NAICS Subsector 313 · in Manufacturing
Federal grants for textile mills
Programs that fund recipients the department coded with this industry. Departments record an industry code on about one agreement in ten, mostly business programs, so this is a guide to which programs fund businesses like yours, not a full count.
- Total value
- $34.1M
- Agreements
- 249
- To named organizations
- 214
- $24.5M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 35
- $9.6M; never named here
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
Within this industry
| Industry | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3133 Textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating | 104 | $14.4M |
| 3132 Fabric mills | 66 | $13M |
| 3131 Fibre, yarn and thread mills | 79 | $6.7M |
Programs that fund this industry
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 104 | $8M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | National Research Council Canada | 43 | $7.6M |
| Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 4 | $7.3M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program | National Research Council Canada | 7 | $3.2M |
| Manufacturing Industries | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 36 | $2.3M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 2 | $1.5M |
| AgriScience Program - Project Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $1.1M |
| Business Scale-Up | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $750K |
| Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $350K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program | National Research Council Canada | 10 | $310K |
| CanExport SME | National Research Council Canada | 11 | $280K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations | National Research Council Canada | 2 | $198K |
| Western Diversification Program | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 2 | $196K |
| AgriMarketing Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $186K |
| CanExport | National Research Council Canada | 4 | $132K |
| Regional Defence Investment Initiative | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 1 | $117K |
| CanExport SMEs | National Research Council Canada | 4 | $103K |
| Agricultural Clean Technology | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $102K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 1 | $100K |
| REGI - Productivity and Business Skills | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 2 | $95K |
| Women Entrepreneurship Fund | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $88K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist | National Research Council Canada | 1 | $75K |
| Northern Ontario Development Program | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 1 | $75K |
| Youth Employment and Skills Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 4 | $52K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program | National Research Council Canada | 3 | $30K |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accolade Group Inc. | 7 | $3.9M |
| Plasmagear Inc. | 3 | $2.7M |
| Firestone Textiles Company | 15 | $2.4M |
| Aluula Composites Inc. | 5 | $1.6M |
| The BIG-Nano Corporation | 6 | $1.1M |
| AFA Systems Inc. | 1 | $1.1M |
| Duvaltex (Canada) inc. | 5 | $648K |
| Cannon Knitting Mills Limited | 8 | $557K |
| Seaway Yarns Limited | 9 | $542K |
| Tricots Liesse (1983) Inc. | 2 | $523K |
| MW Canada Ltd. | 4 | $427K |
| Colorama Dyeing & Finishing Inc. | 5 | $423K |
| Stitches Creation Inc. | 3 | $392K |
| BioComposites Group Inc. | 7 | $388K |
| Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp. | 3 | $371K |
| Spinrite Limited Partnership | 6 | $356K |
| Bast Fibre Technologies Inc. | 4 | $328K |
| Montreal Woollens (Canada) Ltd. | 7 | $327K |
| 14787285 Canada Inc. | 1 | $317K |
| Spintex Yarns Limited | 3 | $299K |
| Atlantic Yarns Inc. | 6 | $284K |
| Multy Industries Inc. | 3 | $279K |
| Morbern Incorporated | 5 | $259K |
| Autoliv Canada Inc. | 3 | $220K |
| McRae Imaging Inc. | 1 | $212K |
Plus 35 agreements ($9.6M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 46 | $3.6M |
| 2007 | 45 | $3.5M |
| 2008 | 15 | $986K |
| 2009 | 29 | $1.9M |
| 2010 | 5 | $210K |
| 2017 | 1 | $44K |
| 2018 | 11 | $995K |
| 2019 | 9 | $582K |
| 2020 | 12 | $1.3M |
| 2021 | 20 | $10.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | $2.9M |
| 2023 | 8 | $567K |
| 2024 | 16 | $3.5M |
| 2025 | 12 | $3.4M |
| 2026 | 7 | $409K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 242 | $33.5M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 4 | $388K |
| Not stated by the department | 2 | $95K |
| Indigenous recipients | 1 | $75K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | BioComposites Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Polymer‑Infused Hemp Panels: Scaling, Commercialization, and Dual‑Sector Applications in Construction and Automotive InsulationContribution | $81,766 |
| Apr 2026 | Accolade Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | L3 - IP Assist - Development of branding guidelinesContribution | $25,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BioComposites Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Experimentation to Optimize Business Processes in Bio-Based ProductsContribution | $65,200 |
| Apr 2026 | MW Canada Ltd. | CanExportNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $31,500 |
| Mar 2026 | Aluula Composites Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Dual-use Gas Barriers for Harsh Climate ConditionsContribution | $73,770 |
| Feb 2026 | Flaura, Cuir Végétal inc. | Agricultural Clean TechnologyAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Development and pre-marketing of a bio-based vegetable leather made from apples for Quebec furniture - FLAURA ProjectContribution | $101,879 |
| Oct 2025 | Plasmagear Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Eureka Cluster SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma – Production of air permeable - fluorine free outerwear with novel electrospinning-plasma machineContribution | $600,000 |
| Oct 2025 | Plasmagear Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | LVC - Production ScaleupContribution | $2,000,000 |
| Oct 2025 | MW Canada Ltd. | Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $350,000 |
| Aug 2025 | Aluula Composites Inc. | CanExport InnovationNational Research Council Canada | Grant | $7,034 |
| Jul 2025 | BioComposites Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Phase II: Validation of Hemp-Based Thermoset and Insulation Pressed Panels for Automotive and Construction SectorsContribution | $72,882 |
| Jun 2025 | Secure Orbit Inc. | Regional Defence Investment InitiativeFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Contribution | $117,000 |
| May 2025 | Constance Lake First Nation | Northern Ontario Development ProgramFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Contribution | $75,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Cansew Inc. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Apr 2025 | MW Canada Ltd. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Filature Lemieux inc. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Aluula Composites Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI AssistNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $75,000 |
| Jan 2025 | Accolade Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | L3 IP Assist: Fan Voting/Crowdsourced ArtContribution | $29,940 |
| Sep 2024 | Plasmagear Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Marketing for PFAS-free nanofiber air filtersContribution | $60,000 |
| Sep 2024 | Accolade Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Manufacturing Automation and Supply Chain OptimizationContribution | $2,498,000 |
| Aug 2024 | Coda Equipment Inc | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $150,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Line 1 Optimization Automation and Controls UpgradeContribution | $75,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Accolade Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy EngagementContribution | $30,000 |
| Jun 2024 | BioComposites Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Hemp Automotive Interior Mat and Construction Panel Development Phase 1 and Phase 2Contribution | $122,639 |
| Jun 2024 | 14787285 Canada Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | The recovery of 30 kg mixed polyester PET and cotton origin materials derived from used clothing/textilesContribution | $316,800 |