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.
189 opportunities available

Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives

Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Supports training and innovation for underrepresented groups in trades

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life

Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec

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

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Intercultural projects funding initiative in Charlevoix-Est MRC

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives

Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Financial support for youth-led local community projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
Funding for social development and inclusion projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Non-repayable support for rural cooperative and nonprofit projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Supports community development projects improving quality of life

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Supports regional projects enhancing public access to water resources

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Supports sustainable rural community development in Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program
Support for tourism knowledge and expertise initiatives

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports sharing information and business co-development in agriculture

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region

Grant and FundingOpen
CIRA Net Good Grants
Supports community-led internet projects with up to $100,000

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Incentive internships for veterinary medicine students in biofood sector

Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec

Grant and FundingClosed
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Supports ecological transition projects in Montreal for businesses
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU)
Funding for developing active transportation infrastructure in urban areas

Grant and FundingClosed
Private Archives Processing Support Program
Supports nonprofit and public organizations processing historical private archives

Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.

Grant and FundingClosed
J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program
Bursary program supporting various educational levels and fields

Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.

Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations

Expert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Supports business access to expert advisory services

Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Supports collaborative innovation partnerships in Quebec's biofood sector

Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies

Grant and FundingOpen
Springboard for innovation
Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools

Grant and FundingClosed
PISAQ – Stream 4
Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie

Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City


Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Action Program in the Field of Education (PACTE)
Funding for community education organizations

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities

Grant and FundingOpen
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Training initiative enhancing IT and engineering workforce skills

Expert AdviceClosed
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Strengthening advisory skills for agricultural and agri-food sectors

Grant and FundingOpen
School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus
Financial support for purchasing new electric school buses in Quebec

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec

Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Geniuses in business
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
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Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups

Grant and FundingClosed
Cégep de Sept-Îles
Explore research partnership opportunities at Cégep de Sept-Îles

Other SupportArchived
Wildlife Workshop
Educate young people about the province's wildlife habitats and wildlife

Other SupportClosed
FAQDD — Destination Nature!
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Facilitating access to nature for young Quebecers

Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiatives

Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development

Grant and FundingClosed
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats

Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
PANAM recognition program
Supports non-profits providing activities for disabled individuals

Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations

Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 2
Supports veterinary expertise development for Quebec's animal health sector

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec

Grant and FundingArchived
General Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
Financial support for social economy projects in MRC Joliette

Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity

Grant and FundingClosed
My First Games
Supports youth sports initiation through local and regional events

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
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Grant and FundingClosed
Subventions pour des projets qui favorisent de saines habitudes de vie dans les écoles primaires du Québec
Supports healthy lifestyle projects for elementary students

Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Funding supports First Nations' environmental health research and risk assessment

Grant and FundingClosed
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
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Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle
Supports graduate research on rare genetic diseases

Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec

Grant and FundingClosed
FAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26
Financial support for elder-focused projects in Capitale-Nationale

Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
Supports cultural projects and organizations promoting diversity and reconciliation

Grant and FundingOpen
International Humanitarian Aid Program
Support for basic humanitarian aid projects


Grant and FundingOpen
School’s Out Summer
Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.

Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature and Technology Sector (FRQNT)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and training in Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT