NAICS Industry group 3131 · in Textile mills
Federal grants for fibre, yarn and thread 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
- $6.7M
- Agreements
- 79
- To named organizations
- 76
- $6.5M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 3
- $145K; 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.
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 | 37 | $3.7M |
| Manufacturing Industries | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 20 | $1.1M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | National Research Council Canada | 8 | $711K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program | National Research Council Canada | 3 | $464K |
| 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 SME | National Research Council Canada | 4 | $98K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program | National Research Council Canada | 1 | $24K |
| Youth Employment and Skills Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $6,317 |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone Textiles Company | 15 | $2.4M |
| Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp. | 3 | $371K |
| BioComposites Group Inc. | 4 | $342K |
| Seaway Yarns Limited | 5 | $323K |
| 14787285 Canada Inc. | 1 | $317K |
| Spintex Yarns Limited | 3 | $299K |
| Stitches Creation Inc. | 2 | $294K |
| Spinrite Limited Partnership | 5 | $291K |
| Atlantic Yarns Inc. | 6 | $284K |
| Gabriola Island Recycling Organization | 2 | $196K |
| Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation | 2 | $196K |
| The Canadian Wool Council | 1 | $186K |
| Atlantic Fine Yarns Inc. | 4 | $169K |
| Atlantic Braids Limited | 5 | $156K |
| Montreal Woollens (Canada) Ltd. | 2 | $119K |
| Cambridge Towel Company Inc. | 2 | $117K |
| Recyc PHP inc. | 3 | $99K |
| Canada Cordage Inc. | 2 | $97K |
| Voa Colfab Inc. | 2 | $86K |
| Cansew Inc. | 2 | $58K |
| 1510664 Ontario Inc. | 1 | $49K |
| Quantum Textiles Ltd. | 1 | $19K |
| Filature Lemieux inc. | 1 | $15K |
| Amtex (Yarn) Manufacturing Inc. | 1 | $6,407 |
| Pender Island Farmers' Institute | 1 | $6,317 |
Plus 3 agreements ($145K) 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 | 25 | $2.2M |
| 2007 | 21 | $2M |
| 2008 | 3 | $177K |
| 2009 | 6 | $286K |
| 2010 | 2 | $114K |
| 2017 | 1 | $44K |
| 2018 | 2 | $97K |
| 2020 | 1 | $30K |
| 2021 | 2 | $196K |
| 2022 | 3 | $417K |
| 2023 | 1 | $186K |
| 2024 | 7 | $649K |
| 2025 | 3 | $118K |
| 2026 | 2 | $147K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 75 | $6.3M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 4 | $388K |
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 | BioComposites Group Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Experimentation to Optimize Business Processes in Bio-Based ProductsContribution | $65,200 |
| 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 |
| Apr 2025 | Cansew Inc. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Filature Lemieux inc. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $15,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 2024 | Cansew Inc. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $28,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Recyc PHP inc. | CanExport SMENational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Pender Island Farmers' Institute | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Work ExperienceContribution | $6,317 |
| Jan 2024 | Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Hemp Fiber Decortication Optimization: European Line 1 and CRHC Line 2Contribution | $75,000 |
| May 2023 | The Canadian Wool Council | AgriMarketing ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Canadian Wool Value Chain Project - 2023-2026Contribution | $185,900 |
| Jul 2022 | Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Hemp Fibre DegummingContribution | $220,600 |
| Mar 2022 | Gabriola Island Recycling Organization | Western Diversification ProgramPacific Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $98,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Gabriola Island Recycling Organization | Western Diversification ProgramPacific Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $98,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | CRHC Graphic Design and Public Relations InternshipContribution | $23,900 |
| Feb 2021 | Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Hemp Fibre Bale Breaker and Decorticator Design and DevelopmentContribution | $171,700 |
| Sep 2020 | Recyc PHP inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | ARP - Digitization of the processContribution | $30,000 |
| Nov 2018 | Canada Cordage Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Expansion of jumbo polypropylene rope length and diameter offerings to the marketContribution | $46,538 |
| Apr 2018 | Canada Cordage Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Increase the diameter and resulting products offered related to polyester "wormings" for use in bridge wire.Contribution | $50,000 |
| May 2017 | Recyc PHP inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | ARP - Development of a superabsorbent matrix for liquidsContribution | $43,990 |
| Mar 2010 | Seaway Yarns Limited | Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries ProgramInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $64,000 |
| Jan 2010 | Firestone Textiles Company | Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries ProgramInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $49,863 |
| Jun 2009 | Firestone Textiles Company | Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries ProgramInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $62,751 |