Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1566 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Full members of IAC
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
City of Laval
Enhances Laval's community life through strategic local projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Laval Economique
Funding for collective enterprises in Laval
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Acton — PDZA
MRC Acton
Agricultural development plan for local producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports business development in Beauharnois
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2022
Closing date : October 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
MRC Beauce-Centre
Funding for Beauce-Centre business growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Interest-free microloans for agricultural businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Funding for new tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Financing for new manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
MRC de Bellechasse
Financing for Bellechasse agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Bellechasse
Repayable financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Financial support for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
MRC Avignon
Local financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
MRC de L'Assomption
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Mékinac
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 22, 2018
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC Montcalm (MRC)
Funding for first-business startups and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Funding for innovative business diversification projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for regional social programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FIL
MRC du Granit
Financing to support local business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
Investment support for businesses in MRC Haut-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC), Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska
Interest-free agricultural microloans for local businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC)
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for business establishment and launch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Investment support for economic development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
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
Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Financial support for business growth and start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding support for projects on Île d’Orléans
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 19, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $40,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré, Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for local business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Microcredit for business development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Local business financing for economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Non-repayable support for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Support for structured community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
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
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 17, 2023
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
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MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
MRC Les Basques (CLD)
Business support for startups and growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
MRC Les Moulins (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière (MRC), Desjardins
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière (MRC)
Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Funding for early-stage for-profit startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Business support funding for accompaniment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
MRC de Minganie
Local financing for SME start-up and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
MRC Portneuf
Multi-volet support for local enterprises
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2020
Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
MRC Portneuf
Joint financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-Neigette
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 5, 2023
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Canvassing
Musicaction
Support for music market development travel
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
Musicaction
International market development for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Musicaction
Support for international music promotion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National collective promotion
Musicaction
Supports innovative promotion for Francophone music
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
Musicaction
National promotion support for sound recordings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
Musicaction
National music marketing support for live activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance
Musicaction
Music production support for emerging artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Musicaction
Production and promotion support for recorded titles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Market support for Nunavut media producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Ontario Creates, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario film and TV production
Eligible Funding
Up to 21.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
PME MTL (PME)
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL (PME)
Support for distinctive Saint-Hubert business projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
PME MTL (PME)
Commercial entrepreneurship funding for Montreal businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 12, 2021
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Montreal innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Project Financing
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for Quebec book publishing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 437,500 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Business financing for local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec cultural events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : September 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Revenu Québec
Refundable credit for multimedia productions outside Québec
Eligible Funding
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Commercializing genomics-driven crop innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
(tri)cycle - film
Main Film
Support for short fiction film creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

IP financing - Associate members of CAI

IP financing - Full members of IAC

Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC Acton — PDZA

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund

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

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

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MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)

MRC du Granit — FIL

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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)

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

MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream

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MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

Discovery at scale.

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

MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1

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

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

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

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MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Musicaction — Canvassing

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market

Musicaction — International Event

Musicaction — National collective promotion

Never miss an opportunity.

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities