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.
996 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Incoming and fixed-price agencies
Digital funding for tourism agencies
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Term financing for business growth
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — FDEES
Support for social economy projects in Gatineau
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support
Support for regional mobilizing projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Support for community-focused structuring projects
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 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan
Financing for business start-up and expansion
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Support for collective market development
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Support for rental housing construction in Charlevoix-Est
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund
Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Support for international music promotion
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Funding for business growth in Coaticook
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
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
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Funding for sustainable forest management projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert
Supports Villeray businesses implementing sustainable and socially responsible initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — FMC+
Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ
Supports community organizations addressing identified housing needs in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Supports expert energy management for vehicle fleet emissions reduction
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Funding for social enterprise development
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects
Supports community initiatives improving housing conditions in Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
Support for local and regional events
Grant and FundingOpen
Impulse-Skills program
Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration
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Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Funding for social economy business development
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Support for rural collective initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Support for institutional biofood market development
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Supports local outdoor recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpen
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Support for innovative housing solutions addressing complex issues
Grant and FundingClosed
SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants
Supports early career child health researchers
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Humanities in Place
Supports projects promoting diverse storytelling of American histories
Grant and FundingOpen
Environment - Special Initiatives
Supports environmental protection projects globally
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works - Internship Programs
Provides funding for internships in cultural and heritage sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Conservation and Science
Investment in ecosystem conservation and restoration activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program
Supports training wages for early childhood educators
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development
Funding for regional infrastructure projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Operational Funding
Financial support for organizations fostering community engagement and inclusion
Grant and FundingOpen
Basin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Supports short-term employment and trail enhancement activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Supports aquatic habitat conservation, restoration, and improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Event Grant
Supports large-scale national and international events organized by not-for-profit societies in Canmore.
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Grant and FundingOpen
Systems Change Grants
Supports projects addressing systemic social, environmental, or cultural issues
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding Grants
Supports community projects for cultural, recreational, and capital development
Grant and FundingOpen
Original Peoples Investment Program
Supports development and revitalization of Indigenous art efforts
Grant and FundingOpen
Children, Youth & Families Grants
Financial support for organizations serving children and families
Grant and FundingClosed
Work Commissioning Assistance Grant
Matching funds for commissioning new musical works from SOCAN members
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Service - Beauport - Community Leisure
Support for member organizations' service development
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming
Supports professional arts festivals and presenter organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Mécénat Placements Culture
Supports sustainable fundraising initiatives and regional collaboration
Grant and FundingClosed
Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund
Supports mental health programs through community grants
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program
Support for tourism knowledge and expertise initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job integration contract (CIT)
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Society - Strengthening Civic Space
Supports civil society advocacy and research efforts
Grant and FundingClosed
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingOpen
TD FEF Grants
Financial support for community environmental projects and green initiatives.
Grant and FundingClosed
Intercultural Conversations
Supports theatre projects that promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Child Development
Supports initiatives to promote early childhood development and education
Grant and FundingClosed
Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects
Supports projects combating poverty and social exclusion
Grant and FundingClosed
Taking action for wildlife
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Funding Program - Capital Funding
Supports capital improvements for community and social service projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Professional Development Grant
Supports arts professionals' training and education activities in Canada.
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