$2M+ in Grants for Grant Metal Products
How Grant Metal Products secured funding across three government programs to turn tariff pressure into a platform for long-term growth.
Published on March 22, 2026
$2,027,000
Total Grants Secured
3
Government Programs
0%
Equity Given Up
Client Overview
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
A Prairie-based metal fabrication specialist serving automotive, industrial, and export markets across North America since 1980. Known for precision custom fabrication and a deep commitment to quality.
Est.
1980
Location
Alberta, AB
Industry
Manufacturing
Employees
25–50
The Challenge
Tariffs. Rising Costs. Shrinking Margins.
Material Cost Increase
Direct impact from U.S.-China tariffs
- •Lead times doubled, disrupting customer delivery
- •Key U.S. export contracts lost to competitors
- •Profit margins compressed to unsustainable levels
- •Energy costs rising alongside operational inefficiency
They needed capital—and a strategy to use it.
The Funding Strategy
Three Programs. One Coordinated Plan.
We identified, positioned, and secured funding from three separate government programs — maximizing every dollar available.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Secured the maximum available grant to offset tariff-driven cost increases and fund advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Prima Power Shear Genius Punching Machine
- Robotic Welding Cell
- Fabrication line modernization
Emissions Reduction Alberta – Strategic Energy Management for Industry
Funded an energy management program to reduce operational emissions and improve energy efficiency across production.
- Energy monitoring & management systems
- Equipment upgrades for reduced consumption
- Facility-wide emissions reduction plan
CanExport
Supported re-entry into U.S. and international export markets following tariff disruptions.
- Export market development activities
- International business development
- Trade show and client acquisition support
The Results
Transformation Complete
$2,027,000
Total Non-Dilutive Capital
Zero equity given up
↑150%
Production Efficiency
Via robotic automation and upgraded fabrication
−39%
Tariff Impact Offset
Modernization enables full cost recovery
3 Programs
Simultaneous Grants Managed
RTRI + ERA SEM + CanExport
Strategic Impact
- Re-entered U.S. export markets with competitive pricing
- Regained market share lost to tariff-driven competitors
- Improved margins through automation and energy savings
- Sustained workforce with stable, growing demand
Working with their team was one of the best decisions we made. They took complex government programs and turned them into a clear, structured process. We would not have secured the funding without their guidance — and ultimately they helped us secure over $2,000,000 in grants. If you're considering applying, I would strongly recommend working with them.
SPSean Philipiew
Owner, Grant Metal Products Ltd.
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