Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
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 FundingClosedCole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles
Support for professional intercultural theatre projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships and mentoring - secondary, college, university levels
Renewable scholarships for Quebec students 
Grant and FundingClosedApplying for financial assistance for recognition of competencies
Financial support for skills recognition training
Grant and FundingClosedWork Commissioning Assistance Grant
Funding for new concert and classical music- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Panel Innovation Platform (PIP)
Support for collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s panel and engineered wood composites industry 
Grant and FundingClosedCity Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Operating Assistance
Operating support for Richmond arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenEnbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Fryer Energy Star
Cash incentive for ENERGY STAR natural gas fryer installation
Grant and FundingClosedTaking Action on Family Violence Grant Program
Funding for family violence prevention and response
Grant and FundingArchivedMRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Digital transformation support for local businesses
Grant and FundingOpenRural Growth Initiative - Economic Growth Program
Support for rural economic growth and entrepreneurship- Grant and FundingClosed
Les bourses de la fondation club avenir
Scholarships for Maghreb community research 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
Funding for structuring local community projects- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Bourses -- médecine dentaire
Funding for dental care access, research, and student awards - Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments
Support for businesses in exportation and attracting foreign investments 
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Grant and FundingClosedMeaningful Work Foundation Grant
Support for Canadian charities removing employment barriers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAdditions to Reserve Policy Redesign Engagement Funding
Indigenous-led engagement for policy redesign- Grant and FundingOpen
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
Funding for short training in water professions 
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional cultural organizations - Programme d'oeuvres murales et de vidéoprojections architecturales
Funding for murals and architectural video projections
Other SupportClosedCircular Initiatives Awards
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGlobal Citizenship Education Program
Support for global citizenship education initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer
Financial support for school arts and literature projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels
Funding for professional cultural organizations in Quebec City - Grant and FundingClosed
Support to organizations - vulnerable populations - education
Support for organizations serving vulnerable populations 
- Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects 
- Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Employment Assistance Services Program / Employment Preparation Project measure
Support for job search and job retention 
Grant and FundingClosedProtecting habitats
Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elders and Youth Facilities
Funding for Elders and Youth community facilities
Grant and FundingOpenMission Inclusion - Support for Quebec Organizations - Organizational Accompaniment
Support for organizational strengthening in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities- Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Major Events
Municipal support for major public events in Québec City 
Grant and FundingClosedSocial Development Fund of the City of Trois-Rivières
Supports concrete initiatives for community development and social equity
Grant and FundingClosedCMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund
Funding for housing research and knowledge sharing- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial aid - cancer
Financial support for Quebec families with a sick child 
Grant and FundingOpenStrengthening the Charitable Sector
Core support for charitable sector capacity building
- Grant and FundingClosed
Special Jury Prize of the national feature film competition
Prize for the best national feature film 
Grant and FundingOpenSponsorships and Corporate Programs
Community sponsorship support for local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Initiatives Funding
Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.
Tax CreditsClosedRecognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
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Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Archives Support Program
Support for accredited private archives services
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity-Led Research Program
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Policy for Rural and Forestry Sectors
Financial support for rural and forestry projects
Grant and FundingOpenThe Daylight Fund
Funding to support safety initiatives for women and gender-diverse groups in Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona - Grant and FundingClosed
Professional cultural organizations - Mise en valeur du patrimoine par les arts
Funding for artistic heritage enhancement projects 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAdvisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations
Support for arts organizations facing closure- Grant and FundingClosed
Accreditation program for private archives
Accreditation for private archives services 
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Society - Strengthening Civic Space
Supports civic engagement and civil society
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Marine Coordinator Component
Funding for Indigenous marine coordination capacity
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuébec International Development Program
Funding for Quebec international cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 240,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Funding for agri-food and territorial concertation
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 2: Development and transfer of knowledge regarding support offered to victims, their families, and witnesses of criminal offences
Funding for victim support knowledge projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
Funding for emerging community needs
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative
Supports retraining after major layoffs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFinancial support for students - research and education on Quebec
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Grant and FundingClosedPileus Foundation — Medical Research Grants
Funding for high-impact medical research- Grant and FundingClosed
Fundraising project organization
Support for time-limited fundraising projects 
Grant and FundingClosedSacred Heart Bursary Program
Need-based financial aid for Sacred Heart students
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Supports road safety and victim assistance projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
Funding for local vitalization projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity organization funding
Supports organizations fighting poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Community Impact Grant
Funding for local non-profit community initiatives
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenQuebec school for entrepreneurs
Business growth training for entrepreneurs
- Grant and FundingClosed
Lanaudière propulse le mouvement (pafilr)
Funding for active recreation projects in Lanaudière - Grant and FundingClosed
Support de la fsab pour la déficience intellectuelle et les arts et la culture
Support for mission-aligned nonprofit projects - Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit 
Grant and FundingOpenFederated Co-operatives Limited - Sponsorships
Sponsorship support for Western Canadian organizations
Expert AdviceOpenNordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Grant and FundingClosedThe Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation — General Funding
Financial support for people and organizations in need
Grant and FundingOpenThe Sisters of Providence Care of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund - ACEs & Resilience Stream
Supports collaborative resilience-building initiatives- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Artistic shift
Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie 
Grant and FundingOpenFondation Québec Philanthrope - Free to Play
Funding for outdoor play projects for children- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships - women who wish to pursue a study project
Scholarships for women studying in Quebec 