Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Support for biofood knowledge transfer projects
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
Sector Transformation Fund - Local Projects
Funding for innovative local housing projects 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Security funding for at-risk community sites
Grant and FundingOpenCollective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program
Support for social economy building projects
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component (SDPP-D) - Intersectional Capacity Development Stream
Supports capacity development to address intersectional barriers for persons with disabilities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAssistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners
Funding for collective forest road and environmental projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenChantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenECHO Foundation — Mental health
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenSchool’s Out Summer
Supports inclusive summer programming for underserved children- Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Assistance for Indigenous People in Urban Environments
Support for Indigenous community development in Québec
Grant and FundingOpenARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Supports pre-investment activities for new businesses in Quebec
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financing of community projects - arts and culture, communities, education, environment, health and development
Support for community impact projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Outdoor Funding Strategy | phase 2 ? lanaudière
Funding for outdoor projects in Lanaudière - Grant and FundingClosed
Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence
Scholarship recognizing values and academic excellence - Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Funding for Quebec fisheries and aquaculture projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Progression des professions liées aux environnements de la
Support for training and professional development 
Grant and FundingOpenRural Growth Initiative - Community Revitalization Program
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Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Emergency support for climate-disrupted events
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to community organizations
Funding for innovative Jewish community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for older adults in Greater Montreal - organizations
Support for organizations serving older adults
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenDEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Support for social economy projects and job creation
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Hosting
Tourism digital transformation funding for sustainable growth- Grant and FundingClosed
Support - documentaire | film principal
Support for independent documentary filmmakers 
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau
Funding for early-career brain research
Grant and FundingOpenNon-profit housing retrofit grants
Funding for nonprofit housing retrofit projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Impact of research on survival and engagement
Funding for ovarian cancer survivorship research 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant
Funding for Indigenous community dialogue gatherings
- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Branch Partnerships
Supports community-based projects focused on social and environmental impact 
Grant and FundingOpenProgramme de traitement des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage (PTMOBC)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and ParksSupports organic waste treatment infrastructure and residential collection equipment
Grant and FundingOpenDonations and sponsorships
Support for projects promoting sustainability, regional vitality, and inclusion in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program
Cost-shared funding for major recreation capital projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedBell Canada - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
Funding for military mental health programs
Grant and FundingClosedAmelia and Lino Saputo Foundation Contribution Program
Contributions for education-focused initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFamily and Community Support Services Grant
Funding for preventive community support projects
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironmental Conservation
Supports ecological conservation and sustainable use efforts
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Expert AdviceClosedQuebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Grant and FundingOpenDevelopment of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Infrastructure Projects
Supports community infrastructure projects in minority-language communities
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports arts organizations in developing learning opportunities
Grant and FundingClosedTechno-Economic Profile Assistance Program
Funding for techno-economic profiles in agriculture- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Rapid Intervention Cell Development
Support for rapid domestic violence response networks 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR)
Financial aid for regional development and rural community projects 
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Québec Philanthrope - Mental Health Support Program
Supports initiatives improving mental health access for equity groups- Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PHI North Residency
Creative residency for music and immersive audio projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Austrian Society of Montréal — Music Education Bursaries
Support for music study bursaries in Austria - Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors 
Grant and FundingClosedQuebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Funding for Quebec housing industry projects
Grant and FundingClosedRegional transport fund for recreational and sports activities
Transportation funding for provincial sports travel
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate focus area
Support for climate solutions in Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCelebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026
Funding for soccer-themed Canada Day activities- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenFonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Possibility of support for nonprofit organizations
Support for organizations helping youth in difficulty 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedJeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation Instrument Bank
Instrument loan for young string musicians- Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Financial assistance for restoration of heritage and cultural properties 
Grant and FundingOpenChildren, Youth & Families Grants
Financial support for organizations serving children and families- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien et financement des projets - maladie héréditaire orpheline
Funding for hereditary orphan disease research 
Grant and FundingClosedAsh Tree Treatment Subsidy Program for Residential Properties
Support for residential ash tree treatment- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Women in leisure
Free training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure 
Grant and FundingClosedCIFQ - Donations and sponsorships
Support for forest industry outreach and education
Grant and FundingClosedOutaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Grant and FundingOpenProgramme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels
Support for accredited cultural organizations in Granby
Grant and FundingOpenSystems Change Grants
Supports projects addressing systemic social, environmental, or cultural issues
Grant and FundingOpenLa Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Funding for energy and climate transition projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Fundraising Incentive Program
Financial support for wildlife-focused fundraising activities 
- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Repayable support for downtown businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Climate-focused support for biofood research and tools 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenFormations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Enhances workforce skills through prioritized short-term training- Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects
Funding for Indigenous child care quality improvements - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Funding for Christian worship renewal projects 
