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.

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

Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Small Business BC- Max. $5,000
- All industries

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
MRC Beauce-Centre- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Grant program for Old Saint-Eustache
Saint-Eustache- Max. $42,500
- Up to 33% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
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 Portneuf — Business Support Fund
MRC Portneuf- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur
MRC Beauce-Centre- From $5,000 to $60,000
- All industries

MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC du Haut-Richelieu- Max. $150,000
- Manufacturing

MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC Montcalm- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Baie-James- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
PME MTL- Max. $9,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-Rivières- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
MRC La Jacques-Cartier- Max. $2,500
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $10,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- All industries

Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets
PACMAC- Max. $99,000
- Manufacturing

MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)
MRC de L'Islet- Max. $6,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC Portneuf- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $25,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec City- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord- Max. $100,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Financial support for aspiring farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

- Max. $15,000
- All industries

Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Protein Industries Canada- Up to 45% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de Montmagny- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Up to 125% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan- From $10,000 to $50,000
- All industries

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré- Max. $150,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Ville de Sherbrooke- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC Charlevoix- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways
ECO Canada- Max. $12,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de Maskinongé- Max. $14,000
- 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 La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC La Jacques-Cartier- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- All industries

Federal foreign non-business income tax credit
Government of Canada- No Condition
- All industries

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $1,000,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Mirabel Economique- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with government financial aid
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- Max. $10,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce- Max. $3,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries

Starter Company Plus
Government of Ontario- From $5,000 to $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund
MRC Rivière-du-Loup- Max. $250,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
- All industries

MTRIC — INNOV-R
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

Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $49,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Génome Québec- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Recyc-Québec- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation 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.