
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.
Grant and FundingClosedFunding to support community engagement in rail safety development.
Grant and FundingClosedStream Three — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous-led sport and recreation projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment - Special Initiatives
Supports environmental protection projects globally
Grant and FundingOpenPublic transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
Supports urban public transit development and greenhouse gas reduction
Grant and FundingArchivedSustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Encouraging sustainable practices in Quebec's mining sector
- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses « projets coup de cœur »
Scholarships for CPA candidates and volunteer projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Support for religious heritage project start-up
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCall for Projects to Combat Sexual and Gender Stereotypes 2026-2027
Supports projects that fight gender stereotypes
Grant and FundingOpening SoonAssistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
Grant and FundingClosedContributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations
Supports independent research and capacity building for consumer organizations in Canada.
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism consulting projects

Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants
Supports arts organizations' capacity-building and sectoral development
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle
Supports graduate research on rare genetic diseases
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
Grant and FundingClosedPromotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
Other SupportClosedVictims Fund — Financial Assistance to Attend a Parole Hearing
Financial support to attend parole hearings
Grant and FundingClosedOff-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Supports tourism projects and regional tourism development.
Grant and FundingSuspendedMRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments- Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate charitable giving program
Corporate giving for health-focused community causes
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDance Creation Residency
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Produits adaptés
Adapted products for people with visual impairments
Grant and FundingClosedMusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program
Funding for school music programs in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedZero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels
Boosting EV and clean fuels awareness
Grant and FundingOpenMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1
Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
Grant and FundingOpenVal-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedMission Inclusion - Support for Quebec Organizations - Community Projects
Supports community projects promoting social justice and inclusion.
Grant and FundingClosedCooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education initiatives

Grant and FundingClosedMétis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Post-secondary support for Métis Nation students
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices
Funding for promising practices to strengthen GBV services
Grant and FundingClosedBeverley Taugher Rozek Award for Irish Studies
Financial support for new Irish Studies undergraduates
Grant and FundingClosedMajor Arts and Culture Organizations Grant
Operating support for major arts organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Projects for Visible Minorities and Ethnocultural Communities as Part of the Fight Against Racism
Support for anti-racism intercultural projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Papa George Foundation — General Funding
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Grant and FundingClosedPilot Project on the Impacts of Outreach Work with Isolated Families in a Community
Support for outreach work with isolated families
Grant and FundingOpenGoodspark Fund
Supports community projects promoting local vitality and community involvement- Grant and FundingClosed
Diabetes Québec — Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships for health sciences students and researchers
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Projects - Capital Grant Program
Funding for community capital improvement projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Support for circular economy feasibility studies
Grant and FundingArchivedGeneral Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Grant and FundingClosedThe Meighen Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community support initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenDowntown residential construction subsidy program
Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units


Grant and FundingClosedCultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural initiatives in Sainte-Julie
Grant and FundingOpenPartnership Development Grants
Supports partnered research and knowledge mobilization
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - Project Grants
Supports not-for-profit arts organizations' projects and series
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonFondation Valoris Scholarship - Elan for the Future
Scholarship for resilient young students
Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
- Grant and FundingOpen
McConnell Foundation - Funding Opportunities
Financial support focused on social equity, reconciliation, and climate resilience - Grant and FundingOpen
Commemorative Partnership Program - Community Engagement
Funding for remembrance and commemorative projects
Grant and FundingOpenUFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving
Funding for local agricultural community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenFonds de développement des entreprises d'économie sociale (FDEÉS)
Funding for social economy enterprises in Charlevoix
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenJob integration contract (CIT)
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEPS — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingOpenAide aux projets - Accueil
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec- Other SupportClosed
Formation-soins cliniques-accompagnement psychosocial et spirituel-éthique et gestion de soi
Continuing education in palliative care
Grant and FundingClosedData standardization support program
Supports data standardization for Quebec cultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces
Supports early-stage access to affordable creative spaces
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenCanadian Relations Support Program
Funding for Quebec-Canada collaboration projects
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program - Fondation de la Pointe-de-l'Île
Funding for student success and perseverance projects
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Projects for the Conversion of Non-Subsidized Daycares
Convert non-subsidized daycares into subsidized services
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Support for biodiversity integration in business practices
Grant and FundingClosedMacdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, medicine, culture and heritage
Grant and FundingOpenCo-operators - Co-operative Development Program (CDP)
Funding for Canadian co-operative development
Grant and FundingOpenPremière Ovation - Digital Arts
Bursary supporting digital project creation production and distribution
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Emile Z. Laviolette - General Funding
Fundraising event supporting local children


Grant and FundingOpenPremière Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts
Support for artistic creation and first publications- Grant and FundingClosed
Conseil des arts de Longueuil - Financial assistance to organizations
Financial support for Longueuil arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme Action-Climat Québec
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)Funding for community-driven climate action initiatives