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Grants available for businesses in Côte-Nord

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58 programs
  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

    Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

    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 du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)

    Funding for community-driven local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)

    Funding for regional social programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

    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)

    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
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  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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 de Sept-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Consulting services

    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
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance for purchases

    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
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord

    Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Funding Guide

    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
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for maritime job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)

    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
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Home Renovation – Housing Improvement Programs (RénoRégion, PAD, SARP)

    Housing renovation and improvement support in La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ice Assistance Emergency Program

    Emergency financial aid for ice-affected fish harvesters
    Eligible Funding
    From $508 to $508
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 10, 2019
    NL, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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 AdviceOpen

    Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)

    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 de Manicouagan logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund

    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
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Structural Projects Policy

    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
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs

    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 logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    Funding for community and economic vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Financial support for northern initiatives

    Supports northern projects that strengthen communities
    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
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Tourism project support in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting

    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

    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
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

    Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program

    Supports international aviation safety oversight
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $1,100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cégep de Sept-Îles logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cégep de Sept-Îles

    Mobility bursaries for eligible Cégep students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Sept-Iles, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipal Revitalization Program

    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
  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Place du Royaume Foundation

    Scholarships for outstanding new UQAC students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Innovation Program

    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
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

    Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    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.

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