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Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program (CMRDD)

Critical Minerals RDD Program — EOI

Supports critical minerals innovation through processing, recycling, and circular economy development for cleaner materials ecosystems.

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The Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program (CMRDD), administered by Natural Resources Canada, supports innovative processing, recycling, and circular technologies for Canada's critical minerals sector. Since its launch in 2021, CMRDD has allocated CAD 246.3 million in federal funding. At the PDAC Convention on March 3, 2026, Minister Hodgson announced up to CAD 165.2 mil

Critical minerals processing, recycling, and circular technologies; commercial deployment in Canada.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.canada.ca