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 FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Financial assistance — Ecocharge
Support for electric vehicle charging projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Flexiprêt Fund
Loan support for women entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
Grant and FundingOpen
Conversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy
Funding for business dual-energy heating conversion
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Advanced manufacturing funding for homebuilding innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,700,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
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Grant and FundingClosed
Events and Youth Initiatives
Supporting community events and youth initiatives against racism.
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Legacy Fund
Funding for community arts and heritage capital projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
Grant and FundingClosed
One-time assistance for Indigenous media
Support for urgent Indigenous media projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MusiCounts - MusiCounts Slaight Family Foundation Innovation Fund
Supports schools in enhancing their music programs
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program
Funding for techno-economic profiles in agriculture
Other SupportOpen
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters
Income support for Cree harvesting families
Grant and FundingOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke
Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Funding for poultry and egg farm investments
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations
Operating support for export promotion organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business development
Grant and FundingClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2
Funding for collective business takeover projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial support for private forest improvement
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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.
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
Funding for business start-up and succession
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
Youth business financing with personalized support
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
Networking and support for young businesses
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support center
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Support for biofood knowledge transfer projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Major Capital Program
Supports major capital improvements for parks and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Supports traveling exhibitions and artefact loans for museums
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dance Creation Residency
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Support for agri-food awareness projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Digital tourism solutions for James Bay businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Collaboration centre for strengthening Integrated Youth Services across Canada
Supports the development of a collaboration centre for youth services
Grant and FundingClosed
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for circular economy feasibility studies
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Grant and FundingClosed
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Supports mining R&D and innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Lakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant
Supports community projects benefiting Lakeshore residents
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Digital transformation support for local businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Digital Strategy Fund
Digital financing for regional SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Program - Revolving Capital Loan
Interest-free loan for community development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
Funding for short training in water professions
Grant and FundingOpen
Justice and Reconciliation Fund
Funds for projects promoting Indigenous and non-Indigenous reconciliation and dialogue.
Grant and FundingClosed
Enfant Soleil - Care Environment Fund
Funds pediatric care space construction, renovation and development in Québec hospitals
Grant and FundingOpen
Vision Fund - Seed Grants for Innovative Ministry
Financial support for youth ministry initiatives in Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund
Support for new childcare spaces in Rouyn-Noranda
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
PROMPT, Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ), innovÉÉ, Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ministerial initiative “Agricultural succession and entrepreneurship”
Supports young Quebecers starting or taking over agricultural businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec
Tax credit for eligible ethanol production in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement
Supports activities fostering linguistic duality and cultural ties
Grant and FundingOpen
Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Second Language Learning Component
Supports French and English language learning initiatives
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Protection for foreign exchange risk management
Expert AdviceOpen
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Pauw Foundation True Sport Youth Fund
Supports youth sports programs focused on inclusivity and fair play.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Support for Quebec literary adaptation predevelopment
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - Project Grants
Supports not-for-profit arts organizations' projects and series
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Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Grant and FundingOpen
Economy & Environment Program
Supports initiatives promoting Canada's transition to a low-carbon economy
Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
Funding for structuring local community projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund - Business Innovation
Support for small and medium media projects in print and digital formats
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingOpen
Partnered Initiatives
Supports conservation, restoration, and research projects.
Grant and FundingClosed
Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations
Supports independent research and capacity building for consumer organizations in Canada.
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
SODEC — Development Aid Program
Funding for Québec audiovisual project development
Grant and FundingArchived
General Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Data standardization support program
Supports data standardization for Quebec cultural organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
ECHO Foundation — Mental health
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for taxes paid by an environmental trust – Businesses
Tax credit for corporate income from environmental trusts
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean
Support for office establishment in Old Saint-Jean
Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Remedies Grant Program
Funding to support victims and prevent unlawful activities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
Funding for social economy business projects
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
Financing for young entrepreneurs' business projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — International recruiting
International hiring support in Québec City
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Donations
Supports community projects improving wellbeing and inclusion
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Supports municipal building retrofits to improve energy efficiency
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