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Grants available for businesses in Capitale-Nationale

From training programs to research initiatives, discover the diverse range of activities in Capitale-Nationale that benefit from various forms of support.

110 programs available
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Productivity

    Supports investment projects for growth and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 0.4% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Commerce

    Support for independent retail business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Innovation

    Supports innovative product commercialization and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entrepreneurial grant

    Supports business creation and succession in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation

    Supports digital transformation for social economy business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Guidance grants

    Business growth support through specialized consulting
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

    Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses

    Funding for watercourse improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    Term financing for business development and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

    Multi-volet support for local enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 20, 2020
    Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund

    Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $7,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

    Joint financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 13, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

    Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

    Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

    Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 16, 2020
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

    Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

    Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

    Flexible financing for Indigenous business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects SOVAR

    Funding for research project maturation and valorization
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $20,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 22, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund

    Support for business succession and transfer
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

    Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion

    Non-repayable support for business start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

    Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 2, 2025
    • Closing date : November 12, 2025
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

    Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 5, 2023
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 8, 2023
    • Closing date : February 8, 2025
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects

    Support for local structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 8, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2018
    • Closing date : January 23, 2019
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects

    Funding for structuring community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 20, 2020
    • Closing date : May 20, 2023
    Cap Sante, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Productivity - Small commercial companies

    Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 23, 2023
    • Closing date : May 31, 2024
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Esplanade logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    10 000 $ to start a research project

    Research collaboration funding for Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    3 July 1608 Award

    Recognition for exceptional Francophone contribution
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects

    Support for collaborative research projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • AFDU Québec (AFDU) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec

    Scholarships for women at Université Laval
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Camps et expériences positives

    Positive camp experiences for First Nations youth
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Wendake, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Development Agreement

    Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2026
    • Closing date : April 8, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • La Fondation Bon Départ du Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Donations to community organizations

    Temporarily paused donation support for charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Michel-Sarrazin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Étapes - soins palliatifs

    Tailored palliative care internships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Héma-Québec Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Expense reimbursement program

    Expense reimbursement for eligible training participants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage

    Funding to restore cyclist access after force majeure
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 26, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Guy-Rocher Secularism Award

    Recognition for promoting secularism in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 6, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nation Wendat logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Housing Program - Grant Program

    Housing policy for Nation members
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Wendake, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Medical Physics Scholarships

    Funding for medical physics studies in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $34,000 to $51,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit

    Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Microfinance institution logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

    Loan support for digital strategy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Cap Diamant logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Programs and services for seniors

    Support for seniors’ daily living needs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

    Business support for startups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Frequently asked questions about grants in Capitale-Nationale

Short answers to help compare programs, check eligibility, and prepare a funding application in Capitale-Nationale.

What grants are available in Capitale-Nationale?

Programs in Capitale-Nationale can support technology, tourism, culture, professional services, manufacturing, and research partnerships. The best fit depends on the applicant, project type, location, expenses, and timing.

Who can apply for funding in Capitale-Nationale?

Eligible applicants may include incorporated businesses, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, social economy organizations, municipalities, and project promoters active in Québec City, Portneuf, Charlevoix, and the surrounding municipalities.

How should I prepare a funding application in Capitale-Nationale?

Prepare a clear project budget, timeline, business or impact case, expected outcomes, supplier quotes when relevant, and proof that the project benefits the region.

Can local funding be combined with Québec or federal programs?

Sometimes. Many programs allow stacking, but each one sets its own limits for eligible expenses, total public assistance, deadlines, and required approvals.

What else should I know about Grants and Funding in Capitale-Nationale?

Grants and funding in Capitale-Nationale can support projects in Québec City, Portneuf, Charlevoix, and the surrounding municipalities. Programs can support innovation, visitor-economy projects, hiring, market development, productivity, and community initiatives. Review available programs to compare eligibility, funding amounts, deadlines, and next steps.

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