Business Financing in Canada
Funding is a crucial element for any business looking to start, grow, or innovate. In addition to traditional options such as bank loans or relying on investors, there is a frequently underestimated alternative: grants. This detailed guide explores the various sources of grants available, as well as the financial services and sustainable funding strategies for businesses in Canada. By following the outlined steps, entrepreneurs can identify grants suited to their projects, whether they are government programs, innovation funds, or initiatives specifically targeting certain sectors. Grants are an advantageous solution, often non-repayable, allowing businesses to fund their projects without resorting to debt.
4492 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
Funding for young entrepreneurs in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Funding support for young Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream
Quebec cybersecurity certification funding for IT projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of Alberta, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports construction of energy-efficient small multi-unit residential buildings
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,400 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Innovative cultural projects funding in Kamouraska
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingArchived
HomeEnergySaver Program
Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Existing Building Commissioning program
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Sustainable Forest Management Program: Targeted Interventions Initiative
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingSuspended
APCHQ — Get financing through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing program: Pre-Retrofit Funding for multi-unit residential buildings
Supports pre-retrofit planning for deep energy-efficient housing upgrades
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
APCHQ — Co-op Housing Development Program
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports development of new affordable co‑operative rental housing units
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for sustainable tourism in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Training fund for employees in the construction industry
Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ), Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)
Financial support for construction workers' training and development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
Provides financial and mentorship support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — FDEES
Funding for social economy projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices
Support program for sustainable apple sector profitability improvement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration
Support program for heritage property restoration in Portneuf
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
Support for digital transformation in Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
Supports innovative signature projects for MRC territorial development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
- From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Montmagny — Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF)
Sustainable forest management initiative in Chaudière-Appalaches region
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »
Funding for structured municipal and intermunicipal development projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Structuring the tourism offer
Digital transformation grant for tourism businesses in Québec
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Estrie — FRR – Component 1
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada (GC), ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
Financial support for business start-up, expansion, acquisition and succession
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $750,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund
Economic revitalization fund for priority communities in L’Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund
Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Quebec Fund supports anti-poverty and social exclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation
Funding for municipal revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Supports training and innovation for underrepresented groups in trades
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
Supports social enterprise development through technical and financial assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Elevate Women+
Supports women and gender-diverse founders in Canadian tech entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 4
Supports municipal collaboration and revitalization in designated areas
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Emissions Reduction Advancement Program (ERAP)
Supports industry-funded projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Sustainable forest management program for Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Business Succession
Financial aid for regional business succession support
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Habitat Interdepartmental Program (CHIP)
Funding for species at risk habitat conservation on federal lands
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $80,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS
Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
La Tuque's downtown revitalization and facade renovation initiative
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,051,050 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
Funding support for projects on Île d’Orléans
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- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1
Support fund for startup business development in Quebec
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- Up to 10% of project cost
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
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- From $30,000 to $75,000
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Eligible Industries
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Grant and FundingOpen
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
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Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
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Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
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Eligible Industries
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Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
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Eligible Industries
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ
Supports community organizations addressing identified housing needs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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