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Wood Manufacturing Grants in Quebec for 2026

Quebec’s wood sector—sawmills, engineered wood, furniture, and millwork—can access a wide range of grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives. Programs support industrial automation, energy efficiency, decarbonization, R&D, workforce training, and export development. This directory outlines key funding streams, eligibility requirements, and application best practices for organizations of all sizes.

36 programs available
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR - Component 5

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Financing for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Hydro-Québec
    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    MRC Beauce-Centre
    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wood Construction Innovation Program

    Government of Québec
    Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $400,000 to $2,500,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2024
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

    NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
    Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance

    NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
    Funding for productivity and digital innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Filaction
    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FIL

    MRC du Granit
    Financing to support local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2024
    • Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    CCTT Network - Synchronex
    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Internet Society Foundation
    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 6, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Circular Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Circular Initiatives Awards

    Circular Québec
    Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsArchived

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada

Frequently asked questions about wood manufacturing grants in Quebec

Here are clear answers to common questions about Quebec wood industry funding, including automation, energy efficiency, decarbonization, R&D, and export programs.

What types of projects do Quebec wood manufacturing grants fund?

Programs cover capital equipment, robotics, CNC machinery, ERP/MES software, energy efficiency, decarbonization, R&D, prototyping, certifications, and export development. Typical examples include sawmill modernization, kiln upgrades, dust collection, and CLT line deployment. Some streams support workforce training and safety improvements. Check each program’s eligibility guide and cost categories.

Which programs support mass timber and CLT in Quebec?

CLT funding in Quebec can be supported by NRCan IFIT, GCWood, MEIE Programme Innovation, and Investissement Québec ESSOR for equipment. Testing and certification funding may be available for product compliance. Provincial and federal initiatives often combine to reduce risk at pilot and scale‑up stages.

Are energy efficiency and decarbonization projects eligible?

Yes. Hydro‑Québec Solutions efficaces offers incentives for efficient equipment and process optimization, while Technoclimat supports heat recovery and clean energy demonstrations. Additional decarbonization grants can fund electrification of process heat, kiln modernization, and ISO 50001 implementation.

How do Quebec grants treat stacking and matching funds?

Many programs require applicants to contribute a share of total costs, and stacking caps may limit combined public funding. Plan your capital stack by mapping ESSOR, REGI‑type streams, IRAP, Hydro‑Québec, and SR&ED against eligible costs. Confirm rules before signing purchase orders.

What evidence strengthens a wood grant application in Quebec?

Provide baseline KPIs (yield, OEE, energy intensity, GHG/t), vendor quotes, engineering layouts, risk mitigation, and a realistic schedule. Include letters of support from customers, clusters, and academic partners. Show quantifiable outcomes aligned with program objectives.

Can furniture and millwork SMEs receive Quebec grants?

Yes. Furniture manufacturing grants and millwork grants support CNC routers, robotics, finishing lines, ERP/MES, and lean projects. Export streams can fund trade shows and digital marketing. Training subsidies help upskill CNC operators and supervisors.

Which grants support biomass and residue valorization?

Quebec’s residual forest biomass programs, SDTC for bio‑based materials, and Technoclimat can fund pellet, biochar, and waste‑to‑value projects. Projects should document feedstock supply, emissions, and market demand. Circular economy streams may also apply.

Do Quebec grants cover certifications like FSC or PEFC?

Some export and market development programs support certification, labeling, and testing costs to access new markets. These can be combined with productivity and innovation streams when tied to commercialization. Always verify eligible expense categories.

How long do wood grant approvals take in Quebec?

Timelines vary by program and project complexity, typically from a few weeks to several months. Many programs require approval before purchase commitments. Build schedule buffers for due diligence, contracting, and equipment lead times.

Can I combine grants with SR&ED and the C3i tax credit?

Yes, many manufacturers combine non‑repayable contributions with SR&ED and the C3i investment and innovation credit, subject to stacking limits. Map all supports to eligible costs and keep audit‑ready documentation. This approach lowers net project cost.

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