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.
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)
Support for revitalizing Quebec's tourism industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Entrepreneurial support and financial aid for businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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 Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Financial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Tax CreditsOpen
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourism digital transformation and partnership funding initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
Financial support for impactful local community events and initiatives
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 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 FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Funding for new tourism projects in Beauce-Sartigan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Investment support for sustainable economic growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Charlevoix-Est funding for public bridge and culvert repairs
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for northern initiatives
Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Social enterprise funding to improve quality of life
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses
Funds for waterway projects to enhance water quality, safety
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Supports responsible and sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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.
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Grant and FundingOpen
"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Financial aid for cultural equipment and infrastructure development
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Support for structural projects to revitalize communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery
Financial support for commercial facade renovations in targeted sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat – Small multi-unit building
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment 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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
FLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Sustainable Forest Management Program: Targeted Interventions Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Funding for market gardening projects in the MRC
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for sustainable tourism in Charlevoix-Est
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 FundingClosed
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — FDEES
Funding for social economy projects in Gatineau
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)
Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
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
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Supports business development and employment in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
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
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Quebec Fund supports anti-poverty and social exclusion initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Supports training and innovation for underrepresented groups in trades
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Sustainable forest management program for Capitale-Nationale region
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
La Tuque's downtown revitalization and facade renovation initiative
Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Je relève le défi vert
Supports Villeray businesses implementing sustainable and socially responsible initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Supports innovation in civil security and advanced logistics
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — FMC+
Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Investment fund for economic impact businesses in Abitibi-Ouest
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 FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Support program for festivals and events in La Vallée-de-l’Or
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Grant and FundingOpen
Matane — Green Fund Program
Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly 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 FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects
Support for community life-enhancing structural projects
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