Updated May 2026
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.
469 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPost-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education and French knowledge
Grant and FundingClosedHydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières
Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Demain Study Scholarship Contest
Scholarship contest for eligible students in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Demain Scholarship
Scholarship for immigrant and refugee students in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedLa Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship- Grant and FundingClosed
Programme d’aide financière pour la formation d’appoint en reconnaissance des compétences (PAFFARC) — Check whether your profession or regulated trade is eligible
Support for skills recognition training in Québec 
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedThe Alzheimer Society Research Program
Funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research careers
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for organizations working with young people
Financial support for youth empowerment projects 
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars
Funding for worship-focused scholarly research - Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien à la sensibilisation à la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre
Support for environmental awareness projects 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCanadian Civic Essay Contest 2026
National civic essay contest for young Canadians- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mobility Bursary Program – Co-Teaching and Co-Leadership
Support for international teacher mobility projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Computers for schools in Quebec
Affordable refurbished computers for Quebec organizations 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedBursary Program for Psychology Internships
Funding for psychology internships in public settings
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call
Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Participation aux cours intensifs du csbq
Support for graduate students in intensive courses 
Grant and FundingClosedFAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26
Financial support for elder-focused projects in Capitale-Nationale- Grant and FundingClosed
iA Financial Group - Donations and sponsorships
Support for charitable community organizations 
Grant and FundingOpening SoonJ. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program
Scholarships for recognized study programs
Grant and FundingOpenVille de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedPilot project program for early-career investigators
Support for early-career vision research in Quebec- 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 - Other SupportClosed
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Business support for diverse entrepreneurs 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenQuébec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStructuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-GaspéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants Program
Funding for grassroots community projects
Grant and FundingClosedGrant for research on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Funding for research and experimentation on social participation- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Scholarships challenge the islands 2nd and 3rd cycles
Scholarships for graduate research linked to the Magdalen Islands 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Funding for victim support research and awareness
Grant and FundingOpenInternational Humanitarian Aid Program
Support for basic humanitarian aid projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Charitable donations and scholarships
Support for healthcare, community, and innovation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedConsolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Funding for ecological transition business projectsEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships and financial aid
Financial support for vocational training in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Funding for research and innovation organizations - Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy Find tailored funding for your business
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- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support for Quebec organizations
Support for inclusive community initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedFund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
Scholarships for women at Université Laval - Grant and FundingClosed
Sainte-Anne Foundation Bursaries
Scholarships for Sainte-Anne students and families 
Grant and FundingClosedNunavik Inuit Trust 2 (NIT2) Post-Secondary Student Grant
Post-secondary support for eligible Inuit students
Grant and FundingOpenFormations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Training initiative enhancing IT and engineering workforce skills- Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to community organizations
Funding for Quebec charities supporting children 
Grant and FundingClosedCANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution)
Support for student and educational projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGeniuses in business
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills- Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Technical Cooperation Projects with Quebec, Cundinamarca, Querétaro and the Metropolitan Region of Santiago for 2024-2025
Support for Québec-Basque joint cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedPierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships of excellence
Support for international vocational students in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Swim to survive
Aquatic safety funding for schools 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedStrategic Projects Assistance | Call for Projects Distribution of Song Performances in College and Secondary School Settings
Support for school-based song performance distribution- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — Cultural Workshops in Schools
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation J.A. DeSève - Support for organizations
Support for charitable organizations in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Operating support for eligible community organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships - for the training of workers or future workers
Scholarships for ministry training in Quebec - Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Loans and Bursaries Program
Government aid for full-time studies in Quebec 
Expert AdviceOpenAdvisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Supports business access to expert advisory services
Grant and FundingOpenREGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Justin Lefebvre Foundation - Financial Aid Program
Financial aid for children in Estrie - 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 FundingClosedFirst Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Funding supports First Nations' environmental health research and risk assessment
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-food Development Support Program
Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis- Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to educational institutions in Charlevoix
Funding for educational institution projects in Charlevoix 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV
Funding for sports and recreation facilities- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Townshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Call for Projects to Combat Sexual and Gender Stereotypes 2026-2027
Supports projects that fight gender stereotypes - 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
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 FundingClosed
Forces AVENIR and Student Involvement Recognition Program (PRIE)
Recognition program for student engagement - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Support for youth cultural activities in schools - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Cuba Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Québec-Cuba joint projects