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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.

2761 opportunities available
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Wage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Circular Economy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Circular Economy Fund

Fondaction, Regional Municipality of York
Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

Axelys
Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Petits établissements accessibles
Grant and FundingClosed

Petits établissements accessibles

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $4,000,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Local Journalism Initiative - Changing Narratives Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Local Journalism Initiative - Changing Narratives Fund

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports hiring diverse journalists for underserved community news coverage
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility

Aéro Montreal
Supports Quebec aerospace companies with eco-responsible project funding
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Response Fund (SRF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian industries facing global trade and supply chain risks
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Book Fund

Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario-based book publishers in business and marketing development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports revitalization and maintenance of First Nations languages
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Grant and FundingOpen

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

CRTC — Broadband Fund

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)
Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies
Grant and FundingOpen

Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Tax CreditsClosed

Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media

Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports digital transformation initiatives for Quebec print media organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Eco-design incentive bonus
Grant and FundingClosed

Eco-design incentive bonus

Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ)
The ÉEQ Ecodesign Incentive Bonus Program rewards companies for sustainable packaging innovations, offering up to a 50% contribution credit.
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Call for projects Genium360
Grant and FundingOpen

Call for projects Genium360

Axelys
Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Renovation subsidy for retail businesses on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Grant and FundingOpen

Renovation subsidy for retail businesses on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest

City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial assistance for renovating retail businesses on Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Rénoclimat
Grant and FundingClosed

Rénoclimat

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Financial aid for residential energy efficiency renovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50 to $3,750
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Project Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Project Grant Program

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), City of Cold Lake
Supports innovative health research projects across all career stages
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

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.

AcceleratiON Program
Grant and FundingClosed

AcceleratiON Program

Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $20,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Canadian utilities in grid modernization and renewable integration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — Call for Projects

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for periodical publishers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders
Grant and FundingClosed

LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders

Hydro-Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Financial assistance for energy efficiency in residential construction
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)

Government of Alberta
Supports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 107,950 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Quebec Business Transfer Fund

Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

MTL + ECOMMERCE
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Grant and FundingOpen

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports public EV fast-charging infrastructure deployment by owners and operators
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports Indigenous organizations installing zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Grant and FundingClosed

Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

Alberta Innovates
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Biomed Propulsion Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Biomed Propulsion Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports life sciences companies for commercialization and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grains Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Grains Innovation Fund

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant for a circular economy assessment
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Grant for a circular economy assessment

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Advanced Manufacturing program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Advanced Manufacturing program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Duo grand V
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Duo grand V

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Expert AdviceOpen

Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)

Commerce International Québec
Export help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BizPaL
Other SupportClosed

BizPaL

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Find the right permits and licenses for your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Money for electricity firms to hire students
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism

Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

PME MTL
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Funding and training to support women’s integration in construction
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Idea to Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Idea to Innovation Grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada (GC)
Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Greenhouse and tunnel development initiative for Québec horticulture
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Trois-Rivières — Real Estate Heritage Restoration Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Trois-Rivières — Real Estate Heritage Restoration Program

City of Trois-Rivières
Supports private heritage property restoration and related studies in Trois-Rivières
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings
Grant and FundingOpen

Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings

City of Trois-Rivières
Supports heritage building renovations in Trois-Rivières’ early neighbourhoods
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 3: Management and disposal of contaminated soil and dry materials
Grant and FundingOpen

Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 3: Management and disposal of contaminated soil and dry materials

City of Trois-Rivières
Funding for contaminated soil and dry materials management and disposal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors
Tax CreditsOpen

Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors

City of Trois-Rivières
Property tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of old neighborhoods
Tax CreditsOpen

Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of old neighborhoods

City of Trois-Rivières
Property tax credit for building improvements in eligible historic neighborhoods
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain serviced land and recycling of certain buildings
Tax CreditsOpen

Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain serviced land and recycling of certain buildings

City of Trois-Rivières
Property tax credit for residential construction, renovations, and conversions in serviced areas
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses

City of Trois-Rivières
Supports local businesses occupying or expanding in vacant commercial spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $700,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Grant and FundingClosed

Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Laval Economique
Help businesses in downtown Laval to develop their competitiveness through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 37,500 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Study: Community Energy Systems
Grant and FundingOpen

Study: Community Energy Systems

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Supports feasibility studies for low-carbon community energy system design
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Digital Skills Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Digital Skills Internships

Communautique
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 21,500 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Digital Strategy Funding
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Digital Strategy Funding

Réseau des SADC et CAE
Financing and advisory support for small business digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

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Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Grant and FundingOpen

Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste

Recyc-Québec
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Digital Health Innovation Fund

Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Grant and FundingClosed

Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for EV test drives and charging education outreach programs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate

Gouvernment of Québec
Rebate on new electric vehicles in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Future Fuels Challenge
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Fuels Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program

National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Supporting Indigenous women with business financing and training
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Woman entrepreneur
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Woman entrepreneur

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing, advice and free resources for women-led businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Financial assistance for a standard project to implement GHG emission reduction measures
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance for a standard project to implement GHG emission reduction measures

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for business GHG reduction and energy efficiency measures
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Productivity-Skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Productivity-Skills

Gouvernment of Québec
Funds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Anti-Racism Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Anti-Racism Grant

Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports anti-racism community initiatives through public education
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Dedicated Fund for the English-Speaking Communities of Quebec – Community Life
Grant and FundingOpen

Dedicated Fund for the English-Speaking Communities of Quebec – Community Life

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports community engagement and vitality for Quebec’s English-speaking communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CQRDA — PSIAL
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSIAL

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports aluminum innovation in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices
Grant and FundingOpen

Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices

Health Canada (ETF)
Reduced fees for small businesses on health product reviews
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

PROMPT
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Tech Companies

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Structuring of the tourism offering
Grant and FundingOpen

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Structuring of the tourism offering

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Support for structuring, sustainable tourism projects in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Festivals and Events

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Support for tourism festivals and events in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $90,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Heat Green
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Heat Green

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Financial assistance for converting residential oil or propane heating systems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,275 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
Grant and FundingOpen

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business

Outaouais Tourism
Supports digital transformation of Outaouais tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
Grant and FundingOpen

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Digital transformation support for Abitibi‑Témiscamingue tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Guidance grants
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Guidance grants

Quebec City
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development
Grant and FundingOpen

Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development

Montérégie Tourism
Supports digital transformation of Montérégie tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)

Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Supports innovation and supply chain development in Quebec's electrical industry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation