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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.

1557 opportunities available
Indigenous Youth
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Youth

The Peter Gilgan Foundation (PGF)
Financial support for Indigenous-led youth programs in health and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Financial aid for arts organizations facing closure to support restructuring efforts.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI), Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions in Canada.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund

The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports organizational development and innovation in the arts sector in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program

City of Ottawa
Support for small improvements to public parks and cultural facilities.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Development Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Development Grants

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, The Town of Deep River
Funding for inclusive youth sports and physical activity programs.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants

The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Supports community-based events focused on child health issues in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Investment Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Grants

United Way British Columbia
Funding for community-based youth mental health programs in Vancouver Island regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants

Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Funding for community counselling promoting health equity in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Gathering Our Voices: Northern Indigenous Communities Convening Grant

Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Supports community-led dialogues on mental health in Northern Indigenous communities.
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MacArthur Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

MacArthur Foundation

John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Long-term strategic funding for societal impact projects addressing key social issues.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF)
Funding for conservation projects in northern Canada focusing on protected areas and stewardship.
Eligible Funding
  • From $450,000 to $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund

City of Toronto
Supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects in Toronto.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civic Engagement for Social Change
Grant and FundingOpen

Civic Engagement for Social Change

The Catherine Donnelly Foundation (CDF)
Supports community projects using education to promote justice and equity.
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement
Grant and FundingOpen

Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement

Max Bell Foundation
Supports initiatives that promote youth civic participation with up to $50,000 funding and external support requirements.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 200% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant

City of Lethbridge
Supports community and business activation of downtown spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants

Columbia Basin Trust
Community-focused funding supporting local projects with public value
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Small-scale Ecosystem Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Small-scale Ecosystem Grants

Columbia Basin Trust
Supports ecological restoration and biodiversity projects in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Festivals Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Festivals Program

City of Ottawa
Supports local arts and cultural festivals in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Research Grants and Fellowships
Grant and FundingOpen

Research Grants and Fellowships

PVA's Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Supports research and training focused on spinal cord injury breakthroughs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Future Generations Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Generations Foundation

National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund
Support for Indigenous cultural, educational, and healing projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Emergency Response Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Response Grants

United Way British Columbia
Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
School’s Out Summer
Grant and FundingOpen

School’s Out Summer

United Way British Columbia
Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Children and Youth Program Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Children and Youth Program Grants

The Winnipeg Foundation
Supports programs for youth facing systemic barriers in Winnipeg.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants

Capital Regional District
Supports arts organizations' capacity-building and sectoral development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Donor Advised Funds
Grant and FundingOpen

Donor Advised Funds

Vancity Community Foundation
Flexible philanthropic funding supporting community projects and priorities.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

City of Niagara Falls
Supports local cultural and heritage projects in Niagara Falls.
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Arts & Culture Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Investment Program

City of Barrie
Supports arts organizations in Barrie with project and capacity-building funding.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants

Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
Support for innovative climate-health projects in US and Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Vision Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Vision Grants

The Spencer Foundation
Supports interdisciplinary research planning to transform education for equity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers

Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
Supports research, education, and communication on climate and health.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program

Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport.
Funding for community programs promoting wellbeing and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component
Grant and FundingOpen

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - Events component

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports community events promoting cultural understanding and anti-racism.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Explore Québec on the Road Program

Gouvernment of Québec, ARF-Québec
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
V
Grant and FundingOpen

Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Supports projects enhancing Veteran well-being and family support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Farm Credit Canada - FCC Community Funding

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Supports community projects focused on food security and well-being.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Booster Fund

The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Financial support for arts projects and activities in 2026
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Downtown residential construction subsidy program
Grant and FundingOpen

Downtown residential construction subsidy program

City of Gatineau
Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Intercultural Conversations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Intercultural Conversations

The Cole Foundation
Supports theatre projects that promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Equipment and Technology Advancement Program

CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Supports modernization of welding programs with funding for equipment and technology upgrades.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec

Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Westoba Inspire
Grant and FundingOpen

Westoba Inspire

Westoba Credit Union LTD.
Supports community infrastructure projects with local impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

MomentumPI – Intellectual property support

Main, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1

Quebec Ministry of Justice
Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Grant and FundingClosed

Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events

Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation du Québec (FSM)
Supports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Major Events
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Major Events

Quebec City
Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Local Events
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Local Events

Quebec City
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
A
Grant and FundingOpen

Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship

Artishow
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Grant and FundingArchived

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grants for adapted businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Grants for adapted businesses

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Quebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Capital Synergie
Tax CreditsArchived

Capital Synergie

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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