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
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Indigenous Business Development Program (IBDP)
Funding for Indigenous business development
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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
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REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec
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Indigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
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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
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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
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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
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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
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DÉPART Program – Features of Financial Assistance
Non-repayable funding for feasibility studies and projects
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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
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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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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business development
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Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB)
Temporary income support during lockdowns
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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
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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
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ECHO Foundation — Mental health
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Update administrative knowledge to enter a job
Support to update administrative skills for work
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — International recruiting
International hiring support in Québec City
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
Funding for sectoral agricultural exhibitions
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream
Scholarships for psychotherapy training in Quebec
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
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Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
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Structural Projects Policy
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Employment Assistance Services Program / Employment Preparation Project measure
Support for job search and job retention
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support for Quebec organizations
Support for inclusive community initiatives
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The contest - recognition of agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec
Recognition for Quebec agricultural entrepreneurs
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Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
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The only financial support
Funding for leisure and sport projects
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme collectif lanaudois d'accès gratuit aux équipements
Funding for free equipment lending sites
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Prêt de prédémarrage
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
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Scholarships Related to the Recognition of Acquired Competencies in Pharmacy Techniques (RAC-TP)
Funding for pharmacy techniques training support
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds de transition
Financing for social economy business relaunch
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Wage subsidies for heritage jobs
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Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Loans and Bursaries Program
Government aid for full-time studies in Quebec
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Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions
Scholarships for health and social services recruitment
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Support for veterinary services and animal health
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Psychotherapy Scholarships – Student Stream
Funding for psychotherapy students in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Vitalization Program - RRF4
Funding for community and economic vitality projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Grants for adapted businesses
Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
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