": "Charlottetown",
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      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
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      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Charlottetown's economic development and community programs. Includes support for business development, community projects, and sustainability initiatives. Check with City of Charlottetown for current...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.charlottetown.ca/economic_development",
      "contact": "econdev@charlottetown.ca",
      "tags": "#pei #charlottetown #municipal #economic-development #various",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-EPEI-001",
      "program_name": "EfficiencyPEI - Commercial Buildings Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Prince Edward Island",
      "funding_type": "Grant/Incentive",
      "purpose": "Energy Efficiency, Building Retrofits",
      "eligibility": "Both (building owners, businesses, non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 750000,
      "amount_max": 750000,
      "duration": "Per project",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "EfficiencyPEI's commercial and institutional building energy efficiency program. Provides incentives for lighting, HVAC, building envelope, and other efficiency upgrades. Custom path available for com...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/environment-energy-and-climate-action/business-energy-efficiency-programs",
      "contact": "info@efficiencypei.ca | 902-894-0330",
      "tags": "#pei #both-eligible #retrofit #energy-efficiency #high-priority #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - Program pages reorganized, redirect to main PEI energy page"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-EPEI-002",
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      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Prince Edward Island",
      "funding_type": "Grant/Incentive",
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      "amount_max": 0,
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      "quick_description": "Enhanced energy efficiency incentives for non-profit housing providers and emergency shelters in PEI. Higher rebate rates recognizing financial constraints of affordable housing sector. Comprehensive ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/environment-energy-and-climate-action/non-profit-housing-energy-efficiency",
      "contact": "housing@efficiencypei.ca",
      "tags": "#pei #non-profit #housing #retrofit #energy-efficiency #high-priority #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - Program pages reorganized, redirect to main PEI energy page"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-HLC-001",
      "program_name": "PEI Department of Housing, Land and Communities - Housing Programs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications (budget permitting)",
      "geography": "Prince Edward Island",
      "funding_type": "Various (grants, loans)",
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      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Varies",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "PEI's suite of housing programs supporting affordable housing development, acquisition, and repairs. Multiple streams aimed at preserving and expanding affordable housing stock. Budget-dependent avail...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/housing",
      "contact": "902-620-3777",
      "tags": "#pei #non-profit #housing #various #rolling #budget-dependent",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-IPEI-001",
      "program_name": "Innovation PEI - Business Development Program",
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      "geography": "Prince Edward Island",
      "funding_type": "Repayable and non-repayable contributions",
      "purpose": "Business Growth, Innovation, Export",
      "eligibility": "Both (PEI-based businesses and non-profits)",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 2000000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Innovation PEI's main business development program supporting PEI companies grow, innovate, and compete. Multiple streams including innovation, commercialization, market development, and capacity buil...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://innovationpei.com/business-supports/",
      "contact": "902-368-6300 | info@innovationpei.com",
      "tags": "#pei #both-eligible #innovation #commercialization #rolling #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-IPEI-002",
      "program_name": "Innovation PEI - Ignition Fund",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Prince Edward Island",
      "funding_type": "Repayable contributions / convertible debt",
      "purpose": "Startup, Early-Stage Financing",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (PEI-based startups)",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Repayable over time or convertible to equity",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Early-stage financing for PEI technology startups. Provides flexible capital to help startups grow and attract additional investment. Focus on innovative, scalable technology businesses based in PEI.",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://innovationpei.com/business-supports/startup-and-early-stage/",
      "contact": "invest@innovationpei.com",
      "tags": "#pei #for-profit #startup #early-stage #technology #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-PEI-UPEI-001",
      "program_name": "University of PEI - Research Partnerships",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling - relationship-based",
      "geography": "Prince Edward Island (UPEI)",
      "funding_type": "Partnership (access to research capacity)",
      "purpose": "R&D, University Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Both (partners with UPEI researchers)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "UPEI's research office facilitates industry partnerships with faculty researchers. Programs in engineering, sustainable design engineering, climate research, and data analytics. Gateway to UPEI resear...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.upei.ca/research",
      "contact": "research@upei.ca | 902-566-0442",
      "tags": "#pei #university #r&d #partnership #both-eligible #research-capacity #sustainable-design",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-QC-GAT-001",
      "program_name": "City of Gatineau - Environmental Grants",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Varies",
      "geography": "Gatineau, Quebec",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental projects",
      "eligibility": "Community organizations (Gatineau)",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 20000,
      "duration": "Single year",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Gatineau municipal environmental grants for community projects. Focus on environmental protection, sustainability, and community engagement.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.gatineau.ca/portail/default.aspx?p=environnement",
      "contact": "Through city website (French)",
      "tags": "#quebec #gatineau #community #french-required #small-scale #limited-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-QC-LAV-001",
      "program_name": "City of Laval - Environmental Programs",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Varies",
      "geography": "Laval, Quebec",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental projects, energy efficiency",
      "eligibility": "Organizations in Laval",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Laval municipal environmental programs including energy efficiency support for community and institutional buildings. Programs vary by year aligned with municipal priorities.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.laval.ca/Pages/Fr/Citoyens/environnement.aspx",
      "contact": "Through city website (French)",
      "tags": "#quebec #laval #environment #french-required #periodic #moderate-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-QC-QUE-001",
      "program_name": "City of Québec - Climate Adaptation Fund",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Periodic calls",
      "geography": "Québec City region",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate adaptation, resilience, energy",
      "eligibility": "Organizations in Québec City",
      "amount_min": 10000,
      "amount_max": 75000,
      "duration": "Project-based",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Québec City climate adaptation and resilience funding. Supports projects addressing climate risks, energy efficiency, and building resilience. Part of municipal climate plan.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/citoyens/environnement/",
      "contact": "Through city climate division (French)",
      "tags": "#quebec #quebec-city #climate #building-resilience #french-required #periodic #good-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-QC-TEQ-001",
      "program_name": "Transition énergétique Québec - ÉcoPerformance Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Quebec",
      "funding_type": "Grant / financial assistance",
      "purpose": "Energy Efficiency, Building Retrofits, Decarbonization",
      "eligibility": "Various (businesses, institutions, non-profits in Quebec)",
      "amount_min": 1000000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Per project",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Quebec's main commercial and institutional energy efficiency program. Comprehensive support for building retrofits including prescriptive and custom measures. Strong focus on decarbonization and fuel ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca/affaires/programmes/ecoperformance",
      "contact": "1-877-838-2682",
      "tags": "#quebec #grant #retrofit #energy-efficiency #decarbonization #large-scale #high-priority-if-QC",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - Site exists but content extraction limited (JS-heavy)"
    },
    {
      "id": "GOV-SK-REG-001",
      "program_name": "City of Regina - Environmental Grants",
      "status": "PERIODIC",
      "deadline": "Varies",
      "geography": "Regina, Saskatchewan",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Environmental projects",
      "eligibility": "Community organizations (Regina)",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 20000,
      "duration": "Single year",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Regina municipal environmental grants for community projects. Support for environmental initiatives in Regina aligned with municipal sustainability goals.",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Provincial",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.regina.ca/bylaws-permits-licences/permits-inspections/grants-rebates/ (**BROKEN** - 404 error)",
      "contact": "Through city website",
      "tags": "#saskatchewan #regina #community #small-scale #limited-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **Environmental grants page 404 error**"
    },
    {
      "id": "IND-BC-NRT-001",
      "program_name": "New Relationship Trust",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "British Columbia (First Nations)",
      "funding_type": "Grants and program funding",
      "purpose": "First Nations Capacity Building, Economic Development",
      "eligibility": "BC First Nations, organizations serving BC First Nations",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Various",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "BC-based trust supporting First Nations capacity building, governance, and economic development. Multiple program streams including community projects, economic development, and capacity building. Ser...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Other",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/funding/ (**BROKEN** - 401 access restricted)",
      "contact": "info@nrtrust.ca",
      "tags": "#british-columbia #indigenous #first-nations #capacity-building #various-programs",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - **Site has access restrictions** (401 error)"
    },
    {
      "id": "IND-NAT-NACCA-001",
      "program_name": "National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) - Member AFIs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling (through member institutions)",
      "geography": "National - 59 Aboriginal Financial Institutions across Canada",
      "funding_type": "Loans, business financing",
      "purpose": "Indigenous Business Development, Partnerships",
      "eligibility": "Indigenous businesses and partnerships with Indigenous communities",
      "amount_min": 5000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Various loan terms",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "National network of 59 Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs) providing financing and business support to Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses across Canada. Each AFI serves specific regions/comm...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Other",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://nacca.ca/our-network/",
      "contact": "Find regional AFI through NACCA directory",
      "tags": "#national #indigenous #loans #partnerships #regional-afis #high-priority-for-partnerships #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INT-EUR-ECF-001",
      "program_name": "European Climate Foundation - International Programs",
      "status": "SELECTIVE",
      "deadline": "Program-specific, selective",
      "geography": "International (some Canadian eligibility)",
      "funding_type": "Grant",
      "purpose": "Climate Policy, Decarbonization, Systems Change",
      "eligibility": "Organizations working on climate policy and systems change",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Multi-year possible",
      "priority": "LIMITED",
      "quick_description": "Major European climate foundation supporting climate policy and systems change globally. Primary focus on Europe but some international programs accept Canadian organizations, particularly those worki...",
      "application_timing": "Periodic",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Other",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "Yes",
      "official_url": "https://europeanclimate.org/our-work/",
      "contact": "Check program-specific contacts",
      "tags": "#international #europe #policy #selective #systems-change #limited-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 3,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-CDL-001",
      "program_name": "Creative Destruction Lab - Climate Stream",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Annual cohort (applications typically June-August)",
      "geography": "National (multiple locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, Waterloo)",
      "funding_type": "Accelerator program (no direct funding, investor access)",
      "purpose": "Science-Based Venture Building",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (science/tech-based ventures)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "9-month program (Oct-June typically)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Canada's leading science-based accelerator affiliated with major universities. Climate stream focuses on ventures addressing climate change through science and technology. Provides mentorship from suc...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/climate",
      "contact": "Through application portal",
      "tags": "#national #accelerator #climate #science-based #prestigious #no-direct-funding #halifax-option",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
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    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-COMM-001",
      "program_name": "Communitech - Accelerator Programs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Varies by program",
      "geography": "Ontario (Waterloo region), national support",
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      "purpose": "Tech Venture Building, Scale-Up",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (tech companies)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Various programs (3-12 months)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Major Ontario tech hub based in Waterloo. Multiple accelerator programs from early stage to scale-up. Strong corporate partnerships and investor network. Hardware, software, cleantech, and various sec...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.communitech.ca/programs/",
      "contact": "hello@communitech.ca",
      "tags": "#ontario #national-support #tech #accelerator #corporate-partnerships #moderate-fit",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-FORE-001",
      "program_name": "Foresight Canada - Cleantech Accelerator",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Cohort-based (periodic intakes)",
      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
      "funding_type": "Accelerator, small grants possible",
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      "amount_min": 10,
      "amount_max": 25000,
      "duration": "3-6 month programs",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "National cleantech accelerator supporting commercialization of clean technologies. Multiple programs targeted at different stages from validation to scale-up. Strong focus on customer development and ...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://foresightcac.com/innovators",
      "contact": "info@foresightcac.com",
      "tags": "#national #cleantech #accelerator #commercialization #customer-development #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-GEN-001",
      "program_name": "Genesis Centre - Evolution & Incubation Programs",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Cohort-based (Evolution), rolling (incubation)",
      "geography": "Newfoundland & Labrador",
      "funding_type": "Accelerator services, some funding access",
      "purpose": "Startup Acceleration, Incubation",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (NL startups and entrepreneurs)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "3-12 months depending on program",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Memorial University's entrepreneurship hub offering multiple programs from ideation to growth stage. Evolution accelerator is flagship program. Also provides incubation services, mentorship, and conne...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.genesis.mun.ca/programs/",
      "contact": "genesis@mun.ca | 709-864-7567",
      "tags": "#newfoundland-labrador #for-profit #accelerator #incubation #rolling-and-cohort",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-GREEN-001",
      "program_name": "Greensoil Building Innovation",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Rolling engagement",
      "geography": "Ontario (national reach)",
      "funding_type": "Advisory, program access",
      "purpose": "Green Building Innovation, Market Access",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (building sector innovators)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Ongoing",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Building innovation accelerator (PROGRAM INACTIVE). Previously focused on sustainable building technologies and net-zero construction innovation.",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.soilsbuildings.com/",
      "contact": "info@greensoil.com (may no longer be valid)",
      "tags": "#ontario #national-reach #buildings-specialist #market-access #customer-connections #free #high-value #SITE-DOWN",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - BROKEN URL"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-MARS-001",
      "program_name": "MaRS Discovery District - Cleantech Practice",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Ontario (Toronto), supports national",
      "funding_type": "Advisory services, ecosystem access",
      "purpose": "Cleantech Venture Building",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (cleantech ventures)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Ongoing engagement",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Canada's largest innovation hub with specialized cleantech practice. Provides advisory services, market intelligence, customer introductions, and investor connections for cleantech ventures. Significa...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.marsdd.com/cleantech/",
      "contact": "cleantech@marsdd.com",
      "tags": "#ontario #national-reach #cleantech #advisory #corporate-partnerships #free-services #high-value",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ACC-PLAN-001",
      "program_name": "Planet Hatch",
      "status": "CLOSED",
      "deadline": "Cohort-based intakes",
      "geography": "New Brunswick (Fredericton)",
      "funding_type": "Accelerator, potential investment",
      "purpose": "Cleantech Acceleration",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (cleantech startups)",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "4-6 month programs",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Cleantech accelerator (CURRENTLY INACTIVE). Previously offered funding and mentorship for cleantech startups in NB focused on building efficiency and energy sectors.",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.planethatch.com/",
      "contact": "hello@planethatch.com",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #for-profit #accelerator #cleantech #buildings #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ANG-CONC-001",
      "program_name": "Concrete Ventures",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia / Atlantic Canada",
      "funding_type": "Angel investment / early-stage VC",
      "purpose": "Early-Stage Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (NS/Atlantic startups)",
      "amount_min": 100000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Equity investment",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Active angel/early-stage investor in Atlantic Canada with particular focus on Nova Scotia companies. Invests in technology companies with strong founders and scalable business models. Hands-on investo...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-ventures/ (Network introductions preferred)",
      "contact": "Introductions through NS startup ecosystem",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #atlantic #for-profit #equity #angel #early-stage",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ANG-EV-001",
      "program_name": "East Valley Ventures",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "Atlantic Canada",
      "funding_type": "Angel investment (equity)",
      "purpose": "Early-Stage Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (Atlantic Canada startups)",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "Equity investment",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Angel investment group active in Atlantic Canada. Invests in early-stage technology companies with strong teams and market opportunities. Focus on Atlantic Canadian startups across various sectors inc...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "Network introductions only - active in Atlantic Canada startup ecosystem",
      "contact": "Network-based introductions through Atlantic Canada startup ecosystem",
      "tags": "#atlantic #for-profit #equity #angel #early-stage #cleantech",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ANG-INNO-002",
      "program_name": "Innovacorp - Early Stage Equity",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "Nova Scotia",
      "funding_type": "Equity investment",
      "purpose": "Early-Stage Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (NS-based tech startups)",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Equity investment",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Innovacorp's direct equity investment in Nova Scotia technology startups. Lead investor for early-stage NS companies. Focus on scalable technology businesses with strong teams. Active board participat...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://innovacorp.ca/investment/",
      "contact": "investment@innovacorp.ca",
      "tags": "#nova-scotia #for-profit #equity #early-stage #technology #scaling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ANG-NBIF-002",
      "program_name": "NBIF - Startup Investment Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "New Brunswick",
      "funding_type": "Convertible debt / equity investment",
      "purpose": "Startup Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (NB-based tech startups)",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 500000,
      "duration": "Investment",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "NBIF's direct investment in New Brunswick technology startups. Provides early-stage capital through convertible debt or equity investments. Focus on scalable technology companies based in NB. Active i...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://nbif.ca/investment/",
      "contact": "invest@nbif.ca",
      "tags": "#new-brunswick #for-profit #equity #convertible-debt #technology #high-priority #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ANG-PROP-001",
      "program_name": "Propel ICT - Build Program",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Cohort-based (quarterly intakes)",
      "geography": "Atlantic Canada",
      "funding_type": "Equity investment + accelerator",
      "purpose": "Startup Growth, Acceleration",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (Atlantic Canada tech startups)",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 250000,
      "duration": "12-month accelerator program",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Atlantic Canada's leading tech accelerator and investor. Build program provides equity investment, intensive mentorship, and acceleration support for growth-stage tech startups. Focus on B2B technolog...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://propelict.com",
      "contact": "build@propelict.com",
      "tags": "#atlantic #for-profit #equity #accelerator #b2b-tech #high-priority #cleantech-relevant",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-ANG-SAND-001",
      "program_name": "Sandpiper Ventures",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "Atlantic Canada",
      "funding_type": "Seed/early-stage VC",
      "purpose": "Early-Stage Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (Atlantic Canada startups)",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 1000000,
      "duration": "Equity investment",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Early-stage venture capital fund focused on Atlantic Canadian technology companies. Larger check sizes than angels, focus on companies with proven product-market fit beginning to scale. B2B SaaS and t...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://sandpiper.vc/",
      "contact": "Introductions preferred or direct: info@sandpiperventures.com",
      "tags": "#atlantic #for-profit #equity #seed-stage #saas #scaling",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Women-led fund, strong portfolio, Fund II active"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-VC-CYC-001",
      "program_name": "Cycle Capital",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "Canada (Quebec-based, national investments)",
      "funding_type": "Venture capital equity",
      "purpose": "Cleantech Growth Investment",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (cleantech companies)",
      "amount_min": 2000000,
      "amount_max": 15000000,
      "duration": "Equity investment (Series A/B focus)",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Canada's leading cleantech venture capital firm. Multiple funds investing in growth-stage cleantech companies across energy, transportation, buildings, industry, and circular economy. Significant buil...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://cyclecapital.com/investissement",
      "contact": "info@cyclecapital.com",
      "tags": "#national #for-profit #equity #venture-capital #cleantech #growth-stage #buildings-expertise",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-VC-FTQ-001",
      "program_name": "Fonds de solidarité FTQ - Impact Investing",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "Quebec (primarily), some national",
      "funding_type": "Equity investment, development capital",
      "purpose": "Business Growth, Job Creation, Community Development",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (Quebec priority, some national)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 10000000,
      "duration": "Long-term equity/debt investments",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Major Quebec investment fund with social mission. Largest labor-sponsored fund in North America. Invests in Quebec businesses (primarily) creating jobs and community impact. Patient capital with long-...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.fondsftq.com/en-ca/business (verified - business financing section)",
      "contact": "514-383-3663",
      "tags": "#quebec #equity #impact-investing #patient-capital #job-creation #large-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Site works perfectly (French/English available)"
    },
    {
      "id": "INV-VC-V1-001",
      "program_name": "Version One Ventures",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling investments",
      "geography": "North America (Canadian companies eligible)",
      "funding_type": "Venture capital equity",
      "purpose": "Impact Investment, Tech Growth",
      "eligibility": "For-profit (impact-driven tech companies)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Equity investment (Seed to Series A)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Impact-focused venture capital investing in technology companies addressing social and environmental challenges. B2B software and marketplace focus. Strong interest in climate tech, future of work, an...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Investor",
      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://versionone.vc/portfolio/",
      "contact": "hello@versionone.vc",
      "tags": "#national #for-profit #equity #venture-capital #impact #climate #seed-to-series-a",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "SOC-BOND-CSI-001",
      "program_name": "Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) - Community Bond Resources",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "N/A (educational resources)",
      "geography": "Ontario (Toronto-based, national reach)",
      "funding_type": "Educational resources, DIY guidebook",
      "purpose": "Learn About Community Bonds (DIY Approach)",
      "eligibility": "Any organization interested in community bonds",
      "amount_min": 0,
      "amount_max": 0,
      "duration": "Self-paced learning",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Centre for Social Innovation pioneered the community bond model in Ontario. CSI offers a complete DIY guidebook and resource platform for organizations wanting to learn about or implement community bo...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Social Finance",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://socialinnovation.org/",
      "contact": "Through website | 192 Spadina Ave & 333 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON",
      "tags": "#ontario #toronto #community-bonds #education #DIY-resources #coworking #social-innovation",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Site works, 3,000+ members, community bond pioneers"
    },
    {
      "id": "SOC-BOND-TAP-001",
      "program_name": "Tapestry Community Capital - Community Bonds",
      "status": "OPEN",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Canada (national service)",
      "funding_type": "Community bond facilitation & management",
      "purpose": "Raise Capital Through Community Investment",
      "eligibility": "Charities, non-profits, co-operatives (all sectors)",
      "amount_min": 500000,
      "amount_max": 10000000,
      "duration": "Bond terms 3-20 years typical",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Canada's leading service partner for community bonds. Tapestry helps organizations raise capital from community investors who believe in their mission. Full-service support from bond design through ca...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Social Finance",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://tapestrycapital.ca/community-bonds/",
      "contact": "info@tapestrycapital.ca | 1-416-977-5093 | 192 Spadina Ave, Suite 429, Toronto, ON M5T 2C2",
      "tags": "#national #community-bonds #housing #green-energy #large-scale #patient-capital #community-finance",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - ✅ Site works perfectly, $110M+ raised across 59 projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "SOC-LEND-AFF-001",
      "program_name": "Affinity Credit Union - Impact Lending",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Saskatchewan, some national lending",
      "funding_type": "Loans",
      "purpose": "Social Purpose, Community Benefit, Green Economy",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, social enterprises, co-ops",
      "amount_min": 50000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Various terms",
      "priority": "MODERATE",
      "quick_description": "Western Canada credit union with strong social purpose and impact lending commitment. Provides financing for social enterprises, co-operatives, environmental projects, and community benefit organizati...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Social Finance",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.affinitycu.ca/business-commercial-lending (**BROKEN** - tracking redirect)",
      "contact": "1-866-863-6237",
      "tags": "#saskatchewan #loans #impact-lending #non-profit #green-economy #large-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 6,
      "last_verified": "June 16, 2026 - DoubleClick tracking redirect blocks access"
    },
    {
      "id": "SOC-LEND-ALT-001",
      "program_name": "Alterna Savings - Community Impact Loans",
      "status": "ROLLING",
      "deadline": "Rolling applications",
      "geography": "Ontario, some Atlantic presence",
      "funding_type": "Loans",
      "purpose": "Social Enterprise, Community Development, Green Projects",
      "eligibility": "Non-profit, social enterprises, co-ops",
      "amount_min": 25000,
      "amount_max": 2000000,
      "duration": "Various terms (3-10 years typical)",
      "priority": "HIGHEST",
      "quick_description": "Canada's first carbon-neutral credit union with strong commitment to impact lending. Provides flexible financing to social enterprises, co-operatives, non-profits, and environmental projects. Better r...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Social Finance",
      "for_profit_eligible": "No",
      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://www.alterna.ca/business/borrowing/",
      "contact": "Commercial lending: 1-800-560-0120",
      "tags": "#ontario #loans #impact-lending #non-profit #green-projects #flexible-terms #high-priority",
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      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
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      "contact": "info@capefund.ca | 902-492-1212",
      "tags": "#atlantic #loans #social-enterprise #patient-capital #flexible-terms #high-priority #rolling",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
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      "id": "SOC-LEND-REN-001",
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      "application_timing": "Rolling",
      "federal_provincial_private": "Social Finance",
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      "non_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "Yes",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://renewalfunds.com/",
      "contact": "info@renewalfunds.com | 416-362-5172",
      "tags": "#national #community-bonds #loans #housing-expertise #large-scale #patient-capital #high-priority",
      "recover_fit_score": 10,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
    },
    {
      "id": "SOC-LEND-SCP-001",
      "program_name": "Social Capital Partners - Investment and Financing",
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      "geography": "National (Canada-wide)",
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      "purpose": "Social Enterprise, Employment Opportunities",
      "eligibility": "Social enterprises, businesses with social impact",
      "amount_min": 250000,
      "amount_max": 5000000,
      "duration": "Various structures",
      "priority": "HIGH",
      "quick_description": "Leading Canadian impact investor providing financing and strategic support to businesses creating employment opportunities and social impact. Flexible capital structures including debt, equity, and hy...",
      "application_timing": "Rolling",
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      "for_profit_eligible": "Yes",
      "non_profit_eligible": "No",
      "operational_funding": "No",
      "project_funding": "No",
      "multi_year": "No",
      "official_url": "https://socialcapitalpartners.ca/investments/",
      "contact": "info@socialcapitalpartners.ca",
      "tags": "#national #loans-equity #social-enterprise #employment-focus #flexible-capital #large-scale",
      "recover_fit_score": 8,
      "last_verified": "June 15, 2026"
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}
