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Grants available for businesses in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

From training programs to research initiatives, discover the diverse range of activities in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean that benefit from various forms of support.

71 programs
  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities

    Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $99,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

    Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

    Financial support for community structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

    Support for local business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $3,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

    Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

    Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

    Tourism financing for local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

    Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    Support for circular economy transition
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Erich-Dimroth Fund

    Admission scholarship for geology students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Extracorporeal Perfusion Bursaries

    Funding for extracorporeal perfusion training
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • FUQAC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FUQAC - Scholarships

    Scholarships supporting UQAC students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre

    Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +

    Financing for business acquisition projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

    Digital financing for business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

    Business financing for growth and relocation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Domaine-du-Roy Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Small Steps, Big Achievements

    Funding for small healthcare projects and equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

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    Immersive second-language learning across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,800 to $4,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 14, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CQRDA — PSO-International

    Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CQRDA — PSO-v2A

    Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Shift Support Fund

    Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting

    Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    CORAMH Graduate Studies Scholarships

    Funding for graduate research on hereditary diseases
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Desjardins Recruitment

    Scholarship support for incoming UQAC students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1

    Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2

    Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

    Supports regional businesses in market diversification and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    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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  • Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada

Frequently asked questions about grants in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Short answers to help compare programs, check eligibility, and prepare a funding application in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

What grants are available in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

Programs in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean can support aluminum, forestry, agri-food, tourism, energy, manufacturing, and applied innovation. The best fit depends on the applicant, project type, location, expenses, and timing.

Who can apply for funding in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

Eligible applicants may include incorporated businesses, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, social economy organizations, municipalities, and project promoters active in Saguenay, Alma, Roberval, Dolbeau-Mistassini, and surrounding municipalities.

How should I prepare a funding application in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

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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