Grants and Funding Available in Canada for 2026
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5496 opportunities available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'ÉrableFLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Saint-Joseph-du-LacSupports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
- 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
MRC CharlevoixFinancial 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
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de MaskinongéYouth 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
MRC du Haut-RichelieuFunding 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
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces
Ville de ShawiniganCommercial 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
Destination Clic – French Enrichment Program
Canadian HeritageSummer French immersion for francophone students outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $2,400 to $2,400
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
MRC La Jacques-CartierSupport for tourism projects in La Jacques-Cartier region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund
MRC Rivière-du-LoupInvestment loans fostering entrepreneurship in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)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
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de BlainvilleSupports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% 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
CommercializationInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-RivièresFinancial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC La Jacques-CartierLocal Investment Fund supports business growth and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Gouvernement du QuébecQuebec tourism event financial assistance program eligibility criteria
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
MRC des ChenauxSupport for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 11,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 2
MRC des AppalachesSupporting 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Development program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm CanadaFinancing for Indigenous filmmakers
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $37,500
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
ConscienceSupports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Laval EconomiqueSupports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment
MRC des ChenauxSupports self-employment through financial aid for job creation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
MRC TémiscamingueBusiness project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

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
- Maximum amount : 42,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)
MRC de L'IsletSupporting cultural initiatives in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
MRC La Côte-de-BeaupréBusiness development and financing solutions for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants
Government of CanadaSupports Indigenous participation in critical minerals infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2
MRC PontiacSupport for local and regional development competence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund
MRC Les MoulinsSupports social economy enterprises in development and expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC ArthabaskaFinancial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
innovÉÉSupports 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
City of Rouyn-NorandaOffers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Performance Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez vert — Home charging station
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports electric vehicle and charging station acquisition in Québec
Eligible Funding
- From $600 to $600
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingArchived
Digital Shift Support Fund
Promotion SaguenayDigital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Other SupportOpen
Developmental Licence Playbook
Innovation CanadaAccess wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de MékinacLocal Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Appalaches — Proximity services fund
MRC des AppalachesSustains and enhances community services in MRC Appalaches
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Explore – Second Language Program
Canadian HeritageIntensive language immersion for English and French students
Eligible Funding
- From $2,760 to $3,850
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisLocal funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Small Business BCMoney for small business employers in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate TalentFour-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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Support for local vitalization projects
MRC Beauharnois-SalaberrySupports local revitalization projects facing financial challenges
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Existing Building Commissioning program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
MRC Abitibi-OuestSocial Economy Fund supports collective entrepreneurship in Abitibi-Ouest
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Grant program for Old Saint-Eustache
Saint-EustacheSupports commercial building renovations in historic Saint-Eustache area
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 42,500 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC du Rocher-PercéSupports business development and growth in the MRC du Rocher-Percé
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canadian HeritageSupports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of SaskatchewanTax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 437,500 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-NordSupports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
MRC de MatawinieFinancial support for tourism innovation in Matawinie
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action - Component 1 - Support for participatory and concerted destination planning to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Supports collaborative sustainable tourism adapted to climate change
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
MRC CharlevoixCharlevoix economic grants supporting startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
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
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
MRC de L'IsletYouth initiatives fund for social, cultural, and environmental support
Eligible Funding
- From $2 to $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,450 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works
City of Montreal (MTL)Support for businesses impacted by major municipal construction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component
MRC Beauce-SartiganSupports business succession in Beauce-Sartigan through financial aid
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC CharlevoixFunding support for viable social economy enterprises projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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
- Maximum amount : 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
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Grant and FundingClosed
PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Investissement Québec (IQ)Support for strategic businesses in financial difficulty
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'ÉrableLocal Investment Fund: financial aid for business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
MusicactionSupports Canadian artists' international market exploration and integration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME
MRC TémiscamingueFinancial 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
MRC TémiscamingueFlexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Caniapiscau — Support for self-employment (STA)
MRC de CaniapiscauSupport for eligible self-employed aspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund
MRC Rivière-du-LoupCapitalization support for business succession in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Quebec aerospace companies in innovative transport technology development
Eligible Funding
- From $4 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession
MRC Beauce-CentreFinancial aid for entrepreneurs acquiring Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

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

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
MRC Les BasquesNon-repayable financial support for business creation, growth and succession
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Génome QuébecSupports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses
MRC Charlevoix-EstFunds for waterway projects to enhance water quality, safety
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
MRC du Golfe du Saint LaurentFinancial support for impactful local community events and initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)Funds operating deficits for low-income housing organizations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
MRC DrummondBusiness financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Gouvernement du QuébecGet financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Gouvernement du QuébecQuebec tourism event funding for sustainable growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingArchived
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects
Canadian HeritageSupports Indigenous language revitalization for multi-distinction and urban organizations
Eligible Funding
- 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
MRC de D'AutraySupporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
MRC de L'IsletYouth 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
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for northern initiatives
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
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