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.

- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer Structuration
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Food Safety and Growth Initiative
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $25,000 to $90,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Digital development
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- From $30,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $30,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
- From $5,000 to $45,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $15,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $100,000 to $30,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering
- From $30,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- Minimum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $150,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $90,000 to $75,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration
- From $15,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% 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.

Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration
- From $35,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- From $35,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
- From $15,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
- From $15,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions and activities
- From $30,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $25,000 to $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $25,000 to $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $5,000 to $45,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- From $25,000 to $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Mauricie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
- Maximum amount : 32,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Mauricie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Company Envelope: Top-Tier
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Mauricie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Mauricie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $15,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Mauricie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Mauricie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
- From $10,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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Centre-du-Québec Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
- From $15,000 to $40,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $80,000 to $300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $60,000 to $65,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring of the regional tourism offering
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Accommodation
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a company
- From $10,000 to $49,500
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- From $10,000 to $49,500
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $10,000 to $49,500
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Offer Structuration
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Festivals and Events
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer Structuration
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
- From $30,000 to $75,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025–2027 — Studies and consulting services
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities, and facilities
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital Development of a Company
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities
- From $30,000 to $99,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
- From $30,000 to $99,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

ClimaSol-Plus Program
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $20,000 to $95,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $45,000 to $99,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering
- From $25,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- From $10,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- All industries

AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

ALUS Montérégie
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

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

Textile circularity support program
- From $10,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
- No Condition
- Health care and social assistance

Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
- From $20,000 to $95,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Animal Health and Biosecurity Program
- From $500 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Customized Export Development Training Program
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries

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