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.

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component
MRC Beauce-Centre- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
Musicaction- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing

Business Growth — Productivity and automation
Quebec City- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais- Max. $5,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund
MRC Rivière-du-Loup- Max. $15,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- All industries

FAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action - Component 1 - Support for participatory and concerted destination planning to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)- No Condition
- All industries
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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)

ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Quebec Construction Association (ACQ)- Up to 100% of project cost
- Construction

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
MRC Pontiac- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
MRC de L'Islet- From $3,000 to $30,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries
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BDC Financing — Business purchase or transfer loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
CAE Beauce-Chaudière- From $100,000 to $300,000
- All industries

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
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

PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- Max. $1,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Government of Canada- Up to 13% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
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MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Roussillon- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade

MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
MRC de Minganie- No Condition
- All industries

Federal foreign business income tax credit
Government of Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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Compétivert — Funding Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Min. $50,000
- All industries

- No Condition
- All industries

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
La Financière agricole (FADQ)- Max. $15,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Environnement Québec (MELCC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
MRC Charlevoix-Est- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Maskinongé- No Condition
- Manufacturing

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ- Max. $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
MT Lab- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund
MRC de L'Islet- Max. $75,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- All industries
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 Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Abitibi- From $5,000 to $35,000
- All industries

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC de Maskinongé- No Condition
- All industries

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Ville de La Tuque- Max. $1,051,050
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
MRC des Chenaux- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
MRC Kamouraska- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services

Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Government of Ontario- Min. $1,000,000
- Up to 21.5% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $12,000
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
City of Montreal (MTL)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Retail trade

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent- Up to 90% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean- From $60,000 to $15,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
MRC de Maskinongé- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative
Government of Ontario- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Financial support for northern initiatives
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Tree planting
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)- From $50,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $25,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

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

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
MRC des Etchemins- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
MRC Drummond- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay- From $2,000 to $3,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
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Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Investissement Québec (IQ)- Up to 37% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean- From $30,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec City- Max. $50,000
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
MRC Bécancour- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Musicaction- Max. $85,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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.

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec City- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces
Ville de Shawinigan- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Ville de La Tuque- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)- Max. $42,000
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
PME MTL- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Max. $160,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL- Max. $75,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Retail trade

MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'Islet- Max. $25,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
- All industries

Ventures at Coralus
Coralus- Up to 45% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)

MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
MRC Kamouraska- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
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Local investment fund (FLI)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Futurpreneur Canada- Max. $75,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Visées program — Training
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)- Max. $8,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
MRC de Caniapiscau- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
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Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
MRC La Jacques-Cartier- Max. $9,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $25,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

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

Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Environnement Québec (MELCC)- Max. $3,400
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Elevate Talent- No Condition
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

MRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives
MRC de Mékinac- Max. $1,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
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.

eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate Talent- From $1,500 to $1,500
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent- No Condition
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
MRC Papineau- Max. $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'Islet- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $5,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
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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 Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)- Max. $1,500
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries

Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)- From $25,000 to $60,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Mosaic Fund
Filaction- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
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Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Incoming and fixed-price agencies
Gouvernement du Québec- From $10,000 to $60
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais- Max. $5,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

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 Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- Max. $15,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
Musicaction- Max. $25,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
MRC de L'Islet- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
MRC de Caniapiscau- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré- Max. $150,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-Neigette- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de Lévis- Max. $100,000
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services

ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- All industries

MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan
MRC Arthabaska- Max. $15,000
- All industries

Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program
Transport Canada- Max. $5,000
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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.

Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Department of Justice Canada- No Condition
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix- Max. $225,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program
MRC Beauce-Sartigan- Max. $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- All industries

Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation- Max. $10,000
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
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Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream
PROMPT- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est- From $50,000 to $100,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
MRC Témiscouata- Max. $12,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

FAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action — Component 2 - Support for the implementation of projects arising from a participative and concerted approach within the destination to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)- No Condition
- All industries
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True North
Purolator- Max. $25,000
- All industries

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
MRC La Matanie- Max. $250,000
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville- No Condition
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities
Gouvernement du Québec- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Gouvernement du Québec- Min. $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- From $60,000 to $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bioenergies Program
Environnement Québec (MELCC)- From $10,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata- Max. $218,798
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska- Max. $10,000
- All industries

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
MRC du Haut-Richelieu- Max. $2,139,780
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Public administration

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
MRC du Haut-Richelieu- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services

MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'Autray- Max. $15,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Mékinac- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Accommodation and food services

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges- Max. $200,000
- All industries

Musicaction — International Event
Musicaction- Max. $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé- No Condition
- All industries

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest- Max. $50,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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DEL — Commercialization Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Activities, attractions and events
Gouvernement du Québec- From $10,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

BDC Financing — Technology
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Max. $350,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession
MRC Rivière-du-Loup- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Protein Industries Canada- Up to 45% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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Musicaction — National collective promotion
Musicaction- Max. $400,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
City of Rouyn-Noranda- Max. $250,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Les Basques- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR)- From $5,000 to $5,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Tourisme Montréal- Min. $10,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Agricultural property tax credit program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- Max. $5,000,000
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
City of Toronto- Max. $10,000
- Retail trade

Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $8,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

Quebec Business Women's Award
Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)- No Condition
- All industries

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Efficient Farming Products
Hydro-Québec- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Market Expansion Fund
Creative BC- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $10,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Quebec school for entrepreneurs
École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ)- No Condition
- All industries

World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Government of Manitoba- Up to 40% of project cost
- All industries

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)- No Condition
- Manufacturing

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)- Max. $20,000
- Health care and social assistance

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)- No Condition
- All industries

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)- Max. $49,999
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Apprenticeship START
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $25,000
- All industries

CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $5,000
- All industries

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $25,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
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Business Rebate Program
NB Power- Max. $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

EI Premium Reduction Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- No Condition
- All industries

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation- Max. $99,900
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Max. $2,500
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Government of New Brunswick- Max. $90,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)- Max. $3,000,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing

WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC- Max. $70,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- All industries

CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)- Max. $150,000
- All industries

NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)- Max. $500,000
- All industries

Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigration- No Condition
- All industries
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)- Max. $3,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)- Max. $600,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- All industries

Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick- Up to 95% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Forest Operations Modernization Program
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Creative BC- Max. $3,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

CleanBC — Commercial Express Program
CleanBC- Max. $125,000
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services

BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- No Condition
- All industries
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
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Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Max. $1,400,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration

Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta- No Condition
- All industries

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation Canada- No Condition
- All industries
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START Program
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

EHRC — Discovering Potential
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)- Max. $22,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities

ESM — Digital Acceleration
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)- Max. $27,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Government of Prince Edward Island- Max. $14,400
- Up to 75% of project cost
- All industries
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Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated- Max. $450,000
- All industries

NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing

British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance- Up to 5% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

New Frontiers in Research Fund — Transformation Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)- No Condition
- All industries

CRIBIQ-BIOnext
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)- Max. $15,000
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)- No Condition
- Construction

Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Canada Media Fund (CMF)- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal- No Condition
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
SADC Shawinigan- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Retail trade

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Government of the Northwest Territories- Max. $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec- Max. $350,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Government of Prince Edward Island- Up to 90% of project cost
- All industries
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Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- No Condition
- All industries

Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund- Max. $50,000
- All industries

Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of Ontario- Max. $17,000
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Government of Nova Scotia- Max. $200,000
- All industries
Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant
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Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism Ontario- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

ARBJ — Company follow-up program (PSE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)- Max. $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia- No Condition
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration

Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
City of Toronto- Max. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries