Quebec Grants for Non-Profit Organizations: Comprehensive Overview and Opportunities
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Quebec play a vital role in supporting social, cultural, and community development. Access to grants and funding opportunities is essential for these organizations to carry out impactful projects that benefit local communities, address social issues, and promote economic growth. Quebec offers various grant programs specifically designed for non-profit organizations, providing crucial financial support for development, innovation, and community services. This article provides an overview of Quebec’s grant programs for non-profits, highlights the funding options available across Canada, and introduces key resources like Grantwatch for accessing international grant opportunities.
957 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 1: Festivals and Major Tourist Events
Supports large festivals and tourist events in Quebec to enhance regional tourism.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Museum Grant Program
Funding for Saskatchewan museums to improve programs and community engagement
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
BMO Gives
Supports community and environmental resilience projects in North America.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund
Support for tourism, culture, and sport infrastructure and promotion within Simcoe County.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Projects component
Supports community projects tackling racism and hate to foster diversity and inclusion.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Children, Youth & Families Grants
Financial support for organizations serving children and families
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Youth
Financial support for Indigenous-led youth programs in health and development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations
Financial aid for arts organizations facing closure to support restructuring efforts.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions in Canada.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
Supports organizational development and innovation in the arts sector in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program
Support for small improvements to public parks and cultural facilities.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Development Grants
Funding for inclusive youth sports and physical activity programs.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants
Supports community-based events focused on child health issues in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Grants
Funding for community-based youth mental health programs in Vancouver Island regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants
Funding for community counselling promoting health equity in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant
Supports community-led dialogues on mental health in Northern Indigenous communities.
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MacArthur Foundation
Long-term strategic funding for societal impact projects addressing key social issues.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Funding for conservation projects in northern Canada focusing on protected areas and stewardship.
Eligible Funding
- From $450,000 to $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund
Supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects in Toronto.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Civic Engagement for Social Change
Supports community projects using education to promote justice and equity.
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement
Supports initiatives that promote youth civic participation with up to $50,000 funding and external support requirements.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 200% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant
Supports community and business activation of downtown spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Community-focused funding supporting local projects with public value
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Small-scale Ecosystem Grants
Supports ecological restoration and biodiversity projects in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Festivals Program
Supports local arts and cultural festivals in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
Research Grants and Fellowships
Supports research and training focused on spinal cord injury breakthroughs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Future Generations Foundation
Support for Indigenous cultural, educational, and healing projects.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Emergency Response Grants
Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
School’s Out Summer
Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Children and Youth Program Grants
Supports programs for youth facing systemic barriers in Winnipeg.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants
Supports arts organizations' capacity-building and sectoral development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Donor Advised Funds
Flexible philanthropic funding supporting community projects and priorities.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Supports local cultural and heritage projects in Niagara Falls.
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Investment Program
Supports arts organizations in Barrie with project and capacity-building funding.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
Support for innovative climate-health projects in US and Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Vision Grants
Supports interdisciplinary research planning to transform education for equity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Supports research, education, and communication on climate and health.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Funding for community programs promoting wellbeing and development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Supports community events promoting cultural understanding and anti-racism.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants
Supports projects enhancing Veteran well-being and family support
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding
Supports community projects focused on food security and well-being.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund
Financial support for arts projects and activities in 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Downtown residential construction subsidy program
Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Intercultural Conversations
Supports theatre projects that promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Supports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Major Events
Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Grants for adapted businesses
Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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