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 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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Supports community-driven entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Intercultural projects funding initiative in Charlevoix-Est MRC
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Program supports innovation in Témiscouata's maple industry
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
Heritage Building Restoration Financial Assistance Program
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 fund for events and festivals in Outaouais
Grant and FundingOpen
Impulse-Skills program
Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Program fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Financial support for youth-led local community projects
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 FundingClosed
Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
Funding for social development and inclusion projects
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
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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)
Non-repayable support for rural cooperative and nonprofit projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Supports community development projects improving quality of life
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
Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Canvassing
Music professionals' travel support for market development
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream
Cybersecurity innovation grants for Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Supports regional projects enhancing public access to water resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program
Territorial Partnership Program for artistic creation and inclusion
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Innovation projects for nature accessibility in Maskinongé
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local Investment Fund for business project development
Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play projects for children in Surrey
Grant and FundingOpen
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Support for innovative housing solutions addressing complex issues
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Grant and FundingClosed
SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants
Supports early career child health researchers
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Supports preservation and improvement of social and community housing
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Cultural Project Grants
Funding for arts organizations to support cultural projects and capacity building in Metro Vancouver.
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
Capacity Building Fund
Supports non-profits in enhancing organizational capacity and community impact
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 FundingSuspended
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
Enhances accessibility in small establishments for disabled individuals
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Event Grant
Supports large-scale national and international events organized by not-for-profit societies in Canmore.
Grant and FundingClosed
Dance Creation Residency
Dance Creation Residency offers technical support for Montréal artists
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
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Supports sustainable rural community development in Quebec
Grant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
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 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
Mississauga Foundation - Pendle Fund
Support for community projects in diverse focus areas
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program
Support for tourism knowledge and expertise initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 3 - Support the implementation of incentives designed to attract international business events to Quebec
Supports international business event tourism in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Grants for non-profit child care providers in Richmond
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job integration contract (CIT)
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Halton Region Community Investment Fund
Funding for community projects enhancing residents' health and safety in Halton
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports sharing information and business co-development in agriculture
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 FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels
Funding for awareness projects on electric and clean fuel technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Sponsorships
Funding for community education and skill-building events
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Financial aid for sustainable digital growth in tourism
Grant and FundingOpen
Professional Development Grant
Supports arts professionals' training and education activities in Canada.
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Grant and FundingOpen
Great Lakes Local Action Fund
Supports community projects for water quality and climate resilience
Grant and FundingOpen
Civic Engagement for Social Change
Supports community projects using education to promote justice and equity.
Grant and FundingClosed
Activating Community Micro-Grant
Financial support for community-centered projects fostering social equity and inclusion.
Grant and FundingClosed
MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
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