What is Ontario SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit?
Ontario SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit is delivered by Government of Ontario / CRA as a tax credit. Funding is typically 3.5–8% of eligible Ontario R&D expenditures (on top of federal SR&ED). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | 3.5–8% of eligible Ontario R&D expenditures (on top of federal SR&ED) |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 0% |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Tax Credit |
| Delivered by | Government of Ontario / CRA |
| Available in | ON |
| Intake status | Open — claim on Ontario tax return |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All industries with R&D activity in Ontario
- Eligible activities: Same activities as federal SR&ED; Ontario-based R&D work
Watch out for
Non-R&D activities; outside Ontario
Deadlines & how to apply
ALWAYS file Ontario R&D credit alongside federal SR&ED for Ontario companies; claim on Schedule T2SCH508
How NorthGrants helps with Ontario SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit
Most business owners read about Ontario SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.