Updated June 2026

Discover the grants and financing available for your business in Montreal

In Montreal, companies have access to a wide range of subsidies designed to stimulate innovation and economic growth. These financial aids, offered by various levels of government and private institutions, are designed to support expansion, R&D and sustainability projects.

235 programs available

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Short-form fiction series development program in partnership with the FMC
Independent Production Fund (IPF)
Funding for short-form fiction series development
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Skills Development through Paid Internships in Montreal's Retail Sector
Travail Sans Frontières (TSF)
Paid internships for retail skills development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Soutien à la mission
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Recurring support for artistic mission activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 119,800,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Special Jury Prize of the national feature film competition
Prim (PRIM)
Prize for the best national feature film
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Stage cpa
CPA Foundation (CPA)
CPA internship pathway in Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
City of Montreal (MTL)
Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support - documentaire | film principal
Main Film
Support for independent documentary filmmakers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal
Main Film
Support for film creation and production
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support de la fsab pour la déficience intellectuelle et les arts et la culture
Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation (FSAB)
Support for mission-aligned nonprofit projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Entreprendre Ici
Business support for diverse entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support for Quebec organizations
Inclusion Mission
Support for inclusive community initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support for Regional Quantum Innovation
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for students - grants
AÉESG
Support for student projects and student life
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting charities
Zeller Family Foundation
Funding for Quebec charities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Teachers' Scholarship in Your Program of Study
College Ahuntsic Foundation
Variable scholarship for selected college programs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grants: Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Monthly tax-free support for eligible families
BC, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 14, 2026
BC, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation — Mental Health Advocacy Funding
The Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation (BFLF)
Supports mental health initiatives across Canada
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The BLG Foundation — General Funding
The BLG Foundation (BLG)
Community-focused funding across Canada
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The broadcasting assistance program
Prim (PRIM)
Support for finalizing and broadcasting media works
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The educational program
Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF)
Funding for education and related initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The foundation's scholarship program
Baxter & Alma Ricard Foundation, Quebec Black Medical Association (QBMA)
Scholarships for outstanding medical students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The joc fund
Inclusion Mission
Supports youth inclusion and social justice initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The price of Quebec booksellers
Association of Quebec Booksellers (CBF)
Recognition program for Quebec books
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Sun and Truth Foundation Grant
The Sun and Truth Foundation
Funding for mid-sized Montreal nonprofits
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The support program for caregivers
Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC)
Recognition program for youth intervention professionals
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 28, 2025
Closing date : September 5, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Scholarship Annual Program
Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ)
Undergraduate scholarships for nursing students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation — General Funding
University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation
Supports women’s education and community charities
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Urban solidarity
Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ)
Free design support for inclusive community spaces
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Valsef Dream Big Foundation - Community Giving Program
Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF)
Community funding for Greater Montreal nonprofits
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Women in leisure
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Free training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth and genius space
Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ)
Youth-focused support for science and engineering
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program
SIJ
Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportArchived
Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!
City of Montreal (MTL)
Temporary adoption of public green planters for urban enhancement
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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