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Small Business Financing in Quebec: A Comprehensive Guide

Small business financing in Quebec is a crucial element for entrepreneurs seeking to start, grow, or sustain their businesses in the province. Whether you're launching a new project or expanding an existing business, having access to the right financing options can make all the difference. Quebec offers a wide range of funding solutions, including loans, government grants, and specialized financial assistance programs aimed at helping businesses succeed in various industries. These options not only provide the necessary capital but also promote innovation, economic development, and job creation.

179 opportunities available
PSCE – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 2

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component

Hydro-Québec, Gouvernment of Québec
Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency program for enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)

Gouvernment of Québec, Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)
Workforce Development Program Supporting Employee Training in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
PSCE – Component 1
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 1

Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Canada (GC), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Canada (GC), Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Employment Consultation - Human Resources Management Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Employment Consultation - Human Resources Management Support

Gouvernment of Québec
HR management support through Concertation pour l'emploi initiative
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,800 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Grant for the modernization of returnable container recovery equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $7,500
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supporting development of reserved designations and valorizing terms
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

Gouvernment of Québec, innovÉÉ
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
LTI³ Project
Grant and FundingOpen

LTI³ Project

Institut d'innovation en logistique du Québec (InnovLOG)
Digital transformation for Quebec's freight transportation sector enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 28,500 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Qualifying training in the workplace
Grant and FundingOpen

Qualifying training in the workplace

Gouvernment of Québec
Set up qualifying training courses to enable your staff to significantly improve their French skills.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Grant and FundingOpen

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financial support for Quebec's music and variety industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Capitale-Commerce
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Commerce

Quebec City
Financial support for commercial projects improving business offerings
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec

Government of Canada (GC), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation

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DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
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Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Food transformation skill development and planning support program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

MT Lab
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Gouvernment of Québec
Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund

PME MTL
Financing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Doing business in French
Grant and FundingOpen

Doing business in French

Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Grant and FundingArchived

Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
EPRTNT Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

EPRTNT Assistance Program

Tourisme Montréal
Grant for tourism development in Montreal region
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for innovation projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
Support for diverse groups in Red Seal trades education
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $4,000,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Grant and FundingOpen

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation
Grant and FundingOpen

Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation

Quebec City
Supports digital transformation for social economy business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 107,950 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

MTL + ECOMMERCE
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant for a circular economy assessment
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Grant for a circular economy assessment

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

PME MTL
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Laval Économique — Sustainable transition
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Sustainable transition

Laval Economique
Supports sustainable business transitions in Laval with grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component

PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports simplified energy transition projects reducing fossil fuel use
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program

PROMPT
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
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 3
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 3

MRC des Appalaches
Support for regional innovative projects and rural development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

MRC de Mékinac
Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Supporting innovative development for resilient, sustainable communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Accès-Loisirs
Grant and FundingOpen

Accès-Loisirs

City of Montreal (MTL)
Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

Quebec City
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
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
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
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

MRC Papineau
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
Podium Manufacturier
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Podium Manufacturier

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
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
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing

MRC Charlevoix-Est
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
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
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
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

City of Montreal (MTL)
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
Social Economy Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Economy Development Fund

MRC Papineau
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
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 2

MRC des Appalaches
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
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
  • 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
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
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

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
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Innovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2

MRC Pontiac
Support for local and regional development competence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

innovÉÉ
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Quebec's Greenhouse Industry Development Support Program 2020-2024
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
PME MTL – Young Business Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL – Young Business Fund

PME MTL
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME

MRC Témiscamingue
Financial support for digital transformation and sustainable practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

MRC Les Basques
Non-repayable financial support for business creation, growth and succession
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

MRC des Etchemins
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

MRC Bécancour
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC de L'Islet
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

MRC La Matanie
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

MRC Pontiac
Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Innovation
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Gouvernment of Québec
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $750,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingArchived

MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

MRC Arthabaska
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Musicaction — International Event
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Event

Musicaction
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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