Job Grants and Wage Subsidies in Quebec for 2026
Reduce labour costs and accelerate hiring with public funding. Explore Quebec wage subsidies, hiring incentives, and training grants tailored to your needs.
In Quebec, employers, nonprofits, and social enterprises can access a wide range of wage subsidies and job grants to support hiring, internships, co‑ops, and on‑the‑job training. Programs exist at both provincial and federal levels, including Services Québec measures and national initiatives active in Quebec. This directory explains program types, eligibility, regional variations, application steps, and practical tips to plan staffing with public funding.
187 opportunities available

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Programme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports
Funding for sports and physical activity projects

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Créavenir
Help for entrepreneurs 18 to 39 who can't get financing

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Funding for veterinary bio-food internships

Other SupportOpen
Snow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility
Free snow removal assistance for seniors and people with disabilities

Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Strategy
Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Business Development Program (IBDP)
Funding for Indigenous business development

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Support for social economy projects and job creation

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages

Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services

Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages

Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development

Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery

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

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities


Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Refundable tax credit for maritime regions

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism consulting projects

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Turn to excellence!
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs

Grant and FundingArchived
Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employers — FIT Project
Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec

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

Expert AdviceClosed
Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Funding for agricultural consulting services

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


Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
CAEHM - Mentorat
Entrepreneur mentoring for business growth

Grant and FundingArchived
Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
FIJE Fund
Financing for startup projects led by young, women and immigrant entrepreneurs

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 FundingClosed
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects
Funding support for Indigenous early learning improvement projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Enhances workforce skills through prioritized short-term training
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Programmes du conseil sport loisir de l'Estrie
Financial support for sport and leisure projects

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 1
Support for veterinary service delivery

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students

Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Business support services for company growth

Grant and FundingClosed
DÉPART Program – Features of Financial Assistance
Non-repayable funding for feasibility studies and projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Funding for agri-food and territorial concertation

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
Networking and support for young businesses

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


Grant and FundingClosed
One-time assistance for Indigenous media
Support for urgent Indigenous media projects
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Other SupportClosed
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Business support for diverse entrepreneurs
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business development

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB)
Temporary income support during lockdowns

Grant and FundingClosed
Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS
Funding for anti-poverty and social inclusion projects


Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal

Grant and FundingClosed
Price for support given to women in engineering
Recognition for advancing women in engineering
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec International Development Program
Funding for Quebec international cooperation projects
