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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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Agricultural Societies Program

Funding for agricultural societies to repair infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition

Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration

Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund

Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Financial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
IP financing - Full members of IAC
Grant and FundingOpen

IP financing - Full members of IAC

Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces

Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds

Supports business innovation and growth for local organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals

Support program for festivals and events in La Vallée-de-l’Or
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $5,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
  • 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
Innovation
Matane — Green Fund Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Matane — Green Fund Program

Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
True North
Grant and FundingClosed

True North

Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Transportez vert  — Coaching for energy management
Grant and FundingClosed

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management

Supports expert energy management for vehicle fleet emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Company succession
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Company succession

Financial assistance for entrepreneurs acquiring Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities

Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 275,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects

Support for community life-enhancing structural projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3

Supports agricultural environmental practices testing for Quebec farmers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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MRC L'Islet — Measures to help develop places in educational childcare services in a family environment
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — Measures to help develop places in educational childcare services in a family environment

Grant for starting family childcare services in MRC L’Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
CQRDA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — INNOV-R

Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities

Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC Les Appalaches — Water quality improvement fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Appalaches — Water quality improvement fund

Supports sustainable water quality improvement projects near MRC waterways
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion

Supports national promotion and image production for Canadian music recordings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations

Quebec's tourism innovation program enhances industry productivity and sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada

Futurpreneur supports young entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship

Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund  (FAE) – Stream 3
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

Financial support for innovation, export, succession, and professional services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2

Supports social economy projects for non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Media Artists Program : Creation
Grant and FundingClosed

Media Artists Program : Creation

Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray

Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund

Grants for hiring skilled tech workers in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Grant and FundingSuspended

Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cultural Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Development Fund

Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Grant and FundingOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Supports community-driven entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream

Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

Intercultural projects funding initiative in Charlevoix-Est MRC
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

Program supports innovation in Témiscouata's maple industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 218,798 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

Fonds Émergence supports economic diversification with non-repayable aid
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies

Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest

Heritage Building Restoration Financial Assistance Program
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects

Supports community initiatives improving housing conditions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Impulse-Skills program
Grant and FundingOpen

Impulse-Skills program

Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2

Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Black Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Black Arts Projects

Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Support for food processing companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Support for food processing companies

Enhance food processing via expert collaboration and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,800 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

Supports local and regional development for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program

Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund

Supports business development and workforce retention in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects

Funding for Canadian museums to develop accessible digital storytelling projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans

Mobile cultural initiatives funding in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Policy Dialogue Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Policy Dialogue Program

Supports engagement in impact assessment policy and guidance development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund

Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France

Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects

Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Supporting youth employment centers
Grant and FundingOpen

Supporting youth employment centers

Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3

Business support for enhancing operational skills and sales
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Title production and promotion

Program funds production of Francophone and Indigenous sound recordings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

Financial support for youth-led local community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grants for women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed

Grants for women entrepreneurs

Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage

Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025

Funding for social development and inclusion projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingArchived

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

Funding for architectural design businesses entering new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
Grant and FundingClosed

Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations

Grants for electric vehicle charging stations in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

Non-repayable support for rural cooperative and nonprofit projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 20% 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
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

Support for new entrepreneurs in Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 14,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)

Supports community development projects improving quality of life
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream

Financial support for business development and community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Assistance program for venues
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for venues

SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials

Funding for Indigenous visual artists' materials and supplies
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 1

Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

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