Updated May 2026
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.
1378 programs available
- Grant and FundingClosed
Creative grant for emerging artists
Support for emerging artists’ creation projects 
Grant and FundingOpenSponsorships and Charitable Partnerships
Supports community projects focused on social and economic development
Grant and FundingOpenConversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy
Funding for business dual-energy heating conversion
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets ville de littérature UNESCO
Funding for Old Quebec heritage projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Fund for Local Initiatives
Supports community-led projects with sustainable development goals
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCity of Matane Participatory Budget
Citizen projects funded by the City of Matane
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Cancer Society - Research Training Awards
Funding for cancer research trainees in Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Programmes du conseil sport loisir de l'Estrie
Financial support for sport and leisure projects 
Grant and FundingClosedHumanitarian Call for Projects — Haiti Earthquake 2021
Humanitarian support for Haiti earthquake response
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - Affordable Housing Fund - Repair and Renewal
Supports affordable housing repair and renewal- Grant and FundingClosed
Private funds in the form of financial aid, for projects benefiting people in need
Private financial aid for vulnerable communities - Grant and FundingClosed
Project aid - arts - organizations
Project support for arts organizations in Longueuil - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Action Program in the Field of Education (PACTE)
Funding for community education organizations 
Other SupportClosedOther services offered - Iberville Volunteer Action Center
Community support services for local residents
Grant and FundingOpenResearch Grants and Fellowships
Funding for spinal cord research and fellowships- Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency support for Holocaust survivors
Emergency aid for Holocaust survivors in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Indigenous — Indigenous Media Component
Support for Indigenous-language media content - Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada — General Funding
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Grant and FundingOpenRail Safety Improvement Program - Public Education and Awareness (E&A)
Supports rail safety awareness initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Environmental subsidies
Funding for climate and sustainability initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant
Support for free tax clinic hosting 
Grant and FundingOpenMitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas
Supports environmental projects in the Americas managed by non-profits
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Muslim Legacy Fund — Community Grants
Funding for charitable organizations serving communities - Grant and FundingClosed
Programs in the community - young people from disadvantaged or more vulnerable backgrounds
Community sports support for vulnerable youth - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial aid to charitable organizations
Financial support for local charitable projects 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCapital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Supports municipal building retrofits to improve energy efficiency
Grant and FundingOpenRural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program
Supports rural community capacity building
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Communities through Arts and Heritage - Legacy Fund
Funding for community arts and heritage capital projects- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Community Activities under the General Adult Extrajudicial Measures Program
Funding for restorative justice community services 
Grant and FundingClosedChild Care Renovation Expansion Grant
Capital funding for non-profit child care expansion
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Grant and FundingOpenClimate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Funding for climate and health research collaboration- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Programme d'aide à la création
Support for independent media art creation 
Grant and FundingOpenCelebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada
Funding for key Canadian celebration activities- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme de valorisation d'initiatives francophones
Funding for French-language youth initiatives Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedDorothy-Jean O'Donnell Memorial Award
Supports study in excellence in elder care
Grant and FundingOpenResidential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding
Supports Indigenous-led residential school remembrance projects
Grant and FundingClosedMuseums Assistance Program (MAP)
Funding for Canadian museum heritage projects
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant
Funding for heritage property conservation
Grant and FundingClosedFunding Program for the Maintenance of Strategic Tourism Assets in Downtown Gatineau
Support to maintain strategic tourism assets downtown- Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting distress centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
Support for distress centres responding to COVID-19 - Grant and FundingClosed
Long-term grant program ongoing
Long-term financial support for Canadian writers 
Grant and FundingClosedFamily Violence Prevention Grant
Alberta Ministry of Children and Family Services, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Family Violence Initiative Fund (RCMP)Supports family violence prevention initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedBiannual Theatre Grant Competition: Intercultural Conversations
Support for intercultural theatre projects
Grant and FundingOpenAdapted Business Grant Program
Financial support for organizations hiring handicapped individuals.
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)Funding for wetland restoration and creation
Grant and FundingClosedAdapted Sport and Recreation Grant
Funding for accessible sport and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPartners for Places Mini Grant
Supports equity-centered climate partnership planning
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies
Grant and FundingClosedTrue Patriot Love Foundation - Local Community Fund
Grants to support military and Veteran community in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Accelerator
Support for early-stage tech nonprofits with seed capital and mentorship
Grant and FundingOpenProtecting habitats – main component
Supports private land habitat protection and stewardship
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme d’assistance financière Fête nationale
Support for Quebec national holiday celebrations
Grant and FundingClosedBringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Professional cultural organizations - Cultural projects for children with special needs attending adapted leisure organizations
Cultural mediation for children with special needs 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 1
Regional projects funding to enhance Quebec's territorial vitality
Grant and FundingClosedMEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Exploratory Mission in the Cultural Sector
Support for cultural exploratory missions Find tailored funding for your business
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProject support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Collaborative funding for critical minerals innovation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Support for Inuit post-secondary education
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultivART program – organization component
Paid mentored internships for emerging Indigenous arts workers
Grant and FundingClosedFight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects
Supports projects combating poverty and social exclusion- Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Heritage
Funding for young professionals to highlight heritage in Quebec City or Wendake 
Grant and FundingOpenARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Grant and FundingOpenNeighbourhood Grant Program - Grass Roots Grant
Matching funds for neighbourhood improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial aid for the organization of regional games
Funding for regional sports and recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosedNational Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)
Funding for youth crime prevention initiatives- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Positive Community Impact Events at Colisée Vidéotron Program
Support for high-impact community events 
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project
Funding for nuclear project participation
Grant and FundingOpenRBC Foundation - RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant (Build stream)
Funding for accessible, lower-impact community spaces- Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Cultural Activities
Support for cultural projects and organizational development - Grant and FundingClosed
Student Prize in Medicine - Anesthesia Researchers
Essay award for medical students 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Sustaining Grants
Operating support for vital community organizations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation
Supports Indigenous development in Québec - Grant and FundingClosed
Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development
Support for cultural fundraising development - Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development
Funding for regional infrastructure projects in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedEducation and awareness project funding – clean transportation and clean fuels
Funding for clean transport awareness projects