Education Grants Available in Quebec for 2026
Access grants, bursaries, and scholarships across Quebec. Understand eligibility and apply with confidence.
In Quebec, education funding spans student financial assistance, scholarships, school grants, and research programs from provincial and federal sources. Options exist for K‑12 teachers, CEGEP and university students, vocational learners, and adult education. This guide outlines key programs, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application steps for 2026.
186 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Bioénergies — Implementation
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia
Funds Quebec organizations’ projects combating homophobia and transphobia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $325,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% 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 ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Social Economy Support Fund
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Supports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Racism Action Program
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
InnovEnSol Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
Supports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 475,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
Call for projects in social innovation
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation
Support for diverse groups in Red Seal trades education
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Damages Fund
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
Funding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Celebration and Commemoration Program
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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
Funding for projects supporting recovery of species at risk
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component
Supports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness
Supports young Quebecers' climate action projects and awareness abroad
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component
Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
Funding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Supports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Funding charitable organizations — Local Grants
Operational support for local caregiver support programs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting community development corporations
Financial support for community development and poverty reduction initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion
Funding for initiatives combating poverty and social exclusion
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Social Economy Development Fund
The Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion
Financial aid for business startups and expansion in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- 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
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Enhances Laval's community life through strategic local projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
Youth development aid for South MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Supports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Support for local vitalization projects
Supports local revitalization projects facing financial challenges
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
Social Economy Fund supports collective entrepreneurship in Abitibi-Ouest
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingSuspended
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports construction of affordable housing for low- and modest-income households
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for northern initiatives
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
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Support for structural projects to revitalize communities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Accès jardins
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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program
Bilingual work experience for postsecondary students across provinces
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Estrie — FRR – Component 1
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Financial support for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Supports training and innovation for underrepresented groups in trades
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model
Supports Inuit organizations advancing Indigenous language priorities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Matane — Green Fund Program
Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — PSO-International
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Frequently asked questions about education grants in Quebec
Here are concise answers to common questions about Quebec education grants, scholarships, loans and bursaries, and research funding for 2026.