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.
1876 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Grant and FundingClosed
Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Financial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for an On-the-Job Training Period – Individuals
Refundable tax credit for businesses with eligible trainees in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores
Supports local commerce vitality in small Quebec communities
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Supports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Grant and FundingClosed
Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Supports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Grant and FundingClosed
Wood Innovation Program - component 1
Supports innovation and investment in Quebec's forest industry
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
Music management and publishing assistance
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
Grant and FundingArchived
Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Grant and FundingClosed
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
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Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Supports promotion and marketing for Quebec music and entertainment companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Racism Action Program
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
Grant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
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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 FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Funding for Quebec book publishers
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
Financing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance program aimed at optimizing Quebec's network of eco-centers
Supports development and optimization of Quebec's eco-center network
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Support for food processing competitiveness and innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Ecocamionnage Program — Collaborative shared electric delivery project
Support for shared electric delivery projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Program for Isolated Communities
Supporting waste management in isolated communities in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Business planning support for publishers
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Green Strategy Funding
Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
Grant and FundingClosed
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Grant for Quebec biopharmaceutical research collaborations
Grant and FundingOpen
InnovEnSol Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation
Supports digital transformation for social economy business growth
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Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects
Assists businesses impacted by major municipal infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness
Supports young Quebecers' climate action projects and awareness abroad
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Collaborative aerospace innovation support
Grant and FundingOpen
APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents
Free, customized skills training for Quebec construction industry workers
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
Supports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Trellis Micro-grants
Supports arts projects bridging Anglophone and Francophone communities
Tax CreditsArchived
Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Tax credit for employing experienced workers in Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projects
Supports urban revitalization and commercial sector animation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Black Entrepreneurship Program
Supports Black-led NPOs delivering business support services
Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills
Funds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitiveness
Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for Quebec sports federations
Funds recognized Quebec sports federations to develop sport and athletes
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Bioenergy
Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
Business growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2
Support for agro-environmental information outreach
Grant and FundingClosed
Feasibility study – Adaptation in Action
Supports feasibility studies for municipal climate adaptation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Damages Fund
Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CRIAQ International
Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for community daycare activities – Component 2: Financial assistance for one-time projects
Funds one-time community drop-in childcare respite projects
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
FESTQ grants employers to hire student interns
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 3 – Support for Family Partners
Financial support for nonprofit activities specifically serving families
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Grant and FundingArchived
Call for projects in social innovation
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Petits établissements accessibles
Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Water reduction program for paper mills
Financial support to help Quebec paper mills reduce water use
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Supports Quebec aerospace companies with eco-responsible project funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets
Financial support for business associations and commercial street projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of old neighborhoods
Property tax credit for building improvements in eligible historic neighborhoods
Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Grant and FundingClosed
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
Supports revitalization and maintenance of First Nations languages
Grant and FundingOpen
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingOpen
Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies
Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 4 – One-time Support for Innovative Projects
One-time funding for innovative family-focused community initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Financing support for agri-food businesses affected by trade
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Startup in residence
Investment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
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