
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.
Grant and FundingOpenFunding for social inclusion projects in Brome-Missisquoi
Grant and FundingOpenMRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
Funding support for projects on Île d’OrléansEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Organization Assistance Program (PAOC) – Support for needs determined by the SHQ
Supports community organizations addressing identified housing needs in Quebec
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business financing for growth and succession
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Supports sustainable and innovative tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Grant and FundingClosedMitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Grant and FundingOpenRCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »
Funding for structured municipal and intermunicipal development projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedProgramme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 3 : Initiative de multilogements hautement préfabriqués
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Supports development of highly prefabricated, affordable multi-unit housing projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonFinancial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2
Québec tourism festival and events financial assistance program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenFinancial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members
Integration support for First Nations and Inuit employment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
Financing for business succession in Témiscamingue
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Funding for new tourist attractions
Loans and Capital investmentsSuspendedAPCHQ — Get financing through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing program: Pre-Retrofit Funding for multi-unit residential buildings
Supports pre-retrofit planning for deep energy-efficient housing upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Support for rural collective initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Supports major tourism festivals in Quebec
Grant and FundingArchivedREGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenEmployment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Support for public access to water projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides 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 FundingExpert AdviceOpening SoonRCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program
Support for arts and literature partnerships
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenGreen Alleyway Support Program
Financial and logistical support for neighbourhood green alleyway projects
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2
Support for events and festivals in the MRC
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)
Support for structuring local development projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy
Funding for local and regional structuring projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedDeveloping a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosedStream Two — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC de La Mitis Donations and Sponsorship Fund
Funding for local initiatives in La Mitis
Grant and FundingOpenMacArthur Foundation
Long-term strategic funding for societal impact projects addressing key social issues.
Grant and FundingOpenFunding Program for the Purchase of a Home Composter or Rain Barrel
Reimbursement for composters and rain barrels
Grant and FundingOpenEnhancement of Official Languages Program - Second Language Learning Component
Support for second-language learning initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedPrice, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit
Recognition for outstanding nursing careers- Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
The prices
Support for independent media creation and post-production
Grant and FundingOpenKanta Marwah Research Innovation Fund
Flexible funding for Parkinson’s research innovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenID Gatineau — Local Fund
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenEmployers — FIT Project
Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Supports survivors through community-based services
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
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Grant and FundingClosedRebate for the Purchase of Reusable Hygiene Products
Rebate for reusable hygiene product purchases- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial support to organizations
Financial support for community organizations
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenWeston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Funding for northern biodiversity conservation projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Involvement Program
Financial support for community projects promoting health, education, and sustainability.
Grant and FundingOpenBridgeGreen Fund
Supports initiatives with sustainable and lasting social impact.
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021
Supports participation in nuclear regulatory review
- Grant and FundingClosed
Distinction Award - Anesthesia Researchers
Recognition awards for anesthesia professionals
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals: Collaboration centre for strengthening Integrated Youth Services across Canada
Funding for a national youth services collaboration centre
Grant and FundingOpenLaval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Support for developing and upgrading Laval tourism accommodations
Grant and FundingOpenCollective Fund for Climate and Ecological Transition
Supports community-based projects for climate resilient development- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship program of the ithq foundation
Supports ITHQ students through scholarships
Grant and FundingClosedSocial innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects
Funding for social innovation in Montréal’s east end
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Program for the Operations of Economic Development Organizations (PAFODE)
Information not available
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSupport for creators of digital experiences
Support for Quebec digital experience creators
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Languages Component — onboarding process for First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations
Supports regional First Nations language funding administration
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenChantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenCMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Funding for innovative affordable housing solutions
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Donations Policy
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for programs supporting the health, education, and well-being of citizens
Funding for community wellbeing projects 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 2: Support for regional celebrations
Funding for regional Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Grant and FundingClosedAménagement des jardins partagés
Funding for new shared gardens in Quebec City
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Investment Program - Community Capital Grant
Funding for community facility capital improvements
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Grant and FundingClosedMission Faune Granby Zoo Foundation — General Funding
Support for wildlife conservation projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund
Funding for live arts and music projects
Grant and FundingClosedEquipment and Technology Advancement Program
Support for modernizing school welding programs- Grant and FundingClosed
Sisters of Holy Cross Fund – Jeannette-Couillard Scholarship
Scholarship supporting faith and personal growth
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSupport Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)
Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals: Improving Access to Primary Care for Vulnerable Communities in Quebec
Funding for primary care access in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Québec Philanthrope - Microsoft Community Program
Funding for local community impact projects
Grant and FundingOpenWomen's Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP)
Annual funding for initiatives supporting women and children
Grant and FundingClosedDiscretionary funds
Flexible support for urgent, innovative community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenProgram to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.
Support for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMécénat Placements Culture
Supports sustainable fundraising initiatives and regional collaboration
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation