Government Grants for Businesses in Québec
From training programs to research initiatives, discover the diverse range of activities in Quebec that benefit from various forms of support.
In Quebec, as across Canada, there are numerous grants and financing options available to help foster the growth of communities and organizations. This diverse funding landscape draws from both federal and provincial sources, offering specific opportunities tailored to each province, from British Columbia to Quebec. Whether you're looking to develop a project, launch an initiative, or expand a program, these resources are designed to support your endeavors and contribute to regional development.
1525 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Funding
Supports impactful, citizen-involved research with long-term funding.
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
FIJE Fund
Financing for startup projects led by young, women and immigrant entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Family and Community Support Services Grant
Financial support for community social initiatives promoting prevention and volunteerism.
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
Loan support for sustainable business projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Marine Coordinator Component
Supports marine coordinator positions in Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Together For Our Youth
Youth support program for education employment health and community involvement
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Music Assistance
Support for Canadian music creators publishers and audiences
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
CUAS concept funding for advanced drone countermeasures
Grant and FundingOpen
Grassroots - Stepping Stones Grants
Small community projects fostering neighborhood connections.
Grant and FundingClosed
Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund
Supports projects improving BIPOC mental health access and stigma reduction
Grant and FundingOpen
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Enhances workforce skills through prioritized short-term training
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Organizational Capacity Building component
Supports organizational development for anti-racism initiatives
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
CMHC - Seed Funding
Financial support for early development of affordable housing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for letter of intent
Support for community-based dementia-related projects with intervention research
Grant and FundingClosed
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund
Supports housing research, collaboration, and capacity building
Grant and FundingOpen
Sponsorships and Corporate Programs
Supports community sponsorships and corporate programs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Grant and FundingOpen
General Financial Assistance Program
Support for organizational, regional, or provincial projects and research.
Grant and FundingOpen
Musical Performances by Charitable Ensembles
Funds support charitable ensembles for performances
Grant and FundingOpen
Goodspark Fund
Supports community projects promoting local vitality and community involvement
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Quebec businesses can access a variety of grants and funding to support their growth and innovative projects. Specific programs exist for initiatives ranging from energy efficiency to ecological transition, and sustainable development. Companies can also benefit from specialized advice and mentorship services to maximize their chances of success in grant applications. Online resources, detailed guides, and training workshops are available to assist them throughout the process.
Grant and FundingOpen
Sponsorships and Charitable Partnerships
Supports community projects focused on social and economic development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 1
Support for veterinary service delivery
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
Financing for business digitalization projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
Financing for business succession and acquisition
Grant and FundingClosed
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Funding for greener community buildings
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
Financial and technical support for new businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Project Funding
Supports cultural and artistic projects within Ottawa
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Grant and FundingOpen
Sector Transformation Fund - Sectoral Impact Projects
Supports large-impact projects for sectoral transformation and community development
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Honouring the Children Grant
Support for Indigenous artistic projects on Treaty 7 territory
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Supports community events promoting cultural understanding and anti-racism.
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Transportation support for activities outside Montérégie
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Funding for Quebec productions targeting international markets
Grant and FundingClosed
Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Supports innovation in engineered wood and composite panel industries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Funding for Quebec animated series prototyping
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Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Support for sustainable farm investments
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Grant and FundingOpen
Program and Operating Grants
Supports access to justice initiatives for vulnerable populations
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Business support services for company growth
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Collaborative funding for critical minerals innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Beauce
Grant and FundingOpen
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
Expert AdviceOpen
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Rural, Remote & Indigenous Overdose Grants
Funding for rural, remote and Indigenous overdose initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Festivals and Events Program
Support for multi-day festivals promoting heritage and community pride.
Other SupportArchived
Wildlife Workshop
Educate young people about the province's wildlife habitats and wildlife
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Good Neighbour Program
Funding for community-focused initiatives and local causes
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Support for religious heritage project start-up
Grant and FundingOpen
La Pocatière – Business Financial Assistance Program
Business support for property development projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
Business loan for growth and transition projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Customized Option – Efficient Solutions Program – Medium and Large Businesses component
Customized support for energy efficiency projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Support for companies expanding into new markets
Grant and FundingClosed
Spark Funds
Support for collaborative projects enhancing belonging and affordability
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Grant and FundingOpen
Brian Bronfman Family Foundation
Support for practical Applied Peace initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for organizations working with people experiencing homelessness
Financial support for organizations assisting vulnerable individuals in Trois-Rivières
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec
Tax credit for eligible ethanol production in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Production support
Selective funding for Quebec audiovisual production
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Grant and FundingArchived
ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Business funding and support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Development of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Infrastructure Projects
Funding for infrastructure projects supporting official language minority communities in Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
Financing for women entrepreneurs in part-time businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Residential Adaptation Assistance Program (RAAP)
Financial support for home accessibility adaptations
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Free tax support for SMEs and self-employed workers
Grant and FundingOpen
APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière Golf Tournament
Supports community construction and renovation projects in Mauricie
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership
Support for exporting Canadian television content
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Grant and FundingOpen
Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Support for Interpretation and Translation
Supports interpretation and translation services in bilingual settings
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