Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability 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 FundingOpen
Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 4 – One-time Support for Innovative Projects
One-time funding for innovative family-focused community initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Support Program for Community Daycare Activities – Component 1: Financial Assistance for CDCA Activities
Funding for community organizations’ occasional family daycare activities 
Grant and FundingOpenTrellis Micro-grants
Supports arts projects bridging Anglophone and Francophone communities
Grant and FundingOpenTrois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses
Supports local businesses occupying or expanding in vacant commercial spaces- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
Supports revitalization and maintenance of First Nations languages - Grant and FundingArchived
Call for projects in social innovation
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedRénoclimat
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of QuébecFinancial aid for residential energy efficiency renovations in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenQEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers- Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Black Entrepreneurship Program
Supports Black-led NPOs delivering business support services 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenInnovation continuum
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors- Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
Supports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 3 – Support for Family Partners
Financial support for nonprofit activities specifically serving families - Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Greenhouse and tunnel development initiative for Québec horticulture 
Grant and FundingClosedEnvironmental Damages Fund
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Grant and FundingOpenSupport, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Grant and FundingClosedPetits établissements accessibles
Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2
Support for agro-environmental information outreach - Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projects
Supports urban revitalization and commercial sector animation initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for a standard project to implement GHG emission reduction measures
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Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — Call for Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 2 – Support for National and Regional Groups
Financial support for national and regional family community groups - Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets
Financial support for business associations and commercial street projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Local revitalization financial aid program in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpen
Dedicated Fund for the English-Speaking Communities of Quebec – Community Life
Supports community engagement and vitality for Quebec’s English-speaking communities 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Affordable Housing Development Support Program
Supports off-market affordable rental housing development in targeted areas - Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenGrant for a circular economy assessment
Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% 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 Climate- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects
Assists businesses impacted by major municipal infrastructure projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs)
Funds community family organizations’ overall mission supporting families - Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component
Supports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for community daycare activities – Component 2: Financial assistance for one-time projects
Funds one-time community drop-in childcare respite projects 
Grant and FundingClosedFAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution- Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings
Supports heritage building renovations in Trois-Rivières’ early neighbourhoods - Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain serviced land and recycling of certain buildings
Property tax credit for residential construction, renovations, and conversions in serviced areas 
Grant and FundingClosedFeasibility study – Adaptation in Action
Supports feasibility studies for municipal climate adaptation projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Support for economic development initiatives in Quebec’s commercial sectors - Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component
Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills
Funds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitivenessEligible Funding- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting support- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
Funding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions 
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Management FireSmart Program
Wildland fire preparedness funding for First Nations
Grant and FundingOpenProject Funding for organizations
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Grant and FundingClosedinnovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Supporting industrial research for GHG reduction in Quebec
Grant and FundingSuspendedProgramme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Supports housing projects for people with specific accommodation needs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenLaval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration
Support for regional tourism offer structuring projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
Support for digital transformation of tourism organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenTerritorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach
Financial support for regional development and business innovation
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
Funding for tourism lodging projects in Côte-Nord- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in LavalEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services 
Grant and FundingOpenClimaSol-Plus Program
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)Financial support for contaminated land rehabilitation projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Opportunity Fund
Supports employment assistance services for English-speaking Quebec communities
Other SupportOpenFood Industry Personality of the Year 2026
Recognition award honoring a transformative Quebec food industry leader- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Supports Laval tourism festivals and events development 
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component
Employment Stabilization Program supports extending seasonal employment periods - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and events - Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts
Supports commercial façade renovations and streetscape improvements in older districts - Grant and FundingOpen
Funding charitable organizations — Local Grants
Operational support for local caregiver support programs 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenProductivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
Financial support for productivity and innovation in local industriesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition
Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Support Program - Municipal Component
Supports intercultural community initiatives and inclusion in La Mitis
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenPROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Grant and FundingOpenWorkplace first aid training
Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!
Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
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Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region- Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model
Supports Inuit organizations advancing Indigenous language priorities 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects
Supports regional development projects with lasting territorial impact
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)
Funding for cultural projects in MRC de L’Islet
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGénome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Proof-of-concept funding for human health genomics- Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenAmbition-Compétences — Green Economy and Digital Transformation
The Ambition-Compétences program enhances workforce skills for adapting to digital and green economic transformations.
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedÎles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities
Supports workforce training projects in northern Quebec communities 
Grant and FundingArchivedDigital Shift Support Fund
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses- Grant and FundingClosed
Recreational access for people with functional limitations
Supports inclusive leisure activities for people with functional limitations - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion and consolidation or resource-pooling
Funding for eco-responsible arts initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region- Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert
Supports Villeray businesses implementing sustainable and socially responsible initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Skills development
Supports music skills development initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook regionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenLaval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Financial aid for non-profits and cooperatives launching in Laval
Grant and FundingOpenSaint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services
Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De BlainvilleEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout