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.

SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)

Cultural Development Fund

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest

Community Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for projects

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1

Impulse-Skills program


MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Supporting youth employment centers

MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage

MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
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PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)

Assistance program for venues

Biofood market development program — Component 1

Musicaction — Canvassing

Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream

Employment stabilization

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

Tourism establishment accessibility program

MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG

SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play

CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs


Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants

Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

Humanities in Place

Environment - Special Initiatives
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Regional Cultural Project Grants

Young Canada Works - Internship Programs

Conservation and Science

Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program

Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development

Capacity Building Fund

Operational Funding


Basin Job Experience Trail Crews Program

Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)

MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program

Major Event Grant

Dance Creation Residency

Systems Change Grants

Community Funding Grants

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

CQRDA — SI2TEC

Original Peoples Investment Program

Children, Youth & Families Grants

Work Commissioning Assistance Grant

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming

Mécénat Placements Culture

Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund

Mississauga Foundation - Pendle Fund

Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program
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Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 3 - Support the implementation of incentives designed to attract international business events to Quebec

City Grant Program - Child Care Grants

Job integration contract (CIT)

Halton Region Community Investment Fund

Civil Society - Strengthening Civic Space

Equipment and Technology Advancement Program

Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

TD FEF Grants

Intercultural Conversations

Early Child Development

Fight against poverty and social exclusion - Call for local projects

Taking action for wildlife

Community Funding Program - Capital Funding

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels


Strategic Sponsorships

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company

Professional Development Grant


Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Great Lakes Local Action Fund

Civic Engagement for Social Change

Activating Community Micro-Grant
