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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.

2647 opportunities available
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

innovÉÉ
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Offers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Energy Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Performance Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Digital Shift Support Fund
Grant and FundingArchived

Digital Shift Support Fund

Promotion Saguenay
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Developmental Licence Playbook
Other SupportOpen

Developmental Licence Playbook

Innovation Canada
Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Local funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant

Small Business BC
Money for small business employers in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

Elevate Talent
Four-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Existing Building Commissioning program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Existing Building Commissioning program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant program for Old Saint-Eustache
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

Grant program for Old Saint-Eustache

Saint-Eustache
Supports commercial building renovations in historic Saint-Eustache area
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 42,500 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC du Rocher-Percé
Supports business development and growth in the MRC du Rocher-Percé
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Grant and FundingClosed

Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Canadian Heritage
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Quebec book publishing tax credit

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 437,500 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

MRC de Matawinie
Financial support for tourism innovation in Matawinie
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $25,000
  • 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 ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
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
Grant and FundingClosed

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)
Supports collaborative sustainable tourism adapted to climate change
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

MRC La Matanie
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
PME MTL – Young Business Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL – Young Business Fund

PME MTL
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream

MRC Charlevoix
Charlevoix economic grants supporting startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tree planting
Grant and FundingOpen

Tree planting

Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Funding for municipal and community-led tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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.

Commercial CoolSaver Program
Other SupportClosed

Commercial CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,450 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works
Grant and FundingOpen

Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works

City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for businesses impacted by major municipal construction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Supports business succession in Beauce-Sartigan through financial aid
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for strategic businesses in financial difficulty
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC L'Érable
Local Investment Fund: financial aid for business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market

Musicaction
Supports Canadian artists' international market exploration and integration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME

MRC Témiscamingue
Financial support for digital transformation and sustainable practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund

MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Capitalization support for business succession in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec aerospace companies in innovative transport technology development
Eligible Funding
  • From $4 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession

MRC Beauce-Centre
Financial aid for entrepreneurs acquiring Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Grant and FundingClosed

Support fund for the development of tourism offers

Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

MRC Les Basques
Non-repayable financial support for business creation, growth and succession
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

Génome Québec
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program

Gouvernement du Québec
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Quebec tourism event funding for sustainable growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingArchived

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects

Canadian Heritage
Supports Indigenous language revitalization for multi-distinction and urban organizations
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
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

MRC de D'Autray
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Financial support for northern initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial support for northern initiatives

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins

MRC Témiscamingue
Support for startups with credit and tailored financing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund

MRC Abitibi-Ouest
International market expansion and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Young Promoters Fund (YP)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Young Promoters Fund (YP)

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Support for young entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette
FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work

City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses

City of Montreal (MTL)
Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

MRC Portneuf
Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

MRC Bécancour
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music businesses expanding and promoting internationally
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Accès jardins
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Accès jardins

City of Montreal (MTL)
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $5,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit

Government of Canada
Tax credit for corporations benefiting from qualifying environmental trusts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

MRC de Caniapiscau
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery

Quebec City
Financial support for commercial facade renovations in targeted sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC de L'Islet
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

ACQ — Proud and Competent training program

Quebec Construction Association (ACQ)
Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosed

Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing

Laval Economique
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) — Access to Capital
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) — Access to Capital

National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Ville de Sherbrooke
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
ELLA Express
Expert AdviceOpen

ELLA Express

York University
Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
National Acadian Day funding
Grant and FundingClosed

National Acadian Day funding

Canadian Heritage
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • 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
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund

MRC des Etchemins
Investment loans for business growth and development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

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Grow the Herd Pilot Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow the Herd Pilot Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

MRC Bécancour
Investment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)

MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Funding for young entrepreneurs in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 9,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Young Promoters Fund

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding support for young Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Grant and FundingOpen

Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports construction of energy-efficient small multi-unit residential buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,400 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
FLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy

MRC des Etchemins
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

MRC Avignon
Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program

MRC Portneuf
Sustainable Forest Management Program: Targeted Interventions Initiative
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Financial support for aspiring farmers
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial support for aspiring farmers

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés

MRC de L'Islet
Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible government financing for equipment and business modernization
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 125% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Drawback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Drawback Program

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Refund of duties on imported goods exported or destroyed
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

MRC La Matanie
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

MRC de Lotbinière
Financial assistance for businesses in Lotbinière région
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
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
Commercialization
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Training fund for employees in the construction industry
Grant and FundingOpen

Training fund for employees in the construction industry

Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ)
Financial support for construction workers' training and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Les Moulins
Provides financial and mentorship support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

MRC Beauce-Centre
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Vitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation