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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
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosedNordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Support for northern tourism projects
Grant and FundingClosedSupport fund for the development of tourism offers
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenVille de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Downtown revitalization and facade improvement support
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Interest-free financing for social economy projects
Grant and FundingOpenRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Grant and FundingOpen"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Grant and FundingOpenARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Funding for business growth in CoaticookEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEES)
Support for social economy businesses in Côte-de-Beaupré
Grant and FundingClosedMRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
Investment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases
Grant and FundingOpenTransportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Support for rental housing construction in Charlevoix-Est 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet
Grant and FundingArchivedTaxi Industry Modernization Support Program (PSMITT)
Funding to modernize Quebec's taxi industry operations and branding- Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support
Support for regional mobilizing projects in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Funding for bridge and culvert repair projects 
Grant and FundingOpenSODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business foundersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund
Supports social economy enterprises in development and expansion 
Grant and FundingOpenSupporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion
Funding for initiatives combating poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRCEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
Funding for community-driven local initiatives 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedCQRDA — PSO-International
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Funding for cultural equipment and infrastructure 
Grant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and equipment
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Term financing for business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedBiofood market development program — Component 1
Support for institutional biofood market development
Grant and FundingOpenEnbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Funding for sustainable forest management projects - Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local business development in La Tuque - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan
Financing for business start-up and expansion 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Funding for structuring local development projects- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)
Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu 
Grant and FundingSuspendedProgramme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Supports construction of affordable housing for low- and modest-income householdsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Support for Quebec cultural innovation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedRural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Grant and FundingClosedMRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives
Funding for local cultural initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Activities, attractions and events
Digital transformation funding for Quebec's tourism sector - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in QuebecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
Funding for heritage building restoration - Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration - Grant and FundingOpen
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Support for international business tourism in Quebec 
Expert AdviceOpenAlternate work arrangements and work hour reduction
Funding and advice to create alternate work arrangements in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'OrEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedEstrie — FRR – Component 1
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2
Supports local and regional development efforts in MRCs
Grant and FundingClosedTransportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Supports expert energy management for vehicle fleet emissions reduction
Grant and FundingSuspendedRCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity- Grant and FundingClosed
Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Incoming and fixed-price agencies
Digital funding for tourism agencies 
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative four-season tourism projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
Supports projects enhancing community life in Rivière-du-LoupEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation 
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedMRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Business funding for local growth projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
Funding for innovative local development projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PSO-v2b
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- Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund
Supports cultural arts and heritage projects - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Business financing for growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- 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 projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Support for local vitalization projects
Supports local revitalization projects facing financial challenges
Grant and FundingOpenSocial economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Financial support for community structuring projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery
Financial support for commercial facade renovations in targeted sectors - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Accès jardins
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships - Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
Funding for regional social programs - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development 
Grant and FundingOpenMatane — Green Fund Program
Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Fund for tourism and cultural events (FÉTC)
Interest-free support for regional tourism and culture events - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development - Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Supports local outdoor recreation projects
Other SupportOpenTemporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingOpenMusicaction — National collective promotion
Promotes Canadian Francophone music through innovative projects- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Funding for social economy projects in MaskinongéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedFAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action — Component 2 - Support for the implementation of projects arising from a participative and concerted approach within the destination to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change
Supports collaborative sustainable tourism projects addressing climate change- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Support for youth-led community projects 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects