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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.

2212 opportunities available
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Grant and FundingArchived

Business growth — Éco-Capitale

Quebec City
Support sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

MRC de Minganie
Financial and technical support for startups and business growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
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
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 4
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 4

MRC des Appalaches
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
Novoclimat  — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Grant and FundingOpen

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program

MRC Charlevoix-Est
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
Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming
Grant and FundingOpen

Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming

Génome Québec
Early-stage support for translating discoveries into commercial products
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

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

MT Lab
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 L'Islet — Vitalization fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund

MRC de L'Islet
Economic revitalization fund for priority communities in L’Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC de Maskinongé
Futurpreneur supports young entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature

Ville de La Tuque
La Tuque's downtown revitalization and facade renovation initiative
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,051,050
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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

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

MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Community development funding for regional quality of life improvement
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 des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Chenaux
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

MRC Kamouraska
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses

City of Montreal (MTL)
Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation

MRC de Maskinongé
Innovation projects for nature accessibility in Maskinongé
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

MRC La Matanie
DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Financial support for northern initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial support for northern initiatives

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Tree planting
Grant and FundingClosed

Tree planting

Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Funding for municipal and community-led tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% 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 Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy

MRC des Etchemins
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
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
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
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
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada

Musicaction
Funding for Francophone musical events in Canada and Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $85,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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Transportez vert  — Coaching for energy management
Grant and FundingOpen

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management

Gouvernement du Québec
Subsidizes efforts to reduce vehicle fleet fuel consumption
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Défi-Québec, Commercial City

Quebec City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund

MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces

Ville de Shawinigan
Commercial Spaces Incentive Program for revitalization and optimization
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEES)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEES)

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Supports social economy businesses in MRC de La Côte-de-Beaupré
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

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Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Grant and FundingOpen

Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Ville de La Tuque
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
MRC Les Appalaches — Water quality improvement fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Appalaches — Water quality improvement fund

MRC des Appalaches
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
Women in STEM Scholarship
Grant and FundingOpen

Women in STEM Scholarship

Government of Alberta
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
Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances competitiveness of Northern SMEs in mining and forestry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $42,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

PME MTL
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 La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for project development in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $160,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses

PME MTL
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC de L'Islet
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)

MRC Kamouraska
Bas-Saint-Laurent regional development support for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)

MRC de L'Islet
FSPS supports socio-economic projects in L’Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports community initiatives improving housing conditions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $80,000
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities

Musicaction
Support for national sound recording marketing through performances
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Financial support for community housing organizations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Visées program — Training
Grant and FundingOpen

Visées program — Training

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches

MRC de L'Islet
Financial aid for cultural equipment and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Title production and promotion

Musicaction
Program funds production of Francophone and Indigenous sound recordings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports community organizations addressing identified housing needs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)

MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Funding for young entrepreneurs in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $9,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Funding for new tourism projects in Beauce-Sartigan
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC Montmagny — Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Montmagny — Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF)

MRC de Montmagny
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

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Elevate Women+
Grant and FundingOpen

Elevate Women+

Elevate Talent
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
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Grant and FundingOpen

Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports construction of energy-efficient small multi-unit residential buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,400
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Vitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC de Mékinac
MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

Elevate Talent
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
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MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

MRC La Matanie
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives

MRC de Mékinac
Mékinac MRC aids cultural projects with funding support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

Elevate Talent
Four-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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

MRC de L'Islet
Grant for starting family childcare services in MRC L’Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — New Community Businesses

PME MTL
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • From $23,000 to $23,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

MRC de L'Islet
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
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix
Financial support for innovative economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism establishment accessibility program

Kéroul
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Regional projects funding to enhance Quebec's territorial vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)

Ministry of Education (QC)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
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MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for digital transformation in Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Grant and FundingClosed

Support fund for the development of tourism offers

Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $60
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artists in Communities program
Grant and FundingOpen

Artists in Communities program

City of Vancouver
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
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  • Information and cultural industries
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Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

MRC Beauce-Centre
Offers business optimization support in Beauce-Centre region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agricultural environmental practices testing for Quebec farmers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market

Musicaction
Supports Canadian artists' international market exploration and integration
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)

MRC Arthabaska
Startup support with financial and technical assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

City of Montreal (MTL)
Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix
Funding for business growth and entrepreneurship in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

MRC de L'Islet
Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau enhances community quality through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC de Caniapiscau
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
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MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation

MRC Kamouraska
Innovative cultural development and community animation grant program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Taxi Industry Modernization Support Program (PSMITT)
Grant and FundingArchived

Taxi Industry Modernization Support Program (PSMITT)

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Funding to modernize Quebec's taxi industry operations and branding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for structural projects to revitalize communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative clean energy technology research and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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Policy Dialogue Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Policy Dialogue Program

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Supports engagement in impact assessment policy and guidance development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
First Nations Child and Family Services Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Nations Child and Family Services Program

Indigenous Services Canada
Supports culturally appropriate child and family services for First Nations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program

Transport Canada
Incentives to purchase or lease light-duty ZEVs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund

Department of Justice Canada
Supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund

Department of Justice Canada
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
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Indigenous Justice Program - Indigenous Engagement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Justice Program - Indigenous Engagement Fund

Department of Justice Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in justice system engagement activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory

MRC de L'Islet
Youth development aid for South MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Grant and FundingClosed

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports women apprentices in Red Seal trades in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance

Gouvernement du Québec
Nordic incubator accelerates sustainable tourism projects north of 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

MRC Portneuf
Financial support for youth-led local community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Financing and support for young entrepreneurs lacking guarantees
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Grants for women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingSuspended

Grants for women entrepreneurs

J. Armand Bombardier Foundation
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Grant and FundingOpen

Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage

Ville de Sherbrooke
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
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream

PROMPT
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

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EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingOpen

EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Tourism digital transformation and partnership funding initiative
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)

MRC Témiscouata
Financial Incentive for Agricultural Land Revitalization
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Arthabaska
Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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True North
Grant and FundingOpen

True North

Purolator
Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Quebec City
Leverage innovative projects for significant financial support and enhanced business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for business development and community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Supports local and regional development efforts in MRCs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports workforce training projects in northern Quebec communities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $200,000
  • Up to 80% 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 CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractions
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

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

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Supports social economy projects for non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
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MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

MRC Pontiac
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
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MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

MRC Bécancour
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
Bioenergies Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioenergies Program

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports business projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

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

MRC Témiscouata
Program supports innovation in Témiscouata's maple industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $218,798
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Innovative projects support in public safety and advanced logistics
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,139,780
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program

MRC de D'Autray
Financial support for sustainable economic development in MRC De D'Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
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Musicaction — International Event
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Event

Musicaction
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
Grant and FundingSuspended

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

MRC de Maskinongé
Economic revitalization support for SMEs in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession

MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Support for business acquisition in Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Protein Industries Canada  — Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingClosed

Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

Protein Industries Canada
Accelerating the translation of AI research into commercial innovations, benefiting Canada's plant-based and agrifood sector.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Musicaction — National collective promotion
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — National collective promotion

Musicaction
Promotes Canadian Francophone music through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Genome Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Genome Canada

Genome Canada
Funding for large-scale genomics projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Les Basques
Entrepreneurial support and financial aid for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)

Government of British Columbia
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Grant and FundingOpen

FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry

Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR)
Financial support for musicians (en-language market)
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions

Tourisme Montréal
Tourism Montreal supports festivals enhancing destination appeal
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $10,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Next Generation of Jobs Fund

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Snow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility
Grant and FundingOpen

Snow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility

City of Montreal (MTL)
Free snow removal assistance for seniors and people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Grant and FundingArchived

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Language Interpreter Grants
Grant and FundingArchived

Language Interpreter Grants

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Newcomer Settlement Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Newcomer Settlement Program

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports social and economic integration for newcomers in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Grant and FundingClosed

Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program

City of Toronto
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Grant and FundingOpen

Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities

Government of New Brunswick
Funds to make vehicles accessible
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Grant and FundingClosed

OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Grant and FundingClosed

Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Efficient Farming Products
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficient Farming Products

Hydro-Québec
Money to improve farm energy efficiency in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Market Expansion Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Market Expansion Fund

Creative BC
Supporting B.C. book publishers attending domestic and international events
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Grant and FundingOpen

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports technical knowledge transfer through sectoral livestock exhibitions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $115,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec

Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
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Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation

Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports agri-food growth through innovation and energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $49,999
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit

Canadian Heritage
Funding for projects in the book industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers

Government of Saskatchewan
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Government of Alberta
Money for digital technologies and products
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Social Development Fund of the City of Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Development Fund of the City of Trois-Rivières

City of Trois-Rivières
Supports concrete initiatives for community development and social equity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters
Grant and FundingOpen

The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters

Cree Hunters Economic Security Board (CHESB)
Provides economic security for Cree traditional harvesting activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Apprenticeship START
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship START

Government of Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
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  • Information and cultural industries
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  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
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Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects

Government of Ontario
Supports Aboriginal communities in mineral regulatory participation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
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Business Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Rebate Program

NB Power
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Grant and FundingOpen

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,900
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Readiness Subsidy Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Government of New Brunswick
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Money for projects that support women in apprenticeship
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Arts in communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts in communities

Government of New Brunswick
Support for new, emerging arts and cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Money and other prizes for artists
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Alberta Innovates
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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OAC — Music – French-language projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports French-language music projects for professional Ontario artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

New Frontiers in Research Fund — Exploration Stream

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
High-risk, interdisciplinary research fostering groundbreaking innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
Grant and FundingClosed

RDAR — One Health Targeted Call

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Leverage the One Health Targeted Call to address critical animal health issues with genomic solutions, benefiting Alberta's producers!
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Forest Operations Modernization Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Forest Operations Modernization Program

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports modernization and productivity for Quebec forest operations
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $18,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Articipate
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Creative BC
Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music Creation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists in creating new, original musical works
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CleanBC — Commercial Express Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CleanBC — Commercial Express Program

CleanBC
Supports commercial building owners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Renter Services Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Renter Services Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Government of Ontario
Funding for junior mining exploration in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES

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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports entrepreneurs in Blainville through financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Taking action for wildlife
Grant and FundingOpen

Taking action for wildlife

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative wood construction for emissions reduction targets
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,400,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating funding for professional dance organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

British Columbia Arts Council Funding

Government of British Columbia
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Grant and FundingClosed

ESM — Digital Acceleration

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $27,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for transformative change
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
CRIBIQ-BIOnext
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

CRIBIQ-BIOnext

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for industrial innovation and commercialization for CRIBIQ members
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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  • Up to 50% of project cost
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 Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

Québec Research Fund
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Boosts community food security and local food accessibility
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario's French-language professional arts organizations' operating activities
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $75,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Program supports pre-development of Quebec literary adaptations for TV
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

Government of the Northwest Territories
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Self-Employment Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Self-Employment Assistance

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant

Government of Ontario
Grants to train apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $17,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Grant and FundingClosed

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Grant and FundingArchived

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
ARBJ — Company follow-up program (PSE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Company follow-up program (PSE)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business continuity and strategic growth planning
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Boost Toronto's climate resilience by funding green and cool roof installations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Support for young entrepreneurs through funding and mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Musicaction — Incubator project
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Incubator project

Musicaction
Artist export career development through intensive skill sessions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Music Individual Project Funding

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta artists' music projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $18,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
One-time assistance for Indigenous media
Grant and FundingClosed

One-time assistance for Indigenous media

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial support for Indigenous media organizations facing critical challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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CQDM — PARTENAR-IA —  Academic
Grant and FundingOpen

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Grant and FundingOpen

Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

Aéro Montreal
Funds to grow Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 63% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC Deux-Montagnes
Supports local and regional development initiatives in Deux-Montagnes
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding

NWT Arts Council
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Goods Abroad program
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

Canadian Goods Abroad program

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Provides duty and tax relief for Canadian goods repaired abroad
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream

Government of Ontario
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable tourism growth in Quebec's Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
First Nations Training to Employment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Nations Training to Employment Program

Government of Alberta
Find First Nations workers in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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School Food Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

School Food Grants

City of Vancouver
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

Genome Prairie
Genomic precision health initiative for personalized Canadian healthcare
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Loans — General

Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Invest Nova Scotia  — Acceleration Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives

Government of Nova Scotia
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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