If you run a construction or infrastructure company, here's every grant you qualify for
Adopt advanced building information modeling (BIM) software and subsidize apprentice training costs. Compare verified federal and provincial programs, verify matching criteria, and model your funding stacking.
Funding Range
$15,000 – $250,000
Matched Programs
6 programs
Top Program
Ontario SDF Apprenticeship
Avg. Timeline
2–6 months
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Construction Apprentice & BIM Stack
Stack digital modeling software vouchers with direct safety and apprenticeship credits.
Apply for digital adoption programs to offset BIM software licensing and server configuration fees.
Run core site supervisors through training programs, reclaiming 80%+ of tuition using SDF or TechCred.
File for apprenticeship tax credits on payroll filings for registered tradespeople on staff.
Apply for green infrastructure grants when installing district energy or low-carbon building systems.
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Recommended Programs (6)
Latest Update: June 2026Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
Agency: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Helps small and medium-sized businesses digitize operations, adopt advanced CRM/ERP tools, upgrade cybersecurity, and scale ecommerce pipelines.
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Agency: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports large-scale projects that drive innovation, encourage clean technology adoption, fortify industrial supply chains, and build advanced manufacturing facilities.
Ontario Skills Development Fund (SDF)
Agency: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helps employers retrain existing employees or onboard new hires to operate advanced machinery, software, or digital systems in Ontario.
California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC)
Agency: Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
An income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate or grow in California, evaluated on job creation, salary levels, and capital investment.
Reimburses Ohio employers for the cost of training existing or new employees to earn industry-recognized technology credentials (e.g., AWS, PMP, Salesforce).
Illinois EDGE Tax Credit
Agency: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Provides tax credits to expanding companies making investments and creating jobs in Illinois, calculated as a percentage of the state income tax withheld from new employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
QAre there government grants for construction companies to hire apprentices?
Yes — the Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit provides a 25–30% tax credit on wages paid to apprentices in eligible trades. The Canada Job Grant also covers up to 83% of apprentice training costs.
QCan construction companies use CDAP?
Yes — construction companies regularly use CDAP to fund digital advisor fees for BIM implementation, scheduling software (like Procore), and estimating tools like Bluebeam.
QIs there funding for sustainable green building practices?
Yes — many provincial programs cover green building material premiums, LEED certification fees, and net-zero design consulting costs. Check Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) programs for residential builders.
QWhat is the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for construction?
SIF targets transformative infrastructure projects like modular housing construction, smart city infrastructure, and major industrial facility modernization with $10M+ in project costs. Not suitable for smaller contractors.
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Funding Comparison Guides
Ontario SDF vs. CDAP: Workforce Training vs. Digital Transformation Funding
Compare the Ontario Skills Development Fund (SDF) training wage subsidies against the federal Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) digital adoption planning incentives.
SR&ED vs. ISED SIF: R&D Tax Credits vs. Large-Scale Strategic Innovation Grants
Compare year-end R&D tax refunds (SR&ED) against multi-million dollar capital grants from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).
CDAP vs. Ontario SDF: Digital adoption strategy vs. Manufacturing upskilling
Compare the Canada Digital Adoption Program against the Ontario Skills Development Fund.
Wage Subsidy vs. Hiring Grant: Ongoing Payroll Support vs. One-Time Onboarding Vouchers
Compare percentage-based monthly wage subsidies against lump-sum hiring grants for new employees.
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