
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 FundingOpenSupport for major cultural events in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation and Sports Support and Accessibility Program
Support for accessible recreation and sports
Grant and FundingClosedFund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program
Minor capital funding for community facilities
Grant and FundingOpenLa Ruche — ImpACTE Fund
Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Supports community events promoting cultural understanding and anti-racism.
Grant and FundingOpenTD FEF Grants
Financial support for community environmental projects and green initiatives.- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Grant and FundingOpenMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Organizational Capacity Building component
Funding to strengthen anti-racism organizational capacity
Expert AdviceClosedMaLoi25
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Grant and FundingOpenResident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Community funding for public-benefit local projects
Grant and FundingOpenNova Grants
Financial support for impactful Jewish community projects in Quebec.
Grant and FundingOpenMusical Performances by Charitable Ensembles
Funding for charitable music ensembles
Grant and FundingOpenFormations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Training initiative enhancing IT and engineering workforce skills
Grant and FundingOpenRBC Foundation - Community Investments
Supports impactful community projects with flexible funding options- Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to community organizations
Funding for Quebec charities supporting children
Grant and FundingClosedSpecial Cultural Events Assistance Grants
Support for special cultural events in Medicine Hat
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Développement La Mitis - PM 150
Support for municipal development projects
Grant and FundingClosedChildren's Grief Foundation Grant (Spring 2026)
Funding for children’s bereavement projects
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous healing and support projects
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Grant and FundingClosedConcours musical international de Montréal – Violin 2026
International violin competition for emerging violinists- Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)
Supports professional disabled artistic practice in Montréal
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice
Supports access to justice projects in Québec
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to hospital foundations
Funding for hospital foundation equipment purchases
Grant and FundingOpenCritical Food Infrastructure Grant
Community food infrastructure support across British Columbia
Other SupportClosedDistinction for Meritorious Services - Community Service
Recognition for outstanding community service
Grant and FundingClosedFiscal Sponsorship
Enables approved fundraising with simplified donation administration- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France
Funding for artistic co-creation with the community
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFondation En Cœur — Family Support Services
Support for families of children with heart disease
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Investment Program - Revolving Capital Loan
Interest-free financing for major community projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Service - Beauport - Community Leisure
Support for member organizations' service development 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities
Grant and FundingClosedPresentation of the support program for promotional organizations
Support for disability-focused promotional organizations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Swim to survive
Aquatic safety funding for schools
Grant and FundingOpenBasin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Supports trail improvement through short-term jobs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCollective entrepreneurship financing
Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedEquity and Inclusion in The Arts Fund - Sustain
Operating support for equity-focused arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenVision Fund - Seed Grants for Innovative Ministry
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Excellence Award in Heritage Interpretation
Recognition for outstanding heritage interpretation work - Grant and FundingClosed
The innovation fund for the community
Supports English-speaking Quebec community advocacy - Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds fondation simon-le-zèbre
Support for rare disease charitable organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorial
Funding for community war memorial projects
Grant and FundingOpenCALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec
Supports the dissemination of literary and storytelling works in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenSickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants
Support for child-health community events
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Enhancement Employment Program
Department of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding for rural community employment projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPISAQ – Stream 4
Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management
- Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation J.A. DeSève - Support for organizations
Support for charitable organizations in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedFramework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Operating support for eligible community organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpenThe Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Supports preservation and access of Canada's documentary heritage- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships - for the training of workers or future workers
Scholarships for ministry training in Quebec - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
The Royal Conservatory of Music - Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarship support for music educators
Grant and FundingOpenEcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada
Community-led freshwater projects across Canada
Grant and FundingOpenApply for financial assistance for economic development projects
Funding for Montréal economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming
Supports professional arts festivals and presenter organizations
Grant and FundingOpenOfficial Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenFinancial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and minorities in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenAgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations
Supports collective fundraising for cultural groups
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinancial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Support for preserving community housing buildings
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants
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Grant and FundingOpenREGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedTaking action for wildlife
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec Economic Development Program - Foster official languages
Supports official language minority communities
Grant and FundingOpenWard Community Event Fund
Supports community events and projects to strengthen neighborhoods- Grant and FundingClosed
Justin Lefebvre Foundation - Financial Aid Program
Financial aid for children in Estrie
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Funding supports First Nations' environmental health research and risk assessment
Grant and FundingClosedFondation Espace Espoir — Bedroom Renovation Program
Bedroom renovations for children with special needs
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement- Grant and FundingOpen
Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants
Supports projects enhancing Veteran well-being and family support
Grant and FundingOpenEnvironment - Advancing Climate Change Solutions
Supports initiatives to advance climate change solutions globally.
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Funding for community programs and nonprofit leadership
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEntreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Festivals and events
Regional Partnership supports sustainable tourism events in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedPrix alvine-belisle
Award recognizing French-language Canadian youth literature
Grant and FundingOpenEnhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Support for Interpretation and Translation
Support for bilingual event communication
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Fund for Accessibility Costs
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people