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Grants and Funding for non-profits in Canada

Canada's non-profit organizations (NPO) benefit from grants and funding that support innovation and sustainability

Canadian non-profits benefit from a wide range of grants and funding programs designed to support their mission-driven initiatives and community services. These financial aids enable organizations to enhance their operations, expand their outreach, and ensure sustainable growth in addressing various social, environmental, and cultural needs.

3316 opportunities available
APCHQ — Apartment Construction Loan Program: Student Housing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Apartment Construction Loan Program: Student Housing

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Low-cost federal financing to build and convert dedicated student housing
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Home Renovation Savings Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Home Renovation Savings Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Municipality of North Cowichan, Save on Energy (SOE)
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
Supports Coaticook businesses with funding for entrepreneurship and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Financial support for community housing organizations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingClosed

EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Tourism digital transformation and partnership funding initiative
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy

MRC La Matapédia
Support for business growth in rural La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Apartment Construction Loan Program: Standard Rental Housing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Apartment Construction Loan Program: Standard Rental Housing

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Low-cost financing for constructing or converting standard rental housing
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CoolSaver Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Recreational access for people with functional limitations
Grant and FundingClosed

Recreational access for people with functional limitations

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports inclusive leisure activities for people with functional limitations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for cultural events

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for Québec festivals and events program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau enhances community quality through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports stabilizing and continuing regional social programs partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Fund: New Construction - Rapid Housing Sub-Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Affordable Housing Fund: New Construction - Rapid Housing Sub-Stream

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Funds construction of shelters, transitional and supportive affordable housing
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for rental housing development in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
HomeEnergySaver Program
Grant and FundingOpen

HomeEnergySaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

Recyc-Québec, Gouvernment of Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

MRC de D'Autray
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
MRC Acton — PDZA
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Acton — PDZA

MRC Acton
Agricultural and forestry development in Acton region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,950 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
APCHQ — Apartment Construction Loan Program: Seniors Rental Housing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Apartment Construction Loan Program: Seniors Rental Housing

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Low-cost financing for building and converting seniors rental housing
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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Supporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingOpen

Supporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion

Gouvernment of Québec
Funding for initiatives combating poverty and social exclusion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)

MRC Témiscouata
Financial Incentive for Agricultural Land Revitalization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Funding to reimburse booth rental fees at local public markets
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Social Economy Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Economy Development Fund

MRC Papineau
The Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Vitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 3 : Initiative de multilogements hautement préfabriqués
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 3 : Initiative de multilogements hautement préfabriqués

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports development of highly prefabricated, affordable multi-unit housing projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 4 : Projets par les développeurs qualifiés pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste
Grant and FundingOpen

Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 4 : Projets par les développeurs qualifiés pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports qualified developers creating affordable housing for low-income households
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Instant Discounts Program
Other SupportOpen

Instant Discounts Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 140 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund

Laval Economique
Financial aid for non-profits and cooperatives launching in Laval
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Retrofit Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Charlevoix-Est funding for public bridge and culvert repairs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CACHE Challenges
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CACHE Challenges

Conscience
Open competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec arts and crafts product retailers and promoters
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Research Consortium Tax Credit

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3

Gouvernment of Québec, Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Quebec tourism event financial assistance program eligibility criteria
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

Conscience
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Fund: New Construction - Community Housing Sub-Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Affordable Housing Fund: New Construction - Community Housing Sub-Stream

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Low-interest financing for constructing new community affordable housing
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractions
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Business project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Innovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants

Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Indigenous participation in critical minerals infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund

MRC Les Moulins
Supports social economy enterprises in development and expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Energy Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Performance Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Digital Shift Support Fund
Grant and FundingArchived

Digital Shift Support Fund

Promotion Saguenay
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Developmental Licence Playbook
Other SupportOpen

Developmental Licence Playbook

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Local funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC du Rocher-Percé
Supports business development and growth in the MRC du Rocher-Percé
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Grant and FundingClosed

Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
FAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action - Component 1 - Support for participatory and concerted destination planning to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action - Component 1 - Support for participatory and concerted destination planning to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Supports collaborative sustainable tourism adapted to climate change
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste
Grant and FundingSuspended

Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports construction of affordable housing for low- and modest-income households
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Tree planting
Grant and FundingOpen

Tree planting

Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Funding for municipal and community-led tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)

MRC de L'Islet
Youth initiatives fund for social, cultural, and environmental support
Eligible Funding
  • From $2 to $5,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Other SupportClosed

Commercial CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,450 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)

Gouvernment of Québec, Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Support for revitalizing Quebec's tourism industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Funds for waterway projects to enhance water quality, safety
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for impactful local community events and initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Funds operating deficits for low-income housing organizations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions

MT Lab, Gouvernment of Québec
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1

Gouvernment of Québec
Quebec tourism event funding for sustainable growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingArchived

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

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Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports Indigenous language revitalization for multi-distinction and urban organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories

Digital Museums Canada (DMC)
Funding for digital storytelling projects by Canadian heritage organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada Music Fund - Individual Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Music Fund - Individual Initiatives

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports development and promotion of Canadian music artists
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC de Maskinongé
Social Economy Fund supports community-focused entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Financial support for northern initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial support for northern initiatives

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

Génome Québec, Genome Canada
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette
FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects

MRC Kamouraska
Supports new uses and pilot projects in religious heritage
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work

City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses

City of Montreal (MTL)
Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Energy Affordability Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Energy Affordability Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

MRC Bécancour
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches

MRC de L'Islet
Financial aid for cultural equipment and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for structural projects to revitalize communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Accès jardins
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Accès jardins

City of Montreal (MTL)
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

MRC de Caniapiscau
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery

Quebec City
Financial support for commercial facade renovations in targeted sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
National Acadian Day funding
Grant and FundingClosed

National Acadian Day funding

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grow the Herd Pilot Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow the Herd Pilot Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

Gouvernment of Québec
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Grant and FundingOpen

Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports construction of energy-efficient small multi-unit residential buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,400 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
FLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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