Business Financing in Canada
Funding is a crucial element for any business looking to start, grow, or innovate. In addition to traditional options such as bank loans or relying on investors, there is a frequently underestimated alternative: grants. This detailed guide explores the various sources of grants available, as well as the financial services and sustainable funding strategies for businesses in Canada. By following the outlined steps, entrepreneurs can identify grants suited to their projects, whether they are government programs, innovation funds, or initiatives specifically targeting certain sectors. Grants are an advantageous solution, often non-repayable, allowing businesses to fund their projects without resorting to debt.
4492 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $95,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
Support for entrepreneurial autonomy in Quebec's financial aid program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Summer Company
Government of Ontario (ON), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa, Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), Halton Region Small Business Centre
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Funding for new tourism projects in Beauce-Sartigan
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support
FRR supports regional projects enhancing Quebec territory vitality
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Optimize building energy efficiency with low-cost measures
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Parliamentary District Policing Program
Funds Ottawa Police Service for enhanced security in Parliamentary District
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
Innovative economic diversification and business support grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Home Renovation Savings Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Municipality of North Cowichan, Better Homes BC, Save on Energy (SOE)
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Supports Coaticook businesses with funding for entrepreneurship and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
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
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
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
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- 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
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
Sustainable Development Fund supporting eco-friendly business practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Manufacturier
Enhances manufacturing SMEs' efficiency and local supply chain ties
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
National Acadian Day funding
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Peak Perks
Smart thermostat demand response incentives for Ontario electricity customers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Support for business growth in rural La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — PSO-International
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Financial support for innovative economic development projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Financial aid for electric off-road vehicle purchases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Support for viable and profitable self-employment business projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingOpen
CoolSaver Program
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Innovative GHG reduction through collaboration in bioeconomy in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Supports women apprentices in Red Seal trades in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Recreational access for people with functional limitations
Supports inclusive leisure activities for people with functional limitations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Financial assistance for Québec festivals and events program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
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
Grant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Financial support for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
Supports stabilizing and continuing regional social programs partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingArchived
Prix innovation en alimentation
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund
Support for cultural and heritage projects in Portneuf
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $7,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Supports sustainable and innovative tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $95,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Support for rental housing development in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Support for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 3 : Initiative de multilogements hautement préfabriqués
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports development of highly prefabricated, affordable multi-unit housing projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
Supports quantum technology research collaboration funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Granit — Business Succession Program
Supports business succession through specialized financial assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
Startup support with financial and technical assistance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,950 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase
Supporting francophone artists in minority community events
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration
Supports railway infrastructure upgrades and integration with other transport modes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion
Funding for initiatives combating poverty and social exclusion
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program
Créavenir supports young entrepreneurs in Abitibi-Ouest with financing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — New Entrepreneur Fund (FNE)
Financial aid for new entrepreneurs in Papineau MRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
Structural projects funding for L'Île-d'Orléans community development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Program
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
Financial Incentive for Agricultural Land Revitalization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees
Funding to reimburse booth rental fees at local public markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Economy Development Fund
The Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
First Nations Waste Management Initiative
Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 2
Supporting local and regional development in the Appalaches
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Grant and FundingOpen
Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Enhances Laval's community life through strategic local projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Vitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
Supports projects enhancing community life in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Funding for Francophone musical events in Canada and Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 85,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
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
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 4 : Projets par les développeurs qualifiés pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports qualified developers creating affordable housing for low-income households
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Bioenergies Program
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
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
Youth development aid for South MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
CleanBC — Custom Program
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Supports innovative projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Accès jardins
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
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- No Condition
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- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
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Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - National Sport Organization
Supports national sport organizations enhancing the Canadian sport system
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- No Condition
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- All industries
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Charlevoix-Est funding for public bridge and culvert repairs
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- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CACHE Challenges
Open competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration
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- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
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- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
Financial support program for entrepreneurial transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
Youth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
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
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Funding for international industrial R&D
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- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces
Commercial Spaces Incentive Program for revitalization and optimization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor
Supports Quebec farms joining equipment and labor cooperatives
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $4,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Funding for Quebec arts and crafts product retailers and promoters
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
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