Environnemental Grants in Quebec
Green Shift Grants and Incentives for Businesses
Undertaking clean technology projects often requires substantial capital, but government support is helping to bridge the gap. In 2026, federal and provincial governments are investing billions in clean growth as part of Canada’s climate strategy. For businesses, this means generous co-funding for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or improve energy efficiency. The financial incentives not only lower project costs but also shorten payback periods, making green investments more attractive on the balance sheet.
Clean tech funding is also a strategic advantage. Companies that tap into grants and credits can modernize operations – for example, upgrading to energy-efficient equipment or adopting renewable energy – without bearing the full cost. This boosts competitiveness by cutting long-term energy expenses and future carbon pricing liabilities. Moreover, aligning with Canada’s climate initiatives can enhance corporate reputation and meet increasing demands from customers and supply chains for sustainable practices. In short, leveraging these incentives allows businesses to achieve environmental goals faster and in a cost-effective way, turning climate action into an economic positive.

First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
- No Condition
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
- Maximum amount : 115,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Forest Operations Modernization Program
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

PISAQ – Stream 3
- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
- From $100,000 to $20,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration

MTRIC — Start Program
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing

- Up to 33% of project cost
- Public administration

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)

AgriStability — Québec
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries

Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec
- No Condition
- Manufacturing

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Condensing Water Heater
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services

School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services

Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
- From $40,000 to $330,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Water Incubation Program
- No Condition
- Utilities

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Fonds Mon virage écologique
- From $2,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Government assistance program for public transportation
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Dishwasher Energy Star
- From $1,400 to $3,060
- Accommodation and food services

Fundraising Incentive Program
- From $500 to $1,000
- Public administration

Act for Wildlife Program
- No Condition
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration

Community Interaction Program - St. Lawrence Action Plan
- No Condition
- Public administration

Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Local Events
- From $1,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Capital Synergie
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services