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MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
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 FundingOpenProgramme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 4 : Projets par les développeurs qualifiés 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 qualified developers creating affordable housing for low-income households
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Investment support for economic development in Joliette
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Funding for social enterprise development
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)
Support for revitalizing Quebec's tourism industry
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production
Forest biomass innovation for Quebec's renewable energy production
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
Support for innovative territorial projects
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Funding for local community development projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for the Overall Mission
Financial support for community housing organizations in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
Funding for regional outreach projects
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
Support for tourism projects and events- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Supports tourism festivals and event growth 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Financial assistance for Québec festivals and events program - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est 
Grant and FundingOpenLa Ruche — FMC+
Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing. 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects
Funding for structuring community projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGenomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutionsEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedCall for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Grant and FundingOpenTransportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedFAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action - Component 1 - Support for participatory and concerted destination planning to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change
Supports collaborative sustainable tourism adapted to climate change
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
Funding for youth-led community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance for nonprofit tenants
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
Support for local and regional events- Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality - 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 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Support for community-focused structuring projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Local financing for business development projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
Support for local structuring projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
Funding for restoring underused farmland
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBiofood market development program — Component 2
Support for collective market development- Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Supports construction of energy-efficient small multi-unit residential buildings 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Financing for business development projects- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Support for sustainable village-centre projects - Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries - Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events - Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business funding for local growth projects- Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Funding for tourism development projects
Grant and FundingOpenImpulse-Skills program
Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue- Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration - 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-RichelieuEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects
Funds operating deficits for low-income housing organizations in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for northern initiatives
Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Joint financing for business growth and succession 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenPROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenMusicaction — International Event
Support for international music promotion- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Support for cultural café creation and growth 
Grant and FundingClosedRail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Grant and FundingArchivedMRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Funding for social economy business development
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
APCHQ — Federal Lands Initiative
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Public Services and Procurement CanadaProvides discounted federal properties for long-term affordable housing development 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
Financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenID Gatineau — FDEES
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund
Non-repayable funding for local vitalization projects 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC L'Érable — FLI - Social economy development
Financing for social economy projects serving community needs- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region - Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QAHP)
Supports affordable housing projects for low- and moderate-income groups - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting community development corporations
Financial support for community development and poverty reduction initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Funding for Quebec craft product promotion - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects 
Grant and FundingSuspendedRCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation
Funding for municipal revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenMRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Grant and FundingOpenTourism establishment accessibility program
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses- Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Financial aid for electric off-road vehicle purchases - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Funding for events and festivals in Vallée-de-l'Or 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession- Grant and FundingOpen
RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund
Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Financial support for local business sustainability and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- 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 BuyoutDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects
Supports community initiatives improving housing conditions in Quebec 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
Supports business development and workforce retention in Beauharnois-Salaberry- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord