Government Funding for Established Businesses
Access to funding is crucial for businesses, whether to launch a new project, innovate, or simply grow. In Canada, there are numerous grants and funding programs available to support businesses in their development. This support is provided by various levels of government, as well as private organizations and financial institutions. Understanding the available funding options, knowing how to obtain these grants, and preparing a solid business plan are essential steps to maximize your chances of success.

INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of Ontario- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Department of National Defence- Up to 100% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

EPRTNT Assistance Program
Tourisme Montréal- Min. $500,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Government of Ontario- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Manufacturing
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction- Max. $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)- Min. $60,000,000
- All industries

Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec City- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance

MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
MT Lab- From $5,000 to $12,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

ExploreIP
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Music management and publishing assistance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $120,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
MT Lab- Max. $90,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec- No Condition
- Transportation and warehousing

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Public administration

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Canadian Heritage- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Theatrical documentary program
Telefilm Canada- From $400,000 to $500,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Government of Ontario- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Digital Main Street- No Condition
- Retail trade
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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Max. $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services

Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $5,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing

CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Telefilm Canada- Max. $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Telefilm Canada- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 39% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Elevate Talent
Elevate Talent- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)- From $500,000 to $7,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Zú program — Incubation
Zú- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

EDC Trade Impact Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of Ontario- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Propel – Student Work Placement Program
Tourism HR Canada- Max. $7,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)- Up to 90% of project cost
- All industries

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- Max. $107,950
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Circular Economy Fund
Fondaction- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Revenu Québec- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)- Max. $350,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Advanced Manufacturing program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $3,500
- Retail trade

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta Innovates- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCE- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $2,500,000 to $10
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $350,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

PRIMA — Call for Projects
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance

PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)- No Condition
- All industries

Eco-design incentive bonus
Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ)- From $5,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Gouvernement du Québec- From $100,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Revenu Québec- Max. $7,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- All industries

EPRTNT — Hosting
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $50,000 to $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $10,000 to $30,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Duo grand V
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $250,000 to $250,000
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Celebration and Commemoration Program
Canadian Heritage- Max. $100,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Indigenous Services Canada- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Petits établissements accessibles
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)- Max. $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Canadian Heritage- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing

REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)- Up to 33% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Utilities
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Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Quebec City- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Public administration

WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)- Max. $7,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $4,000,000 to $10
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $4,000
- All industries

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTL- Max. $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Startup in residence
Desjardins- Max. $250,000
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTL- Max. $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries

Work-Sharing program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)- From $50,000 to $1,000,000
- All industries

Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects
Quebec City- Max. $30,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- All industries

Guidance grants
Quebec City- Max. $25,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Commerce International Québec- No Condition
- All industries

- No Condition
- All industries

Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $7,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities

Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)- Max. $50,000
- All industries

- From $5,000 to $150,000
- All industries

Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)- Max. $5,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program
Government of Alberta- Up to 12% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

CRTC — Broadband Fund
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders
Hydro-Québec- Max. $250,000
- Construction

Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $37,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Digital Skills Internships
Communautique- Max. $21,500
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CQRDA — PSIAL
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Canadian Heritage- Max. $20,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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DIANA — Challenge Call
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)- From $100,000 to $400,000
- All industries

innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
innovÉÉ- Max. $450,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)- Max. $300,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Côte-Nord- Max. $15,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MTRIC — PSO SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

SODEC — Support for strategic projects
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries

Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)- No Condition
- Health care and social assistance

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
Tourisme Côte-Nord- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Côte-Nord- Max. $15,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Wood Construction Innovation Program
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $2,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Government of Ontario- Max. $10,000
- All industries

ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Gouvernement du Québec- From $100,000 to $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
PROMPT- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Apiculture Support Program
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur Advantage- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Tourisme Côte-Nord- Max. $10,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $125,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)- Max. $1,000,000
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

Grid Innovation Fund
Independent Electricity System Operator- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario- From $5,000 to $35,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $5,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Triple-P
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPT- Max. $450,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
PROMPT- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Laval Économique — Sustainable transition
Laval Economique- Max. $25,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

iRAPID
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund
Ville de La Tuque- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Download the official 2025 grants guide
Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities
Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC Montcalm- Max. $14,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects
Environnement Québec (MELCC)- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration
MRC Portneuf- Max. $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
MRC Papineau- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds
MRC des Appalaches- Max. $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC La Jacques-Cartier- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord- Max. $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Tourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)
Gouvernement du Québec- From $500,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
MRC Beauce-Centre- From $3,500 to $5,000
- Manufacturing

Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QAHP)
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)- Up to 80% of project cost
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
MRC Charlevoix-Est- Max. $150,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Construction

Drawback Program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)- No Condition
- All industries

CQRDA — INNOV-R
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Tourisme Baie-James- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Recyc-Québec- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Max. $450,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'Autray- Max. $10,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

Assistance program for venues
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- All industries

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Baie-James- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)- Max. $450,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit
Government of Canada- Up to 15% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook- From $2,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville- Max. $3,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Laval Economique- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
MRC Témiscamingue- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Tax credit for film production services
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

EPRTNT — Festivals and events
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $50,000 to $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy- From $500,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Summer Company
Government of Ontario- Max. $3,000
- All industries

MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Arthabaska- From $5,000 to $40,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

Podium Manufacturier
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)- From $40,000 to $70,000
- Manufacturing

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-Loup- Max. $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $5,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
MRC Témiscamingue- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

innovÉÉ — PSO
innovÉÉ- Max. $500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
MRC Bécancour- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
MRC Bécancour- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
MRC Papineau- Max. $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
MRC de L'Islet- No Condition
- All industries

Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction
Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream A
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
MRC des Maskoutains- Max. $10,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC Bécancour- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
City of Rouyn-Noranda- Max. $250,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins
MRC Témiscamingue- Max. $15,000
- All industries

AgriInvest
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-Est- Max. $125,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

AgriInvest — Quebec
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $250 to $10,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
MRC La Matapédia- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
MRC de Bellechasse- Max. $20,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 3% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or- Max. $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
MRC Avignon- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

CQRDA — PSO-International
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)- Max. $6,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTL- Max. $300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support
Ville de La Tuque- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Call for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)- Max. $2,500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière- Max. $100,000
- All industries

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Laval Economique- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
MRC de Bellechasse- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries
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MRC du Granit — Business Succession Program
MRC du Granit- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'Érable- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession
MRC Beauce-Centre- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program
MRC Abitibi-Ouest- Max. $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec- Max. $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir
MRC Beauce-Centre- Max. $5,000
- All industries

Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit
Government of Canada- Min. $25,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
CAE Rive-Nord- Max. $300,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

Affordable Housing Renovation Program
City of Montreal (MTL)- Max. $575,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $10,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Development program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada- From $15,000 to $37,500
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce- Max. $20,000
- All industries

Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
City of Montreal (MTL)- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
MRC L'Érable- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)- Max. $250,000
- All industries

MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
MRC La Matapédia- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
innovÉÉ- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay- From $15,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Tourism establishment accessibility program
Kéroul- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
MRC Portneuf- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC Arthabaska- From $5,000 to $40,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC- Max. $300,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC Bécancour- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

IP financing - Full members of IAC
Innovation asset collective (IAC)- Max. $15,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services

IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Innovation asset collective (IAC)- Max. $15,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'Érable- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance