Grants available for businesses in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
From training programs to research initiatives, discover the diverse range of activities in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine that benefit from various forms of support.
45 opportunities available


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
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor
Support for cooperative membership costs

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business funding for local growth projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion

Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Local financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession

Grant and FundingClosed
Midwifery Study Scholarships for Targeted Regions
Funding for midwifery studies in targeted regions

Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships for Medical Device Reprocessing Attendants
Scholarships for medical device reprocessing students

Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects

Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Refundable tax credit for maritime regions

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 1
Support for veterinary service delivery

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027
Funding for tourism development and digital transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Accreditation program for private archives
Accreditation for private archives services


Grant and FundingClosed
Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS
Funding for anti-poverty and social inclusion projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Supports mining R&D and innovation projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
Funding for short training in water professions

Grant and FundingClosed
Support to organizations - mental health
Support for youth mental health initiatives

Grant and FundingClosed
Structural Projects Policy
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growth

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions (PADAT – Stream 1)
Financing for tourism attraction development in Quebec

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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Jean-Lapierre Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate scholarship for young Madelinots
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Professional level scholarships
Scholarships for professional studies outside the Islands

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projects

Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions

Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships Related to the Recognition of Acquired Competencies in Pharmacy Techniques (RAC-TP)
Funding for pharmacy techniques training support

Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Support Permanent and Traveling Exhibitions —Stream 2: Travelling Exhibitions
Support for museum exhibition projects


Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance for the Interconnection and Integration of Public Transit Services
Funding for integrated public transit solutions

Grant and FundingClosed
Component 4: Restoration of Integrated Artworks
Support for restoring public integrated artworks

Grant and FundingClosed
Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries
Support for library collection development

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Call for Projects to Combat Sexual and Gender Stereotypes 2026-2027
Supports projects that fight gender stereotypes

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements
Supports municipal cultural development partnerships

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service
Support for transit feasibility studies


Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Support for youth cultural activities in schools
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Protection, transmission et valorisation du patrimoine culturel à caractère religieux - aide financière
Funding for Quebec religious heritage restoration