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Grants available for businesses in Côte-Nord

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

46 programs available
  • MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

    MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
    Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Local business financing for economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Minganie logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

    MRC de Minganie
    Local financing for SME start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Financial support for rural and business development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 90% 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
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund

    MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
    Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting

    Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
    Funding for tourism lodging projects in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED), Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial support for northern initiatives

    Government of Québec
    Support for northern community development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 19, 2026
    • Closing date : September 16, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cégep de Sept-Îles logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cégep de Sept-Îles

    Cégep de Sept-Îles
    Mobility bursaries for eligible Cégep students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2023
    Sept-Iles, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Consulting services

    Innovation and Development Manicouagan
    Personalized support for business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for purchases

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Support for reusable purchases and waste reduction
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50 to $200
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Funding Guide

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for community health and development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)

    Innovation and Development Manicouagan
    Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipal Revitalization Program

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Support for local revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Funding for Quebec fisheries innovation and development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Innovation Program

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Tourism projects showcasing water and forest
    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
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Structural Projects Policy

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
    Support for economic development projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for community and economic vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada

Frequently asked questions about grants in Côte-Nord

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

What grants are available in Côte-Nord?

Programs in Côte-Nord can support mining, energy, fisheries, tourism, transport, local services, and remote operations. The best fit depends on the applicant, project type, location, expenses, and timing.

Who can apply for funding in Côte-Nord?

Eligible applicants may include incorporated businesses, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, social economy organizations, municipalities, and project promoters active in Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, Port-Cartier, Manicouagan, and lower North Shore communities.

How should I prepare a funding application in Côte-Nord?

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 Côte-Nord?

Grants and funding in Côte-Nord can support projects in Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, Port-Cartier, Manicouagan, and lower North Shore communities. Funding can help offset distance, logistics, infrastructure, workforce, environmental, and regional diversification challenges. Review available programs to compare eligibility, funding amounts, deadlines, and next steps.

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